[Adopted 12-27-2005 by Ord. No. 117-05]
There be and hereby is created in the Borough of Bloomsbury the position of Borough Clerk/Administrator. Any references in this Code to the Borough Clerk shall be construed to mean the Borough Clerk/Administrator.
[1]
Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. II).
The duties of the Borough Clerk/Administrator shall include, generally, the management of the business and operations of the Borough under the supervision and control of the Mayor and such duties as shall be specifically assigned by the Borough Council from time to time either verbally or by resolution.
[1]
Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. II).
A. 
The appointment of the Borough Clerk/Administrator shall be by the Borough Council. The appointment shall be for a term consistent with the term of the Borough Clerk as set by the New Jersey statutes.[2] Any vacancy in such office shall similarly be filled by appointment of the Borough Council.
[2]
Editor's Note: See N.J.S.A. 40A:9-133.
B. 
The Borough Clerk/Administrator may be removed, for cause, by a two-thirds vote of the entire Borough Council. Any absence or disability of the Borough Clerk/Administrator in excess of three months may be deemed a vacancy. The resolution of removal shall become effective immediately after its adoption by the Borough Council. The Borough Council may provide that the resolution shall have immediate effect; provided, however, that the Borough Council shall cause to be paid to the Clerk/Administrator, forthwith, any unpaid balance of his/her salary and his/her salary for the next three calendar months following adoption of the resolution.
C. 
Upon the vacancy, removal or resignation or during any absence or disability of the duly appointed Borough Clerk/Administrator, the Borough Council may appoint an officer or regular employee of the municipality or other individual to perform such duties, and said person shall serve as the Acting Borough Clerk/Administrator. The Acting Borough Clerk/Administrator shall serve for 90 days or until a new Borough Clerk/Administrator is appointed. The Acting Borough Clerk/Administrator shall serve at the pleasure of the Borough Council and may be removed by a two-thirds vote of the entire Borough Council. Employment of the Acting Borough Clerk/Administrator is at will.
[1]
Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. II).
A. 
The Borough Clerk/Administrator shall be appointed on the basis of executive and administrative abilities and qualifications, with special regard to education, training and experience in governmental affairs.
B. 
The Borough Clerk/Administrator must be a resident of the State of New Jersey.
C. 
The Borough Clerk/Administrator shall be paid a fixed salary adopted by the Borough Council in the annual salary ordinance/resolution. The Borough Clerk/Administrator shall receive additional compensation for other positions whose titles may be held and shall be reimbursed for all necessary expenses which are approved in advance by the Borough Council and incurred in the performance of the office.
A. 
Nothing in this article shall derogate from or authorize the Borough Clerk/Administrator to exercise the powers and duties of the elected and appointed officials or statutory employees, as provided by law.
B. 
At no time shall the Borough Clerk/Administrator engage in any organized political campaigns within the municipality or publicly offer any opinion with regard to a candidate in the municipality.
C. 
The Borough Clerk/Administrator shall comply with the Local Government Ethics Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:9-22.1 et seq.