The Administrator shall be appointed by the Mayor with the advice and consent of the Council. The Administrator shall serve at the pleasure of the Council and may be removed by the Council in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40:69A-149.9.
The Administrator shall be paid in accordance with the Annual Salary Ordinance in the same manner as all other officers and employees.
The Administrator shall be appointed on the basis of his executive and administrative qualifications. Previous, responsible, successful experience in local government and possession of a master's degree in public administration, business administration or municipal management shall be preferred. The Administrator need not be a resident of the Township or the state at the time of his appointment, but may thereafter reside outside the Township only with approval of the Council.
The Office of the Administrator shall have the following functions: The Municipal Administrator shall administer the business affairs of the municipality and shall, as provided by ordinance, have such powers and perform such duties which are not required by this Article[1] or general law to be exercised by the Mayor, Council or other officer, board or body.
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Editor's Note: "This Article" refers to Article 16A of New Jersey Statutes Annotated.
The Administrator shall be the Chief administrative officer of the Township, responsible to the Mayor and Council for the administration of all Township affairs, and with the following powers and duties. He shall:
A. 
Direct and supervise the administration of all departments, offices and agencies of the Township, except as otherwise provided by law.
B. 
Recommend to the Mayor and/or the Council appointment and, when necessary for the good of the service, suspension or removal of department heads and all other employees except the Clerk, the Attorney and personnel appointed by them.
C. 
Develop and administer a comprehensive personnel program when approved by the Council or as provided under civil service pursuant to Title 11 of New Jersey Statutes Annotated.
D. 
Attend all meetings of the Council with the right to take part in discussion but not to vote.
E. 
See that all laws and all acts of the Council subject to enforcement by him or by officers and employees subject to his direction and supervision are faithfully executed.
F. 
Assist the Council in preparing the annual budget and capital program.
G. 
Submit to the Mayor and Council and make available to the public a complete report on the finances and administrative activities of the Township as of the end of each fiscal year.
H. 
Make such other reports as the Mayor and/or Council may require concerning the operation of Township government.
I. 
Keep the Mayor and Council fully advised as to the current financial condition and future needs of the Township and make such recommendations to them concerning the affairs of the Township as he deems desirable.
J. 
Perform such other duties as may be required by the Mayor and Council.
Except for the purpose of inquiry and communication, Council members shall deal with the administrative staff through the Administrator.