[Adopted 3-26-1992 by Ord. No. 92-04;
amended in its entirety 12-27-2005 by Ord. No. 05-33]
There is hereby created the position of Township
Administrator.
The Township Administrator shall be appointed
by the Mayor with the advice and consent of the governing body. The
term of office of the Township Administrator shall be at the pleasure
of the Township Committee. Specific terms and conditions of employment
shall be set forth in a written agreement to be approved by the Township
Committee.
The Township Administrator shall be appointed
on the basis of his/her executive and administrative experience and
knowledge as determined by the governing body. The possession of an
undergraduate degree in public administration, business management,
political science or a closely related field is preferred. Previous
responsible, successful experience in New Jersey local government
and municipal management is required. The Township Administrator shall
abide by the Code of Ethics promulgated by the International City/County
Management Association regardless of his/her membership in such organization.
The Township Administrator shall not engage in any partisan political
activity within the Township of East Amwell.
[Amended 8-12-2010 by Ord. No. 10-13]
Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:9-138, the Township
Administrator may be removed from office by a 2/3 vote of the Township
Committee. The resolution of removal shall be in accordance with the
terms of the Township Administrator’s contract, Section 4, "Termination,"
in effect at the time the resolution of removal is adopted. The Township
Committee may provide that the resolution shall have immediate effect;
provided, however, that the Committee shall cause to be paid to the
Township Administrator forthwith following adoption of the resolution
any unpaid balance of his/her salary and his/her salary for the time
specified in the Administrator’s contract.
Upon removal, resignation or extended leave
of the Township Administrator, the Mayor, with the advice and consent
of the Township Committee, may appoint a temporary Acting Township
Administrator to serve for a period of up to 90 days. Thereafter,
depending on the needs of the Township, that appointment may be extended
or a new Township Administrator may be appointed.
Annual compensation shall be fixed by the Township
Committee in the Salary and Wage Schedule Ordinance.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: The Salary and Wage Schedule
Ordinance is on file in the office of the Municipal Clerk.
The Township Administrator shall be the chief
administrative officer of the Township responsible to the Township
Committee for the proper and efficient administration of all Township
affairs with the following powers and duties to the extent not prohibited
by law. He/she shall:
A.
Direct and supervise the administration of all employees
of the Township, except as otherwise provided by law.
B.
As the Township Personnel Officer, develop, administer
and enforce personnel policies adopted by the Township Committee.
The Township Administrator shall have authority to recommend the hiring,
promotion, suspension or discharge of employees. The Township Administrator
shall have the authority to discipline employees by oral or written
reprimand or suspension not to exceed five days. The Township Administrator
shall keep the Township Committee informed of all personnel actions.
C.
Supervise day-to-day performance of Township employees,
and coordinate interdepartmental operations, including those of the
Township Attorney, Engineer and Auditor.
D.
Attend all meetings of, and sit with, the Township
Committee, except when excused therefrom by the Committee, with the
right to participate in discussions but without the right to vote.
E.
Coordinate with the Chief Financial Officer the preparation
and submission of the proposed annual Township budget to the Township
Committee.
F.
Oversee the Chief Financial Officer's administration
of the budget after its adoption, implementation of the programs contained
therein, and enforcement of the financial procedures and policies
of the Township.
G.
Delegate specific tasks assigned to him/her by the
Township Committee as he/she deems appropriate; however, accountability
for the assigned work shall remain with the Township Administrator.
H.
Coordinate with the Purchasing Agent appointed pursuant
to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-9 to oversee the development and enforcement of
procedures for the requisitioning, purchase, inspection, receipt,
inventory, distribution, and payment for supplies, materials and equipment.
[Amended 2-9-2012 by Ord. No. 12-01]
I.
Review for correctness and recommend all bills and
vouchers for payment prior to final approval by the Township Committee.
J.
In conjunction with the Township's Purchasing Agent,
prepare, or cause to be prepared, specifications and related bid documents
or requests for proposals. Bid proposals are to be received by the
Township Clerk and reviewed by the Township Administrator, the Purchasing
Agent, and with such other persons as may be required. The Township
Administrator or Purchasing Agent, as appropriate, shall make recommendations
on these matters to the Township Committee.
[Amended 2-9-2012 by Ord. No. 12-01]
K.
Evaluate the Township's interest in contracts, franchises
and other business transactions. Negotiate, or assist in the negotiation
of, contracts for the Township, including insurance contracts, and
supervise the performance and faithful execution of such contracts,
except insofar as such duties are expressly imposed upon some other
Township officer or official by statute or ordinance.
L.
Assist the Township in its relations with federal,
state, county and municipal governments.
M.
Maintain a continuing review and analysis of the financial
operations, work programs, and costs of municipal services, and keep
the Township Committee informed as to the conduct of Township affairs.
N.
Research potential grant funding opportunities. Prepare,
or cause to be prepared, grant applications in favor of the Township,
for submission upon the direction of the Township Committee.
O.
Assist the staff members in their relations with Township
residents and the general public. Provide assistance to the various
boards, standing committees, ad-hoc committees and commissions when
requested and as appropriate.
P.
The Township Administrator shall assist the Township
Clerk with the preparation of the agenda for each meeting of the Township
Committee and supply facts pertinent thereto to the Township Committee.
Q.
Perform such other duties as may be required by the
Township Committee.
The members of the Township Committee shall
communicate official business with Township employees primarily through
the Township Administrator. Similarly, Township employees shall communicate
official business with members of the Township Committee primarily
through the Township Administrator. The Township Administrator may
facilitate communications between Township Committee members and individual
or groups of employees when, in his/her discretion, it is in the Township's
interest to do so.
