[Adopted 2-12-1973 by Ord. No. 1-1-73 (Ch.
40, Art. I, of the 1984 Code)]
The part-time position of Municipal Attorney
is hereby created.
The Municipal Attorney shall be the legal adviser
of the Borough of Haledon and shall perform legal services for and
on behalf of the Borough and its officers and several boards, except
for such boards as are required by law to be represented by an attorney
other than the Municipal Attorney and except for the services required
to be performed by the Borough Prosecutor.
[Amended 3-20-2002 by Ord. No. 2-20-02A]
A.
The salary of the Municipal Attorney shall be as provided
from time to time in the annual salary ordinance.
B.
In addition to the salary of the Municipal Attorney,
the Municipal Attorney shall be compensated at the hourly rate as
provided in the annual contract for professional services. The salary
shall cover attendance by the Municipal Attorney at scheduled monthly
public meetings, work sessions and special meetings for which the
Borough Attorney's presence is required, as well as rendering telephonic
advice to members of the governing body, as well as appointed officials,
of the Borough of Haledon. In the event of the unavailability of the
Borough Attorney, an attorney of his office shall attend or respond
as the case may be.
[Amended 12-10-1997 by Ord. No. 11-12-97A; 3-11-1998 by Ord. No. 2-11-98]
A.
The Mayor shall, pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.A.
40A:60-5g, annually at the organization meeting nominate and, with
the advice and consent of the Council, appoint the Municipal Attorney
for a term of one year.
B.
If the Municipal Council fails to confirm the nomination
by the Mayor of the Borough Attorney within 30 days of being presented
such nomination, then pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 40A:60-6d,
the Council shall make the appointment of a suitable person to the
position of Municipal Attorney, provided that at least three affirmative
votes shall be required for such purpose. The Mayor shall have no
vote thereon except in a tie.
