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Township of Mount Laurel, NJ
Burlington County
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The Manager shall be chosen by the Council solely on the basis of his executive and administrative qualifications, with special reference to his actual experience in or his knowledge of accepted practice in respect to the duties of his office as hereinafter set forth. At the time of his appointment he need not be a resident of the township or state, but during his tenure of office he may reside outside the township only with the approval of Council.
The Manager shall hold office for an indefinite term and may be removed by a majority vote of the Council. At least 30 days before such removal shall become effective, the Council shall, by a majority vote of its members, adopt a preliminary resolution stating the reasons for his removal. The Manager may reply in writing and may request a public hearing, which shall be held not earlier than 20 days nor later than 30 days after the filing of such request. After such public hearing, if one is requested, and after full consideration, the Council by majority vote of its members may adopt a final resolution of removal. By the preliminary resolution, the Council may suspend the Manager from duty, but shall in any case cause to be paid him forthwith any unpaid balance of his salary and his salary for the next three calendar months following adoption of the preliminary resolution.
The Manager may designate a qualified administrative officer of the township to perform his duties during his temporary absence or disability. In the event of his failure to make such designation, the Council may by resolution appoint an officer of the township to perform the duties of the Manager during such absence or disability until he shall return or his disability shall cease.
A. 
The Manager shall:
(1) 
Be the chief executive and administrative official of the township.
(2) 
Execute all laws and ordinances of the township.
(3) 
Appoint and remove a Deputy Manager, if one is authorized by the Council, all department heads and all other officers, subordinates and assistants for whose selection or removal no other method is provided in this Article, except that he may authorize the head of a department to appoint and remove subordinates in such department, supervise and control his appointees and report all appointments or removals at the next meeting thereafter of the Council.
(4) 
Negotiate contracts for the township, subject to the approval of the Council, make recommendations concerning the nature and location of township improvements and execute township improvements as determined by the Council.
(5) 
See that all terms and conditions imposed in favor of the township or its inhabitants in any statute, public utility franchise or other contract are faithfully kept and performed, and upon knowledge of any violations, call the same, in writing, to the attention of the Council, together with appropriate recommendations.
(6) 
Attend all meetings of the Council with the right to take part in the discussions but without the right to vote.
(7) 
Recommend to the Council for adoption such measures as he may deem necessary or expedient, keep the Council advised of financial conditions of the township, make reports to the Council as requested by it and at least once a year make an annual report of this work for the benefit of the Council and the public.
(8) 
Investigate at any time the affairs of any officer or department of the township of his own initiation or upon the request of Council.
(9) 
Perform such other duties as may be required of the Manager by the Charter, ordinance or resolution of the Council.
(10) 
Serve as the Director of the Township Emergency Management Council. The Emergency Management Council shall have the functions, powers and duties prescribed by general law, executive order, ordinance or resolution.
[Added 3-20-1995 by Ord. No. 1995-4]
B. 
The Municipal Manager shall be responsible to the Council for carrying out all policies established by it and for the proper administration of all affairs of the municipality within the jurisdiction of the Council.
The Manager may, in his discretion, allocate, assign or delegate functions or powers to a department head for more efficient administration of the township government, provided that any such delegation, allocation or assignment shall not relieve the Manager of any of his responsibilities under the Charter or this chapter nor shall it be inconsistent with any express requirement of this chapter. Any such delegation shall be in writing, which shall be filed with the Clerk and reported to the Council.
A. 
The Manager shall have custody, management and control of all township property which is not otherwise allocated or assigned to a department by this chapter.
B. 
The Manager, with the approval of the Council, shall arrange for such insurance coverage as may be required by the township to protect it against risks of loss from whatever cause. All insurance policies and surety bonds shall be filed for safekeeping with the Township Clerk.