[Adopted 8-21-1973 by Ord. No. 404 (Ch.
2.04 of the 1992 Code)]
Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:9-136, there is created
the position of Borough Administrator.
[Amended 3-16-2010 by Ord. No. 2010-882]
The Borough Administrator shall be appointed, pursuant to N.J.S.A.
40A:9-137, by the Mayor with the advice and consent of the Council.
The Administrator shall receive as salary such sums as may be fixed
and adopted by the Borough Council in the annual salary ordinance.
The Administrator shall be reimbursed for all reasonable expenses
incurred in the performance of his or her duties.
[Amended 3-16-2010 by Ord. No. 2010-882]
The Borough Administrator may be removed by a two-thirds vote
of the Council. The resolution of removal shall become effective three
months after its adoption by the Council. The Council may provide
that the resolution shall have immediate effect; provided, however,
that the Council shall cause to be paid to the Administrator forthwith
any unpaid balance of his or her salary and his or her salary for
the next three calendar months following adoption of the resolution.
The Borough Administrator shall, under the supervision
and control of the Mayor and Council to the extent not prohibited
by law, have the following duties and responsibilities:
A.
Serve as the principal administrative officer representing
the Mayor and Council;
B.
Supervise the administration of all departments and
offices in consultation with the respective Council chairmen;
C.
Represent the Borough in its relation to the federal
government, state, county, and other municipalities and evaluate the
Borough's interest in contracts, franchises and other business transactions
as assigned by the Mayor and Council;
D.
Keep the Mayor and Council informed of the financial
condition of the Borough and make such reports thereon as required
and annually prepare a comprehensive report on the condition of the
Borough;
E.
Study the administrative and other operations of the
Borough and make recommendations for plans and programs to meet the
needs of the Borough;
F.
Receive and reply to inquiries and complaints concerning
Borough business, and provide information and assistance in respect
thereto;
G.
Attend all meetings of the Mayor and Council as required;
H.
Establish and maintain sound personnel practices and
maintain appropriate records of all employees. Have authority to recommend
to the Mayor and Council the initial hiring and disciplining of all
Borough employees;
I.
Recommend the nature, location and extent of public
improvements and coordinate the execution of same when authorized
by the Mayor and Council;
J.
Implement and enforce the policies of the Mayor and
Council with respect to the compiling and release of public information;
K.
Receive from each department, office and board their
annual budget requests, reviewing and transmitting same along with
his comments and recommendations to the Mayor and Council;
L.
Consult with the Mayor and Council on preparation
of the tentative budget, recording changes, additions and deletions
thereto, and submitting final recommendations in the form required
by law together with an analysis of the various items of expenditure
and revenue and such explanatory comments as may be required;
M.
Maintain a continuing review and analysis of budget
operations, work progress, and costs of municipal services;
N.
Supervise the disbursement of all Borough funds and
approve all vouchers and bills before submitting same to the Mayor
and Council for final approval;
O.
Analyze the cash needs of the Borough and recommend
to the Council the prudent investment of such funds as temporarily
may be in excess of the amounts needed to meet Borough obligations;
P.
Act as Borough purchasing agent, approving all requisitions
from departments for services and materials;
Q.
Supervise and continually review the Borough's insurance
program;
R.
Perform such other duties as may be assigned to him
from time to time by the Mayor and Council.
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Editor's Note: Former § 38-12, Full-time position,
was repealed 3-16-2010 by Ord. No. 2010-882.
