The Council may, by majority vote, remove any
official or employee of the Borough appointed by the Mayor with the
advice and consent of the Council under any provision of this chapter
to serve other than at the will of the Council, for cause, after public
hearing, upon reasonable notice. Those employees appointed to serve
at the will of the Council may be discharged without cause and without
hearing.
The Mayor, with the advice and consent of the
Council, may fill any vacancy in any official position set forth in
this chapter caused by death, resignation or any other cause for the
unexpired term of such office or position, except as otherwise provided
by law.
[Amended 2-18-1992 by Ord. No. 579-C]
A. The Clerk shall be appointed by the Mayor, with the
advice and consent of the Council, for a term of office of three years.
The term of the Municipal Clerk shall commence on January 1 in the
year in which the person was appointed to the position of Municipal
Clerk and shall be subject to the statutory provisions covering tenure.
The Municipal Clerk shall perform those duties required by law and
such other duties as from time to time are prescribed by the Mayor
or Council.
B. The Municipal Clerk shall attend all meetings of the
Council and keep a record of its proceedings at all regular and special
meetings.
[Amended 3-21-1988 by Ord. No. 500-C]
A. Creation of office. The office of the Borough Administrator
is hereby created in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:9-136, 40A:9-137
and 40A:9-138.
B. Appointment; term of office; residency. The Borough
Administrator shall be appointed by the Mayor, with the advice and
consent of the Council, for such term as the Mayor and Council deems
to be within the best interests of the Borough, or the unexpired portion
thereof. A majority of the Council as constituted shall be required
for such appointment. However, in the event that the appointment of
the Administrator occurs during an absence or a vacancy within the
Council, then at least three affirmative votes shall be required for
approval of such appointment. The Administrator need not be a resident
of the Borough of Saddle River.
[Amended 3-26-1990 by Ord. No. 539-C]
C. Absence or disability. During the absence or disability
of the Borough Administrator, the Council may, by resolution, appoint
an Acting Administrator to perform the duties of the Borough Administrator.
Such absence or disability shall be limited to three months, after
which time such absence or disability may be deemed a vacancy by the
Council.
D. Removal from office. The Borough Administrator may
be removed by a two-thirds vote of the Borough 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 direct
payment to the Administrator forthwith for any unpaid balance due
on said Administrator's salary as well as the Administrator's salary
for the next three calendar months following adoption of the resolution.
E. Position to be full- or part-time, at the discretion
of the Mayor and Council. The Borough Administrator shall be appointed
by the Council by way of resolution to either a full- or part-time
status. If full time, the Borough Administrator shall devote full
time to the interest of the Borough. If the position is deemed to
be part time by way of resolution, then an agreement shall be reached
by the Borough and the Administrator as to the number of days of work,
together with the hours of said employment.
[Amended 3-26-1990 by Ord. No. 539-C]
F. General responsibilities. The Borough Administrator,
under the supervision and control of the Mayor and Council, shall
be responsible for the proper and efficient administration of the
business affairs of the Borough. The responsibilities shall related
to the general management of all borough business, excepting therefrom
those duties and responsibilities conferred upon other borough officials
by state statute, other applicable laws, rules and regulations promulgated
by federal, state and county agencies, decisional law or ordinances
of the Borough of Saddle River. The Administrator shall perform the
specific duties covered in this chapter and such other duties as may
be assigned to the Administrator from time to time by the Mayor and
Council.
G. Specific responsibilities. The Borough Administrator
shall carry out the following specific duties in concert with the
policies and objectives of the governing body:
(1) Act as liaison between the Mayor and Council and all
boards, commissions and departments of the Borough government as well
as the professionals serving the Borough such as the Borough Attorney,
special attorneys, Borough Auditor, Borough Engineer, etc.
(2) Recommend personnel policies and administrative practices
for adoption by the Mayor and Council and thereafter implement and
administer said policies and practices.
(3) Assist in the timely preparation of the budget and
monitor revenue and expenditures to ensure compliance with the budget
as adopted.
(4) Recommend and administer a system adopted by the Mayor
and Council so that the questions, complaints and comments of interested
citizens will be promptly and courteously handled by the appropriate
personnel.
(5) Supervise the purchasing activities of the Borough
to ensure economy and efficiency.
(6) Monitor all contracts of the Borough to protect the
interests of the Borough.
(7) Report regularly to the Mayor and Council on all of
the above areas and on other activities of the Administrator in performance
of the responsibilities of the office.
A Deputy Clerk may be appointed annually by
the Mayor, with the advice and consent of the Council, to serve at
the will of the Council, and perform such duties as from time to time
are prescribed by the Council.
[Amended 11-20-1990 by Ord. No. 531-C
A. Pursuant to the authority contained in N.J.S.A. 40A:9-140.1
et seq. and 40A:9-1.2, the Mayor shall, with the advice and consent
of the Council, appoint annually a Chief Financial Officer/Treasurer
and may appoint, from time to time during the year, one or more Assistant
Treasurers of the Borough.
B. Duties.
(1) The Chief Financial Officer/Treasurer shall be responsible
for the receipt, safekeeping and disbursement, under the direction
of the Council, of all money previously deposited by the Collector
in the account or accounts of the Borough maintained in depositories
designated by resolution of the Council.
(2) He shall cause to be kept an accurate account of all
receipts and payments in such manner as the Council may direct.
(3) No moneys shall be paid out of the treasury except in accordance with the provisions of §§
9-1 through
9-5 of Chapter
9, Claims.
(4) The Chief Financial Officer/Treasurer shall cause
to be prepared such reports and perform such other duties as may be
required by resolution of the Council.
An Assistant Treasurer shall act as Chief Financial
Officer/Treasurer of the Borough in the absence of the duly appointed
Chief Financial Officer/Treasurer and shall perform such other duties
under the direction of the Chief Financial Officer/Treasurer as may
be required by resolution of the Council.
[Amended 2-22-1988 by Ord. No. 499-C ]
The following offices and employees of the Borough
of Saddle River need not be residents of the Borough of Saddle River
as a condition of their employment:
C. The Borough Construction Official/Building Inspector.