[Amended 3-7-2006 by Ord. No. 1251]
There shall be appointed a Borough Clerk, Borough Chief Financial Officer, Borough Engineer, Borough Tax Collector and Borough Tax Assessor, together with such other officers as the Borough Council may deem necessary. They shall perform the duties required by law and the ordinances of the Borough. No officer shall be removed without being afforded an opportunity to be heard. Unless sooner removed, they shall hold office for one year, and until their successor shall have qualified, except as otherwise provided by statute.
Except as otherwise provided by the laws of this state, the Mayor shall nominate and, with the advice and consent of the Council, appoint all officers directed to be appointed, including the filling of vacancies in all appointive offices which shall be for the unexpired term only. The Mayor shall make such nomination within 30 days after the office becomes vacant. If the Mayor fails to nominate within 30 days, or the Council fails to confirm any nomination made by the Mayor, then after the expiration of 30 days, the Council shall appoint the officers directed to be appointed. No appointment shall be made except by the vote of a majority of the members of the Council present at the meeting, provided that at least three affirmative votes shall be required for that purpose. The Mayor to have no vote thereon except in case of a tie.