[Adopted as Sec. 2-23 of the 1982 Revised General Ordinances]
[Amended 12-20-2025 by Ord. No. 1701]
When the Mayor and Council, in their discretion, determine that this office shall be filled, it shall be filled by nomination of the Mayor with the advice and consent of the Borough Council for a term that may expire at the next annual reorganization meeting of the Borough governing body, subject to the provisions set forth in an adopted employment contract and/or N.J.S.A. 40A:9-138.
[Amended 5-16-2023 by Ord. No. 1638]
The Borough Administrator shall be a resident of the Borough. In the event, however, that the Borough Administrator is not a resident of the Borough on the date of his appointment, he shall, in good faith, attempt to obtain a residence in this Borough. If, however, after 18 months he or she has been unable to obtain a residence in this Borough for some appropriate reason, the governing body may, in its sole discretion, formally waive this residency requirement.
[Amended 5-16-2023 by Ord. No. 1638]
A.
The Borough Administrator, hereafter referred to as the "Administrator," serves as the principal administrative officer representing the Mayor and Council, hereafter referred to as the "Borough Council." The Administrator is the head of the Department of Administration.
B.
The Administrator shall administer, supervise, and direct all administrative and personnel activities consistent with all collective negotiations agreements (collective bargaining agreements) and Borough employee personnel policies.
C.
The Administrator shall be a college graduate with experience in a responsible administrative or executive capacity.
D.
Under the direction and supervision of Borough Council, the Administrator shall:
(1)
Coordinate the administration of all departments.
(2)
Enforce administrative policies and rules. The administrative policies and procedures are developed in coordination with the Administrator, department heads, and Council.
(3)
Plan and direct the work of the Department of Administration.
(4)
Oversee coordination of the Community Rating System (CRS) Program.
(5)
Administer and direct the Coalition for Affordable Housing (COAH) Program.
(6)
Enforce personnel policies and rules. The personnel policies and procedures are developed in coordination with the Administrator, department heads, and Council. Receive and respond accordingly to Human Resources issues.
(7)
Ensure the Borough complies with all federal, state, and county regulations.
(8)
Make timely application for all required permits to ensure the efficient management and operation of the Borough government.
(9)
With the assistance of labor counsel, negotiate labor contracts.
(10)
Attend all meetings of the Borough Council.
(11)
Assist the Chief Financial Officer, respective department heads, and chairperson of the standing committees in the preparation of the budget for the consideration of Borough Council.
(12)
Develop and submit grants for the benefit of the Borough.
(13)
Receive and respond accordingly to requests for information and complaints from homeowners, business owners, and tourists on all matters of problems, and keep Borough Council informed of such matters.
(14)
With the assistance of the Director of Tourism, edit and compile releases of information for the public and press as directed by the Borough Council.
(15)
Perform such other duties and functions prescribed by the Borough Council for the Department of Administration.
The Borough Administrator shall receive as salary such sum as may be fixed and established by the annual salary ordinance of the Borough.
The Borough Administrator may also hold the office of Borough Clerk and any other Borough office or position for which he may be qualified and which in the opinion of the appointing authority is not incompatible or in conflict with his duties as Borough Administrator.