[Added 12-14-1971 by Ord.
No. 71-34]
There is hereby created, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:9-136, the
office of Township Administrator to provide liaison between the Mayor
and members of the Township Committee and the various departments,
offices, officials and employees of the Township and to assist the
Mayor and members of the Township Committee in the administration
of the business of the Township and, in addition, to perform the following
duties:
A.
Supervise the administration of all departments, officers, employees
and agents of the Township.
B.
Direct the finances, the preparation of the budget and the compilation
and analysis of budget costs and estimates; the maintenance of sound
personnel policies and administrative practices; and the purchase
of materials, supplies and equipment to be furnished and work and
labor to be performed for the Township.
C.
Attend all executive, special and regular meetings of the Township
Committee and perform such other duties as the Township Committee
may prescribe.
D.
Study the governmental and administrative operations of the needs
of the Township government and prepare and recommend to the Township
Committee the necessary and desirable plans and programs with respect
thereto.
E.
Prepare agendas for and arrange meetings of the governing body and
implement actions of the Mayor and Township Committee by correspondence,
review of minutes, personal conferences and administrative direction.
F.
Perform such other duties as may be specifically assigned by the
Mayor and members of the Township Committee from time to time.
The Township Administrator, who need not be a resident of the
Township of Cranford, shall be appointed by a majority vote of the
Township Committee. The term of office of the Township Administrator
shall be at the pleasure of the Township Committee.
The Township Administrator may be removed by a two-thirds vote
of the Township Committee by resolution, and such resolution of removal
shall become effective three months after its adoption. Such resolution
may provide that it shall have immediate effect, provided that the
Township Committee shall cause to be paid to the Township Administrator
forthwith any unpaid balance of his salary and his salary for the
next three months following the adoption of such resolution.
[Added 12-16-2014 by Ord.
No. 2014-29]
The Township Administrator shall, under the supervision and
control of the Township Committee, be the chief administrative officer
of the Township and shall be responsible to the Township Committee
as a whole for the proper and efficient administration of the business
of the Township. The Administrator's duties and responsibilities shall
relate to the general management of all Township business, except
those duties and responsibilities conferred upon other Township officials
by applicable laws, rules and regulations, judicial authority, or
Township ordinance. As the chief administrative officer of the Township,
the Administrator shall:
A.
Supervise and direct the business activities and function of all
departments and employees of the Township and may delegate to any
department head or Township employee such duties as the Administrator
may deem necessary for the effective administration of Township business.
B.
Recommend to the Township Committee, for its consideration and possible
action, policies that the Administrator thinks are in the best interests
of the Township.
C.
Provide information and analysis to the Committee in connection with
its policy development, and implement policies established by the
Township Committee.
D.
Keep the Township Committee informed as to the conduct of Township
affairs and submit periodic reports, either in writing or orally,
on the work of departments and officials and such other reports, either
in writing or orally, as the Township Committee may request.
E.
With the Finance Commissioner and Chief Financial Officer, prepare
and submit to the Township Committee, not later than January 31, a
proposed operating budget for the fiscal year and an explanatory budget
message.
F.
With the Finance Commissioner and Chief Financial Officer, prepare
and submit to the Township Committee, not later than March 30, a proposed
capital budget for the fiscal year and an explanatory budget message.
In preparing the proposed budgets, the Administrator shall:
(1)
Obtain from the Township Committee budget policies and priority programs
for the coming budget period.
(2)
Obtain from each officer or the head of each department, agency or
board estimates of revenues and expenditures and other supporting
data.
(3)
Review the revenue and expenditure estimates with department heads
and may revise them before submitting the proposed budget to the Township
Committee, provided that the Administrator shall not increase the
Treasurer's revenue estimates without submitting a written explanation
with the budget proposal to the Township Committee.
(4)
Be responsible for the administration and implementation of the work
programs contained in the budget and maintain a continuing review
and analysis of budget operation, work programs, and costs of Township
services.
G.
Receive complaints regarding services or personnel of the Township
and, acting alone or by designating another officer or employee, investigate
and dispose of the complaints, utilizing Township Attorney and Labor
Counsel as appropriate. If any such complaint involves possible illegal
acts, the Administrator shall notify the appropriate law enforcement
agencies.
H.
Review employees consistent with the Personnel Manual.
I.
Supervise a public information program in order that all citizens
and businesses in the Township may be kept informed on Township and
related programs and activities.
J.
Represent the Township in its relations with the federal, state and
county governments, as requested and subject to the direction of the
Township Committee.
K.
Keep the Township Committee informed as to federal, state and county
aid projects and any other aid programs for which the Township may
qualify.
L.
Attend all meetings of the Township Committee and its committees
as directed.
M.
Attend meetings of Township boards, agencies, advisory committees
or other entities as directed by the Township Committee.
N.
Facilitate negotiations for the Township in its labor relations and
advise the Township Committee as to such negotiations for its final
approval.
O.
Oversee the negotiations between the Township and other parties and
supervise the performance and faithful execution of such contracts
except where such duties are assigned to some other Township officer
or officials.
P.
Assist the Township Committee in setting and maintaining annual and
long-term goals for the Township.
Q.
Keep employees informed of Township activities that impact them and
involve employees in the identification and solution of problems facing
the Township.
R.
Upon appointment by the Mayor or Township Committee, as appropriate,
serve as the Township's representative on boards or committees.
S.
Perform such other functions and duties as may from time to time
be assigned by ordinance, resolution or direction of the Township
Committee.
[1]
Editor's Note: Former § 6-75, Effect on powers and
duties of other officers, was repealed 7-9-2019 by Ord. No. 2019-06.
[Added 12-16-2014 by Ord.
No. 2014-29]
The Township Committee will review the job performance of the
Township Administrator annually. The Mayor will appoint a subcommittee
of two Commissioners to undertake the review and report back to the
Township Committee. The Township Administrator will be assessed based
on the roles and responsibilities stated in this policy, effectiveness
in dealing with department heads and employees, and ability to move
forward the goals and objectives of the Cranford Township Committee.
The Township Administrator shall receive such salary as the
Township Committee may fix from time to time by ordinance.
