[Adopted 9-23-1980 by Ord. No. 1210 (Ch.
4 of the 1984 Code)]
There is hereby created the position of Borough
Administrator pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:9-136.
The Borough Administrator shall be appointed
by the Mayor, with the advice and consent of the Borough Council,
pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:9-137. The term of office of the Borough
Administrator shall be at the pleasure of the Borough Council.
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 Borough
Council, which may provide that the resolution shall have immediate
effect; provided, however, that the governing body shall cause to
be paid to the Administrator forthwith any unpaid balance of his/her
salary and his/her salary for the next three calendar months following
adoption of the resolution.
A.
The Administrator may designate a Borough officer or employee as Acting Administrator to perform the duties of the office during his/her absence or disability of less than 10 days. Should the Administrator not do so, or should the Mayor and Council disagree with the designated appointment, then the appointment of the Acting Administrator shall be made pursuant to § 48-38 above.
A.
The Administrator shall receive as salary such sums
as may be fixed and adopted by the Salary Ordinance of the Borough
of North Arlington. The Administrator shall receive no additional
compensation for other positions whose titles he/she may hold, but
shall be reimbursed for all necessary expenses incurred in the performance
of his/her office.
B.
Unless otherwise provided, no Acting Administrator
shall be paid more than the regular salary while serving in that capacity,
but shall be reimbursed for all necessary expenses incurred in the
performance of his/her office. If the Mayor and Council, by resolution,
increases the compensation of the Acting Administrator during his/her
term, such increased compensation shall not exceed the minimum salary
for the position of Administrator.
[Amended 2-9-2006 by Ord. No. 1953]
The Administrator shall be appointed on the
basis of executive and administrative abilities and qualifications.
Previous responsible, successful experience in local government is
preferred, and possession of a B.A. or B.S. degree in government,
public or business administration or municipal management or a related
field of study from an accredited institution of higher education
is required.
The Administrator shall be the chief administrative
officer of the Borough, responsible to the Council for the administration
of all Borough affairs and with the following powers and duties. The
Administrator shall:
A.
Attend all meetings of the Mayor and Council and such
other meetings as directed by the Mayor and Council.
B.
Provide a liaison between the Mayor and Council and
the various municipal boards, agencies and departments of the Borough
of North Arlington and its professional advisors.
C.
Keep the Mayor and Council currently informed on all
matters assigned to him/her or otherwise within his/her jurisdiction.
D.
Be responsible for the coordination of interdepartmental
operations and manage the day-to-day operations of the Borough Hall
by coordinating and supervising the activities of all employees.
E.
Make studies and surveys of the municipal problems
of the Borough of North Arlington as shall be assigned from time to
time by the Mayor and Council and prepare and submit written reports
of findings and determinations to the Mayor and Council for its consideration
and action.
F.
Have direct responsibility for policy formulation
on overall problems and shall study continually present and future
budgets, purchasing procedures and personnel organization and policies,
making appropriate changes when necessary. The Administrator also
shall make recommendations to the Mayor and Council relating thereto
as he/she deems necessary from time to time.
G.
Be responsible for continually improving communications
between the various Borough personnel, departments, agencies, boards
and the Mayor and Council.
H.
See that all terms and conditions imposed in favor
of the Borough or its inhabitants in any statute or contract are faithfully
kept and performed and, upon knowledge of any violation, call the
same to the attention of the Borough Council.
I.
Have the authority to recommend the removal, discipline
and appointment of all department heads and all employees, subject
to the personnel policies of the Borough and subject to all rules
and regulations of the New Jersey Department of Civil Service as presently
exists or as may be promulgated in the future. In addition, the Administrator
shall have the authority to suspend any and all Borough employees
immediately. In cases of suspension, it shall be the Administrator's
responsibility to notify 2/3 of the governing body within 24 hours.
J.
Continually review and supervise the Borough's insurance
program.
K.
Be responsible for the overall supervision and maintenance
of the real property owned by the Borough of North Arlington.
L.
Aid and assist any Borough official employed to procure
funds for the Borough from various county, state and federal agencies.
If such official is no longer employed by the Borough, the Administrator
shall assume those responsibilities and act as liaison between the
Borough and the various county, state and federal agencies, with respect
to all applications for funds and/or services needed or required by
the Borough of North Arlington.
M.
Review daily any complaints concerning the functions
and obligations of the Borough of North Arlington made by any of its
residents, and shall have a permanent record of all complaints and
the disposition made.
N.
Make any recommendations which he/she may believe
will increase the efficiency of the operation of the Borough of North
Arlington.
O.
Prepare and present to the Mayor and Council an annual
report of the Borough affairs, which shall include a report from each
department head.
P.
Be responsible for preparation of the operating and
capital improvement budgets for presentation to the Mayor and Council
and for administration of the budget approved by the governing body.
In preparing the proposed budget, the Administrator shall alert department
heads to the submission of their portion thereof with supporting data
he/she deems necessary and shall assist the individual Council persons
and department heads in contributing their share of the responsibility
for the municipal budget. The Administrator shall thoroughly review
these requests and submit recommendations with respect thereto to
the governing body in a timely fashion.
Q.
Review all requisitions from departments for materials,
equipment, supplies and proofs of purchase for the Council. The Administrator
shall require the various departments to furnish an adequate inventory
of all equipment, materials and supplies in stock and to recommend
sale of any surplus, obsolete or unused equipment when authorized
by the Mayor and Council.
R.
Develop and administer a comprehensive personnel program,
as approved by the Council or as provided under civil service statutes,
rules and regulations.
S.
Implement and enforce the policies of the Mayor and
Council with respect to the compiling and release of public information.
T.
Supervise the disbursement of all Borough funds and
approve all vouchers and bills before submitting same to the Mayor
and Council for final approval.
U.
Act as purchasing agent, providing all requisitions
from and to departments for services and materials.
V.
Conduct annual evaluations of department heads and
oversee evaluation of personnel.
W.
Perform such other duties as may be assigned from
time to time by the Mayor and Council, which duties may be modified
from time to time by resolution of the Mayor and Council.
X.
All applications for grants or similar aid must first be approved
by the Mayor and Council and must be processed through the Borough
Administrator's office.
[Added 5-14-2009 by Ord. No. 2017]
The Administrator shall devote full time to
the interests of the Borough and shall not hold any other employment,
except that nothing herein shall prevent the Administrator from being
appointed as another Borough officer.
