[Adopted 5-26-1975 as Sec. 2-13A of the 1975 Code, as amended through Ord. No. 604-97]
In accordance with P.L. 1996, c. 95, § 14,[1] there is hereby created the office of Borough Prosecutor, an executive office of the Borough. The Prosecutor shall be nominated by the Mayor, and with the advice and consent of the Council appointed to office including appointments for an unexpired term only. The Mayor shall make such nomination within 30 days after the office of Prosecutor 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 said 30 days, the Council shall appoint the Prosecutor. 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 such purpose, the Mayor to have no vote thereon except in case of a tie.
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Editor's Note: See N.J.S.A. 2B:12-27.
The Attorney shall prosecute, on behalf of the Borough, in the Municipal Court of the Borough persons charged with violation of municipal ordinances, rules or regulations and for violation of all state statutes cognizable therein. He shall advise the members of the Police Department, at the direction of the Police Commissioner, on the administration of the body of criminal law.
He shall receive for his services such compensation as shall be provided by the Mayor and Council in full compensation for all prosecutorial services. For any appellate services to the Borough he shall receive such compensation as may be authorized by the Mayor and Council therefor.