[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.
[1]
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.
