The Mayor shall be chosen at the general election
by popular ballot of the eligible voters of the Borough of Park Ridge.
He shall serve for a term of four years, which shall begin at 12:00
noon on January 1 following the election.
The Mayor shall have all the powers and duties
provided by state statute. He shall, inter alia, see to the faithful
execution of the laws of the state and ordinances of the Borough,
recommend to the Council those measures he deems necessary or expedient,
maintain peace and good order and have power to suppress riots and
tumultuous assemblies, all as provided in N.J.S.A. 40A:60-5. He shall
nominate and, with the advice and consent of Council, appoint all
officers in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:60-5 and 40A:60-6. As provided
by N.J.S.A. 40A:60-5, he shall preside over meetings of the Council
and may, in the event of a tie, cast the deciding ballot. Otherwise
he shall not vote. He may veto ordinances in accordance with the provisions
of N.J.S.A. 40A:60-5. Such veto may be overcome by a two-thirds vote
of the Council. His approval of all disbursements is required in accordance
with N.J.S.A. 40:87-50, except as set forth in N.J.S.A. 40:87-51.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: N.J.S.A. 40:87-50 and 40:87-51
were repealed by L. 1987, c. 379. For current statutory provisions
on boroughs, see N.J.S.A. 40A:60-1 et seq.
As provided by state statute, the members of
the Borough Council shall be chosen at the general election by popular
ballot of the eligible voters of the Borough of Park Ridge. The Council
shall consist of six members. Their terms of office shall be for three
years, beginning at 12:00 noon on January 1 following their election,
and arranged in such a manner that the terms of two Councilmen shall
expire at the end of each year.
Compensation for the Mayor and Councilmen shall
be fixed by vote of a majority of the members of the Council in accordance
with N.J.S.A. 40:87-58[2] and shall be governed by the provisions of N.J.S.A. 40A:9-165
and 40A:9-165.1.
Vacancies occurring in any elective office shall
be filled by appointment lasting until the first of January following
the next annual election and until the election and qualification
of a successor pursuant to the procedure set forth in N.J.S.A. 40:87-13.[1]
A.
Councilmen. Vacancies shall be filled in the following
manner: The Mayor shall nominate and, with the advice and consent
of the Council, appoint a person to fill the Council vacancy until
January 1 of the following year. If such vacancy shall occur at so
short a period of time before the next annual election that such office
cannot be filled at such election, the vacancy shall be filled in
the same manner as though the same had occurred immediately after
such election and said vacancy shall be filled at the next subsequent
annual election for such portion of the term, if any, as may still
remain unexpired. The Mayor shall make such nomination within 30 days
after the office becomes vacant. If the Mayor fails to nominate within
said 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 a person to fill said vacancy. No appointment shall
be made except by a 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.
B.
Mayor. A vacancy in the office, whether by resignation
or otherwise, shall be filled by the Council until the next annual
election; the person then elected to fill such vacancy shall serve
for the unexpired term only (N.J.S.A. 40:87-11).[2] The vacancy may be filled by any member of the Council
or a registered voter of Park Ridge.
[2]
Editor's Note: N.J.S.A. 40:87-11 was repealed by L. 1979,
c. 83.
C.
Tax Collector. A vacancy shall be filled by appointment
until January 1 following the next annual election, and the term of
the person elected shall be for the unexpired time or for a four-year
term if the prior Tax Collector had tenure. (N.J.S.A. 40:87-13;[3] 40A:9-141)
[3]
Editor's Note: N.J.S.A. 40:87-13 was repealed by L. 1975,
c. 213.
[1]
Editor's Note: N.J.S.A. 40:87-13 was repealed by L. 1975,
c. 213.
