Borough of Rutherford, NJ Article II Borough Employment Practices

[Amended 5-16-1995 by Ord. No. 2733-95; 8-10-1999 by Ord. No. 2904-99]

§ 70-3 Creation of new positions.

The Borough Council must, by ordinance, formally approve the creation of any new position and authorize the filling of it prior to the initiation of action to do so. In addition, there must be provided in the proper current budget account specific and adequate funds to compensate the appointee.

§ 70-3.1 Filling vacancies.

The Borough Council must formally approve the filling of any vacancy which has existed for over six months in any previously authorized or established full time position before any action is initiated to fill the same. In addition, there must be provided in the proper current budget account specific and adequate funds to compensate the employee.

§ 70-4 Procedures for filling vacant positions.

A. Whenever a vacancy exists or a new position is created, all borough employees who believe they possess the necessary qualifications may apply for the position if they so desire. Such applications must be by civil service forms and filed with the Civil Service Commission at Trenton.

B. Vacancies in positions will be advertised in the local press, with an application deadline date specified, in order that any interested resident of Rutherford may file an application for the position.

C. Vacancies in positions will be filled by the Mayor and Council by selection from the list of eligibles certified by the Civil Service Commission.

D. Appointees will be notified by the Borough Clerk, and they will report to the Clerk's office for completion of the necessary formalities such as oath of office, civil service papers, withholding tax certificate and any other document required.