Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:9-136, there is hereby
created the position of City Administrator.
The City Administrator may be removed by a two-thirds
vote of the governing body. The resolution of removal shall become
effective three months after its adoption by the governing body. In
accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:9-138, the governing body may provide
that the resolution of removal 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 for the next three
calendar months following adoption of the resolution.
[Amended 11-8-1990 by Ord. No. 19-1990]
The City Administrator shall be chosen on the
basis of his/her executive and administrative abilities and qualifications
with special regard as to education, training and expertise in governmental
affairs and subject to any further qualifications the Mayor and City
Council may establish in its advertising for the position. The person
selected shall not be required to be a resident of the City of Somers
Point.
[Amended 2-8-1990 by Ord. No. 1-1990]
Any vacancy in the position of City Administrator
shall be filled by appointment by the Mayor.
The City Administrator shall devote full time
to the interests of the city. The Mayor and City Council reserves
the right at any time to set specific hours for the Administrator
by resolution.
Nothing in this article shall derogate from
or authorize the City Administrator to exercise the powers and duties
of the elected or appointed officials of the city.