[Adopted 5-21-1990 by Ord. No. 9-1990]
A.
Establishment, appointment and term of office. There
shall be a Department of Public Works in the Borough, the head of
which shall be the Superintendent of Public Works. He shall be appointed
by the Mayor with the advice and consent of the Borough Council.
B.
Powers and duties. The Superintendent of Public Works
shall:
(1)
Have charge of public works within the Borough, including
roads, streets, sidewalks, curbing, storm sewers and drainage systems,
highways and public places.
(2)
Submit to the appropriate Borough Council committee
his recommendations for budget appropriations for the ensuing year.
(3)
Receive all complaints from Borough residents and
taxpayers relating to operations under his jurisdiction, investigate
the same, take appropriate action and report results to the Chairman
of the Public Works Committee, thereby informing the public.
(4)
Remove or cause to be removed all obstructions or
encumbrances upon any streets or roads or public places in the Borough.
(5)
Supervise the work of any personnel assigned to his
jurisdiction.
(6)
Recommend the need for any repairs and replacements
to any Borough-owned equipment or structures or grounds.
(7)
Set up, keep and maintain all the necessary books,
records, maps, surveys and similar records necessary to perform the
duties of his office and turn over all such records to his successor
or the chairman of the committee upon his termination of employment
with the Borough.
[Added 12-3-2012 by Ord. No. 12-2012]
A.
Creation
of position. There is hereby created the position of Public Works
Manager.
B.
Appointment.
The Public Works Manager shall be appointed by the Mayor, with the
advice and consent of the Borough Council.
C.
Term
of office. The term of the Public Works Manager shall be at the pleasure
of the Mayor and Borough Council.
D.
Duties
and qualifications. The Public Works Manager shall work in conjunction
with and under the direction of the Public Works Superintendent. The
Public Works Manager shall be a certified public works manager in
accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:9-154.6a et seq., and shall perform administrative
and supervisory duties relating to the installation, maintenance and
repair of public works facilities, and assist in the planning, organizing
and directing of all programs relating to a public works activities.
A.
Position created. There shall be a Department of Water
and Sewer Service in the Borough, the head of which shall be the Supervisor
of Water and Sewer Service. He shall be appointed by the Mayor with
the advice and consent of the Borough Council.
B.
Powers and duties. The Supervisor of Water and Sewer
Service shall be under the direction of the Mayor and Borough Council
and, in addition to performing all administrative tasks and related
services, shall be responsible for the routine maintenance and repair
tasks as required for the Water and Sewer Department and such work,
related or incidental thereto, as he may be so directed to do from
time to time by the Mayor and Borough Council. His duties shall include
all matters incidental to the repair and maintenance of the Borough
water and sewer facilities.
A.
Appointment; term of office. The Tax Assessor shall
be appointed pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:9-146 et seq.
B.
Powers and duties. The Tax Assessor shall have, perform
and discharge all the functions, powers and duties prescribed by law
for a municipal assessor, including but not limited to the following.
He shall:
(1)
Maintain adequate assessment records of each separate
parcel of real property assessed or exempted.
(2)
In cooperation with the Borough Engineer, maintain
a current Tax Map of the Borough as a public record and cause to be
recorded thereon all changes in ownership or character of the real
property assessed, employing for that purpose the facilities of other
departments as provided by the Administrative Code.[2]
[Amended 9-8-1999 by Ord. No. 10-1999]
A.
Position created. Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:9-136,
there is hereby created the position of Borough Administrator to administer
the business affairs of the Borough of Tuckerton and to have such
powers and perform such duties as hereinafter set forth, with the
exception of those required to be exercised by the Mayor and Council
or by another officer, board or body.
B.
Appointment and term of office. The Borough Administrator
shall be appointed by the Mayor, with the advice and consent of the
Borough Council, in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:9-137. The term of
office of the Borough Administrator shall be at the pleasure of the
governing body, subject to the provisions of state law.
C.
Qualifications. The Borough Administrator shall be
chosen on the basis of his executive and administrative abilities
and qualifications, with special regard as to education, training,
and experience in governmental affairs. The Borough Administrator
need not be a resident of the Borough of Tuckerton.
D.
Removal from office. The Borough Administrator may
be removed by a 2/3 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 Borough Administrator forthwith any unpaid balance
of his salary and his salary for the next three calendar months following
adoption of the resolution.
E.
Vacancy. Any vacancy in the position of Borough Administrator
may be filled by appointment by the Mayor, with the advice and consent
of the Borough Council.
F.
Duties and responsibilities. The Borough Administrator
shall, under the supervision and control of the Mayor and Borough
Council and to the extent not prohibited by law, have the following
duties and responsibilities:
(1)
To serve as the principal administrative officer representing
the Mayor and Borough Council.
(2)
To supervise the administration of all departments
and offices in consultation with the respective committee chairmen.
(3)
To represent the Borough in its relation to the federal,
state and county governments and to other municipalities and to evaluate
the Borough's interest in contracts, franchises and other business
transactions as assigned by the Mayor and Borough Council.
(4)
To receive and reply to inquiries and complaints concerning
Borough business and to provide information and assistance in respect
thereto.
(5)
To attend all meetings of the Borough Council as required.
(6)
To establish and maintain sound personnel practices
and maintain appropriate records of all employees and to have the
authority to recommend to the Mayor and Borough Council the initial
hiring and disciplining of all Borough employees.
(7)
To receive from each department, office and board
its annual budget requests and to review and transmit the same, along
with his comments and recommendations, to the Mayor and Borough Council.
(8)
To assure that the provisions of all franchises, leases,
permits and privileges granted by the Borough are complied with.
(9)
To assign responsibilities for departmental duties
and coordinate interdepartmental operations, as authorized by the
Borough Council.
(10)
To assist the residents of the Borough in matters
within his jurisdiction by such reports, verbally or in writing, as
he deems advisable or as may be requested by the Borough Council and
to submit an annual written report of his work accomplished, at the
request of the Borough Council, for the benefit of the public.
(11)
To perform such other duties as may be required
by the Mayor and/or Borough Council consistent with the laws of the
State of New Jersey or the Borough.
G.
Construal of provisions. Nothing in this section shall
derogate from or authorize the Borough Administrator to exercise the
powers and duties of the elected and appointed officials of the Borough.
[Added 7-7-1993 by Ord.No. 11-1993; amended 11-6-2000 by Ord. No.
20-2000]
A.
Position created. There is hereby created the position
of Code Enforcement Officer of the Borough of Tuckerton.
B.
Appointment. The Code Enforcement Officer shall be
appointed by the Mayor, with the advice and consent of the Borough
Council.
C.
Duties. The duties of the Code Enforcement Officer
shall be as follows:
(1)
To conduct field inspections and special investigations
to ensure compliance with zoning and various municipal ordinances;
enforce rules and regulations in relation to enforcement of ordinances;
prepare needed reports; assist in the establishment and maintenance
of the records and files; and assist in the promulgation of municipal
ordinances.
(3)
To perform such duties as are required by the Mayor
or Borough Council.
D.
Qualifications. To be appointed to the position of
Code Enforcement Officer, an individual must meet the following requirements.
The individual must:
(1)
Have at least one year experience in conducting inspections
to detect violations of an ensure compliance with laws, rules and
regulations.
(2)
Possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey.
(3)
Have the ability to make necessary inspections and
investigations without giving unnecessary offense.
(4)
Have the ability to take and maintain a firm and correct
stand when controversial matters are considered.
(5)
Have the ability to prepare clear, sound, accurate
and informative reports containing findings, conclusions and recommendations.
(6)
Have the ability to establish and maintain needed
records and files.
(7)
Have the ability to make evaluative judgments based
on the application of statutory or regulatory provisions.
[Added 11-6-2000 by Ord. No. 20-2000]
A.
Position created. There is hereby created the position
of Zoning Officer of the Borough of Tuckerton.
B.
Appointment. The Zoning Officer shall be appointed
by the Mayor, with the advice and consent of the Borough Council,
for a term of one year.
[Amended 3-3-2008 by Ord. No. 3-2008]
C.
Duties. The duties of the Zoning Officer shall be
as follows:
(1)
To enforce the zoning ordinances of the Borough of
Tuckerton.
(3)
To answer all inquiries with regard to zoning.
(4)
To refer applicants to Zoning or Planning Boards when
variance, subdivision or site plan is required.
(5)
To review and approve final plans when in compliance
and to issue zoning permits as required.
(6)
To consult with the Planning or Zoning Board Engineer
or Attorney when questions of compliance arise.
(7)
To conduct field inspections to ensure compliance
with zoning regulations and applicable rules, and to initiate appropriate
enforcement action against violators.
(8)
May assist in the promulgation of zoning regulations.
(9)
To prepare and supervise the preparation of reports.
(10)
To keep a record of all applications for permits
and all permits and certificates issued, with a notation of all special
conditions involved.
(11)
To learn and thereafter utilize various types
of electronic and/or manual recording and computerized information
systems used by the agency, office or related units.
(12)
To file and safely keep copies of all plans
submitted.
(13)
To collect and record fees for zoning permits
and flood letters.
(14)
To perform such duties as are required by the
Mayor or Borough Council.
D.
The Zoning Officer shall be deemed to be the administrative
officer as defined in N.J.S.A. 40:55D-3 and shall also issue certifications
on behalf of the Borough of Tuckerton certifying whether or not a
subdivision has been approved by the Borough of Tuckerton Planning
Board, in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40:55D-56 and, in general, shall
coordinate the efforts of the Planning Board of the Borough of Tuckerton
and have such other duties or responsibilities as may, from time to
time, be imposed with regard to the Planning Board.
E.
The Zoning Officer shall conduct field inspections
and special investigations to ensure compliance with various municipal
ordinances, initiate and enforce rules and regulations in relation
to enforcement of ordinances, initiate necessary legal action against
violators of various municipal ordinances, prepare needed reports,
establish and maintain the records and files and may assist in the
promulgation of municipal ordinances.
F.
Qualifications. To be appointed to the position of
Zoning Officer, an individual must meet the following requirements.
The individual must:
(1)
Have at least three years' experience in the preparation
and revision of building construction plans and specifications or
in investigations relative to compliance with zoning, construction
or other municipal laws and regulations.
(2)
Possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey.
(3)
Have knowledge of the provisions of the local building
code and zoning ordinances.
(4)
Have knowledge of the effective means of obtaining
and maintaining proper liaison between municipal authorities and private
contractors.
(5)
Have the ability to analyze and interpret local zoning
ordinances and other local ordinances that may apply to the duties
of the position.
(6)
Have the ability to prepare clear, sound, accurate,
and informative reports containing findings, conclusions and recommendations.
(7)
Have the ability to work with applicants in a prompt,
responsive and helpful manner and to apply the law in an even-handed
manner.
G.
Deputy Zoning Officer. There is hereby created the
position of Deputy Zoning Officer. The Deputy Zoning Officer(s) shall
be appointed by the Mayor, with the advice and consent of the Borough
Council, for a term of one year. The Deputy Zoning Officer shall meet
all of the qualifications of the Zoning Officer set forth above. The
duties of the Deputy Zoning Officer shall be to assist the Zoning
Officer, to enforce the zoning ordinances of the Borough, and to perform
all of the duties of the Zoning Officer at his/her direction or in
his/her absence. In addition to the Zoning Officer, the Deputy Zoning
Officer shall be deemed to be the administrative officer as defined
by the Municipal Land Use Law, N.J.S.A. 40:55D-3.
[Added 3-3-2008 by Ord. No. 3-2008]
[Added 7-2-2001 by Ord. No. 13-2001]
A.
Position created. There is hereby created the position
of Treasurer.
B.
Duties. The duties of the Treasurer shall be as follows:
(1)
Assist the Chief Financial Officer in supervising
and performing the work involved in the disbursement, accounting,
and auditing of funds received and disbursed by the Borough. Assist
in the negotiations of loans and sale of bonds for the Borough.
(2)
Perform all related work as required by the Chief
Financial Officer.
C.
Qualifications. To be appointed to the position of
Treasurer, an individual must meet the following requirements:
[Amended 12-17-2007 by Ord. No. 18-2007]
(1)
Four years of varied supervisory accounting experience
and work involving the installation, operation, and keeping of large-scale
systems of accounts.
(2)
Thorough knowledge of the principles, methods, and
procedures used in modern accounting and auditing, of the laws, rules
and regulations governing the installation, operation, and keeping
of accounts and their application to specific situations, and the
preparation of involved and detailed accounting and other financial
reports containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations.
(3)
Ability to analyze complex financial problems, to
give suitable assignments and instructions, to prepare suitable reports,
and to direct the establishment and maintenance of extensive financial
and related records and files.
(4)
Good health and freedom from disabling physical and
mental defects which would impair the proper performance of the required
duties or which may endanger the health and safety of oneself or others.
Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long
as they can perform the essential functions of the job after reasonable
accommodations are made for their known limitations. If the accommodations
cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship,
such person may not be eligible.
[Added 7-2-2001 by Ord. No. 13-2001]
A.
Position created. There is hereby created the position
of Accounting Clerk for the Borough of Tuckerton.
B.
Duties. The Accounting Clerk, under direction, performs
a variety of responsible and difficult clerical tasks which involve
computing, classifying, verifying, and recording numerical data, and
the reconciliation of accounts, records, and documents in order to
keep sets of financial records complete and performs related work
as required.
C.
Qualifications. To be appointed to the position of
Accounting Clerk, an individual must meet the following requirements:
(1)
Possess one year of experience in the preparation,
maintenance and/or review and verification of financial records.
(2)
Possess considerable knowledge of the accounting clerical
methods, forms, and techniques.
(3)
Possess knowledge of office practices and procedures
relating to the processing and recording of financial transactions
and accounting information, accounting codes, classification, and
terminology pertinent to the clerical maintenance operations and possess
knowledge of basic arithmetic functions.
(4)
Possess the ability to read, write, speak, understand,
or communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of the
position. Communications may include such forms as American Sign Language
or Braille.
(5)
Possess the ability to understand transactions and
terms of accounting codes and classifications; the ability to understand
the relationships among accounting records and documents; the ability
to understand, remember, and carry out oral and written directions;
the ability to perform routine and repetitive tasks, compare numerical
and verbal data, and select appropriate information for forms; the
ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide, and find averages and
percentages; the ability to apply arithmetic principles and to correct
computational errors; the ability to acquire an understanding of numerical
recordkeeping and data gathering and other clerical procedures used
in a specific establishment; the ability to perform work requiring
constant and close attention to clerical and numerical detail.
(6)
Good health and freedom from disabling physical and
mental defects which would impair the proper performance of the required
duties or which may endanger the health and safety of oneself or others.
Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long
as they can perform the essential functions of the job after reasonable
accommodations are made for their known limitations If the accommodations
cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship,
such person may not be eligible.
