The Committee retains full administrative responsibility
and power concerning all matters of budget control and fiscal management,
and nothing herein shall be construed as an abrogation of any right,
duty, prerogative or obligation of the Committee with respect to any
matter relating to the subject matter of this chapter.
[Amended 2-8-1989 by Ord. No. 89-1; 9-15-1992 by Ord. No. 92-10; 3-15-1994 by Ord. No. 94-4; 4-17-2006 by Ord. No. 2006-09]
A.
The Committee shall appoint a Chief Municipal Finance
Official (CMFO) for a term as accorded by law with duties as set forth
by law and under this Code.
B.
The Township Committee shall appoint a Treasurer for
a term of one year who shall possess all qualifications specified
by the Township Committee by resolution.
C.
The Township Committee shall appoint a Deputy Treasurer
for a term of one year who shall possess all qualifications specified
by the Township Committee by resolution.
D.
The Chief Municipal Finance Officer, Treasurer and/or
Deputy Treasurer may be residents of the Township.
[Added 6-21-2016 by Ord. No. 2016-06]
A.
Creation of position. There shall be created the position of Qualified
Purchasing Agent. Qualified Purchasing Agent shall mean a purchasing
agent who is a holder of a qualified purchasing agent certificate
and serves pursuant to the Qualified Purchasing Agent Law, N.J.S.A.
40A:11-9 to 9.1, and the regulations promulgated pursuant thereto,
N.J.A.C. 5:34-5 to 5.5.
B.
Compensation. The Qualified Purchasing Agent will be paid a salary
that will be fixed by the Mayor and Township Committee in the salary
ordinance that is adopted from time to time.
C.
Qualifications. The Qualified Purchasing Agent is required to possess
and maintain a valid qualified purchasing agent certificate issued
by the New Jersey Division of Local Government Services, Department
of Community Affairs and satisfy all of the requirements of the applicable
statutes and regulations then in effect for the position.
D.
Vacancies and temporary appointments. If the position becomes vacant,
a temporary appointment may be made pursuant to the provisions of
N.J.S.A. 40A:11-9(g).
E.
Duties. The Qualified Purchasing Agent will have, on behalf of the
Mayor and Township Committee, the authority, responsibility and accountability
for the purchasing activity pursuant to Local Public Contracts Law
(N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1 et seq.); to prepare public advertising for and
to receive bids and requests for proposals for the provision or performance
of goods, services, and construction contracts; to award contracts
pursuant to New Jersey law in accordance with the regulations, forms,
and procedures promulgated by state regulatory agencies; and conduct
any activities as may be necessary or appropriate to the purchasing
function of the Township.
The Mayor and Committee shall appoint a Township
Auditor for a term of one year who shall possess all qualifications
required by law and the Committee by resolution and who shall perform
all the duties specified in this chapter and imposed by law.
A.
The Chief Municipal Finance Officer or designee shall
maintain all records required herein or required by law, including
but not limited to ledgers, purchase orders, payroll records, records
of receipts and disbursements, capital inventories and the like, unless
otherwise specified herein or by law.
[Amended 9-15-1992 by Ord. No. 92-10]
B.
Bank accounts shall be maintained by the township
as may be directed by the Committee by resolution.
