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Editor's Note: Former Art. V, Administrator,
adopted 2-9-1997 by Ord. No. 97-2, as amended 1-19-1999 by Ord. No.
99-1, was repealed 2-7-2000 by Ord. No. 00-3.
The office of the Municipal Administrator for
the Township of Woolwich is hereby created pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:9-136
et seq.
A.
The office of Municipal Administrator shall be appointed
by the Mayor with the advice and consent of the Township Committee.
B.
The Administrator shall serve at the pleasure of the
Township Committee, provided that he/she may be removed at any time
by a 2/3 vote on recommendation of the Mayor or any member of the
Township Committee. The resolution of removal shall become effective
three months after its adoption, unless it is given immediate effect.
In that case, the Committee shall cause to be paid to the Administrator
forthwith any unpaid balance of his/her salary and his/her salary
for the next three calendar months following the adoption of the resolution.
C.
During the absence or disability of the Administrator,
the Mayor shall appoint an Acting Administrator to perform said duties.
B.
Unless otherwise provided, no Acting Administrator
shall be paid more than his regular salary while serving in that capacity,
but he shall be reimbursed for all necessary expenses incurred in
the performance of his office. If the Committee, by resolution, increases
the compensation of the Acting Administrator during his/her tenure,
such increased compensation shall not exceed the minimum salary provided
in the Salary Ordinance for the position of Administrator.
A.
The Administrator shall be appointed on the basis
of his executive and administrative qualifications. Previous responsible,
successful experience in local government and possession of a bachelors
degree in public administration, business administration or municipal
management shall be preferred.
B.
The Administrator need not be a resident of the Township
or state at the time of his appointment, but may thereafter reside
outside of the Township only with the approval of the Township Committee.
A.
The Township Administrator shall be the Chief Administrative
Officer of the Township, responsible to the Mayor and Committee for
the administration of all Township affairs and with the following
powers and duties. He/she shall:
(1)
Direct and supervise the administration of all departments,
offices and agencies of the Township, except as otherwise provided
by law.
(2)
Recommend to the Mayor and/or Township Committee appointments
and, when necessary for the good of the service, suspension or removal
of department heads and all other employees, except the Clerk, the
Attorney and personnel appointed by them.
(3)
Develop and administer a comprehensive personnel program
when approved by the Township Committee.
(4)
Attend all meetings of the Township Committee with
the right to take part in discussion, but not to vote.
(5)
See that all laws and all acts of the Township Committee
subject to enforcement by him or by officers and employees subject
to his direction and supervision are faithfully executed.
(6)
Prepare and submit the annual budget and capital program
to the Committee.
(7)
Submit to the Mayor and Township Committee and make
available to the public a complete report on the finances and administrative
activities of the Township as of the end of each fiscal year.
(8)
Make sure other reports as the Mayor and/or Township
Committee may require concerning the operation of Township government.
(9)
Keep the Mayor and Township Committee fully advised
as to the current financial condition and future needs of the Township
and make recommendations to them concerning the affairs of the Township
as he/she deems desirable.
(10)
Perform such other duties as may be required
by the Mayor and Township Committee.
B.
Except for the purpose of inquiry, the Mayor and the
Township Committee shall deal with the administrative staff only through
the Administrator and shall not give orders or directions to any Township
employee except through him/her.
