The Mayor shall be chosen at the general election by popular ballot of the eligible voters of the Borough of Prospect Park. He shall serve for a term of four years, which shall begin at 12:00 noon on January 1 following the election.
The Mayor shall have all the powers and duties provided by state statute. He shall, inter alia, see to the faithful execution of the laws of the state and ordinances of the Borough, recommend to the Council those measures he deems necessary or expedient, maintain peace and good order and have power to suppress riots and tumultuous assemblies, all as provided in N.J.S.A. 40:87-31. He shall nominate and, with the advice and consent of Council, appoint all officers in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40:87-16. As contemplated by N.J.S.A. 40:88-1, he shall preside over meetings of the Council and may, in the event of a tie, cast the deciding ballot. Otherwise he shall not vote. He may veto ordinances in accordance with the provisions of N.J.S.A. 40:93-5. Such veto may be overcome by a two-thirds vote of the Council. His approval of all disbursements is required in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40:87-50, except as set forth in N.J.S.A. 40:87-51.
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Editor's Note: For current provisions regarding powers of the Mayor, see now N.J.S.A. 40A:60-5.
As provided by state statute, the members of the Borough Council shall be chosen at the general election by popular ballot of the eligible voters of the Borough of Prospect Park. The Council shall consist of six members. Their terms of office shall be for three years, beginning at 12:00 noon on January 1 following their election and arranged in such manner that the terms of two Councilmen shall expire at the end of each year.
Compensation for the Mayor and Councilmen shall be fixed by vote of a majority of the members of the Council in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40:87-58[1] and shall be governed by the provisions of N.J.S.A. 40:87-60 and 40:88-3.1.
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Editor's Note: Repealed by L. 1987, c. 379, § 1, effective 1-1-1988.
A. 
Term and general duties.
(1) 
The Tax Collector shall be chosen at the general election by popular ballot of the eligible voters of the Borough of Prospect Park. His term of office shall be for four years, beginning on January 1 following his election. Tenure may be obtained under the provisions of N.J.S.A. 40:46-6.22a, 40:46-6.14 and 40:42-1.[1]
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Editor's Note: N.J.S.A. 40:46-6.14 to 40:46-12 was repealed effective 7-1-1971 by L. 1971, c. 200.
(2) 
He shall collect and hold all moneys assessed or raised by taxes upon real and personal property within the Borough.
(3) 
The salary and compensation of the Tax Collector shall be as the Council from to time to time provides by ordinance or resolution.
B. 
Additional duties.
(1) 
He shall keep such records as are required by law, including:
(a) 
Sums received each day for taxes and the names of persons on whose account the taxes are received.
(b) 
A record and account of the tax collections of the Borough.
(2) 
Within 60 days of the end of the fiscal year or when so required by Council, he shall submit a full report and true statement of Borough finances from the beginning of his official year, as well as a list of the delinquent taxpayers for the previous year. Two copies of such report and list shall, at the required time, be filed with the Clerk. Deposits of Borough funds and additional reports to the governing body shall be made as required by law.
(3) 
He shall disburse moneys as authorized by a warrant ordered by the Council, signed, numbered and attested as provided by law.
The Tax Assessor shall be elected for a term of four years and shall perform such duties as are prescribed in N.J.S.A. 40:87-53[1] and other applicable statutes and ordinances of the Borough of Prospect Park.
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Editor's Note: Repealed by L. 1987, c. 379, § 1, effective 1-1-1988.
Vacancies occurring in any elective office shall be filled by appointment lasting until the first of January following the next annual election and until the election and qualification of a successor pursuant to the procedure set forth in N.J.S.A. 40:87-13.[1]
A. 
Councilmen. Vacancies shall be filled by nomination and appointment by the Mayor. The Council shall express its consent by a vote of a majority of the members present, with at least three affirmative votes required for such purpose. The Mayor is to have no vote except in the case of a tie.
B. 
Mayor. A vacancy in the office, whether by resignation or otherwise, shall be filled by the Council until the next annual election; the person then elected to fill such vacancy shall serve for the unexpired term only. The vacancy may be filled by any member of the Council or a registered voter of Prospect Park.
C. 
Tax Collector. A vacancy shall be filled by appointment until January 1 following the next annual election, and the term of the person elected shall be for the unexpired time or a four-year term if the prior Tax Collector had tenure.
D. 
Tax Assessor. A vacancy shall be filled by appointment until January 1 following the next annual election, and the term of the person elected shall be for the unexpired term only.
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Editor's Note: See now N.J.S.A. 40A:16-1 et seq.