Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:87-46 and 40A:9-141
et seq., the offices of Tax Collector and Treasurer are hereby combined
to be known hereafter as "Tax Collector/Treasurer." The duties of
Tax Collector and Treasurer shall be performed by the Tax Collector/Treasurer.
The Municipal Tax Collector/Treasurer shall
hold office for a term of four years from the first day of January
next following his or her appointment. Vacancies other than due to
expiration of term shall be filled by appointment for the unexpired
term. Appointments shall be made as provided by law.
No person shall be appointed or reappointed
as Municipal Tax Collector/Treasurer unless he or she shall be properly
certificated and qualified as provided by law. The Municipal Tax Collector/Treasurer
need not be a resident of the Borough of Dunellen.
The Municipal Tax Collector/Treasurer shall
receive such compensation as shall be fixed from time to time by the
general Salary Ordinance of the Borough of Dunellen.
Nothing in this article shall be construed to
affect the tenure acquired by the person presently holding the offices
of Tax Collector and Treasurer.