Exciting enhancements are coming soon to eCode360! Learn more 🡪
Essex County, NJ
 
By using eCode360 you agree to be legally bound by the Terms of Use. If you do not agree to the Terms of Use, please do not use eCode360.
[Amended 4-17-1979 by Ord. No. O-1979-00112]
The Executive shall appoint an administrator who shall serve at his/her pleasure. The Board shall advise and consent to his/her nomination but shall not prevent his/her suspension or dismissal by passage of a resolution of disapproval.
The Administrator need not be a resident of the County at the time of his/her appointment, but within one year of his/her appointment shall become and remain a County resident.
[Amended 9-7-2011 by Ord. No. O-2011-00011]
The Administrator shall, by education, experience and ability, be qualified to perform the duties established for him or her.
The Administrator shall:
A. 
Under the direction and supervision of the Executive, assist in the orderly and efficient administration of the County, performing whatever supervisory or administrative duties the Executive deems necessary and proper;
B. 
Serve as the temporary or permanent head of County departments, as determined by the Executive;
C. 
Serve as acting Executive when the Executive is temporarily absent or unable to serve; and
D. 
In the event that the Executive does not appoint the Administrator as permanent head of the Department of Administration and Finance, exercise, on behalf of the Executive, broad administrative supervisory responsibilities over all agencies under the jurisdiction of the Executive.
E. 
The Executive shall appoint a Deputy Administrator(s) who, by education, experience and ability, is/are qualified to perform the duties established for him/her/them.
[Added 9-7-2011 by Ord. No. O-2011-00011]