There is hereby created and established the office of Borough
Clerk.
The Borough Clerk shall, before entering upon the duties of
the office, give bond to the Borough in accordance with the provisions
of N.J.S.A. 40A:5-34.
The Clerk must meet all eligibility requirements set forth in
N.J.S.A. 40A:9-133 et seq.
The Mayor shall nominate and, with the advice and consent of
the Council, appoint the Clerk, including the filling of vacancy in
such office, which shall be for the expired term only.
The term of office of the Clerk shall be for three years, commencing
on January 1 of the year of appointment and terminating on December
31 of the third year, and until a successor shall have been appointed
and qualified. The Clerk shall have tenure upon completion of three
consecutive years and at subsequent reappointment.
The duties of the Clerk shall be as provided for in N.J.S.A.
40A:9-133.
The compensation of the Borough Clerk shall be fixed from time
to time by ordinance or resolution of the Borough Council.