Borough of Edgewater, NJ Administrator

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Editor's Note: This ordinance also repealed former Ch. 40, Financial Officer, Chief, adopted 9-11-1995 by Ord. No. 1057-95.

The Borough Administrator shall be appointed by the Mayor with the advice and consent of the Council. In the event that the Mayor fails to nominate such Borough Administrator within 30 days after the office is created or after the office should become vacant or in the event that the Council fails to confirm any nomination made by the Mayor, then, after the expiration of such 30 days, the Borough Council shall appoint the Borough Administrator by a majority of at least three affirmative votes, the Mayor having no vote thereon except in case of a tie. The Administrator shall serve at the pleasure of the governing body and may be removed from office in accordance with the provisions of N.J.S.A. 40A:9-138.

The Borough Administrator shall perform such duties as established by statute and as may be prescribed from time to time by the Mayor and Council. In addition, the Borough Administrator shall:

Serve as chief administrative officer of the Borough and be responsible to the governing body for the proper and efficient administration of the municipal services and business affairs of the Borough.

Serve as the personnel officer of the Borough and be responsible for recommending the appointment and removal of Borough personnel, except as otherwise provided by law. The Borough Administrator shall provide for a centralized personnel system, including provision for the evaluation, promotion or disciplining of all employees, and may authorize the head of a department to supervise and control employees as appropriate according to the operation of the Borough. The Borough Administrator shall report at the next regular meeting of the governing body any action taken pursuant to this section. The Borough Administrator will represent the governing body in negotiating collective bargaining agreements.

Serve as the budget officer and prepare and submit before the close of the fiscal year, or at such time as the governing body shall determine, a proposed budget for the next fiscal year and an explanatory budget message. The Borough Administrator shall be responsible for advising the governing body as to a timetable and schedule for budget processing so as to conform to statutory requirements. In addition, the Borough Administrator shall coordinate with the Chief Financial Officer in preparation of the budget for the fiscal year.

Inform the governing body as to the conduct of Borough affairs, submitting whatever report the governing body shall request, and making such recommendations to the governing body as he/she deems necessary and advisable for the welfare of the Borough. In cooperation with the Chief Financial Officer, the Borough Administrator shall see that the governing body is regularly informed about the condition of the Borough finances. The Borough Administrator shall anticipate problems that may develop and advise the governing body accordingly, outlining possible solutions or preventive measures.

Submit to the governing body, as soon as possible after the close of the fiscal year, a complete written report of the administrative activities of the Borough for the preceding year.

Recommend the employment of experts and consultants to perform work and render advice in connection with the operation of dedicated utilities or work projects in the Borough, subject to approval by the governing body.

Attend to the letting of contracts, in due form of law, and supervise the performance and faithful execution of these contracts, except insofar as such duties are expressly imposed upon some other officer or official by statute or by action of the governing body. He shall ensure compliance with the provisions of all franchises, leases, permits and privileges granted by the Borough.

Study and keep the governing body informed as to federal, state and/or county aid projects and any other services or possible grants for which the Borough may qualify. The Borough Administrator shall coordinate the application procedures and shall provide liaison for such aid, grants or direction of the governing body.

Provide liaison with the Borough Attorney and any other legal counsel engaged by the Borough and with other professional staff, as the governing body may direct.