[Added 3-17-2009 by Ord. No. 2009-04; amended 11-16-2009 by Ord. No.
2009-19]
There is hereby established in the Township of Washington the
position of Township Administrator, which said position shall be deemed
to be nontenured. The position can be full-time or part-time.
A.
The term of office for the Township Administrator shall be at the
pleasure of the governing body.
B.
The position of Township Administrator shall be appointed by majority
vote of the governing body.
C.
The Township Administrator may be removed from office by a two-thirds
majority vote of the Township Committee.
Compensation for the position of Township Administrator shall
be by a salary range established by ordinance adopted pursuant to
applicable state regulation and defined in the annual salary resolution.
A.
The Township Administrator shall be the Chief Administrative Officer
of the Township, responsible to the governing body for all day-to-day
operations. Any governing authority for final decisions regarding
policy, hiring or firing of employees, entering or terminating contract(s),
planning, operation management and/or those powers and duties not
specifically set forth herein shall remain with the Township Committee.
The Township Administrator shall: direct and supervise the administration
of all departments, offices and agencies of the Township, including
serving as the Township Administrator, except as otherwise provided
by law.
B.
Coordinate the performance of all Township employees and professionals;
maintain harmony among workers and attempt to resolve grievances at
an informal level; perform or assist subordinates in performing duties;
adjust errors and address complaints and act as first contact in conflict
resolution among staff.
C.
Establish and maintain sound personnel practices and maintain appropriate
records of all employees.
D.
Attend all meetings of the Township Committee with the right to take
part in any discussion, but not to vote.
E.
See that all ordinances, resolutions and all acts of the Township
Committee subject to enforcement by him/her or by officers and employees
subject to his/her direction and supervision are faithfully executed.
F.
To receive from each department, office, commission, committee and
board their annual budget requests and to review and transmit same
along with his or her comments and recommendations of the Township
Committee.
G.
Submit to the Township Committee a verbal report on administrative
activities of the Township at the monthly Township Committee meeting,
and submit such written reports as may be requested by the Township
Committee.
H.
Make such other reports as the Township Committee may require concerning
the operation of the Township.
I.
Keep the Township Committee fully advised as to the current and future
needs of the Township and make such recommendations concerning the
affairs of the Township as he/she deems advisable.
J.
Perform such other duties as may be required by the Township Committee
and perform those duties set forth in the job description established
for the Township Administrator position, which may be modified from
time to time by ordinance of the Township Committee.
K.
Be responsible for researching, initiating action for, applying for
and supervising the implementation of funding grants from various
sources for the improvement and development of Township capital projects
and needs as well as for services to the Township and its residents.
L.
Keep the Township staff fully informed of all policies and decisions
of the Township Committee, as well as other Township activities, by
holding regular department head and/or staff meetings on a monthly
basis, and as needed.
M.
Serve as intermediary or liaison between various Township boards,
commissions, committees, agencies and departments and their professional
advisors and the Township Committee and facilitate communication with
the local government framework.
N.
Establish a long-term plan in conjunction with the Township Committee
to meet the changing governmental needs of our citizens.
O.
The Township Administrator can be considered a salaried employee
of the Township, who shall devote full attention and effort to the
office of Township Administrator. The Township Administrator's
duties shall include customary office hours, unless unusual circumstances
require otherwise, together with attendance at any and all meetings
as may be directed by the governing body.
A.
The Township Administrator shall be appointed on the basis of his/her
executive and administrative qualifications. Previous responsible,
successful management experience in local government shall be required.
B.
The Township Administrator need not be a resident of the Township
or the state at the time of his/her appointment, and may also thereafter
reside outside the Township.
