A Business Administrator, chosen solely on the basis of his or her executive and administrative qualifications, with special reference to actual experience in, or knowledge of, accepted practice in respect to the duties hereunder, shall be appointed by the Mayor with the advice and consent of the Council. The Administrator shall serve during the term of office of the Mayor making such appointment and until the appointment of a successor.
The Business Administrator shall be responsible for the functions of the Department, through the Divisions set forth above, and shall specifically have direct charge of the Division of Administration. He shall supervise all other Divisions under the organization respectively described hereinafter and promulgate rules and regulations for the efficient management of each Division. In addition to such duties, the Business Administrator shall have the following additional duties:
A. 
Attend meetings of the Municipal Council and participate in discussions of the Council.
B. 
Act as purchasing agent for the Borough as described in N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1 et seq.
C. 
Serve as Personnel Officer for the Borough.
D. 
Conduct collective bargaining negotiations with employees and employees' representatives under the supervision of the Mayor.
E. 
Perform such other duties as may be required by the Mayor and exercise such authority as may be delegated by the Mayor, in a manner consistent with the form of government, local ordinance and law.