Borough of Spotswood, NJ Article XII Department of Engineering

§ 2-71 Borough Engineer as Director.

There shall be a Department of Engineering, the Director of which shall be the Borough Engineer.

§ 2-72 Powers and duties of Director.

The Director shall:

A. Prepare, or cause to be prepared, plans and specifications for public works and improvements undertaken by the Borough, either by Borough employees or by public contract.

B. Ascertain conformity with all public works contract provisions and certify the amounts due and payable thereunder.

C. Provide and maintain surveys, maps, plans, specifications and operating records with respect to public works and facilities owned or operated by the Borough.

D. Study and report upon the technical requirements of streetlighting and sewer maintenance.

E. Supervise and enforce the Borough's interest in public contracts for fire hydrant service, streetlighting and sewer maintenance.

F. Provide technical and engineering advice and assistance to other Borough departments as needed.

G. Issue certificates as to approval of land subdivision by the Planning Board, pursuant to the State Municipal Planning Act (N.J.S.A. 40:55-1.24),[1] and to charge and collect the fees as provided by law. Such fees are to be submitted to the Borough Treasurer and then returned to the Engineer upon presentation of a voucher duly sworn according to law for 50% of the amount collected and submitted.

[1] Editor's Note: See now N.J.S.A. 40:55D-1 et seq.

H. Have no authority to approve without securing prior approval of the Council any change order except in accordance with the provisions of this code and law.