The office of Borough Administrator in and for the Borough of
Lindenwold is hereby established pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:9-136 et
seq.
The Borough Administrator shall be appointed on the basis of
his executive and administrator qualifications. Previous experience
in local government is essential, and possession of a master's degree
in public administration, business administration or municipal management
shall be preferred.
The Borough Administrator shall be the chief administrative
officer of the Borough of Lindenwold and responsible to the Mayor
and Borough Council for the administration of all Borough affairs,
and with the following powers and duties:
A. Direct and supervise the administration of all departments, offices
and agencies of the Borough, except as otherwise provided by law.
B. Recommend to the Mayor and/or Borough Council the appointment and,
when necessary, suspension or removal of department heads and all
other employees except the Borough Clerk and Municipal Attorney.
C. Attend all meetings of the governing body with the right to take
part in the discussion and to receive notice of all regular and special
meetings of the governing body and all advisory committees.
D. Ensure that all laws and all acts of the governing body subject to
enforcement by him or by officers and employees subject to his direction
and supervision are faithfully executed.
E. Serve as the budget officer and prepare and submit to the governing
body a proposed budget for the next fiscal year and an explanatory
budget message.
F. Submit to the governing body and make available to the public a complete
report of finances and administrative activities of the Borough as
required by the Mayor and Borough Council.
G. Direct the finances of the Borough and maintain a compilation and
analysis of budget costs and estimates.
H. Keep the Mayor and Borough Council fully advised as to the current
financial condition and future needs of the Borough and make such
recommendations to it concerning the affairs of the Borough as he
deems appropriate.
I. Organize and establish a central purchasing system.
J. Purchase all materials, supplies and equipment for which funds are
provided in the municipal budgets.
K. Approve all bills and vouchers for payment prior to final approval
by the governing body.
L. Purchase all materials, supplies, equipment and labor under contract
required by any department, office or agency of the Borough.
M. Establish a proper purchasing and requisitioning procedure.
N. Authorize any transfer of supplies, materials and equipment between
departments and offices and, with the authorization of the governing
body, sell surplus, obsolete, unused or waste supplies, materials
and equipment.
O. Negotiate contracts for the Borough, other than personnel or labor
contracts, as authorized and directed by and subject to the approval
of the governing body, and ensure that all terms and conditions favorable
to the Borough in any statute or contract are faithfully kept and
performed and, upon knowledge of any violation, immediately make said
violation known to the governing body.
P. Prepare and present to the governing body an annual report of the
Borough affairs, which shall include a report from each department
head.
Q. Act as liaison between the Borough and the various state, county
and federal agencies with respect to all applications for funds or
services needed or required by the Borough.
R. Review and supervise the Borough's insurance program and policies.
S. Receive and review any complaints concerning the functions and obligations
of the Borough made by any of its residents or taxpayers and maintain
a permanent record of all complaints and the disposition of said complaints.
T. Perform such other duties as may be required by the Mayor and Borough
Council.