[Added 5-10-2012 by Ord. No. 2012-06]
The Township Auditor shall be appointed by the Township Committee
and shall hold office for a term of one year beginning on the date
of said appointment and terminating on December 31 or the appointment
of a qualified successor. The Township Auditor shall maintain a license
as a certified public accountant and a registered municipal auditor
during the term of his or her appointment.
The Township Auditor shall undertake all tasks necessary to
prepare, submit and gain required approval of the annual municipal
budget. The Township Auditor shall perform an annual audit of the
financial affairs of the Township and submit a written report as required
by law. The Township Auditor shall also prepare any and all financial
statements and reports required by law and render all opinions when
called upon by the Township Committee, its employees, officers and/or
appointees as needed.
The Township Auditor shall be paid normal and customary fees
charged by auditors in the State of New Jersey in the manner and amount
set forth by contract with the Township and upon the submission of
appropriate vouchers as required by law. A violation of the New Jersey
Local Government Ethics Law[1] may result in a forfeiture of all or a portion of the
auditor's compensation.
[1]
Editor's Note: See N.J.S.A. 40A:9-22.1 et seq.
