For the purpose of this chapter, except as the context may otherwise
direct, the following terms shall be deemed to convey the meanings
herein set forth:
CHARTER
The provisions of the Optional Municipal Charter Law (P.L.
1950, c. 210, as amended) governing the Mayor-Council Plan (Article
3).
CLERK
The Municipal Clerk duly appointed pursuant to the Charter.
DEPARTMENT
A unit of the municipal government established or designated
by this chapter as a "department."
DIRECTOR
The administrative head of a department established by this
chapter, also known as "department head."
GENERAL LAW
Any law or provision of law not inconsistent with the Optional
Municipal Charter Law (P.L. 1950, c. 210, as amended) heretofore or
hereafter enacted which is, by its terms, applicable or available
to all municipalities and the following additional laws, whether or
not such additional laws are so applicable or available to all municipalities:
legislation relating to taxation, local courts, education, health,
public authorities serving more than one municipality and municipalities
in unsound financial condition.
GOVERNING BODY
The Municipal Council of the Borough as constituted under
the Charter.