The Borough Administrator may be removed from office by the
adoption of a resolution of removal by a 2/3 vote of the full membership
of the Borough Council. The resolution of removal shall become effective
three months after its adoption by the Borough Council. The Borough
Council may provide that the resolution shall become effective immediately
with the stipulation that:
A. If the
Administrator's compensation is determined by the annual salary ordinance
and resolution, the Administrator shall continue to be paid full salary
and wages, and continue to receive health coverage and pension and
social security enrollment credit, for three full months from the
resolution's effective date.
B. If the Administrator's compensation is determined by an employment contract, all provisions of said contract must be fully satisfied and paid to the Administrator, which shall not be less than the provisions delineated in Subsection
A, above, of this section.
The Borough Administrator, under the supervision and control
of the Mayor, shall have the following powers and duties:
A. Serve
as the chief operating officer of the Borough and chief representative
of the Mayor and Borough Council to the Borough residents, Borough
employees, and the public at large.
B. Manage
all Borough departments, offices, and employees and serve as Borough
Treasurer and Borough Public Safety Director.
C. Study
the administrative and other operations of the Borough and make recommendations
for plans and programs to meet the needs of the Borough.
D. Receive
and reply to inquiries and complaints concerning Borough business
and provide information and assistance in respect thereto.
E. Attend
all meetings of the Mayor and Borough Council, as required.
F. Establish
and enforce sound personnel policies and maintain appropriate records
of all Borough employees.
G. Recommend
the nature, location and extent of public improvements and coordinate
the execution of the same when authorized by the Mayor and Borough
Council.
H. Implement
and enforce the policies of the governing body with respect to the
compiling and release of public information.
I. Receive
from each department, office and board its annual budget request,
reviewing and transmitting the same, along with comments and recommendations,
to the Mayor and Borough Council.
J. Consult
with the Mayor and Borough Council on preparation of annual operating
and capital budgets, respectively.
K. Negotiate
contracts for the Borough as authorized by, and subject to the approval
of, the Mayor and Borough Council.
L. Coordinate
the work of all licensed professionals and professional service firms
retained by the Borough, including the Borough Attorney, Borough Auditor,
Borough Engineer, and any Special Counsels or Special Engineers.
M. Act as
a purchasing agent in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:11-9 and perform
all other central purchasing functions so as to coordinate and control
the buying of goods and services in the Borough of Wood-Ridge.
N. Possess
such powers and responsibilities and perform such other duties as
may be assigned or required by state laws or regulations, the Borough
Council Bylaws, the Borough Employee Handbook, the Borough Code, and/or
Borough ordinances.
O. Any such
other authorities and responsibilities which may be directed or delegated
by the Mayor and Borough Council via resolution or ordinance.
P. Perform
such other duties as may be assigned by the Mayor and Borough Council.