[Adopted 4-7-2014 by Ord. No. 2014-03]
There is hereby established the office of Borough Administrator, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:9-136, to administer the business affairs of the Borough of Bay Head and to have such powers and perform such duties as hereinafter set forth, with the exception of those required by law to be exercised by the Mayor and/or Borough Council or by another officer, board or body.
The Borough Administrator shall be appointed by the Mayor with the advice and consent of the Borough Council, on either a full- or part-time basis as set forth in the resolution of appointment. The term of office shall be at the pleasure of the governing body, subject to the provisions of state law.
A. 
The Borough Administrator shall perform the executive responsibility of the municipality and shall supervise all heads of departments, conduct employment and collective bargaining negotiations and direct the implementation of all policies, ordinances, rules and regulations as adopted by the Borough Council.
B. 
The Borough Administrator shall recommend, implement and enforce the procedures and policies of the Borough Council for the coordination, compilation, editing and prompt dissemination and release of public information.
C. 
The Borough Administrator shall recommend to the Borough Council adoption of such measures as are deemed necessary or expedient for the health, safety and welfare of the community or for the improvement of services of the Borough and shall recommend the nature and location of public improvements authorized by the Borough Council.
D. 
The Borough Administrator shall prescribe and enforce rules and regulations for the efficient management of Borough government, subject to approval by the Borough Council and ordinances of the Borough.
E. 
As a representative of the Borough Council, the Borough Administrator shall investigate all complaints in relation to matters concerning the administration of the government of the Borough and in regard to services maintained by the public utilities in the Borough and shall see that all franchises, permits and privileges granted by the Borough are faithfully observed. The Borough Administrator shall receive and reply to all inquiries and complaints concerning Borough business, provide information and assistance and remedy, or cause to be remedied, the source of any just complaint.
F. 
The Borough Administrator shall negotiate contracts for the Borough as authorized by and subject to the approval of the Borough Council. The Borough Administrator shall 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, shall call the same to the attention of the Borough Council.
G. 
The Borough Administrator shall prepare and submit to the Borough Council, as of the end of the year, a complete report on the finances and administrative activities of the Borough for the preceding year.
H. 
The Borough Administrator shall perform such other duties as may be required by the Borough Council, consistent with the laws of the State of New Jersey or the Borough.
I. 
The Borough Administrator shall, before separation from the Borough, render a report on all activities of the Borough from the date of the last annual report to the date of his separation.
The Borough Administrator may be removed by a two-thirds vote 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 have immediate effect; provided, however, that the Borough Council shall then cause to be paid to the Administrator forthwith any unpaid balance of his compensation and compensation for the next three calendar months following adoption of the resolution.