Pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 40A:9-140, there be and
hereby is created in and for the Township of Harrison the position
of Township Engineer.
The Township Engineer shall perform such duties as are prescribed
by ordinance and general law, and in addition:
A. Prepare or cause to be prepared, specifically as directed by the
Mayor and Township Committee, plans, designs and specifications for
public works and improvements undertaken by the Township of Harrison,
either by account or by public contact.
B. Provide and maintain surveys, maps, plans, specifications, tax maps
and control records with respect to public works and facilities owned
and/or operated by the Township.
C. Provide technical and engineering advice and assistance to the elected
officials and other Township officers as needed.
D. Attend, when requested, all regular meetings of the Mayor and Committee.
E. Perform such other duties as are now or hereafter imposed by statute,
regulation or by municipal ordinance or regulation.
The appointment of the Township Engineer shall be by the Committee
of the Township of Harrison. The appointment shall be for a term of
one year. Any vacancy in such office shall similarly be filled by
appointment of the Township Committee.
The Township Engineer shall receive such compensation on a fee
basis as authorized by the Mayor and Committee. All invoices for engineering
services shall be subject to Mayor and Committee approval.
Nothing in this article shall prevent the powers of the Mayor and Committee to appoint or contract for other engineering services or consultants in performance of any of the duties of the Township Engineer as set forth in §
43-46 hereof.