[Adopted as § 2-11 of the 1980 Code]
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. II)]
There shall be a Township Administrator appointed by the Township Committee to serve at the pleasure of the Township Committee and for such compensation as shall be provided by ordinance.
The Township Administrator shall:
A. 
Study, recommend, implement and enforce administrative procedures and policies and develop rules and regulations for administrative procedures as authorized and approved by the Township Committee.
B. 
Study, recommend, implement and enforce procedures and policies for receipt, dissemination and collation of and responses to communications and information, as authorized and approved by the Township Committee.
C. 
Study, recommend, implement and enforce the procedures and policies of the Township and its departments for the coordination, compiling, editing and prompt dissemination and release of public information as authorized and approved by the Township Committee.
D. 
See that all terms and conditions imposed on the Township or its inhabitants in any statute or contract are faithfully kept and performed and, upon knowledge of any violation, call the same to the attention of the Township Committee, as authorized and approved by the Township Committee.
E. 
Make studies and surveys of such municipal problems of the Township as shall be assigned to him from time to time by the Township Committee, and prepare and submit written reports of his findings and determinations to the Township Committee for consideration and action. The Administrator shall be responsible to see that any complaints concerning the functions and obligations of the Township made by any of its residents, citizens or taxpayers are promptly attended to and a written record kept of such complaints when made, and when and what action was taken in response thereto.
F. 
In the absence of the Mayor or any members of the Township Committee perform any and all duties relating to the day-to-day administration of the Township building until such time as further direction can be provided by either the Mayor or the Township Committee.
G. 
Perform such other duties as may be from time to time specifically assigned by the Township Committee.
H. 
Attend all public meetings of the Township Committee and any other meetings when so requested by the Township Committee.
I. 
Keep the Township Committee informed as to federal, state and any other aid programs for which the Township may qualify and shall apply for grants and administer said grants as authorized and approved by the Township Committee.
J. 
Maintain liaison with the local board of education and all other local boards, commissions and agencies at the request of the Township Committee.
K. 
Maintain personnel files.
[Added 4-15-2002 by Ord. No. 493-2002]
Nothing in this article shall derogate from or authorize the Township Administrator to exercise the powers and duties of the elected and appointed officials or employees.