[1972 Code § 2-2.1]
The legislative power of the Borough shall be exercised by the
Council except as may be otherwise provided by the Charter or by general
law.
[1972 Code § 2-2.2]
The Governing Body shall consist of the Mayor and six (6) Council
members elected at large in the Borough, all of them whom shall be
elected and take office in the manner provided by law. The term of
office of the Mayor and of the Council members shall commence on January
1 next following their elections.
[1972 Code § 2-2.3]
Vacancies shall be filled by election for the remainder of the
unexpired term at the next general election occurring not less than
sixty (60) days after the occurrence of the vacancy. An election to
fill a vacancy shall be upon direct nomination by petition in the
manner provided by law for the filing of vacancies in municipal offices
where candidates are nominated by direct petition for a general election.
Council shall fill the vacancy temporarily by appointment to serve
until the qualification of a person so elected. Any person appointed
to fill a vacancy shall be a member of the same political party as
the prior incumbent.
[1972 Code § 2-2.4; New]
The Council shall meet for the organization during the first
seven (7) days in January. Thereafter, the Council shall meet regularly
at least once each month within the Borough at such times and places
as provided by resolution. The Mayor shall when necessary call special
meetings of the Council. In the case of his neglect or refusal, upon
written request of any four (4) members of the Council, the Municipal
Clerk shall call such meetings at such time and place in the Borough
as they may designate, and in all cases of special meetings, twenty-four
(24) hours notice, either in writing to the residence address of the
member or by actually reaching the member by telephone, shall be given
to all members of the Council. The notice for a special meeting shall
state the purpose for which the meeting has been called and no other
business shall be conducted.
[New]
Notices of all meetings of the Council shall be given as required
by the Open Public Meetings Act, N.J.S.A. 10:4-6 et seq.
[1972 Code § 2-2.5]
The Mayor shall participate and vote as other Council members.
A majority of the whole number of Council shall constitute a quorum
for the transaction of business but a smaller number may meet and
adjourn from time to time. The Mayor shall preside over all meetings
of the Council. The Council shall select from among its members a
President of the Council who shall serve in place of the Mayor as
presiding officer only in the event of his absence, disability or
refusal to act.
[1972 Code § 2-3.1]
The executive power of the Borough shall be exercised by the
Mayor. It shall be his duty to see that all laws and ordinances in
force and effect within the Borough are observed. The Mayor shall
address the Council and report to the residents annually, and at other
times as he may deem desirable, on the condition of the Borough and
upon its problems of government.
[1972 Code § 2-3.2; Ord. No. 99-14 §§ 1—3]
a.
The Mayor shall appoint, with the advice and consent of the Council,
the Assessor, a Tax Collector, the Municipal Attorney, the Municipal
Clerk, the Treasurer, the Judge of the Municipal Court, the Prosecutor,
the Public Defender, the Municipal Engineer, the Municipal Auditor,
and other officers where so provided by this Code. The Mayor shall
also appoint each of the Standing Committees of Council. The Mayor
may appoint any special ad-hoc committees as deemed necessary or advisable.
The Mayor shall appoint all officers and employees whose appointment
or election is not otherwise provided for by the Charter, general
law or this Code. The Mayor shall also appoint an Acting Mayor where
required by state law; this appointment power of the Mayor shall be
exercised by the Mayor acting alone and without the advice and consent
of the Council.
[Amended 7-22-2020 by Ord. No. 20-20]
b.
The Mayor shall appoint a member of the Municipal Council to the
positions of Police Commissioner, Fire Department Commissioner, Commissioner
of the Department of Public Works, Senior Citizen Commissioner and
Board of Recreation Commissioner for a term of one (1) year and may
revoke these appointments at any time without cause. The Commissioners
shall perform those duties delegated and specifically defined by the
Mayor pursuant to his executive power.
[Amended 7-22-2020 by Ord. No. 20-20]
a.
In the absence of a full-time Administrator, the Borough Council may adopt a resolution to authorize the Mayor to earn an additional salary when assigned administrative responsibilities due to said absence, should the Council deem the Mayor qualified to carry out such responsibilities, specifically those listed under § 2-7, Office of the Administrator, Subsection 2-7.5, Duties of the Administrator, of the Borough Code. When permissible, the Mayor, after being assigned such responsibilities, shall be responsible for the powers and duties of the Administrator, provided they do not conflict with the Office of the Mayor.
b.
The assignment
of administrative responsibilities shall only apply when the Mayor
receives a resolution from the governing body authorizing and assigning
the Mayor to act and to assume, when permissible by law, the responsibilities
of the Administrator. This shall be considered a full-time position
of the municipality and will include, but not be limited to, a full-time
work week and availability during regular Borough business hours and
at any time necessary to provide the efficient and effective operations
of the municipality. There shall be no further compensation or overtime
for additional hours or work-related activities
[Ord. No. 99-1 §§ 1—5]
a.
Creation.
There is hereby created the Office of Secretary to the Mayor of the
Borough of Woodland Park.
b.
Appointment.
The Secretary to the Mayor shall be appointed by the Mayor.
c.
Duties.
The Secretary to the Mayor shall have such duties as shall be assigned
to him or her by the Mayor.
d.
Term.
The Secretary to the Mayor shall serve during the incumbency of the
Mayor appointing him or her and may be dismissed or discharged summarily
with or without cause by the Mayor for any reason deemed sufficient
to him.
e.
Compensation.
The Secretary to the Mayor shall be compensated for his or her services
by an annual salary as more particularly set forth in the yearly Salary
Ordinance adopted by the Municipal Council or in any specific or specified
Salary Ordinance adopted by the Municipal Council.
