There is hereby created the position of Deputy Municipal Clerk in
accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:9-135 et seq. The Deputy Municipal Clerk
shall be appointed in accordance with law for a term of one (1) year
commencing on January 1 or such later date on which the Deputy Municipal
Clerk may be appointed, until December 31 of the year for which he
is appointed and until his successor shall have been appointed and
qualified. Any vacancy in the position occurring other than by expiration
of term shall be filled in like manner, but for the unexpired term
only.
The Deputy Municipal Clerk shall assist the Municipal Clerk in all
duties required by law of the Municipal Clerk. Additionally, the Deputy
Municipal Clerk shall have all the powers and duties of the Municipal
Clerk during absence or disability of the latter and shall also have
such other powers and duties as shall be prescribed by the governing
body.