In accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:9-136 there is hereby created
the Office of Municipal Administrator.
The term of office shall be for one (1) year with the advice
and consent of the Borough Commissioners.
The Municipal Administrator shall be appointed by the Mayor
and with the advice and consent of the Borough Commissioners.
The initial salary of the Municipal Administrator shall be based
on an annual salary set by the Board of Commissioners, and in the
future shall be fixed by the annual Salary Ordinance of the Borough.
The Municipal Administrator shall be the Chief Administrative
Officer of the Borough and at all times under the supervision of and
responsible to the Borough Commissioners for all actions relevant
to the duties and responsibilities of said office to the extent not
prohibited by law.
The Municipal Administrator, for the purpose of carrying out
his/her responsibilities shall develop, promulgate and implement with
the approval of the Mayor and Commissioners sound administrative personnel
and financial practices and procedures for all departments, offices
and agencies of the Borough of Avon-by-the-Sea.
The principal responsibilities shall include the following:
A. Manage the daily operation of the Borough with regard to finances,
assets, policies, procedures, and personnel.
B. Study, recommend, implement and enforce procedures and policies of
the Borough.
C. Collation of and responses to communication and information in consultation
with department heads.
D. Delegate responsibility for departmental action and coordinate intradepartmental
operations as authorized by the Mayor and Commissioners.
E. Study, recommend, implement and enforce the procedures and policies
of the Borough and its departments for the coordination, compiling,
editing and prompt dissemination and release of public information
upon the authorization of the Mayor and Commissioners.
F. The Administrator shall assist the Mayor and Commissioners in the
preparation of the annual Borough operating and capital budgets to
be considered and adopted by the Borough Commissioners.
G. The Administrator shall keep the Borough Commissioners informed as
to all possible grants or aid programs for which the Borough of Avon-by-the-Sea
may qualify.
H. Study, recommend, implement, and enforce management methods and procedures
in order to improve workflow, simplify reporting procedures, or implement
cost reductions.
I. Compile, store, and retrieve management data.
J. Study, recommend, implement, and enforce any and all cost savings
procedures such as, but not limited to, purchasing, repairs, maintenance,
supplies, and mail.
K. Assist the Mayor and Commissioners in the collective bargaining process.
L. Assist the Mayor and Commissioners in the evaluation of subordinate
department heads and be responsible for the overall direction and
coordination of said departments.
M. Perform other duties as may, from time to time, be specifically assigned
by the Mayor and Commissioners.