[HISTORY: Adopted by the Township Committee of the Township
of West Deptford 4-18-1974 by Ord.
No. 74-5. Amendments noted where applicable.]
The office of Township Administrator in and for the Township
of West Deptford is hereby created pursuant to law.
A.
The
Administrator shall be appointed by majority vote of the Township
Committee.
B.
The
term of office of the Administrator shall be at the pleasure of the
Township Committee, provided that he may be removed by a 2/3 vote
of the whole Committee. The resolution of removal shall become effective
three months after its adoption unless it is given immediate effect.
In that case, the Committee shall cause to be paid to the Administrator
forthwith any unpaid balance of his salary and his salary for the
next three calendar months following adoption of the resolution.
C.
During
the absence or disability of the Administrator, he may appoint an
Acting Administrator to perform the duties of the office. In the event,
however, that the Administrator is absent or disabled for a period
of time in excess of two weeks, the Township Committee may appoint
an Acting Administrator to perform said duties.
D.
On
removal or resignation of the Administrator, the Township Committee
shall, by resolution, appoint an Acting Administrator to serve at
its pleasure or until an Administrator is appointed. Removal of an
Acting Administrator shall be by majority vote of the whole Committee.
A.
The
salary of the Administrator shall be fixed and adopted by the Township
Committee in the annual Salary Ordinance.[1] He shall receive no additional compensation for other
positions whose titles he may hold but shall be reimbursed for all
necessary expenses incurred in the performance of his office.
B.
Unless
otherwise provided, no person named as Acting Administrator shall
receive compensation in addition to his regular salary while serving
in such capacity. If the Township Committee by resolution increases
the compensation of the Acting Administrator during his tenure, such
increased compensation shall not exceed the maximum salary provided
in the Salary Ordinance for the position of Administrator.
A.
The
Administrator shall be appointed on the basis of his executive and
administrative qualifications. Previous responsible, successful experience
in local government and possession of a master's degree in public
administration, business administration or municipal management shall
be considered.
B.
The
Administrator need not be a resident of the Township or the state
at the time of his appointment, but may thereafter reside outside
the Township only with approval of the Township Committee.
A.
The
Administrator shall be the chief administrative officer of the Township,
responsible to the Township Committee for the administration of all
Township affairs and with the following powers and duties. He shall:
(1)
Direct and supervise the administration of all departments, offices
and agencies of the Township, except as otherwise provided by law.
(2)
Appoint and, when necessary for the good of the service, suspend
or remove all Township employees and appointive administrative officers,
except as otherwise provided by law or civil service rules and regulations.
He may authorize any administrative officer who is subject to his
direction and supervision to exercise these powers with respect to
subordinates in that officer's department, office or agency.
(3)
Attend all meetings of the Township Committee, with the right to
take part in discussion but not to vote.
(4)
See that all laws and all acts of the Township Committee subject
to enforcement by him or by officers and employees subject to his
direction and supervision are faithfully executed.
(5)
Prepare and submit the annual budget and capital program to the Township
Committee.
(6)
Submit to the Township Committee and make available to the public
a complete report on the finances and administrative activities of
the Township as of the end of each fiscal year.
(7)
Make such other reports as the Township Committee may require concerning
the operation of Township departments, offices and agencies subject
to his direction and supervision.
(8)
Keep the Township Committee fully advised as to the current financial
condition and future needs of the Township and make such recommendations
to the Committee concerning the affairs of the Township as he deems
desirable.
(9)
Perform such other duties as may be required by the Township Committee.
B.
Except
for the purpose of inquiry, the Township Committee and its members
shall deal with the administrative staff solely through the Administrator.
The Committee or any member thereof shall not give orders to any Township
employee, other than those it appoints, except through the Administrator.
