[1973 Code § 4-1; Ord. No. 2-7-95]
There is hereby created the position of Town Administrator pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:9-136 and 40A:62-7.
[1973 Code § 4-2; Ord. No. 2-7-95]
The Town Administrator shall be appointed by the Mayor and Town Council pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:9-137. The term of office of the Town Administrator shall be at the pleasure of the Town Council.
[1973 Code § 4-3; Ord. No. 2-7-95]
The Town Administrator may be removed by a 2/3 vote of the Town Council. The resolution of removal shall become effective three months after its adoption by the Town Council, which may provide that the resolution shall have immediate effect; provided, however, that the Governing Body shall cause to be paid to the Administrator forthwith any unpaid balance of his salary for the next three calendar months following adoption of the resolution.
[1973 Code § 4-4; Ord. No. 2-7-95]
a. 
The Administrator, with the consent of the Council, may designate a Town officer or employee as Acting Administrator to perform the duties of the office during his absence or disability of less than 10 days. Should the Administrator not do so, or should the Mayor and Council disagree with the designated appointment, then the appointment of the Acting Administrator shall be made pursuant to subsection 2-6.2.
b. 
On removal or resignation of the Administrator, the Mayor and Council shall appoint an Acting Administrator to serve for 90 days or until an Administrator is appointed, pursuant to subsection 2-6.2 above, whichever is sooner.
[1973 Code § 4-5; Ord. No. 2-7-95]
a. 
The Administrator shall receive such salary as may be fixed and adopted by the Salary Ordinance of the Town of Kearny. 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 Acting Administrator shall be paid more than his regular salary while serving in that capacity, but he shall be reimbursed for all necessary expenses incurred in the performance of his office. If the Mayor and Council, by resolution, increases the compensation of the Acting Administrator during his term, such increased compensation shall not exceed the minimum established in the Salary Ordinance for the position of Administrator.
[1973 Code § 4-6; Ord. No. 2-7-95]
a. 
The Administrator shall be appointed on the basis of executive and administrative abilities and qualifications. Previous responsible, successful experience in local government is required, and possession of a B.A. or B.S. degree in government, public or business administration or municipal management or a related field of study from an accredited institution of higher education is required.
b. 
At the time of appointment, the Administrator need not be a resident of the Town, but shall, within two years of the date of appointment, become a resident of the Town, unless the residence outside of the Town shall be approved by the Council.
[1973 Code § 4-7; Ord. No. 2-7-95]
The Administrator shall be the Chief Administrative Officer of the Town, responsible to the Council for the administration of all Town affairs and with the following powers and duties. The Administrator shall:
a. 
Attend all meetings of the Mayor and Council and such other meetings as directed by the Mayor and Council.
b. 
Provide a liaison between the Mayor and Council and various municipal boards, agencies and departments of the Town and its professional advisors.
c. 
Keep the Mayor and Council currently informed on all matters assigned to him or otherwise within his jurisdiction.
d. 
Be responsible for the coordination of interdepartmental operations and manage the day-to-day operations of the Town Hall by coordinating and supervising the activities of all employees.
e. 
Make studies and surveys of the municipal problems of the Town as shall be assigned by the Mayor and Council, and prepare and submit written reports of his findings and determinations to the Mayor and Council for its consideration and action.
f. 
Have direct responsibility for policy formulation on overall problems and shall study continually present and future budgets, purchasing procedures and personnel organization and policies, making appropriate changes when necessary. He also shall make recommendations to the Mayor and Council relating thereto as he deems necessary.
g. 
Be responsible for continually improving communications between the various Town personnel, departments, agencies, boards and the Mayor and Council.
h. 
See that all terms and conditions imposed in favor of the Town 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 Town Council.
i. 
Have the authority to recommend the removal, discipline and appointment of all department heads and all employees, subject to the personnel policies of the Town and subject to all rules and regulations of the New Jersey Department of Personnel as presently exists or as may be promulgated in the future and, pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Department of Personnel of the State of New Jersey, serve as the Appointing Authority. In addition, he shall have the authority to suspend any and all Town employees immediately. In cases of suspension, it shall be his responsibility to notify 2/3 of the Governing Body within 24 hours.
j. 
Continually review and supervise the Town's insurance program.
k. 
Be responsible for the overall supervision and maintenance of the real property owned by the Town of Kearny.
l. 
Aid and assist any Town official employed to procure funds for the Town from various County, State and Federal agencies. If such official is no longer employed by the Town, he shall assume those responsibilities and act as liaison between the Town and the various County, State and Federal agencies, with respect to all applications for fund and/or services needed or required by the Town of Kearny.
m. 
Review daily any complaints concerning the function and obligations of the Town of Kearny made by any of its residents and he shall have a permanent record of all complaints and the disposition made.
n. 
Make any recommendations which he may believe will increase the efficiency of the operation of the Town.
o. 
Prepare and present to the Mayor and Council an annual report of the Town affairs, which shall include a report from each department head.
p. 
Be responsible for preparation of the operating and capital improvement budgets for presentation to the Mayor and Council and for administration of the budget approved by the Governing Body. In preparing the proposed budget, he shall alert department heads to the submission of their portion thereof with supporting data he deems necessary and shall assist the individual Councilpersons and department heads in contributing their share of the responsibility for the municipal budget. He shall thoroughly review these requests and submit his recommendations with respect thereto to the Governing Body in a timely fashion.
q. 
Review all requisitions from departments for materials, equipment, supplies and proof of purchase for the Council. He shall require the various departments to furnish an adequate inventory of all equipment, materials and supplies in stock and to recommend sale of any surplus, obsolete or unused equipment when authorized by the Mayor and Council.
r. 
Develop and administer a comprehensive personnel program, as provided by the Council or as provided under department or personnel, rules and regulations.
s. 
Implement and enforce the policies of the Mayor and Council with respect to the compiling and release of public information.
t. 
Supervise the disbursement of all Town funds and approve all vouchers and bills before submitting same to the Mayor and Council for final approval.
u. 
Act as purchasing agent if required, subject to the provisions of Section 2-15.
v. 
Conduct annual evaluations of department heads and oversee evaluation of personnel.
w. 
Perform such other duties as may be assigned to him from time to time by the Mayor and Council, which duties may be modified from time to time by resolution or the Mayor and Council.
x. 
The Administrator, at the request of the Mayor and Council, shall also serve as Town Clerk when, and if, the current Town Clerk shall resign or the position otherwise becomes vacant. Service by the Administrator as the Town Clerk shall become effective only upon appointment by the Mayor and Council pursuant to Statute.
[1973 Code § 4-8; Ord. No. 2-7-95]
The Administrator shall devote full time to the interests of the Town and shall not hold any other employment, except that nothing herein shall prevent the Administrator from being appointed as another Town Officer. The Administrator shall not engage in any political activities, nor make any financial or other contributions to any local political campaign, lobby effort or issue pending before the Governing Body, provided, however, that nothing contained herein shall be deemed to prohibit the Administrator from appearing before another Governmental Body on behalf of the Town of Kearny when authorized or directed to do so.
[Ord. No. 2-7-95]
Any ordinance or parts of ordinances inconsistent herewith are hereby repealed.
[1]
Editor's Note: Pursuant to Ordinance No. 2010-9, the position of Town Clerk is established as a part-time position effective February 23, 2010.
[New]
Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:9-133, there shall be a Town Clerk appointed by the Mayor and Council. The Clerk's term of office shall be three years.
[New]
No person shall be reappointed as Town Clerk unless he shall have a Registered Municipal Clerk Certificate issued pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:9-133 et seq.
[New]
The Town Clerk shall:
a. 
Perform all of the functions required of Municipal Clerks by the General Election Law (Title 19 of the New Jersey Statutes) and any other State law or other Town ordinance, and receive the fees prescribed therefor for the use of the Town.
b. 
Until such time as a separate Alcoholic Beverage Control Board may be established pursuant to law, issue such licenses as may be authorized by the Mayor and Council pursuant to the State Alcoholic Beverage Control Law (N.J.S.A. 33:1-1 et seq.) and ordinances of the Town.
c. 
Keep all records, resolutions, ordinances and minutes of the meetings of the Mayor and Council.
d. 
Issue all licenses required by law or ordinance, faithfully make all reports required by law or ordinance to the Mayor and Council and monthly account for all fees received by him or her.
e. 
See to it that all ordinances and notices of the Town of Kearny are properly advertised.
f. 
Take care of all correspondence of the municipality and of the Mayor and the Council.
g. 
Administer oaths.
h. 
Have such other, different and additional functions, powers and duties as may be prescribed by law, or ordinance or regulation.
[New]
Any person who shall be reappointed Town Clerk subsequent to having received a registered Municipal Clerk Certificate pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:9-133 et seq. and having served as Town Clerk or performed the duties of Town Clerk for not less than three consecutive years immediately prior to such reappointment and shall hold his or her office during good behavior and efficiency, notwithstanding that such reappointment was for a fixed term of years; and he shall not be removed therefrom for political reasons but only for good cause shown and in accordance with the provisions set forth in N.J.S.A. 40A:9-133.7. No Town Clerk shall acquire tenure of office unless he or she holds a Municipal Clerk Certificate issued pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:9-133 et seq.
[Ord. No. 2010-38]
a. 
Position Created. There hereby is created the position of Deputy Town Clerk, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:9-135. (In this ordinance, the term Deputy Town Clerk shall be interchangeable with the term Deputy Municipal Clerk and the term Town Clerk shall be interchangeable with the term Municipal Clerk.)
b. 
Appointment and Term of Office. The Deputy Town Clerk shall be appointed by the Mayor and Council pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:9-135. The Deputy Town Clerk shall serve at the pleasure of the Mayor and Council.
c. 
Powers. As provided for in N.J.S.A. 40A:9-135a, during the absence or disability of the Town Clerk, the Deputy Town Clerk shall have all the powers of the Town Clerk and shall perform the functions and duties of the Town Clerk.
d. 
Compensation. The Deputy Town Clerk shall receive such salary as may be fixed and adopted by the Salary Ordinance of the Town of Kearny which is in the process of being amended effective July 1, 2010 and as it may thereafter by amended.
e. 
Powers and Duties. The Deputy Town Clerk shall have the following power and duties:
1. 
The Deputy Town Clerk shall assist the Town Clerk in planning, organizing, managing, and coordinating the various activities of the office in the accordance with the State and local laws, rules, regulations, and policies, and
2. 
The Deputy Town Clerk shall perform such services as may be assigned to her from time to time by the Town Clerk, including, but not by way of limitation, coordinating activities of the clerical staff, analyzing, evaluating and organizing office operations and procedures, revising office procedures and devising new forms to improve efficiency of workflow, establishing uniform correspondence and filing procedures, coordinating and implementing procedures for systematic retention, protection, retrieval, transfer and disposal of records, reviewing records and correspondence to ensure completeness, accuracy and timelines, purchasing supplies and equipment, receiving license and permit applications/fees, issuing licenses and permits, registering and transferring voters, recording oaths of office, directing correspondence and inquiries to various municipal departments for appropriate action, preparing official reports for the purpose of the public record, and establishing and maintaining an extensive record and filing system.
[1973 Code § 31-8; Ord. No. 1996-0-36; Ord. No. 2006-(O)-60 § 2]
a. 
Position Created. The position of Assistant Municipal Clerk in the Town of Kearny is hereby created.
b. 
1. 
Duties. Under direction, assists the Municipal Clerk in planning, organizing, managing, and coordinating the various activities of the office in accordance with the state and local laws, rules, regulations, and policies; does related work as required.
2. 
Typical Tasks. Assists the Municipal Clerk on a regular and recurring basis in:
Coordinating the activities of the clerical staff and analyzing, evaluating, and organizing the office operations and procedures; revising office procedures and devising new forms to improve efficiency of workflow; establishing uniform correspondence and filing procedures; formulating procedures for the systematic retention, protection, retrieval, transfer and disposal of records; reviewing records and correspondence to insure completeness, accuracy and timeliness; preparing agendas for the meetings of the Governing Body; preparing the office budget and assisting in purchasing supplies and equipment; receiving license applications and fees and issues certain licenses; registering and transferring voters, giving suitable assignments and instructions to subordinates and supervising their work; reviewing and verifying payrolls and claims, and preparing checks; making searches and issuing search certificates; at elections, preparing and distributing election equipment, materials, and supplies; swearing in election officers; giving instructions to election officers; receiving election returns; keeping election personnel record, and preparing necessary checks; recording and filing the municipal budget; recording bids for the purchase of equipment and supplies; administering and recording oaths of office; directing correspondence and inquiries to various municipal departments for appropriate action; preparing reports dealing with licenses issued and money received, and other pertinent matters; assisting in the preparation and recording of resolutions, ordinances, vouchers, and other municipal forms; assisting in the preparation of the minutes of the meetings of the Governing Body; preparing suitable official reports for purpose of public record; preparing periodic reports of cash receipts and accounts for same; assisting in arranging for and conducting public elections; assisting in the establishment and maintenance of an extensive record and filing system.
c. 
Absence of Clerk. In the absence of the Municipal Clerk assumes his/her duties, responsibilities and authority and may be authorized to act as the Municipal Clerk when the Municipal Clerk is not present.
d. 
Minimum Qualifications.
1. 
Experience. Five years of clerical experience involving responsibility for maintaining records of business transactions and office activities requiring a knowledge of office systems and procedures or five years of experience in managing and directing the operations of an organization or program is required. Two years of the above stated experience shall have been in a supervisory capacity.
(Applicants may substitute college credits for the nonsupervisory work experience on the basis of 30 college credits from an accredited college or university being equal to one year of experience.)
2. 
Knowledge. Wide knowledge is required of: The State and local laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures that apply to the administration of municipal affairs; the procedures used in preparing a municipality for an election; the proper methods of checking and verifying payrolls, and of establishing and maintaining needed records and files.
3. 
Ability. The ability to: read, write, speak, understand or communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of the position; give suitable assignments and instructions to subordinates and supervise their work; answer inquiries and give detailed information to citizens and others courteously and pleasantly, and to prepare clear, sound, accurate and informative reports; maintain a record of all ordinances; keep the minutes of the governing body; have custody of the seal of the municipality and all papers and records thereof; process, record and file all resolutions; record and file the municipal budget; record bids for municipal equipment; administer and record oaths of office; issue licenses; furnish data to the public media; purchase supplies and equipment when required; receive and file bonds and insurance policies; handle personnel records; direct correspondence and inquiries for action to various municipal departments; conduct business with other municipal departments as directed by the Governing Body is required.
[New]
Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:9-146, the Mayor and Council shall provide for the appointment of a Tax Assessor and such Deputy Tax Assessors as they may determine necessary.
[1973 Code § 31-39; New]
The Tax Assessor shall hold the Tax Assessor's Certificate provided for in N.J.S.A. 54:1-35.25 et seq. and shall have the duty of assessing property for the purpose of general taxation. A Deputy Tax Assessor shall hold a Tax Assessor's Certificate and shall act under the direct supervision of the Tax Assessor. Nothing in this section shall affect adversely the salary or tenure rights acquired pursuant to N.J.S.A. 54:1-35.31 or any other law.
In accordance with the provisions of N.J.S.A. 54:3-16, the Assessor, when making assessments, shall be governed by directions by the Hudson County Tax Administrator. These directions shall be pursuant to rules adopted by the Hudson County Tax Board.
[New]
The Mayor and Council shall by ordinance determine the amount of compensation for the Tax Assessor and any Deputy Tax Assessors appointed under this section.
[New]
The Tax Assessor and any Deputy Tax Assessor appointed under this section shall hold office for a term of four years from July 1 next following his appointment. Vacancies other than due to expiration of term shall be filled by appointment for the unexpired term.
[1973 Code §§ 31-274 through 31-276; Ord. No. 2-13-74; Ord. No. 3-28-90; Ord. No. 2006-(O)-60 § 3]
a. 
Establishment of Position. There is hereby established in and for the Town of Kearny, the position of Assistant Assessor.
b. 
Duties, Qualifications and Examples of Work. The duties, qualifications and examples of work are as follows:
1. 
Duties. The Assistant Assessor shall generally, under direction, assist in establishing a system of valuations for real property in the Town and to perform related work as required.
2. 
Examples of Work.
(a) 
Assists in determining the valuation of real property.
(b) 
Makes inspection of old and partly constructed buildings for the purpose of determining alteration valuation and building values.
(c) 
Measures building to compute their areas or content.
(d) 
Estimates the values of buildings under construction.
(e) 
Keeps assessment maps up to date.
(f) 
Assists the preparation of information for appeals and gives testimony before County and State tax boards.
(g) 
Supervises the maintenance and balancing of tax books including changes, the preparation of reports on building permits, and the review of real and personal property tax returns.
(h) 
Receives visitors and gives detailed information relating to assessments.
(i) 
Prepares suitable reports.
(j) 
Establishes and maintains needed records and files.
3. 
Requirements.
(a) 
Experience. One year of experience in assessing or appraising residential, commercial and/or industrial real property.
(b) 
Knowledge. Considerable knowledge of the State and municipal laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures applying to assessments for tax purposes; of the accepted methods of appraising property, and of the form content of building plans.
(c) 
Ability.
(1) 
Ability to read, write, speak, understand or communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of the position. Communication may include such forms as American Sign Language or Braille.
(2) 
Ability to analyze and interpret applicable laws and regulations and apply them to specific cases.
(3) 
To make accurate appraisals of real property.
(4) 
To give testimony before County and State tax boards.
(5) 
To work harmoniously with citizens and others.
(6) 
To take and maintain a firm and correct stand when controversies arise.
(7) 
To prepare clear, sound, accurate and informative reports and to establish and maintain suitable records and files.
e. 
Compensation. The salary for this position shall be as set forth in the annual salary ordinance of the Town of Kearny.
[New]
The Mayor and Council shall provide for the appointment of a Tax Collector.
[New]
No person shall be appointed or reappointed as Tax Collector unless he shall hold a Tax Collector's Certificate issued pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:9-145.3. Any Tax Collector appointed pursuant to this section may obtain tenure pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 40A:9-144 or 40A:9-145. Any person who shall be reappointed Tax Collector subsequent to having received a Tax Collector's Certificate pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:9-144.3 and having served as Tax Collector or who has performed the duties of Tax Collector for not less than four consecutive years immediately prior to such reappointment shall have acquired tenure and shall hold his or her office during good behavior and efficiency and shall be removed only for good cause shown and after a proper hearing before the Director of the Division of Taxation or his designee in accordance with the provisions of N.J.S.A. 40A:9-145.8.
[New]
Every Tax Collector appointed under this section shall hold his office for a term of four years from January 1 next following his appointment. Vacancies other than due to the expiration of term shall be filled by appointment for the unexpired term.
[New]
The Mayor and Council shall by ordinance determine the amount of compensation for the Tax Collector and any Deputy Tax Collectors appointed under this section.
[New]
a. 
There is hereby created the Office of Deputy Tax Collector of the Town of Kearny.
b. 
The Deputy Tax Collector shall serve during the absence or incapacity of the Tax Collector and shall have the same duties and obligations as defined by Statute.
[1973 Code § 31-372; Ord. No. 6-28-89; Ord. No. 2007-(O)-64 § 1]
There is hereby established in and for the Town of Kearny the position of Chief Financial Officer (CFO) on accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A9-140.11.
[1973 Code § 31-273; Ord. No. 6-38-89; Ord. No. 9-9-92; Ord. No. 2007-(O)-64 § 1]
a. 
The duties of the CFO shall be generally but not limited to the following:
1. 
Reconciliation of all funds and bank accounts.
2. 
Statutory payments for school taxes, county taxes, debt services, etc.
3. 
Cash flow monitoring and projections.
4. 
Reviews quarterly financial reports for Payroll and Pensions.
5. 
Reviews payroll calculations; salary ordinances, retroactive payments, etc.
6. 
Grants management and reporting, including receivables.
7. 
Maintain General Ledger for all funds.
8. 
Prepares annual municipal budget.
9. 
Assists in preparation of Annual Financial Statement, Debt Statement and Audit process.
10. 
Monitor and review revenues and appropriations.
11. 
Monitor Capital Fund and Improvement Authorizations.
12. 
Transfer of Funds between accounts as needed.
13. 
Applies accounting principles and ensures compliance to respective New Jersey Statutes.
b. 
The qualifications for the position shall be established in N.J.S.A. 40A:9-140.2.
[1973 Code § 31-273; Ord. No. 6-28-89; Ord. No. 9-9-92; Ord. No. 2007-(O)-64 § 1]
The annual salary for the position of CFO shall be as fixed in the Annual Salary Ordinance of the Town of Kearny.
[1]
Editor's Note: Former Section 2-12, Assistant Municipal Treasurer, previously codified herein and containing portions of 1973 Code §§ 31-264 through 31-267 and Ordinance No. 1-11-89, was repealed in its entirety by Ordinance No. 2007-(O)-64.
[Ord. No. 2007-(O)-64 § 2]
There is hereby established in and for the Town of Kearny the position of Treasurer.
[Ord. No. 2007-(O)-64 § 2]
a. 
The duties of the Treasurer shall be to assist the Chief Financial Officer in supervising and performing the work involved in the disbursement, accounting and auditing of funds received and disbursed, the negotiations of loans and the sale of bonds and related work as required.
b. 
Examples of Work.
1. 
Grants Management and Reporting, including Receivables.
2. 
Financial Analysis as needed/requested by the Administrator, CFO, or the Mayor and Council.
3. 
Deposit and post non-tax revenues collected through finance, from various departments.
4. 
Monitor and post revenues from other municipal, County, and/or State agencies.
5. 
Revenues, appropriations, general ledger posting and reconciliation as requested by CFO.
6. 
Supervises Purchasing and Accounts Payable.
7. 
Assists in preparation of Cash Flow Projections and Analysis.
8. 
Assists in preparation of the Municipal Budget and year-end closing.
[Ord. No. 2007-(O)-64 § 2]
The annual salary for the position of Treasurer shall be as fixed in the Annual Salary Ordinance of the Town of Kearny.
[New]
Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:9-140, the Mayor and Council, shall by ordinance provide for the appointment of a Town Engineer and fix his compensation on an annual salary or fixed fee basis or at an hourly rate and based upon actual time and expenses agreed on prior to the rendering of the services. The Town Engineer's term of office shall be three years.
[New]
The Town Engineer shall perform such duties as are prescribed by general law and ordinance and in addition shall:
a. 
Prepare or cause to be prepared plans, designs and specifications for public works and improvements undertaken by the Town.
b. 
Provide and maintain surveys, maps, plans, specifications, estimates and control records with respect to public works and facilities owned or operated by the Town, or to be acquired or built.
c. 
Provide technical and engineering advice, estimates and review of plans and assistance to other Town departments as needed.
d. 
Attend meetings of the Town Council, Planning Board and Zoning Board of Adjustment as needed.
e. 
Report to the Administrator on a monthly basis as to the status of all duties he or she is undertaking on behalf of the Town.
All papers, documents, memoranda, reports and other materials relating to the administration of engineering duties of the Town Engineer shall be and remain the property of the Town. Upon the termination of his services with the Town, the Town Engineer shall forth-with surrender to any successor all such property.
[New]
Whenever the Mayor and Council determine that the interest of the Town requires additional engineer services, consulting engineers may be retained for one or more projects, or to render assistance to the Town Engineer.
[1973 Code § 31-137; Ord. No. 12-12-79]
The position of Local Historian in and for the Town of Kearny is hereby established.
[1973 Code § 31-138; Ord. No. 12-12-79]
The Local Historian shall serve without compensation but the Mayor and Council may appropriate such funds as may be necessary to reimburse the Local Historian for expenses actually incurred.
[1973 Code § 31-139; Ord. No. 12-12-79]
The Local Historian shall serve without a fixed term and at the pleasure of the Governing Body.
[1973 Code § 31-140; Ord. No. 12-12-79]
The Local Historian shall have the following powers and responsibilities, except as otherwise provided:
a. 
To carry out a historical program, including but not restricted to collecting, preserving and making available materials relating to the history of the local unit. The Historian shall store such materials in such manner as to insure their preservation, and shall notify the State Archivist, New Jersey Historical Commission, County Historian and local Governing Body of any materials which should be acquired for preservation. Upon leaving the position, the Local Historian shall turn over all materials and records and reports into the possession of the successor, if then appointed, or to the Governing Body until a successor shall be appointed.
b. 
The Local Historian shall make an annual report to the Chief Executive Officer and Governing Body of the local unit stating all the work performed and accomplished during that year. The Local Historian shall transmit a copy of such report to the New Jersey Historical Commission. The New Jersey Historical Commission may advise each County Historian and Municipal Historian of general guidelines along which their historical program may be implemented.
c. 
The Local Historian may research, write and cause to have published a County or municipal history, and may recommend appropriate historical materials for publication.
d. 
The Local Historian may assist a landmark commission, as well as advise the Governing Body, concerning the acquisition, administration, use and disposition of any landmark, or historic site, including such places in his jurisdiction included on the New Jersey Register of Historic Places. Such advice may be furnished to the Historic Sites Section, Department of Environmental Protection.
e. 
The Local Historian shall assist in projects of commemoration, including the erection of monuments, historic markers and guide signs.
[Ord. No. 1996-20 § 1]
The position of Purchasing Agent in the Town of Kearny is hereby created.
[Ord. No. 1996-20 § 2]
The following is a list of the duties, typical tasks, and minimum qualifications of the position:
a. 
Duties. Under the direction of the Town Administrator, plans, organizes and directs the activities of the purchasing unit; prepares purchasing procedures; does related tasks.
b. 
Tasks. Establishes and develops accepted purchasing methods and records in accordance with prescribed laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies and procedures; reviews requisitions for operating and maintenance equipment, materials and supplies; locates and investigates suitable reputable sources of supply; prepares specifications; reviews recommendations for the acceptance or rejection of bids; communicates directly with vendors by telephone or correspondence; interviews vendors to determine product line and usefulness; handles complaints by taking the proper action; develops and implements a centralized purchasing system including all necessary procedures, forms and files; records the claims of vendors for materials and services; prepares periodic reports and statements; maintains bidders lists; prepares all purchase contracts; prepares purchasing procedures and bill payments; assigns, supervises and reviews the work of subordinates; prepares the temporary and final appropriation budgets and appropriate transfers; confers with other departmental representatives on the standardization of supplies used and the need for specialized equipment; establishes and maintains needed records and files; responsible for obtaining professional, consulting and other services on a contractual basis, pursuant to procedures contained within respective State laws and municipal laws and regulations; and may be responsible for the management of a central storeroom.
c. 
Minimum Qualifications.
1. 
Education. Graduation from a four year course at an accredited college or university.
NOTE: Applicants who do not meet the above educational requirements may substitute additional work experience as described below on a year to year basis.
2. 
Experience. Five years of experience in the writing of purchase specifications and in the purchase of equipment, materials and supplies on a large scale.
3. 
License. Possession of a valid New Jersey driver's license is required.
4. 
Certification. Must complete official State Certification course for Purchasing Agent of the State of New Jersey within one year of appointment to position.
5. 
Knowledge. Thorough knowledge of the accepted procedures used in making large scale purchases. More specifically, knowledge of the State and municipal laws, rules and regulations affecting purchasing, accepted preparation of specifications of commodity markets, marketing practices and commodity pricing methods and knowledge of the application of bookkeeping methods to procurement practices.
6. 
Ability. Ability to read, write, speak and understand English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position; ability to interpret market prices and trends and apply such interpretations to procurement problems; to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships; to review and prepare specifications; to recommend suitable action to bids and to establish and maintain adequate purchasing and other records; good health and freedom from disabling physical and mental defects which would impair the proper performance of the required duties or which might endanger the health and safety of oneself or others.
[Ord. No. 1996-20 § 3]
The salary for Purchasing Agent is as established in the Annual Salary Ordinance.
[Ord. No. 2010-44]
There hereby is created in the Town of Kearny the position of Permit Clerk in accordance with New Jersey Civil Service Commission Job Specification 02640.
[Ord. No. 2010-44]
The Permit Clerk shall, but not by way of limitation, perform the following duties: under direction, the Permit Clerk shall perform responsible clerical work involved in the issuance of permits for construction, repair, alteration and demolition operations and other related duties as required.
[Ord. No. 2010-44]
The Permit Clerk shall receive such salary as may be fixed and adopted by the Salary Ordinance of the Town of Kearny.
[Ord. No. 2015-33]
The position of "Fire Official" (06350) be and is hereby established as a position in and for the Town of Kearny.
[Ord. No. 2015-33]
Without intending to limit the duties and responsibilities of the Fire Official, those appointed shall, under direction, administer and direct the enforcement of provisions of relevant fire safety codes and related regulations, establish day-to-day operating routines of the code enforcement agency, and coordinate and supervise activities of any fire safety specialists or other staff employed by the agency; do related work as required as provided for in the NJ Civil Service Job Description 06350.
[Ord. No. 2015-33]
The ordinance entitled "An Ordinance Concerning Civil Service in the Town of Kearny, in the County of Hudson," adopted April 14, 2015, be and hereby is amended and supplemented to provide for the salary compensation rate for Fire Official.
The salary set forth within this ordinance shall become effective on the date indicated and shall be subject to available appropriation of funds in existence on the date of final passage.