[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.
[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.
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.
[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.