[1966 Code § 11-19; Ord. No. 5-76]
Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:9-136 et seq., there is hereby created
the position of Administrator of the Borough of Bloomingdale, Passaic
County, State of New Jersey.
[1966 Code § 11-20; Ord. No. 5-76; Ord. No. 4-79; Ord. No. 8-89]
a. The Office of Administrator of the Borough of Bloomingdale is hereby
established.
b. The Administrator shall be appointed by the Mayor with the advice
and consent of the Council.
[1966 Code § 11-21; Ord. No. 5-76; Ord. No. 8-89; Ord. No. 4-92]
a. The Administrator shall be chosen on the basis of executive and administrative
abilities and qualifications with special regard to education, training
and previous experience.
b. The Administrator shall be exempt from any Borough residency requirements.
[1966 Code § 11-22; Ord. No. 5-76; Ord. No. 8-89]
The Municipal Administrator shall serve at the pleasure of the
governing body as hereinafter provided.
[1966 Code § 11-23; Ord. No. 5-76; Ord. No. 8-89]
a. The Administrator may be removed by a 2/3 vote of the governing body.
The resolution of removal shall become effective three months after
it is adopted by the governing body. The governing body 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 or her salary and the salary for
the next three calendar months following adoption of the resolution.
b. The Administrator shall not engage in any organized political campaigns
within the Borough or have any interest, directly or indirectly, in
any contract, subcontract, job for work, materials or services or
the profits thereof to be furnished or performed for the Borough.
[1966 Code § 11-24; Ord. No. 5-76]
The compensation of the Administrator shall be established in
the Salary Ordinance.
[1966 Code § 11-25; Ord. No. 5-76]
a. The Administrator shall administer the business affairs of the Borough
under the supervision and approval of the Mayor and Council to the
extent not prohibited by law. The Administrator shall see that all
ordinances, resolutions and policies of the Mayor and Council and
all State laws subject to enforcement by municipal action are faithfully
enforced and executed. The Administrator shall have authority to perform
and administer, but shall not be limited to, the following:
1. Represent the municipality and assert its proper interest in relation
to the Federal, State and other political subdivisions and with respect
to municipal contracts, subcontracts, franchises and other business
transactions.
2. Attend all meetings of the Borough Council with the right to take
part in the discussions, but without the right to vote.
3. Keep the Mayor and Council advised of the financial condition of
the Borough, make reports to the Mayor and Council as requested by
it and, at least once a year, make a comprehensive report on the administration
of the municipal government for the benefit of the Mayor and Council
and the public.
4. Study the governmental and administrative operations and needs of
the municipal government and prepare and recommend to the Mayor and
Council necessary and desirable plans and programs to meet present
and foreseeable needs.
5. Supervise the administration of all departments and offices of the
Borough in consultation with the respective Council Chairman and department
heads.
6. Receive, distribute and follow up requests for information and complaints
from citizens on all municipal problems and keep the Borough Council
informed on all such matters.
7. Compile and edit releases of information for the public and the press
as directed by the Borough Council.
8. Perform such other duties as may be required of the Administrator
by ordinance or by resolution of the Borough Council.
b. Nothing contained herein shall be construed to derogate from or authorize
the Administrator to exercise powers exclusively vested or to undertake
duties exclusively imposed by law upon the various elected and appointed
officers, boards and commissions of the Borough of Bloomingdale.
[1966 Code § 11-26; Ord. No. 5-76; Ord. No. 4-79; New]
The Administrator shall:
a. Direct and supervise the administration of all departments of the
Borough government and be responsible for the maintenance of sound
personnel policies and administrative practices under the direction
and approval of the Mayor and Council.
b. Approve all bills, vouchers and payrolls subject to preaudit control
for submission to the Mayor and Council.
c. Maintain a continuing review and analysis of budget operations, work
programs and costs of municipal services.
d. Establish working, personnel, vacation and sick leave schedules and
appropriate records and reports of same.
e. Make recommendations for the internal organization of each department.
f. Make recommendations for the assignment and transfer of administrative
functions, powers and duties among and within departments to the Mayor
and Council.
g. Delegate to department heads such of his or her powers as he or she
may deem necessary for efficient administration to the extent not
prohibited by law.
h. The Administrator shall maintain liaison with the Borough Treasurer
by continuous review of operating expenses and report periodically
to the Mayor and Council on the status of all accounts.
i. Supervise and continually review the Borough's insurance program.
j. Recommend to the Mayor and Council assignments and scheduling for
all departments and offices. The Administrator shall also have the
administrative authority over the work of all clerical personnel.
k. Serve as the Personnel Officer of the Borough and, as such, hire
and promote Borough employees and, when he or she deems it necessary
or advisable for the betterment of the Borough, institute appropriate
disciplinary action, including but not limited to suspension, demotion
and discharge, based upon the recommendation of the respective department
heads. It is further provided that any action taken under this Subsection
shall be reported to the Mayor and Council.
l. Obtain from the head of each department, committee, board, commission,
agency or officer of the Borough estimates of revenues, expenditures
or other supporting data he may deem necessary for the preparation
of the annual budget.
m. Serve as Director of Utilities.
[1966 Code § 11-28; Ord. No. 5-76]
During the absence or disability of the Administrator, the Mayor
and Council may by resolution appoint an officer of the Borough to
perform the duties of the Administrator.
[1966 Code § 11-28.1; Ord. No.
25-94]
a. There is hereby created the position of Assistant to the Administrator.
b. Qualifications. The Assistant to the Administrator shall have the
ability to work with minimal supervision, compose correspondence,
excellent typing skills and the ability to deal effectively with the
public. The ability to take dictation is preferred.
c. Appointment. The Assistant to the Administrator shall be appointed
by the Mayor with the advice and consent of Council.
d. Duties. The Assistant to the Administrator shall assist the Administrator
in the performance of his/her duties. He/she shall handle correspondence,
special projects and other duties assigned by the Administrator.
e. Compensation; Hours. Compensation shall be provided in the Salary
Ordinance adopted by the Mayor and Council. Hours of work shall be
as approved in the annual budget.