A. 
The Township Council adopts this chapter as an administrative code for the organization and administration of the government of the Township, pursuant to Council-Manager Plan of the Optional Municipal Charter Law, Laws of 1950, Chapter 210, as amended (N.J.S.A. 40:69A-1 et seq.).
B. 
This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Administrative Code of Verona."
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
CHAIR
The person in charge of a meeting.
CHARTER
The provisions of the Optional Municipal Charter Law applicable to that form of government provided therein known as "Council-Manager Plan."
CLERK
The Township Clerk duly appointed pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:69A-89, the Charter or any ordinance or resolution; or a deputy or assistant duly acting in place of the Township Clerk.
COUNCIL
The Township Council, the governing body, of the Township of Verona.
DEPARTMENT
A unit of the municipal government established or designated by this chapter as a department.
DIRECTOR
The head of a department established by this Code.
GENERAL LAW
Any law or provision of law, not inconsistent with the Optional Municipal Charter Law, heretofore or hereafter enacted, which is by its terms applicable or available to all municipalities and the following additional laws whether or not such additional laws are so applicable or available to all municipalities: legislation relating to taxation, local courts, education, health, public authorities serving more than one municipality and municipalities in unsound financial condition.
MANAGER
A Manager or Acting Manager duly appointed by the Council pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:69A-89 or the Charter, or a qualified administrative officer appointed or designated pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:69A-94 and performing the duties of the Manager thereunder.
The Township government shall consist of the Council, Manager and such appointed officers and employees as are provided by this chapter or otherwise authorized pursuant to law. It shall be organized within departments, offices, boards and agencies as hereinafter established or provided in this chapter.
The Township Seal, as adopted and in use upon the effective date of this chapter, shall continue to be the legal Seal of the Township.