[HISTORY: Adopted by the Township Committee
of the Township of Waterford 2-26-2020 by Ord. No. 2020-4.[1] Amendments noted where applicable.]
GENERAL REFERENCES
Officers and employees — See Ch. 40.
[1]
Editor's Note: This ordinance also repealed
former Ch. 7, Administrator, adopted 12-30-1996 by Ord. No. 96-28,
as amended.
The office of Township Administrator in and for the Township
of Waterford is hereby established pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:9-136
et seq.
A.
The
Township Administrator shall be appointed by a majority vote of the
Township Committee.
B.
The
term of office of the Township Administrator shall be at the pleasure
of the Township Committee.
C.
The
Administrator may be removed by a two-thirds vote of the Township
Committee. The resolution of removal shall become effective three
months after its adoption by the Township Committee. The Township
Committee may provide that the resolution shall have immediate effect;
provided, however, that the Township 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 the adoption
of the resolution.
D.
In
the event the position is or shall become vacant, for whatever reason,
the decision to appoint an Administrator shall be at the discretion
of the Township Committee.
A.
The
Township Administrator shall be paid a salary fixed and adopted by
the Township Committee in the Annual Salary Ordinance.[1] The Township Administrator shall be reimbursed for necessary
expenses incurred in the performance of his office, subject to approval
by the Township Committee.
[1]
Editor's Note: The currently effective Salary Ordinance
of the Township of Waterford is on file in the office of the Township
Clerk and is available for examination during office hours.
B.
Unless
otherwise provided, if an Acting Administrator is appointed, the salary
shall not exceed the minimum salary provided in the Salary Ordinance
for the position of Administrator.
The Township Administrator appointed shall have previous experience
in local government administration, and possession of a master's
degree in public administration, business administration or municipal
management shall be preferred.
A.
The
Township Administrator shall act as a coordinator and facilitator
between the Township Committee and the various department heads in
the Township and shall provide assistance to said departments as required.
B.
The
Township Administrator shall be required in all instances to consult
and confer with and obtain the consent of the Mayor or the members
of the Committee who serve as Chairman or Co-Chairman of a particular
department prior to instituting or undertaking any action with respect
to said department, and the Township Administrator shall implement
all decisions and orders as directed by the Mayor and Township Committee.
The Township Administrator shall have the following powers and
duties:
A.
Coordinate
the activities of all departments, offices and agencies of the Township,
except as otherwise provided by law.
B.
Attend
all meetings of the Township Committee with the right to take part
in the discussion and to receive notice of all regular and special
meetings of the Township Committee and all advisory committees.
C.
Ensure
that all policies and decisions of the Township Committee are faithfully
executed.
D.
Coordinate
with the Chief Financial Officer of the Township in the preparation
and submission to the Township Committee of a proposed budget for
the next fiscal year with an explanatory budget message.
E.
Submit
to the Township Committee and make available to the public a complete
report of administrative activities of the Township, as required by
the Mayor and Township Committee.
F.
Coordinate
with the Township Finance Department a compilation and analysis of
budget costs and estimates on a regular basis.
G.
Keep
the Mayor and Township Committee fully advised as to the current financial
condition and future needs of the Township and make such recommendations
to them concerning the affairs of the Township as he deems appropriate.
H.
Authorize
any transfer of supplies, materials and equipment between departments
and offices and, with the authorization of the Township Committee,
sell surplus, obsolete, unused or waste supplies, materials and equipment.
I.
Negotiate
contracts for the Township, including personnel or labor contracts,
as authorized and directed by and subject to the approval of the Township
Committee and ensure that all terms and conditions favorable to the
Township in any statute or contract are faithfully kept and performed;
and upon knowledge of any violation of the above informed to the Township
Committee.
J.
Act
as liaison between the Township and various state, county and federal
agencies with respect to all applications for funds or services needed
or required by the Township and oversee management of grant funds
received.
K.
Review
and supervise all paperwork associated with the Township's insurance
programs and policies, including employee health benefit administration,
all areas of liability insurance and workers' compensation.
L.
Receive
and review any complaints concerning the functions and obligations
of the Township made by any of its residents or taxpayers and maintain
a permanent record of all complaints and the disposition of said complaints.
M.
Perform
such other duties as may be required by the Mayor and Township Committee,
including any special projects as deemed necessary by the Mayor and
Township Committee.