[Amended 11-24-2009 by Ord. No. 2009-26]
A.
There shall be a Department of
Public Works, the head of which shall be the Director of Public Works.
The Director of Public Works shall be appointed by the Manager and
shall receive such salary as may be provided by the Salary Ordinance.
The Director of Public Works shall either be a certified public works
manager or a licensed professional engineer in the State of New Jersey.
The Department shall, in addition, consist of other employees as may
be deemed necessary for the proper functioning of the Department.
B.
The Director of Public Works may
serve as the licensed water operator.
C.
In the absence of a certified public
works manager and a licensed professional engineer, the Township Manager
may appoint a public works administrator who shall be the Director
of Public Works.
The Water and Sewer Departments are established as divisions
of the Department of Public Works and shall function pursuant to the
appropriate provisions of state and local code. Revenues shall be
collected by such employees as may be from time to time designated
by the Township Manager.
The Director of Public Works, under the direction of the Township
Manager, shall be responsible for the proper and efficient conduct
of all public works functions of the Township government. He shall
have power, with the approval of the Township Manager and within the
limits of available appropriations, to engage such specialized equipment
and labor for specific projects and purposes as he may deem necessary
for the proper administration and functions of the Department. The
Director shall:
A.
Supervise all construction and
maintenance work pertaining to public streets, drains, water distribution
and conservation, and the construction of public buildings and property
and parking lots.
B.
Plan, administer and control snow
removal on Township streets and roads as need appears, within the
limits of available appropriations.
C.
Issue such certificates as may
be necessary and approve all bills with respect to work performed
under his supervision.
D.
Provide for the maintenance, construction
and other appurtenances for the operations of the water and sewer
systems.
