Borough of Metuchen, NJ Article 4 Director of Special Projects

[Adopted 1-13-2020 by Ord. No. 2020-01]

§ 29-12 Purpose and authority.

Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:60-6(3), there is hereby created in the Borough of Metuchen the office and position of Director of Special Projects.

§ 29-13 Appointment; removal; term of office; compensation.

A. The Director of Special Projects shall be appointed by the Mayor upon the consent of the Council of the Borough of Metuchen. The Director of Special Projects may be removed at will by the Mayor or by vote of the majority of the entire membership of the Council.

B. The Mayor shall designate in writing to the Director a list of special projects which the Director shall oversee and manage pursuant to the terms of this article. The Mayor, from time to time, may amend such list of special projects, adding or deleting projects, as the Mayor may deem fit.

C. The Director of Special Projects shall serve continuously for the duration of the special projects as identified by the Mayor. He or she shall serve at the pleasure of the Mayor and/or Borough Council, and payment for such compensation shall be set forth in the Salary Ordinance of the Borough.

§ 29-14 Powers and duties.

The Director of Special Projects shall have the following power, duties and responsibilities:

A. Responsible for directing and managing large-scale, infrastructure and redevelopment projects identified by the Mayor.

B. Organize and lead the specific project teams consisting of Borough employees, professionals, contractors and partner organizations.

C. Establish project-specific timelines, budgets, and resources and critical dependencies for each project.

D. Coordinate with the Chief Financial Officer regarding budget funding and capital requirements.

E. Shall engage and coordinate with the Borough grant writer to identify funding sources for projects.

F. Coordinate with zoning, construction, planning, engineering officials and legal counsel to ensure the success of the identified special projects.

G. Organize, schedule and attend meetings with project team members, provide for meeting minutes, and identify critical next steps and assignments for each project.

H. Provide regular project status reports to the Mayor and Borough Administrator; and

I. Take all other action, as the Mayor deems fit, to maximize the Borough's resources and efficiency thereof to promote the timeliness and success of the special projects designated by the Mayor.

§ 29-15 Files and reports.

The Director of Special Projects shall maintain an accurate and complete file with respect to the special projects within the Borough. The Director shall file a monthly report of his or her activities and the status of each special project, with the Mayor and Borough Administrator.