[Adopted 9-8-2020 by Ord. No. 20-12]
A. 
The Mayor and Council of the Borough of River Edge have the discretion and authority to assign the functions and duties of superior officer ranks, once the Mayor and Council of the Borough of River Edge have certified by resolution that the position of any superior officer rank(s) is vacant and until a superior officer rank(s) is promoted. The Mayor and Council may designate an officer who is qualified to perform the functions and duties of any superior officer rank in an acting capacity.
B. 
It is explicitly understood that no office or position of any kind is created by the assignment of functions and duties of a higher rank to an officer of a lower rank on an acting basis. Such designation shall also not be considered an appointment to a position, nor constitute a promotion. Such designation shall not entitle the officer to any additional compensation or other emoluments of office unless specifically provided for in a collective bargaining agreement or Borough of River Edge Personnel Policies and Procedures Handbook. The officer fulfilling such assignment is not and is not intended to constitute the holding of a de facto office or position within the meaning of N.J.S.A. 40A:9-6 or any other law. The officer designated in an acting capacity shall continue to fulfill the assignment at the pleasure of the Mayor and Council.