[Adopted 2-22-2021 by Ord. No. 21-05]
In accordance with the terms of N.J.S.A. 40A:9-141, there is
hereby created and established the position of Tax Collector. The
Tax Collector shall possess a Certified Tax Collector license issued
by the NJ Division of Local Government Services as required under
N.J.S.A. 40A:9-145.7.
Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 5:32-3.1, the Tax Collector shall be responsible
for the billing of property taxes for all properties located in the
Borough of River Edge; the collection of taxes; initiating and carrying
out procedures for enforcing the timely payment of taxes by the taxpayers,
including, but not limited to, the application of interest on delinquent
accounts, tax liens, and tax sales; assist in the foreclosure of municipally
held tax sale certificates; and provide to the Borough Administrator
for distribution to the governing body, regular reports on the activities
of his or her office including, but not limited to, billings, adjustments,
collections, and balances. The Tax Collector shall ensure compliance
with all statutes, rules, regulations, and directives pertaining to
municipal tax collection.
The Tax Collector shall be paid a salary at a range to be established
from time to time by the governing body of the Borough of River Edge.
Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:9-142, the Tax Collector shall hold
the office for a term of four years from the first day of January
next following the appointment. Vacancies other than due to expiration
of term shall be filled by appointment for the unexpired term.
Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:9-145-8, upon competition of a full
initial term of four years, reappointment by the governing body, and
possession of a valid tax collector certificate, the Tax Collector
shall acquire tenure. The Tax Collector shall hold the office during
good behavior, efficiency, and compliance with requirements for continuing
education and shall not be removed therefrom for political reasons
but only for good cause shown and after a proper hearing before the
director or his designee. The definition of good cause for removal
of a Tax Collector may include the failure to meet the continuing
education requirements.
The removal of a municipal tax collector shall be only upon
a written complaint setting forth with specificity the charge or charges.
The complaint shall be filed with the Borough Clerk and the Director
of the Division of Local Government Services and a certified copy
thereof shall be served upon the person so charged, with notice of
a designated hearing date before the director or his designee, which
shall be not less than 30 days nor more than 60 days from the date
of service of the complaint. Such date may be extended by the Superior
Court for good cause shown upon the application of either party. The
person so charged and the complainant shall have the right to be represented
by counsel and the power to subpoena witnesses and documentary evidence
together with discovery proceedings.
