In accordance with the terms of N.J.S.A. 40A:9-133, there is
hereby created and established the position of Borough Clerk. The
Borough Clerk shall possess a Registered Municipal Clerks license
issued by the New Jersey Division of Local Government Services.
The Borough Clerk 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:9-133 the Borough Clerk possessing
a Registered Municipal Clerks certificate shall hold the office for
an initial term of three years.
Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:9-133.7, upon competition of a full
initial term of three years, reappointment by the governing body,
and possession of a valid Registered Municipal Clerks certificate,
the Borough Clerk shall acquire tenure. The Borough Clerk 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 of the Division of Local Government Services or designee.
The definition of good cause for removal of a Borough Clerk may include
the failure to meet the continuing education requirements.
The removal of the Borough Clerk shall be only upon a written
complaint setting forth with specificity the charge or charges against
the Borough Clerk. The complaint shall be filed with the Director
of the Division of Local Government Services and a certified copy
of the complaint shall be served upon the person so charged, with
notice of a designated hearing date before the Director or the Director's
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.