[N.J.S.A. 40A:9-133]
There shall be a Municipal Clerk appointed by the Governing Body. The term of office of the Clerk shall be three (3) years which shall run from the actual date on which the Clerk was appointed.
[N.J.S.A. 40A:9-133]
No person shall be appointed as Municipal Clerk unless he shall have a Registered Municipal Clerk Certificate issued pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:9-133 et seq.
[N.J.S.A. 40A:9-165]
The Municipal Clerk's salary shall be established in the Salary Ordinance.
[N.J.S.A. 40A:9-133]
Should the office of Municipal Clerk become vacant, the Governing Body may appoint a person to serve as Acting Municipal Clerk for a period of not more than one (1) year and commencing on the date of the vacancy. Reappointment to the position of Acting Municipal Clerk shall comply with the N.J.S.A. 40A:9-133.
[N.J.S.A. 40A:9-133]
The Municipal Clerk shall:
a. 
Act as secretary of the municipal corporation and custodian of the municipal seal and of all minutes, books, deeds, bonds, contracts, and archival records of the municipal corporation. The Governing Body may, however, provide by ordinance that any other specific officer shall have custody of any specific other class of record;
b. 
Act as secretary to the Governing Body, prepare meeting agendas at the discretion of the Governing Body, be present at all meetings of the Governing Body, keep a journal of the proceedings of every meeting, retain the original copies of all ordinances and resolutions, and record the minutes of every meeting;
c. 
Serve as the chief administrative officer in all elections held in the Borough, subject to the requirements of Title 19 of the New Jersey Statutes Annotated;
d. 
Serve as the chief registrar of voters held in the Borough, subject to the requirements of Title 19 of the New Jersey Statutes Annotated;
e. 
Serve as the administrative officer responsible for the acceptance of applications for licenses and permits and the issuance of licenses and permits, except where Statute or ordinance has delegated that responsibility to some other Borough officer;
f. 
Serve as coordinator and records manager responsible for implementing local archives and records retention programs as mandated pursuant to Title 47 of the New Jersey Statutes Annotated;
g. 
Perform such other duties as are now or hereafter imposed by Statute, regulation or by ordinance or regulation.
[1973 Code § 2-13.6; Ord. No. 9-5-74 § 5; N.J.S.A. 40A:9-133]
a. 
Creation of Position. There is created the position of Deputy Municipal Clerk, to be appointed by the Governing Body for a term of one (1) year, commencing January 1 annually and ending on December 31, or until a successor is appointed. Should the office become vacant during any term it shall be filled by similar appointment for the unexpired term.
b. 
Duties. The Deputy Municipal Clerk shall perform the duties of the Municipal Clerk in the absence or disability of the Clerk. At all other times the Deputy Clerk shall act as the assistant to the Municipal Clerk and be under the control and charge of the Municipal Clerk and shall perform such other duties and functions as are required by this office or the Governing Body.
c. 
Salary. The salary of the Deputy Clerk shall be as set forth in the Salary Ordinance of the Borough. Notwithstanding that the Deputy Clerk may act in the capacity of the Municipal Clerk for any extended period of time as permitted by law, he shall not by such reason be entitled to an increase in salary other than set forth in the salary ordinance.
[Ord. 7-28-88 § I]
There is hereby created the position of Municipal Administrator to administer the business affairs of the Borough of Lakehurst, to have such powers and perform such duties as hereinafter set forth, and with the exception of those required by law, to be exercised by the Governing Body or by another officer, board or body.
[Ord. 7-28-88 § II]
The Administrator shall be appointed by majority vote of the Governing Body. The term of office shall be at the pleasure of the Governing Body. The Administrator shall be chosen solely on the basis of his executive and administrative qualifications with special reference to his actual training and experience in governmental affairs and education.
[Ord. 7-28-88 § III; N.J.S.A. 40A:9-138]
The Administrator may be removed by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the Governing Body. The resolution of removal shall become effective three (3) months after adoption by the Governing Body. The Governing Body may provide that the resolution shall have immediate effect; provided that the Administrator shall be paid any unpaid balance of his salary and his salary for the next three (3) months according to law.
[Ord. 7-28-88 § IV]
The salary of the Administrator shall be as set forth in the Salary Ordinance of the Borough.
[Ord. 7-28-88 § V]
The Administrator shall provide liaison between the Governing Body and the various departments, officers, employees, and agents of the Borough and assist the Governing Body in the administration of the business of the Borough and, in addition, perform the following duties:
a. 
Preside over the administration of all departments, officers, employees, and agents of the Borough.
b. 
Coordinate the finances, the compilation, and analysis of budget costs and estimates; the maintenance of sound personnel policies and administrative practices; and the purchase of materials, services, supplies, and equipment to be furnished and work and labor to be performed for the Borough.
c. 
Coordinate the preparation of the budget, providing to the Governing Body for consideration within the time restraints of statutory requirements.
d. 
Attend all meetings as directed and authorized by the Governing Body and perform such other duties as the Governing Body may prescribe.
e. 
Recommend, implement, and enforce the procedures and policies of the Governing Body for the coordination, compilation, edition, and prompt dissemination and release of public information.
f. 
Recommend to the Governing Body adoption of such measures as he may deem necessary or expedient for the health, safety, or welfare of the community or for the improvement of services of the Borough, and shall recommend the nature and location of public improvements authorized by the Governing Body.
g. 
Prescribe and enforce rules and regulations for the efficient management of Borough government, subject to approval by the Governing Body and ordinances of the Borough.
h. 
Recommend, consolidate, or combine offices, positions, departments, or units under his jurisdiction for the approval of the Governing Body and be the head of one or more departments if in the best interests of the Borough as determined by the Governing Body.
i. 
Negotiate contracts for the Borough as authorized by and subject to the approval of the Governing Body. He shall insure that all terms and conditions favorable to the Borough in any statute or contract are faithfully kept and performed, and, upon knowledge of any violation, shall call the same to the attention of the Governing Body.
j. 
Perform such other duties as may be required by the Governing Body, consistent with the laws of the State of New Jersey or the Borough.
[Ord. 7-28-88 § VI]
During the absence of the Administrator, the Governing Body may, by resolution, appoint an officer or other employee of the municipality to perform the duties of the Administrator as Acting Administrator during such absence or disability. The Governing Body shall determine when such absence or disability warrants any such temporary replacement action.
[Ord. No. 09-04]
There is hereby established the position of Borough Attorney pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:9-139. The Borough Attorney shall be appointed by the Governing Body and shall serve for a one-year term of office.
[Ord. No. 09-04]
To be appointed to the position of Borough Attorney, an individual must be an attorney-at-law of New Jersey in good standing. Additionally, the person shall have a minimum of two (2) years experience in the practice of municipal law.
[Ord. No. 09-04; Ord. No. 10-02]
Under direction provides legal advice and assistance to the Governing Body and administrative staff. Acts as the agent of the Governing Body in the legal services required and necessary for the daily operation of the Borough. Attends and participates in all regular, special and emergency meetings of the Governing Body and/or redevelopment agency. Prepares and reviews ordinances and resolutions as directed, advises the Governing Body and administrative officers on legal issues of personnel and labor matters. A copy of the full job description is on file in the Office of the Municipal Clerk.
[Ord. No. 10-04]
Whenever deemed to be in the interest of the Borough, the Municipal Attorney, pursuant to Loigman v. Middletown et al. 409 N.J. Super. 1,975 A.2d 999, with the approval of the Governing Body may serve as special counsel when such service is beyond the scope of the position of Municipal Attorney as described in this section. Such appointment, as applicable, shall be in accordance with the provisions of a resolution for a professional legal services contract designating such legal services as beyond the scope of the salaried position, the hourly rate to be incurred and a "not to exceed" amount for the total work. Any such work performed as special counsel shall not be used in calculations for raises, or pension purposes.
[Ord. No. 89-02 § 1; N.J.S.A. 40A:9-14.10]
There is hereby established in the Borough of Lakehurst, the position of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:9-140.10 to carry out the duties set forth under N.J.S.A. 40A:9-140.1.
[Ord. No. 89-02 § 2]
Any person appointed to the position of Chief Financial Officer shall meet the requirements of N.J.S.A. 40A:9-140.1, subject to the statutory provisions for interim or temporary appointments and for persons entitled to tenure in such position.
[Ord. No. 89-02 § 3; N.J.S.A. 40A:9-140.1]
It shall be the duty of the Chief Financial Officer to perform the duties of Municipal Treasurer, to attend to the proper fiscal administration of the Borough and to keep all necessary and proper accounts. The Chief Financial Officer shall carry out the responsibilities set forth under N.J.S.A. 52:27-BB-26 et seq.; N.J.S.A. 40A:9-140.1 and any other duties required by law.
[Ord. No. 89-02 § 4; N.J.S.A. 40A:9-140.8]
The Chief Financial Officer shall be appointed by the Governing Body, and shall serve for a term of four (4) years which shall run from January 1 in the year the Chief Financial Officer is appointed. Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:9-140.8, a Chief Financial Officer may be granted tenure of office and, thereafter, shall not be removed therefrom except for just cause and then only after a public hearing as required by law.
[Ord. No. 89-02 § 5]
The Governing Body shall determine the salary for the position of Chief Financial Officer as set forth in the Salary Ordinance and shall make necessary appropriations for payment of same.
[N.J.S.A. 40A:9-146]
The Governing Body shall appoint a Tax Assessor as required by N.J.S.A. 40A:9-146.
[N.J.S.A. 40A:9-148.1; N.J.S.A. 54:3-16]
The Tax Assessor shall hold the Tax Assessor's Certificate provided for in N.J.S.A. 54:1-35.25 et seq. and shall have the duty of assessing property for the purpose of general taxation. Nothing in this section shall affect adversely the salary or tenure rights acquired pursuant to N.J.S.A. 54:1-35.31 or any other law. In accordance with the provisions of N.J.S.A. 54:3-16, the Assessor, when making assessments, shall be governed by directions by the Ocean County Tax Administrator. These directions shall be pursuant to rules adopted by the Ocean County Tax Board.
[N.J.S.A. 40A:9-146]
The Governing Body shall determine the amount of compensation for the Tax Assessor in the Salary Ordinance.
[N.J.S.A. 40A:9-148]
The Tax Assessor shall hold office for a term of four (4) years from the first day of July next following his appointment. Vacancies other than due to expiration of term shall be filled by appointment for the unexpired term.
[N.J.S.A. 40A:9-141]
The Governing Body shall appoint a Tax Collector.
[N.J.S.A. 40A:9-145.1 et seq.]
No person shall be appointed or reappointed as Tax Collector unless he shall hold a Tax Collector's Certificate issued pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:9-145.7. Any Tax Collector appointed pursuant to this section may obtain tenure pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 40A:9-144 or 40A:9-145 et seq.
[N.J.S.A. 40A:9-142]
The Tax Collector shall hold his office for a term of four (4) years from January 1 next following his appointment. Vacancies other than due to the expiration of term shall be filled by appointment for the unexpired term.
[N.J.S.A. 40A:9-141]
The Governing Body shall determine the amount of compensation for the Tax Collector in the Salary Ordinance.
[Ord. No. 2/21/80]
There is hereby created a position of Code Enforcement Officer.
[Ord. No. 2012-06]
In addition to the Code Enforcement Officer, the Lakehurst Police Department is hereby authorized to perform the duties of the Code Enforcement Officer.
[Ord. No. 92-13 § I]
Pursuant to N.J.S.A. App. A:9-40 et seq., there is hereby created the Office of Emergency Management. The office shall be administered by an Emergency Management Coordinator who shall be appointed by the Mayor and subject to applicable Federal and State laws.
[Ord. No. 92-13 § II]
In addition to duties prescribed by Federal and State laws, the Emergency Management Coordinator shall have the following duties and responsibilities:
a. 
Be responsible for the planning, organization, and direction of varied emergency management operations within the Borough, coordinating the activities of local municipal departments within the Borough and providing them with necessary guidance and advice for the development of emergency management programs.
b. 
Coordinate the activities of the Borough emergency management staff and provide definitive information concerning emergency management programs and policies.
c. 
Prepare budgets, statistical reports, evaluations and other reports as may be required.
d. 
Conduct studies and make changes in the existing organization and operation to assure a continuity between all divisions of the Borough Emergency Management Unit.
e. 
Establish the Borough Emergency Operating Center.
f. 
Develop and conduct drills and exercises for the Borough organization and practice operations for the municipality in cooperation with the County and State emergency organizations.
g. 
Confer with municipal officials for the development of mutual aid programs, for the planning and organization of emergency management programs and the establishment of a municipal Emergency Management Unit, provide advice and guidance on emergency management programs and policies, and review plans for conformity with State and County programs.
h. 
Coordinate and organize municipal emergency management plans for the Borough as well as the utilization of municipal resources to assure their most effective use.
i. 
Plan and develop training programs for the Borough staff and assist in the planning and review of the municipal training program for conformity with County and State criteria.
j. 
In emergency situations, coordinate the alerting and mobilization of the municipal emergency management organizations and assist in the processing of requests for emergency aid and the dispatching of aid to the points of greatest need.
k. 
Attend schools, seminars and meetings which enhance the overall emergency management structure of the Borough.
l. 
Act as Chief of Staff for the Mayor and Borough Council during emergency situations and as may be provided in Statute.
[Ord. No. 92-13 § III]
There shall be created the position of Deputy Emergency Management Coordinator, who shall act in the absence or disability of the coordinator. Up to two (2) deputies may be appointed by the Coordinator. Deputy Coordinators shall be appointed on an annual basis by the coordinator.
[Ord. No. 2012-06]
There is hereby created the position of Zoning Officer.
[Ord. No. 2012-06]
It is the duties of the Zoning Officer and the Lakehurst Police Department to enforce the Land Development Ordinances of the Borough of Lakehurst.
[1973 Code § 2-13.1; Ord. No. 9/5/74]
The Governing Body hereby finds and determines that it is necessary and advisable for the efficient conduct of the affairs of the Borough and more particularly, to facilitate the operation of the various offices in the Borough by providing the assistance of deputies to the existing office, that the offices of the deputies hereinafter designated should be created.
[1973 Code § 2-13.2; Ord. No. 9/5/74 § 1]
There is hereby created the offices of Deputy Tax Assessor, Deputy Treasurer, Deputy Tax Collector, Deputy Zoning Officer and Deputy Code Enforcement Officer.
[1973 Code § 2-13.3; Ord. No. 9/5/74 § 2]
The Governing Body may appoint a Deputy Tax Assessor, Deputy Treasurer, Deputy Tax Collector, Deputy Zoning Officer and Deputy Code Enforcement Officer as in the sole discretion that they deem it necessary. If a term has not been established by Statutes or ordinance, the term of such officer shall be for one (1) year, commencing January 1 of each year and ending on December 31 or until his successor is appointed. Should the office become vacant during any term, it shall be filled by a similar appointment but for the unexpired term.
[1973 Code § 2-13.4; Ord. No. 9/5/74 § 3; New]
Qualification for deputy shall, whenever possible, be the same qualifications as required for the positions and offices to which they shall become deputies to the extent required by law and shall be of legal age.
[1973 Code § 2-13.5; Ord. No. 9/5/74 § 4]
The duties of the Deputy Tax Assessor, Deputy Treasurer, Deputy Tax Collector, Deputy Zoning Officer and Deputy Code Enforcement Officer shall be to act as respective Tax Assessor, Treasurer, Tax Collector, Zoning Officer and Code Enforcement Officer in the absence or disability of the respective officer and shall have all the powers and shall perform all the duties and functions of the office during the respective absence or disability of the officer. At all other times the deputies shall act as assistants to their respective officer and be under the direction and control of the officer in charge of the office and to perform such other duties and functions as required by the offices or by the Governing Body.
[1973 Code § 2-13.6; Ord. No. 9/5/74 § 5]
The salary of the aforesaid deputies shall be as set forth in the Salary Ordinance of the Borough. Notwithstanding that the deputy may act in the capacity of the office to which he is deputy for any extended period of time, he shall not by such reason be entitled to an increase in salary other than set forth in the salary ordinance.