[Amended 3-28-1994 by Ord. No. O-94-09; 3-13-1995 by Ord. No. O-95-11; 6-24-1996 by Ord. No. O-96-30; 8-14-2000 by Ord. No. O-00-21; 12-17-2007 by Ord. No. O-07-31; 12-29-2021 by Ord. No. O-21-15]
A. 
Municipal Engineer. Within the administration of the Township of Gloucester there shall be the position of Municipal Engineer. The position of Municipal Engineer, previously titled under Article IX of this chapter (inactive and deleted), is hereby continued. The position of Municipal Engineer shall be appointed by the Mayor with the advice and consent of Township Council, and shall serve for a term of three years from the date of appointment and until the appointment and qualification of a successor, provided that the then-current serving Municipal Engineer contractually extends the professional services contract on a monthly basis. In lieu of appointing an individual, a firm of engineers may be appointed, with a designated member who is a licensed civil engineer of the State of New Jersey to serve in the capacity of Municipal Engineer. Compensation shall be set in an annual salary or fixed fee basis or at an hourly rate and based on actual time and expenses agreed on prior to rendering services.
B. 
Planner. Within the administration of the Township of Gloucester there shall be the position of Planner. The position of Planner, previously titled under Article XIV of this chapter, is hereby continued. The position of Planner shall be appointed by the Mayor with the advice and consent of Township Council and shall serve for a term of one year from the date of appointment and until the appointment and qualification of a successor. Compensation shall be fixed by the salary ordinance. He/she shall be a duly licensed Planner of the State of New Jersey. In lieu of appointing an individual, the Mayor may appoint a firm of planners, each member of which shall be a licensed planner of the State of New Jersey.
A. 
Municipal Engineer. The duties and responsibilities of the Municipal Engineer shall be as follows:
(1) 
Provide engineering services to the various departments, boards and agencies of the Township as directed by the Mayor, or as may be requested by the Township Council or other authorized authority.
(2) 
Prepare plans and specifications for public works and improvements undertaken by the Township.
(3) 
Provide and maintain maps, plans and specifications, surveys and records with respect to public property, works and facilities owned and operated by the Township government.
(4) 
Maintain the Tax Map on a current basis.
(5) 
Attend all Council meetings.
B. 
Planner. The duties of the Planner shall be as follows:
(1) 
Provide planning services to the various departments, boards and agencies of the Township as directed by the Council, Mayor or other authorized authority, as may be appointed or authorized by other statutory board of authority.
(2) 
Prepare all plans and specifications for public works and improvements undertaken by the Township.
(3) 
Attend Council meetings as may be requested by Council.
A. 
Appointment of additional engineering consultants. From time to time, additional engineering consultants may be appointed by the Mayor with the advice and consent of Council, or by a majority vote of the Township Council, to perform a specific task relating to Township projects. All such Municipal Engineer and engineering consultants shall execute a professional services contract in accordance with the laws of the State of New Jersey, wherein the specific task to be performed shall be defined and the rate of compensation shall be provided.
B. 
Appointment of additional planning consultants. From time to time, additional planning consultants may be appointed by the Mayor with the advice and consent of Council, for specific tasks relating to Township business. All such additional planning consultants shall execute a contract wherein the task to be performed shall be defined and the rate of compensation specified in accordance with the Local Public Contracts Law.