There is hereby established a Department of
Public Works, the head of which shall be known as the "Public Works
Manager."
The Public Works Manager shall be appointed
by the Mayor with the advice and consent of the Council. He shall
hold office at the pleasure of the Council and shall attain tenure
of office after five years of continuous service as provided by law.
He shall be certified pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:9-154.6a et seq.
The Public Works Manager shall:
A. Have general supervision over all matters relating
to the construction, management, maintenance and operation of the
physical properties of the Borough.
B. Develop a comprehensive program for the removal of
snow and direct the removal of snow and the cleaning of streets.
C. Supervise and direct all maintenance and repair employees
employed by the Borough.
D. Be responsible for the servicing of all requests and
complaints from citizens involving Borough facilities, including,
but not limited to, storm flooding and road damages.
E. Provide all mechanical services required by any department,
office or agency of the Borough.
F. Under the supervision of the Mayor and Council and/or
the Borough Engineer, supervise the construction, reconstruction,
maintenance and repair of all public streets within the limits of
the Borough, and regulate street openings, the construction, alteration
and repair of sidewalks, curbs and gutters, and encroachments by objects
and structures above and below public streets and sidewalks, and prevent
interference with the public use thereof, and maintain reasonable
standards of maintenance and repair.
G. Provide for the construction, reconstruction, maintenance
and repair of storm sewer systems within the limits of the Borough.
H. Operate and maintain all Borough properties.
I. Perform such other duties as may be required by the
Mayor and Council.
J. Supervise the collection and disposal of solid waste.
The Public Works Manager shall hire such employees
as are required for the performance of the duties set forth in this
article, with the approval of the Public Works Committee and the Personnel
Committee, at a compensation to be fixed by the Mayor and Council
by ordinance.