There shall be a Township Prosecutor appointed
by the Mayor with the advice and consent of the Council for a term
of one year and until the appointment and qualification of a successor.
The duties of the Township Prosecutor shall be as follows:
A.Â
Participating in and prosecuting all cases when necessary
or practical in the Township Municipal Court, including all criminal
and quasi-criminal matters and all complaints by Township officials,
inspectors and directors, unless otherwise directed by the Township
Attorney.
B.Â
Having the power and authority, to the extent not
inconsistent with any statutes of the State of New Jersey or Township
ordinances, to settle, compromise, downgrade or dismiss any complaints
when in the Prosecutor's judgment the best interests of the Township
will be served.
