The Township Administrator shall be appointed
by the Mayor with the advice and consent of the Township Council.
The Administrator shall hold office for the term of the Mayor but
may be removed by a vote of at least 2/3 of the members of the Council,
in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40:69A-149.9.
A.
The Township Administrator shall be appointed solely
on the basis of his executive and administrative qualifications, with
special reference to his actual experience in, or his knowledge of,
accepted practice in respect to the duties of his office as hereinafter
set forth.
B.
At the time of his appointment, the Township Administrator
need not be a resident of the Township or state, but during his tenure
he may reside outside the Township only with the approval of the Council.
C.
The Township Administrator shall receive such compensation
as may be provided ordinance.
The Mayor may, with the advice and consent of
the Council, designate a qualified administrative officer of the Township
to perform duties of the Administrator during his temporary absence
or disability. In the event of his failure to make such a designation,
the Council may, by resolution, appoint an officer of the Township
to perform the duties of the Administrator during such absence or
disability, until he shall return or his disability shall cease.
The Township Administrator shall administer
the business affairs of the municipality and shall, as provided by
ordinance, have such powers and perform such duties that are not required
to be exercised by the Mayor, Council or other officer, board or body.
The Township Administrator shall be the chief administrative officer
of the Township, responsible to the Mayor and Council for the administration
of all Township affairs and with the following powers and duties:
A.
Represent the Township and assert its proper interests
in relation to the state and other political subdivisions and negotiate
contracts, subject to the approval of the Council.
B.
Attend all meetings of the Township Council with the
right to take part in discussions but not to vote.
C.
Keep the Mayor and Council advised of the financial
condition of the Township, make reports to the Mayor and Council as
requested by them and at least once a year make an annual report on
the administration of the Township government for the benefit of the
Mayor, Council and the public.
D.
See that all laws and acts of the Council subject
to enforcement by him or by officers and employees subject to his
direction and supervision are faithfully executed.
E.
Assist the Council in preparing the annual budget
and capital program and administer the budget after adoption by the
Mayor and Township Council.
F.
Study the governmental and administrative operations
and needs of the Township government and prepare and recommend to
the Mayor and Council necessary and desirable plans and programs to
meet present and foreseeable needs.
G.
Conduct assessments and analysis of budget operations,
work programs, operations and cost of services.
H.
Approve or prescribe the internal organization of
each department and assign and transfer administrative functions,
powers and duties among and within departments, subject to the Charter
and Administrative Code.
I.
Direct and supervise the administration of all departments,
offices and agencies of the Township, except as otherwise provided
by law.
J.
Investigate at any time the affairs of any officer
or department of the Township.
K.
Delegate to other employees such of his powers as
he may deem necessary for efficient administration.
L.
Serve as purchasing officer and contracting agent
for the municipality and execute such contracts not required to be
executed by the Mayor.
M.
Perform such other duties as may be required by the
Mayor and Council.
A.
The Administrator shall recommend to the Mayor and
Council appointment and removal of all department heads and other
employees.
B.
The Administrator shall, as necessary for the efficient
administration of government, make or cause to have made other personnel
actions, including evaluations, transfers, reclassifications, promotions
and discipline, in accordance with applicable law and regulations.
C.
The Administrator shall act as hearing officer in
proceedings conducted under the civil service laws and for which no
outside hearing officer is retained.
D.
The Administrator shall establish, maintain and enforce
sound personnel and administrative polices, procedures and management
practices, including the maintenance of appropriate records and reports
in accordance with law.
E.
The Administrator shall administer and negotiate all
labor contracts on behalf of the Township, and subject to the final
approval of the Township Council.
There may be a Deputy Township Administrator
who shall be appointed by the Mayor, upon recommendation of the Township
Administrator and with the advice and consent of Council. The Deputy
Township Administrator shall have such functions and duties as are
assigned by the Administrator.
