The Board of Commissioners at the commencement of the fiscal year in any even-numbered year, or as soon thereafter as may be practicable, shall elect, by a vote of a majority of the members, one person as Township Engineer, who shall be a registered civil engineer. He shall serve for a term of two years and until his successor qualifies. Vacancies in the office of Township Engineer shall be filled by the Board of Commissioners for the unexpired term.
The compensation of the Township Engineer shall be provided for in the annual budget ordinance.
The Township Engineer shall have those duties specified by the First Class Township Code and other statutes and by the Lower Merion Code. Requests for the services of the Township Engineer shall be made by the Board of Commissioners or by the Township Manager or his designee.