As used in this chapter, the following terms
shall have the meanings indicated:
Any employee who works an average of less than 35 hours per
week.
A.
Office established. There is hereby established the
office of Borough Administrator, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:9-136, to
administer the business affairs of the Borough of Lavallette and to
have such powers and perform such duties as hereinafter set forth,
with the exception of those required by law to be exercised by the
Mayor and/or Borough Council or by another officer, board or body.
B.
Appointment; term of office; qualifications. The Borough
Administrator shall be appointed by the Mayor with the advice and
consent of the Borough Council. The term of office shall be at the
pleasure of the governing body, subject to the provisions of state
law.
C.
Powers and duties.
(1)
The Borough Administrator shall perform the executive
responsibility of the municipality and shall supervise all heads of
departments and direct the implementation of all policies, ordinances,
rules and regulations as adopted by the Borough Council.
(2)
He/she shall recommend, implement and enforce the
procedures and policies of the Borough Council for the coordination,
compilation, editing and prompt dissemination and release of public
information.
(3)
He/she shall recommend to the Borough Council adoption
of such measures as he/she may deem necessary or expedient for the
health, safety and welfare of the community or for the improvement
of services of the Borough and shall recommend the nature and location
of public improvements authorized by the Borough Council.
(4)
He/she shall prescribe and enforce rules and regulations
for the efficient management of Borough government, subject to approval
by the Borough Council and ordinances of the Borough.
(5)
As a representative of the Borough Council, the Borough
Administrator shall investigate all complaints in relation to matters
concerning the administration of the government of the Borough and
in regard to services maintained by the public utilities in the Borough
and shall see that all franchises, permits and privileges granted
by the Borough are faithfully observed. He/she shall receive and reply
to all inquiries and complaints concerning Borough business, provide
information and assistance and remedy, or cause to be remedied, the
source of any just complaint.
(6)
The Borough Administrator shall negotiate contracts
for the Borough as authorized by and subject to the approval of the
Borough Council. He/she shall ensure that all terms and conditions
favorable to the Borough in any statute or contract are faithfully
kept and performed and, upon knowledge of any violation, shall call
the same to the attention of the Borough Council.
(7)
The Borough Administrator shall prepare and submit
to the Borough Council, as of the end of the year, a complete report
on the finances and administrative activities of the Borough for the
preceding year.
(8)
The Borough Administrator shall perform such other
duties as may be required by the Borough Council, consistent with
the laws of the State of New Jersey or the Borough.
(9)
The Borough Administrator shall, before separation
from the Borough, render a report on all activities of the Borough
from the date of his/her last report to the date of his/her separation.
D.
Qualifications To be appointed to the position of
Borough Administrator, an individual should meet the following requirements:
(1)
Graduation from an accredited college or university
with a bachelor's degree, preferably in business administration. This
requirement can be waived by the governing body by resolution adopted
at a public meeting after affording the public the right to comment
on the proposed resolution.
(2)
Possess ability to read, write, speak, understand
and communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this
position.
(3)
Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible
as long as they can perform the essential functions of the job after
reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitation. If the
accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue
hardship, such person may not be eligible.
(4)
Five years' experience in business administration
is preferred but not required.
E.
Removal from office. The Borough Administrator may
be removed by a 2/3 vote of the Borough Council. The resolution of
removal shall become effective three months after its adoption by
the Borough Council. The Borough Council may provide that the resolution
shall have immediate effect; provided, however, that the Borough Council
shall cause to be paid to the Administrator forthwith any unpaid balance
of his/her compensation and his/her compensation for the next three
calendar months following adoption of the resolution.
A.
Office established; term of office. There is hereby
established the position of Borough Attorney pursuant to N.J.S.A.
40A:9-139. The Borough Attorney shall be appointed by the Mayor with
the advice and consent of the Borough Council and shall serve a one-year
term of office.
B.
Qualifications. To be appointed to the position of
Borough Attorney an individual must be an attorney authorized to practice
law in New Jersey.
A.
Office established. There is hereby established the
office of the Municipal Clerk for the Borough of Lavallette pursuant
to N.J.S.A. 40A:9-133.
B.
Appointment; term of office. The Municipal Clerk shall
be appointed by the Mayor, with the advice and consent of the Borough
Council, and shall serve for a term of three years as provided by
N.J.S.A. 40A:9-133.
C.
Duties and qualifications.
(1)
The Municipal Clerk shall serve as the Clerk of the
Council, perform such functions as may be required by N.J.S.A. 40A:9-133
and other laws, and shall maintain the records and minutes of the
Council.
(2)
To be appointed by the office of Municipal Clerk,
an individual must possess a Municipal Clerk certificate pursuant
to the requirements of N.J.S.A. 40A:9-133.2
A.
Office established. There is hereby established the
position of Deputy Municipal Clerk for the Borough of Lavallette pursuant
to N.J.S.A. 40A:9-135.
B.
Appointment; term of office. The Deputy Municipal
Clerk shall be appointed by the Mayor, with the advice and consent
of the Borough Council, and shall serve for a term of three years,
commencing on January 1 of the year of appointment and ending on December
31 of the third year, or until a successor shall be appointed and
qualified. A vacancy in the office of Deputy Municipal Clerk, other
than due to expiration of term, shall be filled by appointment for
the unexpired term.
C.
Duties. The Deputy Municipal Clerk shall have all
the powers and perform all the duties of the Municipal Clerk during
such times and for such specific periods when the Municipal Clerk
is absent, disabled or otherwise unable to perform those duties. The
Deputy Municipal Clerk shall assist the Municipal Clerk in the performance
of the duties of the Municipal Clerk's office.
A.
Office established. There is hereby established the
office of Chief Financial Officer for the Borough of Lavallette pursuant
to N.J.S.A. 40A:9-140.10.
B.
Appointment; term of office. The Chief Financial Officer
shall be appointed by the Mayor, with the advice and consent of the
Borough Council. The Chief Financial Officer shall serve a term of
office of four years, commencing on January 1 of the year of appointment
and ending on December 31 of the fourth year, or until a successor
shall be appointed and qualified.
C.
Qualifications. To be appointed to the office of Chief
Financial Officer, an individual must meet the qualifications established
under N.J.S.A. 40A:9-140.1 et seq., as amended.
D.
Duties. The Chief Financial Officer shall be responsible
for managing the finances and financial records of the municipality.
The Chief Financial Officer shall:
(1)
Perform all of the duties required by state statute
and set forth in the rules, regulations and guidelines established
by the Division of Local Government Finances for the State of New
Jersey.
(2)
Assist in the preparation of the annual budget and
ensure that the municipality complies with all requirements of the
Division of Local Government Services concerning municipal finances.
[Added 4-25-2005 by Ord. No. 2005-05 (969)]
A.
There is hereby established the office of Purchasing
Agent for the Borough of Lavallette.
B.
Appointment and term of office. The Purchasing Agent
shall be appointed by the Mayor, with the advice and consent of the
governing body, and shall serve a term of office of three years, commencing
on January 1 of the year of appointment and ending on December 31
of the third year, or until a successor shall be appointed and qualified.
C.
Qualifications. To be appointed to the position of
Purchasing Agent, a person must have five years of experience in the
writing of purchase specifications and in the purchase of equipment,
materials, and supplies on a large scale and have graduated from an
accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree or have
additional experience as indicated on a year-for-year basis with 30
semester hour credits being equal to one year of experience. The Purchasing
Agent must also have completed the purchasing and administration courses
offered by Rutgers University or the equivalent in experience and
demonstrated training and knowledge.
D.
Duties. The Purchasing Agent shall act as contracting
agent for the Borough of Lavallette and shall have the authority to
prepare public advertising for bids; to receive bids for the purchase
of work, materials and supplies on behalf of the Borough; and to negotiate
and award contracts which are not required to be submitted for public
bidding pursuant to the Local Public Contracts Law. In addition, the
Purchasing Agent shall perform such other related duties as prescribed
within the job specifications as promulgated by the New Jersey Department
of Personnel and as otherwise prescribed by the Mayor and Borough
Council.
A.
Office established. There is hereby established the
office of Tax Collector of the Borough of Lavallette pursuant to N.J.S.A.
40A:9-141.
B.
Appointment; term of office. The Tax Collector shall
be appointed by the Mayor, with the advice and consent of the Borough
Council, and shall serve for a term of four years, commencing on January
1 of the year of appointment and ending on December 31 of the fourth
year, or until a successor shall be appointed and qualified. A vacancy
in the office of Tax Collector, other than due to expiration of term,
shall be filled by appointment for the unexpired term.
C.
Qualifications. To be appointed to the position of
Tax Collector for the Borough of Lavallette, an individual must be
certified as required pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:9-141 et seq.
D.
Duties. The duties of the Tax Collector shall be as
prescribed by law. The Tax Collector shall perform such other related
duties as are prescribed by Mayor and Borough Council.
A.
Office established. There is hereby established the
office of Tax Assessor for the Borough of Lavallette pursuant to N.J.S.A.
40A:9-146.
B.
Appointment; term of office. The Tax Assessor shall
be appointed by the Mayor with the advice and consent of the Borough
Council to a term of four years from the first day of July next following
his/her appointment. Vacancies other than due to expiration of term
shall be filled by appointment for the unexpired term.
C.
Qualifications. The Tax Assessor shall hold a Tax
Assessor certificate as provided for by N.J.S.A. 40A:9-148.1.
D.
Duties. The Tax Assessor shall have the duty of assessing
property for the purpose of general taxation.
A.
Office established. There is hereby established the
office of Certified Animal Control Officer.
B.
Appointment. A Certified Animal Control Officer shall
be appointed by the Mayor, with the advice and consent of the Borough
Council, and shall serve a term of one year, commencing on January
1 of the year of appointment and ending on December 31 of that year,
or until a successor or successors shall be appointed and qualified.
C.
Qualifications. The Certified Animal Control Officer
shall be a person 18 years of age or older who has satisfactorily
completed the course of study approved by the Commissioner of Health
and Senior Services and the Police Training Commission as prescribed
by N.J.S.A. 4:19-15.16(a); or who has been employed in the State of
New Jersey in the capacity of, and with similar responsibilities to
those required of, a certified animal control officer pursuant to
the provisions of N.J.S.A. 4:19-15.16(a) for a period of three years
before January 17, 1987.
D.
Duties. The duties of the Certified Animal Control
Officer shall be the enforcement of Chapter 66, Animals, and any other
duties as may otherwise be prescribed by law. The Certified Animal
Control Officer shall perform such other related duties as are prescribed
by Mayor and Borough Council.
A.
Office established. There is hereby established the
office of Emergency Management Coordinator.
B.
Appointment; qualifications; duties. The Emergency
Management Coordinator shall be appointed pursuant to the requirements
of N.J.S.A. App. A:9-40 et seq. The qualifications and duties of the
Emergency Management Coordinator shall be in accordance with N.J.S.A.
App. A:9-40 et seq.
A.
Office established. There is hereby established the
office of Administrative Clerk for the Borough of Lavallette.
B.
Appointment; term of office. The Administrative Clerk
shall be appointed by the Mayor, with the advice and consent of the
Borough Council, and shall serve a term of one year, commencing on
January 1 of the year of appointment and ending on December 31 of
that year, or until a successor or successors shall be appointed and
qualified.
C.
Qualifications. To be appointed as Administrative
Clerk for the Borough of Lavallette, an individual must possess five
years of experience in clerical work.
D.
Duties. The duties of the Administrative Clerk shall
be to assist the Administrator in the day-to-day operations of the
Borough of Lavallette by doing administrative clerical and related
work.
