[Adopted 10-1-2001 by Ord. No. 34-2001]
The office of Township Administrator is hereby
created in and for the Township of Harrison, in the County of Gloucester,
and State of New Jersey, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:9-136 and the provisions
of this article.
A.
The Township Committee shall appoint the Township
Administrator in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:9-137 by majority vote
of its members.
B.
The term of office of Township Administrator shall
be one year ending on December 31.
[Amended 9-6-2011 by Ord. No. 41-2011]
C.
Any vacancy in said office shall be filled by appointment
of the Township Committee for the unexpired term by majority vote
of its members.
D.
During the absence or disability of the Township Administrator,
the Township Committee may, by resolution, appoint an officer or regular
employee of the municipality to perform such duties of the Township
Administrator during his/her absence or disability. Such absence or
disability shall be limited to three months, after which time such
absence or disability may be deemed a vacancy.
E.
The Township Administrator may be removed from office
by majority vote of the members of the Township Committee. The resolution
of removal shall become effective one month after its adoption by
the Township Committee. The Township Committee may provide that the
resolution shall have immediate effect; provided, however, that in
such event (immediate termination) the Township Committee shall cause
to be paid to the Township Administrator any unpaid balances of his/her
salary and his/her salary for the next 90 days following the adoption
of the resolution.
A.
The Township Administrator shall be appointed on the
basis of his/her executive and administrative abilities and qualifications
with regard to education, training and experience in governmental
affairs.
B.
It is desirable that the Township Administrator be
a resident of the Township or establish residence in the Township;
however, residency with the Township shall not be a requirement for
the position of Township Administrator.
The Township Administrator shall receive as
compensation such sum as may be fixed and adopted by the Township
Committee in the Annual Salary Ordinance of the Township.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: The Salary Ordinance is on
file in the office of the Municipal Clerk.
The Township Administrator shall be the Chief
Administrative Officer of the Township of Harrison, and he/she shall
be responsible to the Township Committee for proper and efficient
administration of the business affairs of the Township. His/her duties
and responsibilities shall relate to the general management of all
Township business, excepting those duties and responsibilities conferred
upon other Township officials by statute, other applicable laws, rules
and regulations promulgated by the state and county agencies, case
decisions or ordinances of the Township of Harrison.
The Township Administrator shall coordinate
the business activities of all municipal departments and shall be
authorized to require that all department heads submit to him/her
periodic reports on the operation of their departments. All municipal
departments, except where expressly prohibited by law, shall be subject
to the direction and supervision of the Township Administrator.
The Township Administrator shall serve as Personnel
Officer of the Township and shall have the following duties and authority:
A.
After consultation with appropriate department heads,
recommend to the Township Committee the hiring, removal or suspension
of any Township employee.
B.
Be responsible for the maintenance and enforcement
of sound personnel policies and practices.
C.
Establish and maintain sick leave, vacation schedules
and personnel records for each Township employee.
D.
Review the Township's departmental structure and make
appropriate recommendations, when necessary, for any change in the
hierarchy of organization.
A.
The Township Administrator shall be the Purchasing
Agent for the Township and shall have the following duties and authority:
(1)
Review the purchasing practices and policies of the
Township and issue rules and regulations governing the requisition
and purchase of all municipal supplies and equipment.
(2)
Maintain an account of all purchases and from time
to time, when directed by the Township Committee, make a full report
thereof.
B.
The Township Committee may appoint or designate a
person to assist the Township Administrator in the function as Purchasing
Agent. Such assistant shall be charged with the duties and have the
authority hereinabove conferred. While acting pursuant to such appointment,
the assistant shall have the title of Purchasing Agent. Such person
shall report to and act under the supervision of the Township Administrator.
The Township Administrator shall prepare the
municipal budget. In preparing the proposed budget, the Township Administrator
or an officer designated by him/her shall obtain from the head of
each department, agency or board or office estimates of revenues and
expenditures and other support data as he/she requests for the ensuing
budget year.
Upon the basis of the departmental request,
the budget hearings, the Township Administrator's analysis of the
needs and resources of the Township, and such policy guides as may
be prescribed by the Township Committee, the Township Administrator
shall prepare his/her recommended budget in the form required by general
law for budgets. This document shall consist of the recommended budget
and shall include departmental estimates and the appropriation and
expenditures for each account during the previous year.
The Township Administrator shall have the following
general powers and duties:
A.
Attend all meetings of the Township Committee and
such other meetings as directed with the right to take part in discussions,
but without the right to vote.
B.
Keep the Township Committee informed as to the conduct
of the Township affairs.
C.
Submit periodic reports, either in writing or orally,
on the condition of the Township affairs and finances, and such other
reports, either in writing or orally, as the Township Committee shall
request.
D.
Make such recommendations to the Township Committee
as reasonably necessary and advisable for the welfare of the Township.
E.
Keep the Township Committee informed about federal
and state aid projects and any other aid program for which the Township
may qualify.
F.
In cooperation with all department heads, conduct
appropriate studies of all activities and operations of the Township
government and recommend to the Township Committee changes for the
purpose of increasing efficiency, economy and effectiveness of operation.
G.
Study, recommend, implement and enforce procedures
and policies for the compiling, editing and prompt dissemination and
release of public information upon the recommendation and authorization
of the Township Committee.
H.
Ensure that the provisions of all franchises, leases,
permits and privileges granted to the Township Committee are complied
with by action of the proper municipal official and, upon knowledge
of any violation or breach, call same to the attention of the Township
Committee.
I.
Recommend the employment of consultants to perform
work and render advice on special projects in the Township, subject
to approval by the Township Committee.
J.
Review all complaints regarding the functions, obligations,
services or personnel of the Township not specifically addressed to
any other official in the Township. Investigate and dispose of such
complaints and keep a written record of such complaints and when and
what action was taken in response thereto, and provide to the Township
Committee a copy thereof upon request.
K.
Coordinate the activities related to the letting of
contracts and supervise the performance and execution of same, except
insofar as such duties are expressly imposed on some other Township
officer or official by statute.
L.
Promptly receive copies from the Township Clerk of
all general and official correspondence addressed to the Township
of Harrison or the Township Committee.
M.
In cooperation with the Township Clerk, formulate
the agenda for each executive meeting of the Township Committee and
supply facts pertinent thereto to the Township Committee.
The Township Administrator shall devote full
time to the interest of the Township and shall not hold any other
employment except when designated by the Township Committee.
Nothing in this article shall derogate from
or authorize the Township Administrator to exercise the statutory
powers and duties of the elected and appointed officials of the Township.
