Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:9-136, there is hereby
created the position of City Administrator.
The City Administrator may be removed by a two-thirds
vote of the governing body. The resolution of removal shall become
effective three months after its adoption by the governing body. In
accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:9-138, the governing body may provide
that the resolution of removal shall have immediate effect; provided,
however, that the governing body shall cause to be paid to the Administrator
forthwith any unpaid balance of his/her salary and his/her salary
for the next three calendar months following adoption of the resolution
or shall provide for the payment of his/her salary for the next three
calendar months following the adoption of the resolution.
The City Administrator shall be chosen on the
basis of his/her executive and administrative abilities and qualifications
with special regard as to education, training and experience in governmental
affairs. Said Administrator shall have received a bachelor's degree
from an accredited college or university. (Four years' City administration
experience may be substituted for the bachelor's degree). Said Administrator
shall be subject to any further qualifications that the Mayor and
City Council may establish in its advertising for the position. The
person selected shall not be required to be a resident of the City
of Egg Harbor City.
Any vacancy in the position of City Administrator
shall be filled by appointment by the Mayor and with the advice and
consent of City Council.
The City Administrator shall devote full time
to the interests of the city. The Mayor and City Council reserve the
right at any time to set specific hours for the Administrator by resolution.
Nothing in this article shall derogate from
or authorize the City Administrator to exercise the powers and duties
of the elected or appointed officials of the City of Egg Harbor City.