The Administrator shall be appointed by the
Mayor with the advice and consent of the Council. The Administrator
shall serve at the pleasure of the Council and may be removed by the
Council in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40:69A-149.9.
The Administrator shall be paid in accordance
with the Annual Salary Ordinance in the same manner as all other officers
and employees.
The Administrator shall be appointed on the
basis of his executive and administrative qualifications. Previous,
responsible, successful experience in local government and possession
of a master's degree in public administration, business administration
or municipal management shall be preferred. The Administrator need
not be a resident of the Township or the state at the time of his
appointment, but may thereafter reside outside the Township only with
approval of the Council.
The Office of the Administrator shall have the
following functions: The Municipal Administrator shall administer
the business affairs of the municipality and shall, as provided by
ordinance, have such powers and perform such duties which are not
required by this Article[1] or general law to be exercised by the Mayor, Council or
other officer, board or body.
[1]
Editor's Note: "This Article" refers to Article
16A of New Jersey Statutes Annotated.
The 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. He shall:
A.
Direct and supervise the administration of all departments,
offices and agencies of the Township, except as otherwise provided
by law.
B.
Recommend to the Mayor and/or the Council appointment
and, when necessary for the good of the service, suspension or removal
of department heads and all other employees except the Clerk, the
Attorney and personnel appointed by them.
C.
Develop and administer a comprehensive personnel program
when approved by the Council or as provided under civil service pursuant
to Title 11 of New Jersey Statutes Annotated.
D.
Attend all meetings of the Council with the right
to take part in discussion but not to vote.
E.
See that all laws and all acts of the Council subject
to enforcement by him or by officers and employees subject to his
direction and supervision are faithfully executed.
F.
Assist the Council in preparing the annual budget
and capital program.
G.
Submit to the Mayor and Council and make available
to the public a complete report on the finances and administrative
activities of the Township as of the end of each fiscal year.
H.
Make such other reports as the Mayor and/or Council
may require concerning the operation of Township government.
I.
Keep the Mayor and Council fully advised as to the
current financial condition and future needs of the Township and make
such recommendations to them concerning the affairs of the Township
as he deems desirable.
J.
Perform such other duties as may be required by the
Mayor and Council.
Except for the purpose of inquiry and communication,
Council members shall deal with the administrative staff through the
Administrator.
