[Added 3-8-2006 by Ord. No. 3-06]
The position of Borough Administrator is hereby
created in accordance with the provisions of N.J.S.A. 40A:9-136 through
40A:9-138, inclusive.
The Borough Administrator shall be appointed
by the Mayor with the advice and consent of the Council. In the event
that the Mayor fails to nominate such Borough Administrator within
30 days after the office is created or after the office should become
vacant or in the event that the Council fails to confirm any nomination
made by the Mayor, then, after the expiration of such 30 days, the
Borough Council shall appoint the Borough Administrator by a majority
of at least three affirmative votes, the Mayor having no vote thereon
except in case of a tie. The Administrator shall serve at the pleasure
of the governing body and may be removed from office in accordance
with the provisions of N.J.S.A. 40A:9-138.
The Borough Administrator shall perform such
duties as established by statute and as may be prescribed from time
to time by the Mayor and Council. In addition, the Borough Administrator
shall:
A.
Serve as chief administrative officer of the Borough
and be responsible to the governing body for the proper and efficient
administration of the municipal services and business affairs of the
Borough.
B.
Act as Borough purchasing agent setting up a central
purchasing system, responsible for monitoring all Borough purchasing
activities to assure that purchases are made in accordance with statutory
requirements. This system shall be established in order to provide
a current record of all budgetary accounts and to assure the availability
of funds for purchases in accordance with the budget. When directed
by the governing body, the Borough Administrator shall provide a report
of purchasing activities and statutes. The Borough Administrator shall
issue rules and regulations governing the requisition and purchase
of all municipal supplies and equipment as deemed necessary.
C.
Serve as the personnel officer of the Borough and
be responsible for recommending the appointment and removal of Borough
personnel, except as otherwise provided by law. The Borough Administrator
shall provide for a centralized personnel system, including provision
for the evaluation, promotion or disciplining of all employees, and
may authorize the head of a department to supervise and control employees
as appropriate according to the operation of the Borough. The Borough
Administrator shall report at the next regular meeting of the governing
body any action taken pursuant to this subsection. The Borough Administrator
will represent the governing body in negotiating collective bargaining
agreements.
D.
Serve as the budget officer and prepare and submit
before the close of the calendar year, or at such time as the governing
body shall determine, a proposed budget for the next calendar year
and an explanatory budget message. The Borough Administrator shall
be responsible for advising the governing body as to a timetable and
schedule for budget processing so as to conform to statutory requirements.
In addition, the Borough Administrator shall coordinate with the Chief
Financial Officer in the preparation of the budget for the calendar
year.
E.
Inform the governing body as to the conduct of Borough
affairs, submitting whatever report the governing body shall request,
and making such recommendations to the governing body as he/she deems
necessary and advisable for the welfare of the Borough. In cooperation
with the Chief Financial Officer, the Borough Administrator shall
see that the governing body is regularly informed about the condition
of the Borough finances. The Borough Administrator shall anticipate
problems that may develop and advise the governing body accordingly,
outlining possible solutions or preventive measures.
F.
Submit to the governing body, as soon as possible
after the close of the calendar year, a complete written report of
the administrative activities of the Borough for the preceding year.
G.
Recommend the employment of experts and consultants
to perform work and render advice in connection with the operation
of dedicated utilities or work projects in the Borough, subject to
approval by the governing body.
H.
Attend to the letting of contracts, in due form of
law, and supervise the performance and faithful execution of these
contracts, except insofar as such duties are expressly imposed upon
some other officer or official by statute or by action of the governing
body. He shall ensure compliance with provisions of all franchises,
leases, permits and privileges granted by the Borough.
I.
Study and keep the governing body informed as to federal,
state and/or county aid projects and any other services or possible
grants for which the Borough may qualify. The Borough Administrator
shall coordinate the application procedures and shall provide liaison
for such aid, grants or direction of the governing body.
J.
Provide liaison with the Borough Attorney and any
other legal counsel engaged by the Borough and with other professional
staff, as the governing body may direct.
