There is hereby created the position of Chief Finance Officer in the
Township of Colts Neck.
The Chief Finance Officer shall serve the Township of Colts Neck and
maintain his or her position at the pleasure and will of the Township Committee
until such time as he or she attains tenure under state statute.
To qualify to be appointed as Chief Finance Officer in Colts Neck Township,
a candidate must possess a Municipal Finance Officer's certificate issued
by the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, Division of Local Government
Services. No person shall be appointed to the position of Chief Finance Officer
unless he or she holds said certificate.
The Chief Finance Officer shall be responsible for directing and managing
the fiscal affairs of Colts Neck Township, including but not limited to recording
all financial transactions; paying all bills; preparing payroll checks; investing
township funds; certifying availability of funds prior to bid award; preparing
the temporary budget; preparing transfer of funds resolutions; assuring that
no account is overspent; creating and supervising a chart of accounts; assisting
the Township Auditor and Township Attorney in preparing bond ordinances and
related materials; assuring that all purchases made with township funds are
authorized and appropriate; assuring that all debt is retired in a timely
and efficient manner; and providing liaisons to the state government and other
entities regarding township financial matters.