The day-to-day demand of administrative and
governmental affairs has grown to the extent that it has become increasingly
difficult for the Carneys Point Township Committee to devote adequate
time to the discharge of such duties. The public interest in the economical
and efficient administration of Township business requires the creation
of the position of Township Administrator. The Township Administrator
will provide the Cameys Point Township Committee necessary assistance
in the prompt day-to-day management of the administrative affairs
of the Township of Carneys Point, coordinate the activities of the
various departments within the municipality and assist in planning
and supervising the execution of governmental efforts in those areas
where a continuous and sustained effort is required.
Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:9-136 et seq., the
position of Township Administrator for the Township of Carneys Point
is hereby established.
The Township Administrator may be removed from
office only by a 2/3 vote of the Carneys Point Township Committee
in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:9-138.
The Township Administrator shall not engage
in any organized political campaigns within the Township of Carneys
Point.
The Township Administrator shall, under the
supervision and control of the Carneys Point Township Committee, perform
the following duties:
A. Serve as chief administrative officer of the Township.
B. Attend all meetings of the Carneys Point Township
Committee, with the right to participate in all discussions.
C. Advise the Carneys Point Township Committee on policy
decisions.
D. Execute all laws of the State of New Jersey and ordinances
and resolutions of the Township of Carneys Point.
E. Establish and maintain effective personnel practices
and maintain appropriate records of all employees.
F. Negotiate contracts, subject to the approval by the
Carneys Point Township Committee.
G. Make recommendations concerning the nature and location
of Township improvements.
H. Receive and reply to all inquiries and complaints
concerning Township business and provide information and assistance
in respect thereto.
I. Carry out all policies and directives promulgated
by the Carneys Point Township Committee.
J. Coordinate the efforts of all municipal entities,
including but not limited to the Carneys Point Township Planning Board,
Sewerage Authority and Housing Authority.
K. Perform such other duties as may be required by ordinance,
resolution or direction of the Carneys Point Township Committee.