This chapter may be cited as the "Administrative Code Chapter" of the Code of the City of Camden.
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
ADMINISTRATOR
The Business Administrator duly appointed pursuant to the Charter and this chapter or any Assistant or Acting Administrator duly serving in place of the Business Administrator pursuant to the Charter, this chapter or other applicable ordinance.
CHARTER OR CITY CHARTER
The provisions of the Optional Municipal Charter Law (P.L. 1950, c. 210, as amended and supplemented: N.J.S.A. 40:69A-1 et seq.) applicable to that form of government provided therein known as "Mayor/Council Plan B" and any and all statutory provisions of this state as may be lawfully applicable to the City of Camden.
CITY
The City of Camden, in the County of Camden, New Jersey.
COUNCIL
The governing body of the City of Camden, constituted and elected pursuant to Mayor-Council Plans of the Optional Municipal Charter Law (P.L. 1950, c. 210, as amended and supplemented: N.J.S.A. 40:69A-1 et seq.), consisting of seven elected Councilmen.
DEPARTMENT
An organization unit of the City government established or designated by or pursuant to this chapter as a "department" and any agency or instrumentality of the City government not allocated or assigned within such an organization unit.
DIRECTOR
The administrative head of a department, unless otherwise specifically indicated.
GOVERNING BODY
See "Council."
ORDINANCE
Any act of local legislation adopted, so long as it remains in force and effect pursuant to law.