[Adopted 2-14-1977 as Ord. No. 518]
There is hereby created the offices of Corporation Counsel and Borough Engineer of the Borough of Merchantville.
The Corporation Counsel and Borough Engineer shall serve at the pleasure of the Borough Council but, unless sooner removed, shall serve for terms of one (1) year and until their successors shall have been appointed and qualified.
The Corporation Counsel and Borough Engineer shall be appointed at the annual organization meeting by the Mayor with the advice and consent of the Borough Council.
The Borough Engineer shall be compensated for his services at an hourly rate and based upon actual time and expenses. The hourly rate shall be fixed annually by the Borough Council and incorporated in a written contract for the performance of the services rendered by the Borough Engineer.