As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
CHAIR
The person in charge of a meeting.
CHARTER
The provisions of the Optional Municipal Charter Law applicable
to that form of government provided therein known as "Council-Manager
Plan."
CLERK
The Township Clerk duly appointed pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:69A-89,
the Charter or any ordinance or resolution; or a deputy or assistant
duly acting in place of the Township Clerk.
COUNCIL
The Township Council, the governing body, of the Township
of Verona.
DEPARTMENT
A unit of the municipal government established or designated
by this chapter as a department.
DIRECTOR
The head of a department established by this Code.
GENERAL LAW
Any law or provision of law, not inconsistent with the Optional
Municipal Charter Law, heretofore or hereafter enacted, which is by
its terms applicable or available to all municipalities and the following
additional laws whether or not such additional laws are so applicable
or available to all municipalities: legislation relating to taxation,
local courts, education, health, public authorities serving more than
one municipality and municipalities in unsound financial condition.
MANAGER
A Manager or Acting Manager duly appointed by the Council
pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:69A-89 or the Charter, or a qualified administrative
officer appointed or designated pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:69A-94 and
performing the duties of the Manager thereunder.
The Township government shall consist of the Council, Manager
and such appointed officers and employees as are provided by this
chapter or otherwise authorized pursuant to law. It shall be organized
within departments, offices, boards and agencies as hereinafter established
or provided in this chapter.
The Township Seal, as adopted and in use upon the effective
date of this chapter, shall continue to be the legal Seal of the Township.