[Adopted 6-7-2007 by Ord. No. 2007-24]
In accordance with the authority set forth in the New Jersey statutes, the Board of Commissioners of the City of Margate hereby establishes the position of Municipal Administrator for the City of Margate City, County of Atlantic and State of New Jersey. The duties and responsibilities for said position are established hereinafter and created under this article.
The Board of Commissioners of the City of Margate shall appoint the Municipal Administrator by resolution, with no less than 2/3 of the Board voting in the affirmative. The term of office of the Municipal Administrator shall be at the pleasure of the Board of Commissioners. If a vacancy shall occur as a result of the termination of the Administrator or for such other reason, such vacancy shall be filled in accordance with the appointment procedure hereinbefore mentioned, with the requirement being, at all times, that said appointment be authorized by no less than 2/3 of the Board of Commissioners voting in the affirmative. The salary of the Municipal Administrator shall be determined and fixed by the Board of Commissioners of the City of Margate, which determination shall be included within the salary ordinance of the City of Margate.
The Municipal Administrator may be removed from office by a 2/3 vote of the Board of Commissioners of the City of Margate. The resolution of removal shall become effective three months after its adoption by the governing body. In accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:9-138, the governing body may provide that the resolution of removal shall have immediate effect; provided, however, that the governing body shall cause to be paid to the Administrator forthwith any unpaid balance of his/her salary and his/her salary for the next three calendar months following adoption of the resolution.
The Municipal Administrator shall be selected on the basis of his/her executive and administrative abilities, with special emphasis on the experience, education and training that said person has in the area of governmental affairs.
The Municipal Administrator shall be under the supervision and control of each member of the Board of Commissioners as it shall relate to the departments directly under their control and, in those instances where applicable, under the supervision and direction of the Board of Commissioners of the City of Margate, and shall have the following duties and responsibilities pertaining thereto:
A. 
To serve as the principal administrative officer representing the Board of Commissioners, and be responsible to the Board of Commissioners, as a whole, for the proper and efficient administration of the business affairs of the City of Margate. The duties and responsibilities of the Municipal Administrator shall relate to the general management of all City business, except those duties and responsibilities conferred upon other City officials by state statute, other applicable laws, rules and regulations promulgated by the state and county agencies, decisional law or ordinances of the City of Margate.
B. 
To supervise and coordinate the administration of all departments and offices, in consultation the Commissioner of each respective department.
C. 
To represent the City, when directed by the Board of Commissioners, in its relations with federal, state, county and local governments, and to evaluate, when requested by the Board of Commissioners, the City's interests in contracts, franchises and other business transactions.
D. 
To study the administrative and other operations of the City and make recommendations for plans and programs to meet the changing needs of the City.
E. 
To attend all meetings of the Board of Commissioners.
F. 
To continually review and maintain the personnel policies and practices of the City and recommend proposed changes for a more efficient operation of the City.
G. 
To recommend the nature, location and extent of public improvements in conjunction with the appropriate department head and to coordinate the execution of same when authorized by the Board of Commissioners.
H. 
To implement and enforce the policies of the Board of Commissioners with respect to the compiling and release of public information.
I. 
To receive from each department, office and board their annual budget requests and to review and transmit same, along with comments and recommendations to the Board of Commissioners.
J. 
To consult with the Board of Commissioners, the City Auditor and department heads on the preparation of the budget and submit the final recommendations together with an analysis of the various items of revenue and expenditure in the form required by law.
K. 
To maintain a continuing review with the City Auditor of work progress and the cost of municipal services and report same to the Board of Commissioners on a monthly basis.
L. 
To coordinate the disbursement of all City funds and ensure approval by the appropriate department head of all vouchers and bills before submitting same to the Board of Commissioners for approval.
M. 
To continually review the City's insurance program with the insurance representatives for the City and recommend to the Board of Commissioners any changes or modifications to the plan of insurance in force at the time.
N. 
To assist the Board of Commissioners in negotiating collective bargaining agreements with the employees of the City of Margate.
O. 
To act as a liaison on behalf of the City with all utility companies serving any portion of the City to ensure that such utility companies are providing adequately for the needs of the residents of the City.
P. 
To assure that the provisions of all franchises, leases, permits and privileges granted by the City are in compliance.
Q. 
To investigate and pursue federal, state and other aid projects and programs for which the City of Margate may qualify and advise the Board of Commissioners of the progress of said programs.
R. 
To act as the purchasing officer of the City of Margate and to purchase in accordance with the provisions of the governing statutes and sound purchasing practices, in order to secure all the supplies and equipment for the various departments and agencies of the City. Purchases shall be made in conjunction with the department heads and/or representatives of the various agencies, boards and other offices within the City.
S. 
To require each department to maintain inventory records of all equipment and materials owned and used by the City and dispose of all inadequate or obsolete materials when so directed by the Board of Commissioners.
T. 
To advise the Board of Commissioners verbally and/or in writing on all matters affecting the City.
U. 
To perform such other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the Board of Commissioners.
The position of Municipal Administrator shall be a full-time position, and the daily work hours shall include but not be limited to 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. The Board of Commissioners reserves the right to set additional hours for the Municipal Administrator.
Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:9-136, a person appointed to the office of Municipal Administrator need not be a resident of the City of Margate.
Nothing in this article shall authorize the Municipal Administrator to exercise the powers and duties of the elected and appointed officials of the City.