[Adopted 1-4-1988 by Ord. No. 1988-3]
The office of Municipal Administrator in and
for the Township of Lumberton is hereby created pursuant to N.J.S.A.
40A:9-136 et seq., or any amendments or supplements thereto.
A.
Appointment to the office of Municipal Administrator
shall be made by the Mayor, with the advice and consent of the governing
body.
B.
The Administrator shall serve at the pleasure of the
Township Committee but may not be removed except by a 2/3 vote of
the governing body. The resolution of removal shall become effective
three months after its adoption by the governing body. The governing
body may provide that the resolution shall have immediate effect;
provided, however, that the governing body shall cause to be paid
to the Administrator forthwith any unpaid balance of the Administrator's
salary and his or her salary for the next three calendar months following
adoption of the resolution.
C.
The Township Committee may designate an Acting Administrator
to perform the duties of the office during the absence or disability
of the Administrator.
The Administrator shall be paid such compensation
as shall be fixed and adopted by the Township Committee in the salary
ordinance. In the event that the Administrator holds another position
within the Township, he or she shall receive separate compensation
for said additional position, which shall remain independent of and
separate from the office of Municipal Administrator.
The Administrator shall be appointed on the
basis of executive and administrative qualifications. Previous responsible
successful experience in local government and possession of a master's
degree in public administration or municipal management is preferred,
but not required.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: Original Section 2-1C.4b, regarding
residency requirements, which immediately followed this section, was
deleted 8-3-1992 by Ord. No. 1992-6
The Administrator shall be the chief administrative
officer of the Township. The Township Committee shall delegate to
him or her all or a portion of the executive responsibilities of the
Township. The Administrator shall:
A.
[1]Appoint and, when necessary for the good of the service,
temporarily suspend or remove department heads and all other employees,
subject to approval of the Township Committee, except the Township
Clerk and personnel appointed by the Committee.
[1]
Editor's Note: Original Section 2-1C.5a, regarding
supervision of administration, which immediately preceded this subsection,
was deleted 8-3-1992 by Ord. No. 1992-6.
B.
Develop and administer a comprehensive personnel program
when approved by the Township Committee or as otherwise provided for
by law.
C.
Attend all meetings of the Township Committee with
the right to take part in discussions, but not to vote.
D.
See that all laws and all acts of the Township Committee
subject to enforcement by the Administrator or by officers and employees
subject to his or her direction and supervision are faithfully executed.
E.
Prepare and submit the annual proposed budget and
capital program to the Township Committee.
F.
Submit to the Township Committee and make available
to the public a complete report on the finances and administrative
activities of the Township at the end of each fiscal year.
G.
Make such other reports as the Township Committee
may require concerning the operation of the Township.
H.
Keep the Township Committee fully advised as to the
current financial condition and further needs of the Township and
make such recommendations concerning the affairs of the Township.
I.
Perform such other duties as may be required by the
Committee.
