Borough of Westwood, NJ Article XI Public Works Manager [1]

[Adopted 8-21-2007 by Ord. No. 07-17]

[1] Editor's Note: See also Ch. 24, Department of Public Works.

§ 40-37 Adoption of standards; duration of employment; qualifications; retirement.

A. The Mayor and Council of the Borough of Westwood does hereby adopt and implement the provisions of N.J.S.A. 40A:9-154.6 upon the following terms and conditions:

(1) The Certified Public Works Manager shall be employed in such position by the Borough of Westwood for a continuous period of five or more years; and

(2) The Manager shall meet the requirements for issuance of, and shall have obtained, a Public Works Management Certificate pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:9-154.6b; and

(3) The Governing Body shall adopt a resolution certifying compliance by the Manager with the requirements set forth above.

B. This article shall become null and void upon the retirement of any person qualified hereunder.

§ 40-38 Removal from office; legislative intent.

A. Upon adoption of the appropriate resolution, any person receiving tenure of office shall thereafter not be removed from office during good behavior and efficiency and shall not be removed therefrom for political or other reasons except for good cause, upon written charges filed with the Municipal Clerk and after a public, fair and impartial hearing. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any such person may be retired when they have attained the age of 70 years.

B. This article is intended to implement the provisions of N.J.S.A. 40A:9-154.6 and not to create any additional rights or rights inconsistent therewith.[1]

[1] Editor's Note: Original Section 3, regarding codification of provisions, which immediately followed this subsection, was deleted at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I).