[Adopted 11-17-1980 by Ord. No. 559; amended in its entirety 9-13-1995 by Ord. No.
979 (Ch. 35, Art. XI, of the 1981 Code)]
The office of Borough Administrator in and for the Borough of
Lindenwold is hereby established pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:9-136 et
seq.
A.
The Borough Administrator shall be appointed by the Mayor with the
advice and consent of Borough Council.
B.
The Borough Administrator shall serve at the pleasure of the governing
body. The Administrator may be removed by a two-thirds 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 his salary and his salary for the
next three calendar months following the adoption of the resolution.
A.
The Borough Administrator shall be paid a salary fixed and adopted
by the Council in the Annual Salary Ordinance. He shall receive no
additional compensation for other positions whose titles he may hold
but shall be reimbursed for all necessary expenses incurred in the
performance of his office, subject to approval by the governing body.
B.
The Borough Administrator shall devote full time to the interests
of the Borough and shall not hold any other outside employment.
C.
Unless otherwise provided, no Acting Administrator shall be paid
more than his regular salary while serving in that capacity, but he
shall be reimbursed for all necessary expenses incurred in the performance
of his office. If the governing body by resolution increases the compensation
of the Acting Administrator during his tenure, such increased compensation
shall not exceed the minimum salary provided in the Salary Ordinance
for the position of Administrator.
The Borough Administrator shall be appointed on the basis of
his executive and administrator qualifications. Previous experience
in local government is essential, and possession of a master's degree
in public administration, business administration or municipal management
shall be preferred.
A.
Chief administrative officer. The Borough Administrator shall be
the chief administrative officer of the Borough of Lindenwold and
shall direct and supervise the administration of all departments and
officers of the Borough government, following consultation with and
subject to the approval of the governing body. The authority of the
Mayor and Borough Council to supervise the administration of all departments
shall be transmitted through the Borough Administrator where not prohibited
by state statute, and all subordinate employees of the Borough shall
be responsible to said authority.
B.
The Borough Administrator shall be required in all instances to consult
and confer with and obtain the consent of the Mayor or the members
of Council who serve as Chairperson or Co-Chairperson of a particular
department prior to instituting or undertaking any action with respect
to said department, and the Borough Administrator shall implement
all decisions and orders as directed by the Mayor and Borough Council.
The Borough Administrator shall be the chief administrative
officer of the Borough of Lindenwold and responsible to the Mayor
and Borough Council for the administration of all Borough affairs,
and with the following powers and duties:
A.
Direct and supervise the administration of all departments, offices
and agencies of the Borough, except as otherwise provided by law.
B.
Recommend to the Mayor and/or Borough Council the appointment and,
when necessary, suspension or removal of department heads and all
other employees except the Borough Clerk and Municipal Attorney.
C.
Attend all meetings of the governing body with the right to take
part in the discussion and to receive notice of all regular and special
meetings of the governing body and all advisory committees.
D.
Ensure that all laws and all acts of the governing body subject to
enforcement by him or by officers and employees subject to his direction
and supervision are faithfully executed.
E.
Serve as the budget officer and prepare and submit to the governing
body a proposed budget for the next fiscal year and an explanatory
budget message.
F.
Submit to the governing body and make available to the public a complete
report of finances and administrative activities of the Borough as
required by the Mayor and Borough Council.
G.
Direct the finances of the Borough and maintain a compilation and
analysis of budget costs and estimates.
H.
Keep the Mayor and Borough Council fully advised as to the current
financial condition and future needs of the Borough and make such
recommendations to it concerning the affairs of the Borough as he
deems appropriate.
I.
Organize and establish a central purchasing system.
J.
Purchase all materials, supplies and equipment for which funds are
provided in the municipal budgets.
K.
Approve all bills and vouchers for payment prior to final approval
by the governing body.
L.
Purchase all materials, supplies, equipment and labor under contract
required by any department, office or agency of the Borough.
M.
Establish a proper purchasing and requisitioning procedure.
N.
Authorize any transfer of supplies, materials and equipment between
departments and offices and, with the authorization of the governing
body, sell surplus, obsolete, unused or waste supplies, materials
and equipment.
O.
Negotiate contracts for the Borough, other than personnel or labor
contracts, as authorized and directed by and subject to the approval
of the governing body, and ensure that all terms and conditions favorable
to the Borough in any statute or contract are faithfully kept and
performed and, upon knowledge of any violation, immediately make said
violation known to the governing body.
P.
Prepare and present to the governing body an annual report of the
Borough affairs, which shall include a report from each department
head.
Q.
Act as liaison between the Borough and the various state, county
and federal agencies with respect to all applications for funds or
services needed or required by the Borough.
R.
Review and supervise the Borough's insurance program and policies.
S.
Receive and review any complaints concerning the functions and obligations
of the Borough made by any of its residents or taxpayers and maintain
a permanent record of all complaints and the disposition of said complaints.
T.
Perform such other duties as may be required by the Mayor and Borough
Council.
