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As used in this chapter:
Shall mean the person duly appointed by the Township Committee
pursuant to this section, as authorized by N.J.S.A. 40A:9-136, et
seq.
[Ord. No. 11-97 § 1]
The office of Long Hill Township Administrator is hereby created.
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The Administrator shall be appointed by the Mayor with the advice
and consent of the Township Committee. The term of office of the Administrator
shall be at the pleasure of the governing body.
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The Administrator may be removed 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 his or her salary and his or her salary
for the next three calendar months following adoption of the resolution.
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The Administrator shall be appointed on the basis of executive
and administrative abilities and qualifications with special regard
to education, training and experience in governmental affairs. A Masters
in Public Administration is highly desirable. A person appointed to
the office of Township Administrator need not be a resident of the
Township.
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The Administrator shall:
a.
Be the Chief Administrative Officer of the Township and be responsible
to the Township Committee for the proper and efficient administration
of the business affairs of the Township.
b.
Monitor all contracts and purchases to ensure compliance with the
Local Public Contracts Law, Local Fiscal Affairs Law, Local Budget
Law and all other applicable statutes, regulations and ordinances.
With respect to contracts and purchases, the Administrator shall not
go out to public bid without first obtaining authorization from the
Township Committee. In the case of contracts for less than the bid
threshold amount, no purchase contract or agreement shall be awarded
unless the Administrator has obtained quotations in accordance with
the requirements of N.J.S.A. 40A:11-6.1. No contract shall be presented
to the Township Committee for award unless the Administrator has first
obtained a certification of funds from the Township Chief Financial
Officer as required by N.J.A.C. 5:34-5. All change orders must be
approved by the Township Committee in accordance with N.J.A.C. 5:34-4.
c.
Serve as personnel liaison to the Township Committee and make recommendations
to the Township Committee with respect to hiring and disciplinary
actions.
d.
Work in conjunction with the Township Chief Financial Officer and
the Township Auditor to prepare and submit to the Township Committee
before the close of the fiscal year, or at such time as the Township
Committee shall determine, a proposed budget for the next fiscal year
and an explanatory budget message. In preparing the proposed budget,
the Administrator shall obtain from each department head and each
board, commission, committee and volunteer agency estimates of revenues
and expenditures and proposed capital projects and supporting data.
Copies of all such materials shall be provided to the Township Committee
prior to the first budget meeting.
e.
Administer the budget after its adoption.
f.
Attend all meetings of the Township Committee and attend meetings
of other boards, commissions and committees as directed.
g.
Report to the Township Committee at least monthly as to the conduct
of Township affairs including financial and personnel matters.
h.
Monitor compliance with all contracts, agreements, leases, permits,
franchises and privileges granted or entered into by the Township.
i.
Review and recommend all bills and vouchers for payment prior to
final approval by the Township Committee. No bill or voucher shall
be included on an agenda for action unless copies were forwarded to
each member of the Township Committee no later than the Friday preceding
the meeting.
j.
Receive copies of all general and official correspondence addressed
to the Township and refer same to the Township Clerk and the Township
Committee and the appropriate officer or department for disposition
and reply. The Township Committee and the Township Clerk shall be
given copies of all correspondence.
k.
Receive all complaints regarding services or personnel of the Township
and consult with the Township Committee to determine the appropriate
response.
l.
Monitor all budget operations, work programs and costs of municipal
services.
m.
Keep the Township Committee informed as to Federal and State aid
projects and any other aid or grant programs for which the Township
may qualify.
n.
Perform such other duties as directed by the Township Committee.
