The Office of Township Engineer, heretofore established by the Township Committee, is hereby created, continued and confirmed. The Township Engineer shall be a licensed professional engineer qualified to engage in professional engineering in the State of New Jersey. The Township Engineer shall be appointed by the Township Committee for a term of three years. In lieu of appointing an individual, a firm of engineers may be appointed, the principal members of which shall be licensed professional engineers qualified to engage in professional engineering in the State of New Jersey. Any vacancy in such office occurring other than by expiration of term shall be filled by the Township Committee for the unexpired portion of the term only.
The Township Engineer shall have such powers and duties as are prescribed by the Township Committee and as may be provided for by general law and this Code.
The Township Engineer shall receive compensation based upon a professional services resolution adopted by the Township Committee and pursuant to budget appropriations.