Administration

Overview

The Office of Administration consists of support staff to ensure that the day-to-day operations of the township by employees are completed successfully.

The support staff coordinates the activities of the Mayor, Township Committee, and Administrator and is responsible for the follow-through on communication to the operations staff from the Committee.

Responsibilities

The Administrator is appointed by the Mayor and Township Committee. He/she is chosen based on executive and administrative qualifications, with special reference to actual experience or knowledge of accepted practice with respect to the duties of the office. The Administrator is responsible for the daily supervision of all departments and department directors. The administration assists the Mayor and Committee in the preparation of the township’s budget and otherwise as the Mayor and Committee may require.

The following include the duties and responsibilities of the Administrator.

  • Coordinate the activities of the various departments to achieve maximum efficiency of the township government.
  • Work with the CFO to continually review budget operations, work programs cost of municipal services, and the general financial situation of the municipality.
  • Develop and administer a sound payroll and personnel system.
  • Ensure there is an effective equal employment opportunity program.
  • Oversee and administer any municipal insurance programs, including any health, medical, or dental programs operated by the municipality itself or contracted for with any insurance company.
  • Secure appropriate public liability insurance in amounts that shall preserve and maintain the financial integrity of the Township of Pennsauken and protect the township from suits, claims, and judgments arising out of any legal cause of action for damage to personal property, real property, or other claim or any choice in action.
  • Oversee and administer the workers' compensation insurance program of the Township of Pennsauken, whether the township is self-insured or said benefits are contracted with an insurance carrier.