. (a) The execution, management and administrative control of the Borough and its properties and facilities, and the activities of its employees.
. (b) To hire all employees, and subject to the provisions of law, to determine their qualifications and conditions for continued employment or assignment, and to promote and transfer employees and/or utilize personnel by the most appropriate means and effective manner as determined by the Employer.
. (c) To suspend, demote, discharge or take other disciplinary action for good and just cause according to law, subject to the grievance procedure.
. (d) To lay off employees in the event the Employer determines that there is a lack of work or lack of funds.
. (e) To make rules of procedure and conduct, to use improved methods and equipment, to determine work schedules and shifts, to decide the number of employees needed for any particular time, and to be in sole charge of the quality of the work required.
. (f) To make such reasonable rules and regulations as it may from time to time deem best for the purpose of maintaining order, safety, and/or the effective operation of the Borough after advance notice thereof to the employees to require compliance by the employees is recognized.

In the exercise of the foregoing powers, rights, authority, duties, and responsibilities of the Borough, the adoption of policies, rules, regulations, and practices in the furtherance thereof, and the express use of judgment and discretion in connection therewith, shall be limited only to the specific and express terms of this Agreement and then only to the extent such specific and express terms are in conformance with the Constitution and laws of the State of New Jersey and of the United States. Nothing contained herein shall be construed to deny or restrict the Borough of its rights, responsibilities, and authority under any national, state, county or local law or regulation.

(a) It is understood that all full-time employees covered by this Agreement, except at the Senior Center, have a regular workweek of 40 hours, consisting of eight working hours daily in an eight-hour shift, Monday through Friday. Lunch hours shall be considered worked time. Starting and stopping times, as to full-time employees covered by this Agreement, are as follows:

. (1) Borough Hall: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
. (2) Highway Department: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM or 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
. (3) Economic Development: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
. (4) Fire Prevention: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
. (5) Bus Service: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
. (6) Police Department: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
. (7) Construction and Planning Departments: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM or 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
. (8) Water & Sewer Department: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM

The Borough reserves the right to adjust the hours of operation.

(b) Employees at the Senior Center shall have a full-time workweek of 30 hours, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday through Friday, and shall be permitted to eat lunch while working.

. (a) As of January 1, 2006, every employee currently on the payroll shall receive an increase of 3.5% added to his or her base salary.
. (b) As of January 1, 2007, every employee currently on the payroll shall receive an increase of 3.5% added to his or her base salary.
(c) As of January 1, 2008, every employee currently on the payroll shall receive an increase of 3.5% added to his or her base salary.
8.4. Increments. Incremental raises shall be given as follows:
. (a) As of January 1 of each year, every employee with at least one year of service whose base salary does not exceed the maximum of his or her range shall receive an annual increment to be added to his or her base salary, except that the resulting salary shall not exceed the maximum. Increments shall be equal to 3.0% of the minimum for the range.
. (b) As of January 1 of each year, any employee with less than one year of service shall receive a pro-rated increment, which shall be computed as follows:

(Amount of regular increment) × (Months of completed service as of January 1) ÷ 12
8.5. Longevity Pay. Every year during the third week of November, full-time employees shall receive a longevity bonus according to each employee's base salary and the years of service which the employee will have accrued as of December 31. The amount of each bonus shall be calculated as follows, but in no event to exceed $4,500:

(a) Full-time employees hired on or before January 1, 2003:

3-4 years: 1.5% 5-9 years: 2.5% 10-14 years: 4.5% 15-19 years: 5.5% 20-24 years: 6.5% 25 years or more: 7.5%
. (b) Full-time employees hired after January 1, 2003:

6-9 years: 2.5% 10-14 years: 4.5% 15-19 years: 5.5% 20-24 years: 6.5% 25 years or more: 7.5%

1. 8.6. Promotional/Demotional Pay. Any employee who is promoted to a higher title shall receive a new base salary equal to 5% above his or her previous salary, but not less than the minimum salary of the new range. Any employee demoted to a lower title shall receive a new base salary equal to 4.76% less than the previous salary, but not more than the maximum of the new range.
2. 8.7. Paydays and Pay Periods. The current schedule of paydays and pay periods shall continue, except that the Borough shall have the right to implement a bi-weekly schedule coinciding with the issuance of retroactive salary adjustments pursuant to Sections 8.3 and 8.4. Upon proper authorization, the Borough shall make direct deposit to the employee's bank account, which shall be done by means of electronic transfer whenever feasible.

9.3. On-Call Duty. Employees who are on call shall be issued pagers. If the employee is required to be on call, the employee shall receive on-call pay equal to eight hours' straight pay for every week of required on-call duty.

1. 10.3. Vision Care Plan. The current vision care plan shall be continued.
2. 10.4. Dental Plan. The current dental plan shall be continued.

1. 10.5. Continuation of Benefits. Employer-paid health benefits will continue throughout the duration of any paid leave as well as any unpaid leave which qualifies under the state Family Leave Act or the federal Family and Medical Leave Act. Employees or their dependents shall be permitted to continue their health benefits at their own expense in accordance with federal COBRA provisions. In addition, employees on unpaid leaves of absence shall be permitted to continue their health benefits after employer-paid coverage ceases by paying the monthly premiums themselves.
2. 10.6. Post-Retirement Medical Benefits. Any employee who retires on a New Jersey State-administered pension shall be entitled to continue employer-paid medical and prescription benefits, provided any one of the following conditions apply:

(a) The employee has at least 25 years of credited service in a state-administered pension system and at least 20 years of service with the Borough;

. (b) The employee is 62 or older and has at least 15 years of service with the Borough;
. (c) The employee has retired on a State disability pension.

Retirees who are not eligible for employer-paid health benefits may continue their benefits in accordance with the State Health Benefits Program. Coverage provided pursuant to this section shall be limited to the retired employee or to the retired employee and his or her spouse.

10.7. Waivers of Benefits. The Employer shall make payments to eligible employees who agree in writing to waive their medical benefits, pursuant to a cafeteria plan authorized by Section 125 of the Internal Revenue Code. The following terms shall apply:

. (a) In order to be eligible, employees must show proof of other current medical coverage through a spouse's employer or other source.
. (b) Employees shall be permitted to re-enroll during any subsequent open-enrollment period or upon showing loss of alternative coverage.
. (c) Payments shall be made on a monthly basis so long as the waiver remains in effect, beginning with the month in which the benefit ceases. Payments shall be as follows, based on the type of coverage to which the employee would otherwise have been entitled:

	2006	2007	2008
Family	$291.66 per month	$300.00 per month	$308.32 per month
Employee and Spouse	$266.66 per month	$275.00 per month	$283.32 per month
Employee and Child	$166.67 per month	$175.00 per month	$183.34 per month
Employee Only	$124.67 per month	$133.00 per month	$141.34 per month

. (a) During the first two calendar years of employment, two vacation days for every three months of service completed;
. (b) As of January 1 following the employee's first anniversary of service, 10 vacation days per year;
. (c) As of January 1 following the employee's fourth anniversary of service, 15 vacation days per year;
. (c) As of January 1 following the employee's ninth anniversary of service, 20 vacation days per year;
. (d) As of January 1 following the employee's fourteenth anniversary of service, 25 vacation days per year;
. (e) As of January 1 following the employee's nineteenth anniversary of service, 30 vacation days per year (for employees hired prior to January 1, 1998 only);
. (f) For employees who had at least 20 years of service as of January 1, 1998, 33 vacation days per year.

1. 11.2. Vacation Carryover. Employees may carry over up to 10 unused vacation days from one calendar year to another. Any vacation days carried over must be used by March 31 of the new year.
2. 11.3. Payment for Unused Vacation Leave. Upon termination of employment, an employee shall be paid for any unused vacation leave remaining to his or her credit and will not be mandated to take time off in lieu of monetary benefits.
3. 11.4. Scheduling of Vacation Leave. A window period will be provided from January 1 through March 1 during which employees may submit vacation requests. If any requests submitted during this period are in conflict, seniority shall prevail. In all other cases where a scheduling conflict arises outside the window period, preference will be given to those vacation requests which are submitted first, except that if two or more requests are received simultaneously, seniority shall prevail. The Borough reserves the right to approve vacations in accordance with operational requirements, but in no case will vacation requests be unreasonably denied. Employees shall not be required to schedule vacations in blocks, except that vacation leave shall be in increments of not less than one-half day.

12.1. Designated Holidays. The following paid holidays shall be granted to all employees:

New Years' Day	Memorial Day	Veteran's Day
Martin Luther King's Birthday	Fourth of July	Thanksgiving
Lincoln's Birthday	Labor Day	Day after Thanksgiving
President's Day	Columbus Day	Christmas Day
Good Friday	General Election Day

1. 12.2. Additional Holidays. Additional paid holidays may be granted at the discretion of the Employer.
2. 12.3. Pay for Holiday Work. Any employee who is works on a holiday shall be paid one and one-half times his or her regular rate for such work in addition to the normal holiday pay. Alternatively, the employee may elect to receive compensatory time off, in lieu of cash, at the same rate.

(a) An employee, after completion of six (6) months of employment, shall be entitled to sick leave on the basis of one (1) working day per month. Thereafter employees shall be entitled to ten (10) sick days per calendar year.

(b) Part-time employees shall be entitled to a proportionate amount of paid sick leave.
. (c) Sick leave not taken by an employee shall accumulate from year to year, except that under no circumstances will an employee be permitted to accrue more than 100 sick days.
. (d) Employees of the Borough as of the date of execution of this Agreement and so employed thereafter during the term of this Agreement who leave the employment of the Borough shall be paid for their unused/accumulated sick time at a rate of $50.00 per day, not to exceed $5,000.00.
. (e) Sick leave benefits shall not accumulate during any leave of absence or disciplinary action which exceeds thirty (30) days.

(f) Sick leave may be used in hourly increments.

1. 13.2. Reporting and Verification of Sick Leave. Employees shall contact their supervisors to request sick leave at the beginning of each work day, or as soon as possible thereafter if circumstances prevent immediate notice, unless approval has already been given for such leave. In the absence of the supervisor, employees shall contact the Borough Clerk or Borough Administrator. The employee may be required, where reasonable, to produce a doctor's certificate verifying the need for sick leave, provided the employee is notified of such requirement on a timely basis. Failure to produce a doctor's certificate when reasonably required may be cause for denial of sick leave but shall not constitute a disciplinary infraction. The Borough may also require an employee to be examined by a physician appointed and paid by the Borough in order to verify the need for sick leave or to verify the employee's fitness to return to duty.
2. 13.3. Disability Leave. An employee who is medically disabled as a result of illness or injury, including any medical disability related to pregnancy, but excluding illnesses or injuries covered by Section 13.4, shall be granted paid disability leave pursuant to the schedule set forth in Appendix C.

(a) An employee shall not be entitled to paid disability benefits unless he or she has been unable to work for a continuous period of eight (8) calendar days. Once an employee has qualified, disability leave payments will be given retroactive effect as follows:

(1) For employees with less than three years of service, payments will begin with the third consecutive day of absence;

. (b) An employee who has a remaining balance of paid sick days may use such leave prior to being placed on half-pay disability leave pursuant to Appendix C.
. (c) When disability leave benefits set forth in Appendix C are exhausted, an employee must return to work for a minimum of six (6) months before the employee is eligible to receive disability leave benefits again.
. (d) In order to be deemed “medically disabled” and thus eligible to receive paid disability leave, an employee must present reasonable medical documentation regarding the nature and extent of his or her disability and the projected duration of the period of disability. The Employer has the right to request updated and/or new documentation of the employee’s medical disability every thirty (30) days from the employee’s physician. Such documentation shall be provided directly to his/her supervisor and/or the Borough Administrator. The Employer agrees to keep information related to the employee’s medical condition confidential to the greatest extent possible. In addition, if the period of disability exceeds sixty (60) days, the Employer shall have the right, at its discretion and expense, to require that the employee submit to an independent medical exam by a physician selected by the Employer.
. (e) In the case of an employee who requests paid disability leave for maternity, it will be ordinarily presumed (unless indicated otherwise by appropriate medical evidence) that the period of disability will begin four weeks before delivery and will continue until six weeks after delivery. An employee who anticipates taking such leave will be responsible for submitting the request to her supervisor or department head two months prior to the expected delivery date, together with appropriate medical documentation. The Borough Administrator will approve or disapprove the request in writing within two weeks.

13.4. Work-Related Disability Leave. In case of absence due to injury or illness arising out of or in the course of the employee's job, the employee will be entitled to full pay during such absence, which shall be offset by any temporary payments made to the employee pursuant to the Workers’ Compensation Law.

. (a) Leaves of absence without pay may be granted for up to six months at a time for health reasons, maternity or paternity, education, or for other purposes satisfactory to the Borough, including those purposes set forth in Section 15.2. If necessary, leaves may be extended for a total of one year. The Borough may, in its discretion, which shall not be unreasonably denied, grant the privilege of a leave of absence without pay for an appropriate reason to an employee covered by this Agreement for a period not to exceed six (6) months at any one time.
. (b) Requests for leave will be submitted in writing to the supervisor thirty (30) days in advance whenever practicable. The supervisor shall forward his or her recommendation to the Borough Administrator. The borough Administrator shall respond to the employee’s request within fifteen (15) days of receipt of the request from the supervisor.
. (c) In cases where paid leave is available to be used for the same purposes as unpaid leave, employees shall have the option of using paid or unpaid leave, or a combination thereof.
. (d) During any such leave, health benefits shall be made available to the employee at the election of the employee and at the employee’s expense pursuant to COBRA, except for leave taken pursuant to the FMLA or FLA.

15.2. Family and Medical Leave. In the case of leaves that qualify under the New Jersey Family Leave Act (FLA) and/or the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), eligible employees with at least one (1) year of service shall enjoy all rights and benefits under those laws, including continued health benefits for a period of 12 weeks while on leave. Eligible employees shall consult the Borough’s Family and Medical Leave Policy, attached as Appendix E, for applicable procedures, entitlements and rules related such leave. Any such leave taken under the FMLA or FLA shall run concurrently to any disability leave taken pursuant to Article 13.

(a) At its discretion, the Borough may provide reimbursement for educational costs beyond the entitlement specified above. Likewise, the Borough may provide paid release time if necessary for an employee to attend classes leading to improvement of the employee’s knowledge and skills on the job.
1. 16.2. Deferred Compensation Plan. The Borough shall continue to provide the current deferred compensation plan to employees.
2. 16.3. Credit Union Checkoff. The Borough shall continue to provide for employees to participate in the South Jersey Federal Credit Union through payroll deductions.

20.2. Filling of Positions. All applicants for job openings will be duly considered. Preference shall be given according to seniority so long as such preference would not result in the selection of a less qualified employee.

. (a) Formal grievances as provided for in this Article shall be filed by the Union only. The grievant may be an individual employee, a group of employees, or the Union itself.
. (b) The grievant shall be represented at all stages of the grievance procedure by representatives appointed by the Union.
. (c) Employees designated as Union officers or shop stewards shall be afforded reasonable opportunity to investigate and process grievances during working hours without loss of pay, provided that permission is obtained in advance from the appropriate supervisor if time away from the job is required.
. (d) Grievances shall be filed within 30 days after the grievant knew or should have known of the occurrence giving rise to the grievance. Time limits for filing or responding to grievances at any step may be extended by consent of the parties. If no response is received to a grievance within the stipulated time limit, the grievance may be advanced to the next step at the Union's discretion.
. (e) Both parties shall have the right to produce and examine witnesses at any step of the grievance procedure.
. (f) Grievance conferences shall be held during the work day whenever possible, without loss of pay for employees whose attendance is required.
(g) Formal grievances shall be presented in writing, utilizing a grievance form supplied by the Union. Responses shall likewise be in writing and shall include reasons for the decision.
25.4. Grievance Steps.
. (a) Step 1. The grievance shall be presented first to the immediate supervisor, except that if the supervisor does not have authority to resolve the grievance, this step may be skipped. The supervisor shall meet with the grievant and Union representative upon request in an effort to resolve the matter. A written response shall be furnished to the grievant and the Union representative within ten days after receipt of the grievance. If the matter is not resolved, the grievance may be submitted to Step 2 within ten days after receipt of the supervisor's response.
. (b) Step 2. The grievance shall next be submitted to the Borough Administrator, who shall schedule a conference upon request to address the matter. The Administrator shall forward his decision to the grievant and the Union representative within ten days after receipt of the grievance. Upon receipt of the Administrator's response, the Union shall have ten days to submit any unresolved grievance to Step 3.
. (c) Step 3. The grievance shall be forwarded to the Borough Clerk for consideration by the Borough Council, which shall hear the matter and render a decision within 30 days.

25.5. Arbitration. If the grievance remains unresolved, the Union may submit the matter for arbitration. The following procedures shall apply:

. (a) The Union shall request the assignment of an arbitrator by the Public Employment Relations Commission within 45 days after receipt of the Step 3 decision. The arbitrator shall be selected by the parties in accordance with the procedures of the Commission.
. (b) The arbitrator shall schedule a hearing as expeditiously as possible, in consultation with the parties. An award shall be issued in writing within 30 days after the hearing or, if applicable, 30 days after the receipt of post-hearing briefs.
. (c) The arbitrator shall not add to, subtract from, or modify the terms of this Agreement, but shall interpret the Agreement in harmony with applicable law.
(d) If the decision is in favor of the grievant, the arbitrator shall have authority to fashion an appropriate remedy, which may include but is not limited to reinstatement, back pay, interest, and the granting of specific benefits.
(e) The arbitrator's decision shall be final and binding on the parties.
. (f) The fees and expenses of the arbitrator shall be borne equally by the parties. All other expenses incident to arbitration shall be borne by the party incurring them.

. (a) On or after January 1, 2007, the Borough may reopen negotiations with respect to employee cost-sharing for health benefits as described in Article 10.
. (b) On or after January 1, 2007, the Borough may reopen negotiations with respect to coverage under the New Jersey State Temporary Disability Benefits Plan.
. (c) At any time during the term of this Agreement, either party may reopen negotiations with respect to new or existing job titles and the salary ranges to which they should be assigned.

1. 26.2. Severability and Savings. If any provision of this Agreement is held invalid by operation of law or by a court or other tribunal of competent jurisdiction, such provision shall be void, but all other provisions not affected thereby shall continue in full force and effect.
2. 26.3. Term of Agreement. This Agreement shall be effective immediately and shall continue in full force and effect through December 31, 2008.

IN WITNESS to this Agreement, the parties have caused their duly authorized representatives to affix their signatures below.

2 Bus Driver Clerk Typist

3 Assessing Clerk Revenue Clerk Senior Citizen Program Coordinator

4 Account Clerk Administrative Assistant, Fire Safety Payroll Clerk

5 Senior Assessing Clerk Senior Clerk Typist Senior Revenue Clerk

6 Administrative Assistant, Economic Development Administrative Assistant, Board of Health/Housing Administrative Assistant, Parks & Recreation Administrative Assistant, Police Operations Deputy Court Administrator Research Assistant, Economic Development

7 Principal Clerk Typist Principal Revenue Clerk Senior Account Clerk Senior Deputy Court Administrator Senior Payroll Clerk Technical Assistant, Construction Office

8 Administrative Assistant, Highway Administrative Assistant, Planning & Zoning Administrative Assistant, Water & Sewer Administrative Assistant, Water & Sewer / Revenue & Finance

9 Principal Account Clerk Principal Payroll Clerk

10 Assistant Tax Collector

11 Deputy Borough Clerk Deputy Tax Collector

R#	2006	2007	2008
	MIN	MAX	INCRMINMAXINCRMINMAXINCR
1	21,454	29,177	64422,20530,19966622,98231,256689
2	22,527	30,636	67623,31531,70869924,13132,818724
3	23,653	32,168	71024,48133,29473425,33834,459760
4	24,836	33,776	74525,70534,95977126,60536,182798
5	26,077	35,465	78226,99036,70781027,93537,991838
6	27,381	37,239	82128,34038,54285029,33139,891880
7	28,750	39,100	86329,75740,46989330,79841,885924
8	30,188	41,055	90631,24442,49293732,33843,980970
9	31,697	43,108	95132,80744,61798433,95546,1791,019
10	33,282	45,264	99834,44746,8481,03335,65348,4881,070
11	34,946	47,527	1,04836,16949,1901,08537,43550,9121,123
12	36,694	49,903	1,10137,97851,6501,13939,30753,4581,179
13	38,528	52,398	1,15639,87754,2321,19641,27256,1301,238
14	40,455	55,018	1,21441,87156,9441,25643,33658,9371,300
15	42,477	57,769	1,27443,96459,7911,31945,50361,8841,365
16	44,601	60,658	1,33846,16262,7811,38547,77864,9781,433

Account Clerk. Performs relatively simple, routine clerical functions involving accounting records. Duties include calculating, posting, typing or entering routine financial data; filing records, etc.

Administrative Assistant, Board of Health/Housing. Acts as secretary and chief aide to the head of the Department of Health and Housing. Duties includes typing correspondence, reports, etc.; entering data via computer; maintaining departmental files; preparing routine reports; scheduling housing inspections; sending inspection and violation notices; issuing licenses for rental properties, food establishments, etc. as directed; receiving and depositing payments of fees; completing purchase orders and requisitions as authorized; handling public inquiries; and taking complaints concerning violations of local health and housing ordinances.

Administrative Assistant, Economic Development. Acts as secretary and chief aide to the Executive Director of the Glassboro Economic Development Corporation. Duties include:
. (a) entering and maintaining data and maintaining files;
. (b) scheduling meetings, preparing agendas, and taking minutes;
. (c) preparing and typing correspondence, notices, and reports;
. (d) assembling information;
. (e) preparing promotional literature;
. (f) preparing vouchers, purchase orders, and requisitions;
. (g) maintaining time and attendance records;
. (h) paying bills and maintaining books of account;
. (i) assisting with the preparation of grant applications;
. (j) handling inquiries from the public;
. (k) maintaining site inventories and resource directories.

Administrative Assistant, Fire Safety. Acts as secretary and chief aide to the Bureau of Fire Prevention. Duties include typing correspondence, reports, etc.; maintaining files; entering data; maintaining records of inspections and issuing regular lists of currently due inspections; completing purchase orders and requisitions as authorized; receiving and depositing payments; and maintaining time and attendance records.

Administrative Assistant, Highway. Acts as secretary and chief aide to the Highway Superintendent or Highway Administrator. Duties include:
. (a) answering the telephone and acting as a receptionist;
. (b) handling inquiries from the public;

(c)	preparing and typing correspondence;
(d)	preparing vouchers, requisitions, and bills;
(e)	maintaining budgetary and purchasing records;
(f)	monitoring radio communications from Highway vehicles and dispatching
	vehicles as necessary;
(g)	maintaining time, attendance, and payroll records for department employees;
(h)	preparing and maintaining records of work-related accidents and Workers
	Compensation claims;
(i)	maintaining records and preparing reports concerning the collection of
	recyclables;
(j)	distributing information about recycling activities and requirements;
(k)	assisting in the coordination of Clean Communities activities;
(l)	keeping records of vehicle use and maintenance, together with fuel usage and
	costs.

Administrative Assistant, Parks & Recreation. Acts as secretary and chief aide to the Director of the Parks & Recreation Department. Duties include typing correspondence, reports, etc.; maintaining files; entering data; arranging for bus trips; scheduling games and other recreational activities; scheduling instructors, officials, and recreation workers; preparing promotional literature; completing purchase orders and requisitions as authorized; maintaining time and attendance records; recording departmental expenses; receiving and depositing payments; and handling public inquiries and complaints.

Administrative Assistant, Planning & Zoning. Serves as chief administrative aide to the Planning Board and Zoning Officer. Duties include:
. (a) overseeing the day-to-day clerical operation of the office, including maintenance of records and files;
. (b) arranging for and attending meetings of the Planning Board;
. (c) preparing and typing correspondence, reports, notices, etc.;
. (d) preparing vouchers, requisitions, and purchase orders;
. (e) receiving and processing applications for site plans and subdivisions;
. (f) handling inquiries from the public;
. (g) receiving and processing complaints of zoning and parking permit violations;
. (h) compiling and selling copies of the Borough’s land use regulations and zoning ordinances;
. (i) assisting in budget preparation;
. (j) maintaining records of payments and escrow accounts;
. (k) providing advice regarding changes in the Master Plan and land use regulations.

Administrative Assistant, Police Operations. Serves as secretary and chief aide to the Captain or other high-ranking Police Officer; may also assist with emergency management functions. Duties include typing correspondence, reports, etc.; entering data; maintaining files; answering the telephone and serving as a receptionist; maintaining time and attendance records; preparing reports; and preparing payroll information for the Police Department for submission to the Finance Department.

Administrative Assistant, Water & Sewer. Serves as secretary to the Superintendent of the Water & Sewer Department and office manager. Duties include:
. (a) typing correspondence, reports, etc.;
. (b) maintaining departmental records and files;
. (c) assisting in budget preparation;
. (d) answering the telephone and serving as a receptionist;
. (e) entering and compiling data regarding wells, water sampling, etc.;
. (f) preparing vouchers, work orders, purchase orders, and requisitions;
. (g) maintaining a petty cash fund;
. (h) keeping records of work-related accidents and Workers Compensation claims;
. (i) maintaining time and attendance records;
. (j) preparing payroll data for submission to the Finance Department.

Administrative Assistant, Water & Sewer / Revenue & Finance. Serves as secretary to the Superintendent of the Water & Sewer Department and the Chief Finance Officer. Duties include:
. (a) budgetary assistance to the Water & Sewer Superintendent;
. (b) maintain Water & Sewer payroll records and attendance records;
. (c) combine data/records to prepare various reports and make various calculations;
. (d) implement knowledge of Water & Sewer billing, assist in process to post and project revenue;
. (e) budgetary assistance to the Chief Finance Officer;
. (f) assist the Chief Finance Officer with various financial reports, year-end reports and perform various accounting functions;
. (g) a through knowledge of ADP payroll system, including payroll data maintenance, recording employee time and leave;
. (h) a thorough knowledge of employee health benefits and pension system;
. (i) maintain bank accounts;
. (j) a knowledge of central purchasing system, performing supportive accounting functions and financial reports;
. (k) a thorough knowledge of daily revenue procedures, posting data into journals and balancing general ledgers;
. (l) answer telephones to assist in water and sewer and tax collections;
. (m) act as a revenue clerk at the window to back up revenue clerks.

Assessing Clerk. Performs routine, entry-level clerical duties in the Tax Assessor’s Office requiring some knowledge of tax assessment procedures. Duties include typing correspondence, reports, etc.; maintaining office files; recording assessments and transmitting information to the County Board of Taxation; handling inquiries from the public; and assembling information to assist in responding to tax appeals.

Assistant Tax Collector. Under direction of the Tax Collector, assists in the overall operation of the Tax Collector’s Office and takes the lead over other office staff. Duties include:
. (a) giving instructions and assisting office staff with problems;
. (b) assisting in the preparation and mailing of tax bills, utility bills, and statements;
. (c) receiving and recording payments and depositing receipts;
. (d) checking the accuracy of collections and compliance with procedures;
. (e) preparing vouchers and requisitions;
. (f) handling inquiries from the public;
. (g) performing computerized tax searches;
. (h) identifying delinquent properties and accounts;
. (i) assembling information for tax sales and issuing required notices;

(j) assisting in the conduct of tax sales and preparing certificates of sale. The Assistant Tax Collector may become a Certified Municipal Tax Collector pursuant to
N.J.S.A. 40A:9-145.3. However, the position of Assistant Tax Collector does not entail exercising the powers of the Tax Collector in his or her absence.

Clerk Typist. Performs relatively simple, routine clerical tasks including the use of a typewriter and/or computer. Duties include typing routine correspondence, reports, forms, etc.; answering the telephone and serving as a receptionist; filing routine records; posting mail; and copying papers.

Clerk. Performs relatively simple, routine clerical tasks not involving the use of a typewriter or computer. Duties include answering the telephone and serving as a receptionist; filing routine records; opening and posting mail; and copying papers.

Deputy Borough Clerk. Under direction of the Borough Clerk, assists in supervising and carrying out the functions of the Clerk’s office. In the event of the Borough Clerk’s absence or disability, temporarily assumes the powers and duties of such office. Responsibilities include overseeing the work of clerical employees; maintaining time and attendance records; and devising and implementing office procedures. Duties also include some or all of the following:
. (a) issuing permits and licenses, including dog and cat, vendor, handbill, and solicitor licenses;
. (b) performing title searches and issuing search certificates;
. (c) registering voters, arranging for election materials and polling locations, and delivering ballots to the County Board of Elections;
. (d) notarizing documents;
. (e) processing vouchers, purchase orders, and requisitions;
. (f) filing official records and providing copies to the public;
. (g) collecting fees and making deposits;
. (h) processing and maintaining records of insurance bills and claims;
. (i) preparing agendas and other information for meetings of the Borough Council;
. (j) sending required notices of Council meetings, ordinances, and resolutions;

(k) providing information to the public regarding ordinances and regulations. In addition, the Deputy Borough Clerk may be appointed as Deputy Registrar of Vital Statistics for the purpose of issuing birth, death, and marriage certificates, burial permits, etc., in accordance with state laws and directives of the State Registrar.
The Deputy Borough Clerk may be certified as a Registered Municipal Clerk, in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:9-133.3.

(a)	accepting and preparing complaints;
(b)	issuing summonses and warrants as appropriate;
(c)	signing or attesting to writs, processes, warrants, judgments, subpoenas, etc.;
(d)	assisting in the preparation of the court calendar;
(e)	arranging courtroom facilities and operating recording equipment;
(f)	swearing in witnesses;
(g)	setting, receiving, cancelling, and disbursing bail;
(h)	receiving, recording, and disbursing payments of fines and court costs;
(i)	entering dispositions and maintaining court papers and records;
(j)	accessing the Automated Traffic System and Automated Complaint System
	ATS/ACS databases and entering information;
(k)	providing information to the public concerning court procedures.

Deputy Tax Collector. Under direction of the Tax Collector, performs duties listed under Assistant Tax Collector, together with the following:
. (a) preparing and maintaining time and attendance records for the Collections Department;
. (b) researching tax and utility accounts in response to bankruptcy filings, entering data, and forwarding information to the bankruptcy court;
. (c) processing tax bills;
. (d) accepting and approving PD 5's and PD 65's;
. (e) submitting deduction reports to the State of New Jersey for reimbursement;
. (f) submitting quarterly census reports to the State of New Jersey;
. (g) processing notices regarding account status.
. (h) In the absence of the Tax Collector, signs affidavits for lienholders, compiles and certifies delinquencies for foreclosure, reconciles the Tax Collector’s account, and submits tax and utility reports to the Chief Financial Officer.

The Deputy Tax Collector may become a Certified Municipal Tax Collector pursuant to

Payroll Clerk. Under the direction of the Chief Financial Officer or other supervisor, performs the simpler, routine clerical functions involving payroll and benefits, requiring some knowledge of procedures. Duties include calculating, posting, entering, and checking payroll data; maintaining records of employee time and leave; preparing purchase orders and vouchers; processing routine enrollments, changes, and terminations in employee benefit plans; and answering employee questions regarding benefits.

Principal Account Clerk. Under the direction of the Chief Financial Officer, performs the higher-level clerical functions involving accounting records and financial reports, requiring extensive knowledge of financial procedures. Duties include calculating, posting, typing and entering financial data; filing records; preparing purchase orders and vouchers; encumbering funds; maintaining and balancing books of account; reconciling bank balances; preparing bank deposits; and paying bills as authorized. Duties may also include certain payroll functions listed under the job description for Principal Payroll Clerk. May take the lead over other Account Clerks and/or Senior Account Clerks.

An employee in this title may be authorized to approve expenditures in the absence of the Chief Financial Officer; prepares monthly budget status reports and bill lists; transfers funds; processes year-end reports; and assists the Chief Financial Officer in preparing the municipal budget.

An employee in this position may be appointed as an Alternate Deputy Registrar of Vital Statistics, for the purpose of assisting the Registrar and Deputy Registrar in the issuance of birth, death, and marriage certificates, burial permits, etc. An employee may also be certified and perform the functions of a Notary Public.

An employee in this title assists the Chief Financial Officer in preparing reports and correspondence, including year-end reports; assists in the preparation of the municipal budget; and may perform various accounting functions listed under Principal Account Clerk.

Research Assistant, Economic Development. Assists the Director of Community and Economic Development by performing technical/paraprofessional research and related functions pertaining to the economic development of the municipality. Duties include:
. (a) compiling, organizing, and analyzing a wide variety of economic and business data, together with new and changing laws and other federal, state, and local government requirements;
. (b) preparing reports concerning real estate and other economic resources;
. (c) developing newsletters, flyers, and other promotional materials;
. (d) preparing correspondence, maintaining records and files, answering the telephone, typing notes, and taking minutes at GEDC meetings;
. (e) assisting in the preparation of grant applications;
. (f) assisting in the preparation of quarterly, semi-annual, and annual reports required by local, state, and federal agencies, including checking and reviewing statistical data and reports for accuracy prior to submission;

(g) assisting in the preparation of surveys. In carrying out these duties, the Research Assistant, Economic Development must be familiar with Internet research, web site creation, and the use of word-processing, database management, and spreadsheet software.

Senior Assessing Clerk. Performs intermediate-level clerical duties in the Tax Assessor’s Office requiring considerable knowledge of tax assessment procedures. Duties include typing correspondence, reports, etc.; maintaining office files; recording assessments and transmitting information to the County Board of Taxation; processing data; handling inquiries from the public; and assembling information to assist in responding to tax appeals.

Senior Citizen Program Coordinator. Plans and implements activity programs for senior citizens, including recreation, entertainment, and cultural stimulation. Duties include devising and promoting specific activities; conducting programs and activities at the Senior Center; arranging for trips; overseeing the routine operation and maintenance of the Senior Center; maintaining files; handling payments for trips and other activities; issuing Golden Age cards; attending meetings with the County Department on Aging; and providing information about the needs of senior citizens and the services and benefits available to them.

Senior Clerk Typist. Performs intermediate-level clerical tasks requiring considerable knowledge of office procedures, some of which include the use of a typewriter and/or computer. Duties include typing correspondence, reports, forms, etc.; processing work orders; answering the telephone and serving as a receptionist; providing information to the public; filing records; posting and sorting mail; and copying papers.

In the Borough Clerk’s Office, a Senior Clerk Typist may be appointed as an Alternate Deputy Registrar of Vital Statistics for the purpose of assisting the Registrar and Deputy Registrar in the issuance of birth, death, and marriage certificates, burial permits, etc. An employee may also be certified and perform the functions of a Notary Public.
In the Water & Sewer Department, an employee in this title may help maintain customer records and accounts and may dispatch service personnel by radio.

(a)	accepting and preparing complaints;
(b)	issuing summonses and warrants as appropriate;
(c)	signing or attesting to writs, processes, warrants, judgments, subpoenas, etc.;
(d)	assisting in the preparation of the court calendar;
(e)	arranging courtroom facilities and operating recording equipment;
(f)	swearing in witnesses;
(g)	setting, receiving, cancelling, and disbursing bail;
(h)	receiving, recording, and disbursing payments of fines and court costs;
(i)	entering dispositions and maintaining court papers and records;
(j)	accessing the Automated Traffic System and Automated Complaint System
	ATS/ACS databases and entering information;
(k)	providing information to the public concerning court procedures.

Senior Payroll Clerk. Under the direction of the Chief Financial Officer or other supervisor, performs the intermediate-level clerical functions involving payroll and benefits, requiring considerable knowledge of procedures. Duties include calculating, posting, entering, and checking payroll data; maintaining records of employee time and leave; projecting payroll costs; preparing purchase orders and vouchers; processing enrollments, changes, and terminations in employee benefit plans; answering employee questions regarding benefits; contacting banks and insurers to resolve problems; maintaining and balancing books of account; preparing bank deposits; and paying bills as authorized.

Senior Revenue Clerk. Performs intermediate-level clerical functions involved in computing, collecting, and recording taxes, water and sewer payments, and miscellaneous payments. Duties include receiving payments at the counter or by mail; issuing receipts; posting payments; recording deposits to be made; assisting in the mailing of tax bills; looking up billing information; balancing money received; and generating periodic reports of transactions.
Technical Assistant, Construction Office. Acts as secretary and chief aide to the Construction Official. Duties include:
. (a) typing correspondence, reports, etc.;
. (b) maintaining files;
. (c) entering data;
. (d) preparing routine letters, reports, forms, etc.;
. (e) receiving and reviewing applications for construction and zoning permits;
. (f) arranging for inspections by the Zoning Officer;
. (g) issuing permits;
. (h) receiving and recording payments;
. (i) completing purchase orders and requisitions;
. (j) handling inquiries from the public;
. (k) maintaining time and attendance records.

Under the FMLA, any Borough employee who is eligible under the Act may receive up to twelve (12) weeks of unpaid leave in a twelve (12) month period, for any of the following reasons:

# Birth of your child, and to care for your newborn child (within twelve (12) months of

birth);
# Placement of a child with you for adoption or foster care (within twelve (12) months of
placement);
# Care for an immediate family member (i.e., your spouse, child or parent) with a serious
health condition; or
# A personal, serious health condition that leaves you unable to perform the essential
functions of your job.

To be eligible under the FMLA, an employee must have, on the date the leave begins:

# Worked for the Borough for at least twelve (12) months; and # Worked at least 1,250 hours (including only those hours actually worked) for the Borough during the twelve (12) months immediately preceding the leave.

Under the NJFLA, any Borough employee who is eligible under the Act may receive up to twelve (12) weeks of unpaid leave in a twenty-four (24) month period, for any of the following reasons:

# Birth of your child, and to care for your newborn child (within twelve (12) months of

birth);
# Placement of a child with you for adoption or foster care (within twelve (12) months of
placement); or
# Care for a family member (i.e., your spouse, child, parent or spouse’s parent) with a
serious health condition.

To be eligible under the NJFLA, an employee must have, on the date the leave begins:

# Worked for the Borough for at least twelve (12) months; and
# Worked at least 1,000 hours (including those hours actually worked, not including

Eligible employees may be entitled to up to twelve (12) weeks of unpaid leave during any twenty-four (24) month period. The calculation of the twenty-four (24) mouth period shall commence with the commencement of the family leave. Should an eligible employee take less than twelve (12) weeks of family leave for any of the above reasons, such employee shall be entitled to take additional leave for any of the above reasons provided that the total leave taken does not exceed twelve (12) weeks in any consecutive twenty-four (24) month period, and the other qualifications and restrictions contained in the NJFLA are not abridged.