121-22 Agreement for Chief Financial Officer - 2022.pdf

121-22 AGREEMENT between the TOWNSHIP OF WEST ORANGE and CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER JOHN O. GROSS JANUARY 1, 2021 through DECEMBER 31, 2024

TABLE OF CONTENTS ARTICLE PAGE RECITALS 1 ARTICLE I – EMPLOYMENT 2 ARTICLE II – MANAGEMENT RIGHTS 3 ARTICLE III – RETENTION OF BENEFITS 4 ARTICLE IV – WORK WEEK 5 ARTICLE V – COMPENSATION 6 ARTICLE VII – MISCELLANEOUS 8 ARTICLE VIII – RETIREMENT 9 ARTICLE IX – DURATION OF AGREEMENT 10

RECITALS This AGREEMENT made as of the ___th day of ________, 2022, between the TOWNSHIP OF WEST ORANGE, a municipality in the County of Essex, State of New Jersey, hereinafter referred to as the “TOWNSHIP,” and John O. Gross, hereinafter referred to as the “EMPLOYEE.” WHEREAS, John O. Gross has been appointed Chief Financial Officer since November 1, 2011; WHEREAS, the Township and the Employee wish to continue this relationship for the foreseeable future upon terms deemed acceptable to both parties; WHEREAS, the parties further seek to memorialize the terms of this employment relationship in writing; and NOW THEREFORE, the parties agree as follows: 1

ARTICLE I – EMPLOYMENT The Township agrees to employ John O. Gross as Chief Financial Officer of the Township during good behavior and in accordance with the New Jersey Civil Service laws in Title 11A of the New Jersey Statutes Annotated and Title 4A of the New Jersey Administrative Code, as well as any other applicable federal, state, or local law, subject to the terms and conditions of employment set forth in this agreement. 2

ARTICLE II – MANAGEMENT RIGHTS The Employee recognizes that there are certain functions, responsibilities, and management rights exclusively reserved to the Township. All rights, power, and authority possessed by the Township prior to the signing of this Agreement are retained exclusively by the Township subject only to such limitations as are specifically provided in this Agreement . 3

ARTICLE III – RETENTION OF BENEFITS Except as otherwise provided herein, all rights, privileges and benefits which the Employee has heretofore enjoyed and is presently enjoying, shall be maintained and continued by the Township during the term of this Agreement at not less than the highest standards in effect at the commencement of these negotiations resulting in this Agreement. The provisions of all municipal ordinances and resolutions, except as specifically modified herein, shall remain in full force and effect during the term of this Agreement and shall be incorporated in said Agreement as if set forth herein at length. 4

ARTICLE IV – WORK WEEK The Employee’s position is a salaried position compensated pursuant to Article VI of this Agreement and is exempt from overtime. This shall mean that the Employee shall dedicate himself to performing his duties without respect to a specific minimum or maximum number of hours worked per day each week. However, the Employee shall work on average a minimum of forty (40) hours per week. Time requirements for optimal job performance vary based on specific assignments, seasonal demands, and other factors. All parties endorse a policy of flexibility which allows the Employee to adjust normal working hours as conditions require to include all hours which enable the Employee to complete routine duties and to perform special duties as assigned, attend meetings as assigned, to work hours as required in order to complete critical work tasks, or to handle emergency conditions as they arise. 5

ARTICLE V – COMPENSATION The Employee shall be entitled to compensation as set forth in the Term Sheet annexed hereto as Attachment A. . 6

ARTICLE VI – HEALTH BENEFITS The Employee shall be entitled to health benefits as set forth in the Term Sheet annexed hereto as Attachment A. 7

ARTICLE VII – MISCELLANEOUS Any rights set forth in the Term Sheet annexed hereto as Attachment A and not specifically referenced in this Agreement are hereby incorporated by reference as if set forth herein. 8