107-26 Resolution Appointing Edwin Johnson as Director of the Department of Recreation.pdf

107-26 March 24, 2026 RESOLUTION APPOINTING EDWIN JOHNSON AS DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARMENT RECREATION and CULTURAL AFFAIRS WHEREAS, pursuant to § 2-17.1 of the Township of West Orange Municipal Code requires that the governing body shall appoint a Director of the Department of Recreation and Cultural Affairs; and WHEREAS, the Township of West Orange has a need for a Director of the Department of Recreation and Cultural Affairs; and WHEREAS, pursuant to § 2-2.2 of the Township of West Orange Municipal Code, the Mayor shall appoint the Director of each Department; WHEREAS, since February 1, 2026, and due to retirement, the position of Director of Department of Recreation has been filled by an Acting Director; and WHEREAS, the Township has previously budgeted for the Director of the Department of Recreation and Cultural Affairs; and WHEREAS, Edwin Johnson meets or exceeds all of the requirements for the position of Director of the Department of Recreation and Cultural Affairs; and WHEREAS, the Mayor is hereby appointing Edwin Johnson to serve as the Director of the Department of Recreation and Cultural Affairs pursuant to § 2-2.2 of the Township Code; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the West Orange Township Council that Edwin Johnson is hereby appointed as the Township Director of Department of Recreation and Cultural Affairs effective March 24, 2026; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Edwin Johnson be compensated in accordance with the Township’s approved budget and Salary Ordinance Guide Section J, Step 7 in the amount of $152,938.00. Karen J. Carnevale, R.M.C. Susan Scarpa Municipal Clerk Council President Adopted: March 24, 2026