Special Meeting - Township Council - In Person & Via Zoom — Packet

the absence of any contrary provision in the Charter or ordinances) by appointing an acting officer, including the designation of himself [sic] as Acting Business Administrator in the event of a vacancy in that office. Insofar as practical, such appointee shall possess all of the qualifications for a regular appointment to such office and shall have all of the functions, powers and duties of the office until it shall be filled permanently. Any such appointment shall terminate not later than 60 days after the date of the appointment unless the Council shall by resolution authorize one or more extensions of such period.” Whereas, this Ordinance Section grants the Mayor the ability to appoint without advice and consent from the Council for up to 60 days for the position of Interim Business Administrator; and Whereas, Mr. Smeraldo has served as Interim Business Administrator for more than 60 days, since May 1, without the Council by resolution authorizing any extension of such period; and Whereas, Mr. Smeraldo’s appointment to Interim Business Administrator has significantly increased his compensation, as apparently decided by Mayor McCartney; and Whereas, the position of the Interim Business Administrator is part of the discussions to potentially settle the litigation filed by Mayor McCartney against the previous term of Town Council and continued with the current Town Council without a successful settlement agreement so far; and Whereas, Township Council at this time desires, as part of its prudent exercise of its duly authorized management of the Township’s financial affairs, to reduce the increased