The Municipal Planner shall be a New Jersey licensed professional planner. The Township Planner shall prepare for the Township reports, presentations and research on land use, housing, open space, economic development, transportation, public utilities, historic preservation, farmland preservation and natural resource protection and conservation. The Township Planner assists and advises the Mayor, Council, and Business Administrator on techniques, rules and regulations that the Township may need in exercising its police powers in the area of land use, housing, open space, economic development, transportation, public utilities, historic preservation, farmland preservation and natural resource protection. The Township Planner assists and advises the Mayor, Council, and Business Administrator in maintaining its land development ordinance. The Township Planner provides planning advice to the Mayor, Council, and Business Administrator on planning proposals as appropriate and requested. The Township Planner prepares plans and other supportive documentation for development and redevelopment as directed by the Mayor. The Township Planner represents the Township as directed in meetings with county, other municipalities and State agency officials. The Township Planner assists the Business Administrator in planning related matters as needed. The Township Planner advises the Township as necessary on new or advanced planning techniques. The Township Planner shall have the capabilities to prepare maps, reports and public presentations. The Township Planner should be a member of the national planning organizations such as the American Institute of Certified Planners.
