The Township Planner shall have all applicable licenses to perform general planning in New Jersey. His/her firm must be multi-disciplined with at least eight (8) years of experience in all aspects of municipal planning. The individual appointed or assigned by a Firm shall have been licensed as a planner for a minimum of five (5) years and have five (5) years prior experience as a Municipal Planner, Master Plan Re-exam, Plan Endorsement Town Center Designation. The appointed planner may, in his/her discretion be assisted by employees of his/her firm with lesser levels of experience. Alternatively, the Township will consider candidates who meet the experience levels set forth above through devotion of a significant portion of their practice time to representing municipal entities but who may not have achieved the requisite number of years as the appointed Township Planner. Such candidates shall submit at least two (2) letters of recommendation from planners who meet the time of service as Township Planner requirements.