30:9-12.25. Powers and duties of chairman, board of managers and board of chosen freeholders

The chairman shall preside at all meetings of the board of managers. In the absence or incapacity of the chairman, the vice-chairman shall have all the powers and perform all the duties of the chairman.

The chairman of the board of managers shall sign all checks, drafts, vouchers, requisitions of funds, contracts and other agreements and obligations of the county institution. All disbursements of the county institution shall be by check signed by both the chairman and the treasurer after approval by the administrator.

The board of managers shall fix the salaries of the officers and employees of the county institution subject to the approval of the board of chosen freeholders of the county, and such salaries shall be full compensation for all services rendered, except the administrator.

The board of managers shall have the general direction, management and control of the county institution, its personnel, the patients and all matters relating to its government and discipline and admission policies and shall make necessary rules and regulations, adopt by-laws, and furnish such reports and other information as may be required by the board of chosen freeholders of the county.

The board of chosen freeholders shall make available for expenditures by the board of managers such sums as the board of chosen freeholders may by a majority vote approve.

The board of managers shall use the auditor approved by the county, the personnel department and the purchasing department of the county.

L.1966, c. 178, s. 4, eff. June 18, 1966.