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ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT
29 North Day Street
Orange, NJ 07050
973-266-4010

John Mason, Business Administrator (e-mail)
Tahirah Cooper - Deputy Director of Administration (e-mail)
Sharon Watkins, Administrative Assistant
Sandra Barrera, Clerk Typist

Office of the Business Administrator Organizational Chart (PDF)

Summary of Major Department Functions

• Develop And Maintain A Sound Personnel System Under Civil Service Rules & Regulations
• Prepare The Annual Operating & Capital Budgets According To Budget Regulations
• Provide Central Purchasing
• Develop Standards & Rules For Good Administrative Practice
• Develop & Maintain Central Data Processing & Information Systems

General Description

The Business Administrator (BA) is the chief administrative official and Supervisor of the City’s Departments, Agencies, Purchasing, Personnel, and Information Technology Offices.

At the direction of the Mayor, the BA establishes the organizational structure, duties, plans, and responsibilities of all department heads who report to the Business Administrator The BA operates within the framework of general administrative policies established by the Mayor and Council.  The Administrator advises the governing body on the financial status of the City, and how to prepare for future needs.  In addition, the Administrator recommends actions for the health and safety of the Township, organizes departments to achieve efficiency, and attends all governing body meetings.  The BA also supervises purchases of all materials as stated in the budget, investigates complaints against the City, or any Department, and sees that all laws and ordinances are fully enforced.

The BA manages the Personnel Office, serves as the appointing authority for the Township in matters involving the NJ Department of Personnel, and recommends disciplinary action when it is in the best interest of the Township.  The Administrator advises the Mayor and governing body on existing job classifications and salary ranges of all employees and presents recommendations for additions, changes, or modifications to the Mayor.  The Office also negotiates labor contracts for the City, subject to Council approval.

 The Purchasing Office is responsible for the procurement of City equipment, supplies, and services.  The Purchasing Agent monitors the City's compliance with the Local Public Contracts Law, helps develop bid specifications, and participates in public bid openings.  The Purchasing Division procures equipment and services to assist the various operating Divisions to perform their respective services.  The Purchasing Division is a support function to all of the City’s Divisions and their operations.