MILLSTONE – Roger Staib, who served on the Township Committee in the late 1990s, has been named Millstone Township’s business administrator.
Staib was appointed acting business administrator on Jan. 30. His appointment became effective on Feb. 4 and his first meeting on the dais with the governing body was on March 6.
Staib’s appointment followed the retirement of Maria Dellasala, who was serving as the municipal clerk and township administrator. Dellasala’s retirement from both positions was announced on Jan. 30.
Dellasala was named township administrator in 2014. Her retirement from that position became effective Jan. 30. Dellasala was named municipal clerk in 2005. Her retirement from that position will become effective on June 1.
Staib has been a resident of Millstone since 1987. He served on the Township Committee from 1995-97. He did not seek re-election in 1997. He ran for a seat on the committee in 2002. Staib has been a member of the Millstone Township Republican County Executive Committee and has served as that panel’s chairman.
“I am honored to have been selected by the Township Committee to assume the position of business administrator,” he said. “As a resident of Millstone Township since 1987 and a former township committeeman, having been involved in the township in one form or another for 30-plus years, this position is providing me with a final opportunity of giving back to the community I call home.”
According to the municipal website, “The Department of Administration carries out the laws and policies enacted by the Township Committee, and encompasses the Office of the Administrator, Municipal Clerk and Finance Department.
“The administrator directs and coordinates all departments and serves as the township personnel officer. By ordinance, the administrator is responsible to the Township Committee for the day-to-day operations of the township.
“The administrator directs, administers and coordinates the activities of the municipality in full support of policies, goals and objectives established by the governing body.
“The administrator responds to the concerns of residents on a variety of issues. Supervision of all township employees. Handles all insurance related matters that are related to township property, personnel, and other related matters.
“Negotiates for the township in all collective bargaining agreements with township employees. Preparation of the annual operating and capital budgets for the township. Oversees capital projects and works closely with the township engineer.”