Judge annuls mayor’s appointments, says council must approve

September 3, 2009 | The Hillsider

STAR-LEDGER

A Superior Court judge ruled yesterday that Hillside’s mayor exceeded his authority in appointing a business administrator, attorney and auditor without the township council’s approval.

The judgment comes nearly a month after the township’s governing body sued Mayor Joseph Menza for illegally installing his executive appointments after he took office July 1. The judge agreed with the lawsuit’s contention that the legislation governing the township’s form of government requires council approval for such personnel selections. MORE

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  1. 18 Responses to “Judge annuls mayor’s appointments, says council must approve”

  2. By can we ever move forward on Sep 3, 2009 | Reply

    read this about the judge who presided over the case yesterday….http://www.countywatchers.com/

  3. By Happy Citizen on Sep 4, 2009 | Reply

    with judge’s like the one who presided over this hearing and several members of the council, this town can never move forward - seems the boss on King Street is just too powerful. Best wishes and luck to Mayor Menza for stepping up to them and constantly moving forward.

  4. By The actual Perazim not the imposter on Sep 4, 2009 | Reply

    Once again Union County has proved itself to be the third world of justice. Here is a perfect example of a politically connected lawyer in a black robe circumventing the will of the people and prolonging an existing problem. In my opinion this judge probably nearing the end of his career, not caring at all about the spirit of the law was only interested in paying back favors for the charmed life he has lived. It is a sad day for Hillside especially in light of the fact that someone such as Rosemary McClave found her case heard in another visenage so as not to show that the fix was in. Yet this case which effects the property taxes of so many innocent Hillside citizens was blatantly brought before this hack Judge Mallone. Although all hope is not lost and I predict appeals will be made, it must also be noted that Hillside’s problems may have to be solved not only at the Mayoral level but the Gubernatorial level as well. Therefore I urge all good citizens of Hillside to once again cross party lines and come out in full force for Chris Christie. Hillside and Union County are too important to write off.

  5. By Jack May on Sep 4, 2009 | Reply

    You are nuts ! Maybe the mayor was just wrong and is wasteing your tax dollars on his ego.

  6. By onlyhillside on Sep 5, 2009 | Reply

    Jack May: The mayor was the DEFENDANT. the council brought the charges. Oh, by the way, the mayor did win a decision in that case also……wonder what that was?

  7. By Jack May on Sep 5, 2009 | Reply

    Did he bring a lawyer and try to do the same stuff Rowen tried yes so he is wasteing your tax dollars. And he won that he is allowed to use conferance room yippie.

  8. By Jack May on Sep 5, 2009 | Reply

    And onlyhillside you are a dillhole!

  9. By onlyhillside on Sep 5, 2009 | Reply

    go back to the firehouse…..your time is coming.

  10. By onlyhillside on Sep 5, 2009 | Reply

    maybe janet can jump up and down now. that conference room is HISTORY.

  11. By onlyhillside on Sep 6, 2009 | Reply

    javk may, or Scotty boy…. you’ll be moving all the furniture……

  12. By The illegitimate Kulich by injection on Sep 6, 2009 | Reply

    A sad moment, its a return to the past, hold to the spending freeze Joey

  13. By GolfPro on Sep 6, 2009 | Reply

    What spend freeze? That was just a publicity sham. Hey whose going to pay joe grier when he sues Hillside? How about it Menza? Got any more bright ideas? .

  14. By illegitimate Kulich by Gibbons injection on Sep 8, 2009 | Reply

    Here we go again

  15. By Kulish by injection ask Betty on Sep 8, 2009 | Reply

    oh yeah

  16. By Frank Riker on Sep 11, 2009 | Reply

    Ya all are still hiddin crybabys go back to mommys womb

  17. By Betty seduced at the concer store on Sep 13, 2009 | Reply

    Ask Barb, the payments must have stopped by now !!

  18. By Perazim on Sep 14, 2009 | Reply

    Would someone please go to the Township of Hillside Website and take a look at the section “MAYORS OFFICE”. You will see a picture of Mayor Menza along with a statement claimed to be his.If this is the case than so be it.I have reason to think otherwise.

  19. By Betty seduced at the concer store on Sep 14, 2009 | Reply

    Yeah, checked it out, the Mayor isn’t even mentioned on the home page ??, only the cuncil memnbers, don’t think that statement is the work of Joe, its also not a complete statement ??

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