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Resolution of the Mayor and Council of Princeton Appointing Christian Bushell to Serve as Princeton’s Chief Financial Officer for a Four-Year Term Beginning as of January 1, 2026 and Ending on December 31, 2029, in Accordance with the Requirements of N.J.S.A. 40A:9-140.10
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WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A:9-140.10 requires every municipality to have a chief financial officer appointed by the governing body of the municipality; and
WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A:9-140.10 further provides that the term of office of a chief financial officer shall be four years, which shall run from January 1 of the year in which the chief financial officer is appointed; and
WHEREAS, the requirement that Princeton have a chief financial officer is presently being fulfilled on an interim basis by Phoenix Advisors, as authorized by statute; and
WHEREAS, Christian Bushell possesses the necessary experience, qualifications and certificates to serve as Princeton’s chief financial officer on a full-time basis, and the Mayor and Council wish to appoint Mr. Bushell to said position;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of Princeton, County of Mercer, State of New Jersey as follows:
1. Christian Bushell is hereby appointed pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:9-140.10 to serve on a full-time basis as Princeton’s Chief Financial Officer effective November 9, 2026.
2. In accordance with the requirements of N.J.S.A. 40A:9-140.10, Mr. Bushell shall hold the office of Chief Financial Officer for a four-year term beginning as of January 1, 2026 and ending on December 31, 2029.
3. Mr. Bushell’s compensation shall be separately set forth in the appropriate salary ordinance or resolution.
4. This resolution shall take effect immediately.