The Vernon Township Business Administrator is appointed by the mayor with the advice and consent of the township council.

Chosen solely on the basis of executive and administrative qualifications, he/she is responsible for the daily supervision and administration of all departments and entities within the municipal government.

Under the direction and supervision of the mayor, the business administrator:

• serves as head of the Vernon Township Department of Administration
• prescribes standards and rules of administrative practice and procedure for all departments
• assists in the preparation of the annual municipal budget and supervises the administration of the budget once adopted
• administers a centralized purchasing system
• is responsible for comprehensive insurance administration, including the coordination of property and liability insurance claims
• serves as the township's human resources officer and is responsible for the development and administration of a sound personnel system
• coordinates the activities of the various departments to achieve maximum efficiency of the township government
• serves as the township's designated coordinator for the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) as well as the township's Public Agency Compliance Officer (PACO)