52:27-13.1. Powers and duties of auditor
Whenever, pursuant to this chapter, the commission shall function in any municipality, the auditor appointed by the commission in and for such municipality shall, upon the adoption by the commission of a resolution providing therefor, have with respect to such municipality authority to recommend the tentative annual budget to the governing body thereof and to the commission; to review all contracts prior to their execution and their authorization by the governing body; to make recommendations concerning all capital improvements; to attend all meetings of the governing body with the right to take part in discussions but without the right to vote on any matters; to investigate the affairs of any department, officer, department head, employee, subordinate or assistant of such municipality; and to make recommendations with respect to any or all matters aforesaid both to the governing body and to the commission.