Municipal Clerk

The Municipal Clerk's duties, as defined by N.J.S.A. 40A:9-135) include:

Act as custodian of the municipal seal
Maintain custody of all minutes, books, deeds, bonds, contracts, and archival records of the municipal corporation
Attest to the signatures of municipal officers and officals
Maintain receipt of service of legal documents

Prepare agenda for annual Reorganization of the Governing Body
Maintain and keep new members of the Governing Body aware of Rules of Order for conducting meetings
Prepare meeting agenda at the discretion of the Governing Body; be present at all meetings of the Governing Body
Keep an official record of the proceedings of every meeting; retain the original copies of all minutes, ordinances, and resolutions
Process, record, file and, when necessary, advertise ordinances, resolutions, and the municipal budget
Administer and record oaths of office: October 31, 2004:

Before assuming office, every person elected or appointed shall take and subscribe to an oath of office
The oaths shall be filed with the Municipal Clerk and preserved as a public record for a period of 5 years after termination of office

Maintain custody of all official records not specifically handled by other departments. Handles all public records (O.P.R.A.)
Act as a liaison to the public and correspondent on behalf of the Governing Body

Chief Administrative Officer of All Elections Held in the Municipality
Chief Registrar of Voters in the Municipality. Handles Marriage Licenses, Birth Certificates, and Death Certificates.