Office of Municipal Clerk

The Municipal Clerk is one of four positions required in all municipalities by state statute, and requires a state certification which must be maintained through continuing education. The position of Municipal Clerk is required by New Jersey statute (N.J.S.A. 40A:9-133) to function as:

• Secretary of the Municipal Corporation
• Secretary to the governing body
• Office responsible for attending all City Council meetings and serving as the official recorder, secretary, and custodian of City Council proceedings and legislative records, including the preparation, recording, maintenance, certification, and permanent preservation of official meeting minutes, ordinances, resolutions, agendas, votes, and all formal actions taken by the governing body
• Chief Administrative Officer of all elections held in the municipality
• Chief registrar of voters in the municipality
• Administrative officer with responsibilities pertaining to the acceptance of applications for licenses and permits and the issuance of licenses and permits
• Records custodian, manager, and coordinator
• Other duties that may be imposed by state statutes and regulations or municipal ordinances or regulations.

Additionally, the Municipal Clerk’s Office often serves as a link between the municipality’s residents and local government officials.