The Clerk’s Office is considered the “hub” of municipal government operations. The Borough Clerk’s primary responsibilities are as follows:
- Secretary to the Municipal Corporation
- Secretary to the Governing Body
- Chief Administrative Officer of Elections within the Borough
- Chief Registrar of Voters within the Borough
- Records Management Coordinator and Manager
The Borough Clerk is responsible for the preparation of meeting agendas and minutes.
The Borough Clerk is the custodian of the official records of the Borough, providing access to public documents in accordance with New Jersey’s Open Public Records Act (OPRA).
The clerk’s office issues various permits and licenses, such as ABC liquor licenses, bingo and raffle licenses, street opening permits, solicitor licenses, and towing licenses.
Additionally, the clerk maintains Ordinances, Resolutions, Budgets, Audits, Contracts, Performance Bonds, Maintenance Bonds, Landlord Registration, and Financial Disclosure Forms.