Although it is one of the oldest positions in local government, few people realize the important services the Township Clerk performs for the community. The Township Clerk has responsibilities required by New Jersey statutes, which include acting as Secretary to the Township Council, performing the roles of Custodian of Records and Election Official, and processing requests for many types of licenses and permits. In many circumstances, the Township Clerk is the initial contact between a citizen and local government and will be able to help you obtain municipal services or answer your questions. The Township Clerk's duties include, but are not limited to, the following:
Preparing Township Council meeting agendas
Preparing and indexing the official minutes of the Township Council meetings
Recording formal action of committees and commissions appointed by the Township Council
Indexing and maintaining ordinance and resolution files
Safe guarding the municipality's official and historical records
Serving as the Election Official and administering all local elections
Processing contracts and agreements
Processing Fire Company memberships
Coordinating the performance bond process
Processing requests for licenses and permits: dogs, Bingo, raffles, loud speakers, food establishments, and many others.
