- Attends and records meetings of the Township Committee, prepares agendas for the meetings, and distributes Official Minutes
- Compiles, investigates, and prepares documents pertaining to items requiring Committee action, including the creation of resolutions and proclamations
- Handles municipal correspondence
- Acts as liaison between the public and the Township Committee
- Administers and records Oaths of Office
- Maintains custody of all official records that are not specifically handled by other departments
- Processes appointments to and keeps Updated Roster and Mailing List for Committees and Commissions
- Signs majority of official documents, attests signature of municipal officers and officials
- Maintains custody of the Municipal Seal
- Maintains legal documents
- Upholds citizenry’s right to access public records under the N.J. Open Public Records Act (OPRA) — Montgomery Township OPRA Request
- Registers Voters (Voter Info webpage found under Elected Officials section)
- Certifies vacancies existing on the local level
- Maintains receipt of nominating petitions and certification to the County Clerk of local candidate nominated by petition
- Exercises quasi-judicial authority in determining the validity of petitions
- Conducts drawing for position of candidates on the local ballot
- Furnishes material for local elections
- Suggests polling places to the Election Board
- Maintains receipt of election results
- Certifies to County Clerk persons elected to partisan County Committee offices in each election district
- Tallies the votes and certifies election results for local office at primary, general, and municipal elections
- Issues licenses and permits: ABC liquor, container facility, outdoor assembly, peddler permit, raffles and bingo, taxi and limousine, special events, towing, wildlife management (deer hunting), sound amplification permit, etc.
- Handles complaints of all types
- Furnishes data to public information media
- Purchases supplies and equipment when required
- Receives and files performance and maintenance bonds.
- Directs correspondence and inquiries to various departments for action
- Serves as coordinator and records manager responsible for implementing local archives and records retention programs
- Conducts business with other municipal departments as needed and as directed by the Township Committee.
- Coordination of special projects
- Resident/public inquiries
- Provide copies of Ordinances/Resolutions and other information as requested by public and personnel
- Process applications for Blue/Red Light Permits to Emergency Service Volunteers
- Landlord Rental Registration
- Sign final development maps before filed with the County
- Keep and maintain Township Code, including Land Development Ordinance
- Responsible for sound and recording equipment in the meeting rooms
- Work-related to easements, cross easements, etc.
- Support work related to scheduling appeals to License Appeals Board
- Custodian of original Contracts and Agreements with responsibility for their execution
- Responds to requests for information from residents, attorneys, press, radio stations, etc.
- Administer budget accounts for Township Clerk and Township Committee
- Plan and organize municipal social events such as Township Committee Receptions, etc.
- Research public utility assessment searches for prospective home buyers.
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Skillman, NJ 08558