The position of Borough Clerk is required by both state law, N.J.S.A. 40A:9-133 and local ordinances. The Borough Clerk is entrusted with numerous and diverse duties. The following is a list of the functions performed by the Clerk & Staff:

• Serve as secretary to the Mayor & Council – prepare meeting agendas, be present at all meetings of the governing body, retain the original copies of all ordinances and resolutions, and record the minutes of every meeting.
• Act as secretary to the municipal corporation and custodian of the municipal seal and of all minutes, books, deeds, bonds, contracts and archival records of the municipal corporation
• Serve as the chief administrative officer in all elections in the municipality
• Serve as the chief registrar of voters in the municipality, subject to the requirements of Title 9 of the Revised Statutes
• Serve as the administrative officer responsible for the acceptance of applications for licenses & permits and the issuance of licenses & permits
• Furnishes documents requested under the Open Public Records Act (OPRA)
• Conducts business with other municipal departments as directed by the governing body.