VOTE411 Voter Guide

The Township Committee form of government is formed under the State of New Jersey Statute NJSA:40A:63-1 et. seq. In this form of municipal government voters select five Committee members, elected at-large for staggered, three year terms. Elections are partisan with the governing body holding a reorganization meeting the first week in January. The Mayor is elected by Township Committee for 1 year term. The Mayor chairs Township Committee meetings with voice and vote, and serves as the head of municipal government. He/she holds all powers vested in mayor by general law. The Township Committee is the legislative body of municipality. The Township Committee has all executive responsibilities of the municipality not placed in Office of Mayor. The Township Committee may delegate, by ordinance, all or a portion of executive responsibilities to an administrator.