VOTE411 Voter Guide

The Mayor of Bridgeton, New Jersey, is the chief executive of the city and holds responsibility for directing municipal operations, preparing the annual budget, and appointing department heads.Bridgeton operates under the Faulkner Act system (Mayor-Council Plan A). Under this form of government, the powers of the city are split between the executive and legislative branches: Chief Executive: The mayor exercises the executive power of the municipality.Appointments: The mayor appoints city department heads, subject to City Council approval.Budgeting: The mayor prepares and oversees the municipal budget with assistance from a business administrator.Veto Power: The mayor holds veto power over ordinances passed by the City Council, which the council can override with a two-thirds majority vote.Administration: Up to ten municipal departments may be created and run under the mayor's direct supervision.