The Municipal Clerk is appointed for a term of three years, and if re-appointed attains tenure. They serve as Secretary to the Township Council and is the custodian of all minutes, ordinances, resolutions, bonds, deeds and contracts. The Clerks office issues licenses for dogs, cats, alcoholic beverages (liquor), bingos and raffles, towing, as well as permits for public gatherings, peddler and solicitors.

Main Duties of Municipal Clerk

Preparation of the agenda and recording of the minutes of Council Meetings.
Secretary to Mayor and Council.
Chief Administrative Officer for all elections.
Registrar of Voters for the Township.
Administrative Officer in charge of Bingo/Raffle Licenses, Dog/Cat licenses, Alcoholic Beverage Licenses, Towing Licenses, Gathering Permits, and any other licenses/permits not expressly assigned by the Code.
Custodian of the Municipal Seal.

Township Council Calendar

Mercer County Board of Elections is Hiring

The Mercer County Board of Elections is actively recruiting Election Board Workers for the November General Election.Mercer County residents who apply and complete a required training session can earn up to $300 during a Full Day shift (Half Day shifts are also available and offer $150).Bilingual residents who speak English, as well as Spanish, Mandarin, Hindi, Gujarati or Punjabi, are especially needed. Election Board Worker program details are available at:
https://www.mercercounty.org/boards-commissions/board-of-elections/board-worker-training

And Board Worker Applications can be accessed at:
https://www.mercercounty.org/boards-commissions/board-of-elections/board-worker-application

Mercer County Clerk Advises on Upcoming Primary Election

2024 Primary Results

2023 General Election Results

Who are my Local Elected Officials?

Get a permit for Bingo/Raffle?

Are you interested in being a member of a township board or committee? Click here for the application.

Residential Rentals Registration

Tenant Rights and Resources

Poll Workers Needed