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), bingo 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

New Jersey Election Dates

2026 Primary Election

Nominating Petition Filing Deadline for Primary Election - March 23, 2026 - 4:00 pm
Voter Registration Deadline - May 12, 2026
Early Voting Period - May 26, 2026 to May 31, 2026
Deadline to Apply for Mail-In-Ballot Application - May 26, 2026
Deadline for in-Person-Ballot-Application - June 1, 2026 by 3:00 pm
Primary Election Day - June 2, 2026

2026 General Election

Nomination Petition Filing Deadline for Independent Candidates for General Election Filed with the County Clerk - June 2, 2026 by 4:00 pm
Voter Registration Deadline - October 13, 2026
Early Voting Period - October 24, 2026 to November 1, 2026
Deadline to Apply for Mail-in-Ballot Application - October 27, 2026
Deadline for In-Person-Ballot-Application - 3:00 pm on November 2, 2026
General Election - November 3, 2026 - 6:30 am to 8:00 pm

Mercer County Board of Elections is Hiring

Want to serve your community and help make elections possible, while earning up to $300? Consider becoming an Election Board Worker! The Mercer County Board of Elections is actively recruiting for new Election Board Workers (must be registered Mercer County voters or students 16-17 years old). Bilingual residents who speak English, as well as Gujarati, Hindi, Mandarin, Punjabi, or Spanish fluently are especially needed. Additional details can be found here.

Apply today! Applications are online at this link.

If you are new to the process, be sure to complete the 2026 NEW Board Worker Application.

General Election - November 4, 2025