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

New Jersey Election Dates

2025 Special School Referendum

Voter Registration Deadline - February 18, 2025
Early Voting Period - None
Deadline to Apply for Mail-in-Ballot Application - March 4, 2025
Deadline for In-Person-Ballot-Application - 3:00 pm on March 10, 2025
Special School Referendum - March 11, 2025

2025 Primary Election Timeline

Voter Registration Deadline - May 20, 2025
Deadline to apply for Mail-in-Ballot-Application - June 3, 2025
Early Voting Period - June 3 to June 8, 2025
Deadline for In-Person-Ballot Applications - 3:00 pm on June 9, 2025
Primary Election - June 10, 2025

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 2025 NEW Board Worker Application.

General Election - November 5, 2024