Faulkner Act (OMCL) Mayor-Council
NJSA:40:69A-31 et. seq.
Voters elect a nonpartisan Mayor and 9 Council members, 4 year staggered terms.
MAYOR:
Four Year Term - Next election, May, 2009
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
3 at-large - next election, May 2009
6 ward councilpersons - next election, May, 2007
ORGANIZATION OF GOVERNING BODY:
Nonpartisan: July 1
MAYOR:
Exercises executive power of the municipality, appoints department heads with Council approval. Removes department heads subject to Council disapproval by 2/3 of all members. Prepares budget. Has veto over ordinances subject to override by 2/3 of all members of Council.
COUNCIL:
Exercises legislative power of municipality, approves appointment of department heads. Disapproves removal of department heads by 2/3 vote of all members. Overrides Mayor's veto by 2/3 of all members.
ADMINISTRATION:
Mayor exercises executive power of the municipality. Up to 10 departments under Mayor's direction. Business Administrator assists Mayor in budget preparation and administers purchasing and personnel systems. By ordinance, Business Administrator may supervise administration of departments, subject to Mayor's direction.
