City Clerk

Overview

The office of the Municipal Clerk is historical in its traditions, serving as a direct link between residents and their local government. So diverse are the duties of this office that State legislation has defined the core duties of the Municipal Clerk as: Secretary to the Municipal Corporation, Secretary to the Governing Body, Administrative Officer for Licenses and Permits, Chief Administrative Officer in all Elections, Records Manager and Custodian of Record.

The City Clerk's Office is responsible for the following:

  • Agendas and Minutes of Council Meetings
  • Contracts
  • Legal Notices
  • Oaths of Office
  • Records on File
  • Resolutions, Ordinances
  • Official Documents

Most are available for public viewing and/or purchase of copies as per the Open Public Records Act.

Related Information

Looking for Birth or Death Certificates or a Marriage License? Please contact our Registrar of Vital Statistics or call 732-571-5665.