Municipal Clerk

Duties

• Acts as secretary for the Township and custodian of:
  • Archival records of Franklin Township
  • Bonds
  • Books
  • Contracts
  • Deeds
  • Minutes
  • The municipal seal
• Performs the duties of Secretary of the Township Committee, prepares meeting agendas, and retains original copies of all ordinances and resolutions
• Serves as chief Registrar of voters and is administrative officer for all elections held in the Township, subject to requirements of Title 19 of the Revised Statutes
• Accepts applications for licenses and permits, and issues licenses and permits unless those responsibilities are delegated by ordinance to another municipal officer
• Coordinates and manages the storing and archiving of township records
• Can serve as a Notary Public for residents of Franklin Township