Allentown is governed under the Borough form of government
outlined in Chapter 60 of Title 40A of the New Jersey Statutes Annotated.
The administrative chapter has been drafted in conformity with the
Borough law and in many instances provisions have been restated. Other
enabling laws relevant to this chapter are N.J.S.A. 2A:9-7 et seq.,
Municipal Court; N.J.S.A. 40:55D-69, Zoning Board of Adjustment; N.J.S.A.
40:55D-23, Planning Board; N.J.S.A. 26:3-1, Board of Health; and N.J.S.A.
40A:14-118, Police Department.
For Statutes requiring the taking of oaths of office and
requiring bond of certain officers and employees, see Local Fiscal
Affairs Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:5-33 et seq.
For salary grades and ranges, wages, compensation and
fees of all officers and employees of the Borough, see Salary Ordinances
of the Borough. Such ordinances are not included in these Revised
Ordinances, but are saved from repeal. See Adopting Ordinance.