Borough of Hightstown, NJ Article 2-2 Elected Officials

§ 2-2-1 Elected Officials.

The elected officials of the Borough shall be a Mayor and six Councilmembers.

§ 2-2-2 Terms of Office.

A. The term of office of all elected officers shall begin at 12:00 noon on January 1 next after their election.

B. The Mayor shall hold office for four years and until his successor has qualified. The members of Council shall serve for a term of three years and until their successors have qualified. Their terms shall be arranged so that the terms of two members of Council expire at the end of each year.

§ 2-2-3 Resignations and Vacancies.

[Ord. No. 19-1994]

Resignations and vacancies in elective offices shall be governed by the provisions of N.J.S.A. 40A:16-1, et seq., known as the "Municipal Vacancy Law."