[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town Council of the Town of Phillipsburg 9-24-2025 by Ord. No. O:2025-16. Amendments noted where applicable.]
There is hereby established a municipal advisory body to known as the Town of Phillipsburg Citizens' Advisory Board (hereinafter referred to as the "Board" or "PCAB").
The Board shall serve as a non-partisan, community-based advisory body with the following objectives:
A. 
Advise the Town Council on matters of public interest, including but not limited to public safety, infrastructure, economic development, and other Town matters;
B. 
Facilitate two-way communication between residents and municipal officials;
C. 
Promote civic education and engagement through outreach, forums, and public events;
D. 
Encourage inclusive participation from underrepresented communities; and
E. 
Review and provide feedback on proposed ordinances, resolutions, and budget priorities on an as-needed basis.
A. 
The Board shall consist of two residents from each official voting district in the Town of Phillipsburg (one Town Council and one Mayor appointment).
B. 
The Town Council shall appoint two alternates from any district to fill vacancies as they arise.
C. 
A Town Council Liaison shall be appointed as a member of the PCAB to report back to Council on upcoming issues, projects, recommendations, etc. as deemed by the Board.
D. 
The Mayor, Business Administrator, and/or their designee shall be selected by the Administration and approved by Council as an ex-facto member of the PCAB.
E. 
Members shall be:
(1) 
At least 18 years of age;
(2) 
Registered voters in the Town of Phillipsburg; and
(3) 
Residents of the district must be a resident for at least one year prior to appointment.
F. 
Appointments shall be made by the Town Council following a public application.
A letter of interest must be submitted to the Town Clerk with full name, full address, phone number, email, how long you have lived at your current address, and how long you have lived in the Town of Phillipsburg for all interested parties for both Town Council and Mayoral appointments.
A. 
Members shall serve two-year staggered terms.
B. 
Initial appointments shall include one-year terms for half the members to establish staggered rotation.
C. 
Members may serve a maximum of three consecutive terms.
D. 
Vacancies shall be filled by Council appointment for the remainder of the unexpired term.
A. 
The Board shall elect a Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, and Secretary annually from among its members.
B. 
The Board may establish standing or ad hoc committees to address specific issues such as youth engagement, public safety, or environmental concerns.
A. 
The Board shall meet at least once every two months, with additional meetings scheduled as needed.
B. 
Meetings shall be open to the public and conducted in accordance with the New Jersey Open Public Meetings Act (N.J.S.A. 10:4-6 et seq.).
C. 
A quorum shall consist of a simple majority of seated members.
D. 
Meeting agendas and minutes shall be posted on the Town's official website.
A. 
Members shall adhere to the New Jersey Local Government Ethics Law (N.J.S.A. 40A:9-22.1 et seq.).
B. 
Members must disclose any conflicts of interest and recuse themselves from related discussions or votes.
C. 
The Board shall adopt a Code of Conduct within 90 days of its first meeting.
A. 
The Board shall submit written reports to the Town Council twice annually, summarizing its activities, findings, and recommendations.
B. 
The Council Liaison shall present all findings and recommendations to council biannually.
The Town Clerk's Office shall provide administrative support, including:
A. 
Scheduling and public notice of meetings;
B. 
Recordkeeping and archiving of minutes;
C. 
Coordination with municipal departments as needed.
District and Ward
Council Appointment
Mayor Appointment
W1-D1
1-year term
2-year term
W2-D1
2-year term
1-year term
W3-D1
1-year term
2-year term
W4-D1
2-year term
1-year term
W5-D1
1-year term
2-year term
W5-D2
2-year term
1-year term
W6-D1
1-year term
2-year term
W6-D2
2-year term
1-year term
W7-D1
1-year term
2-year term
W8-D2
2-year term
1-year term