[Amended 5-23-1979 by Ord. No. 8-1979]
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The Township Committee will organize annually on January 1 or during the first seven days of January in any year, at which time it will elect a Mayor from among its members.
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The Mayor shall preside at meetings of the Township Committee and perform such other duties as the Township Committee may prescribe. At the annual meeting, the Township Committee shall elect one of their number as Deputy Mayor of the Committee. In the absence or disability of the Mayor, the Deputy Mayor shall have all the powers and duties of the Mayor and shall serve and be known as the “Acting Mayor of the Township.”
[Amended 12-17-2025 by Ord. No. 28-2025]
The Mayor shall have the power to make proclamations concerning holidays and events of interest to the Township. They may from time to time appoint citizens' committees to inquire into matters that are of interest to the Township, and they shall have such other appointment powers as are conferred upon them by law. They shall have and exercise the ceremonial power of the Township, and they shall exercise every other power usually exercised by Township Mayors or conferred upon them by law.
[Amended 12-17-2025 by Ord. No. 28-2025]
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Regular meetings. The Township Committee shall meet annually on January 1, or during the first seven days of January in any year, and at such other meetings or adjourned meetings at such time and place as they may by resolution direct.
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A special meeting may be called at any time upon the request of a majority of the members of the Township Committee or at the request of the Township Administrator, and shall be held pursuant to the requirements of the Open Public Meetings Act, N.J.S.A. 10:4-6 et seq. The request and call for a special meeting shall specify the purpose of the meeting, and no business shall be transacted at any special meeting other than that specified. Notice shall be served upon each Committee member by the Township Clerk at least 48 hours prior to the time for which the meeting is called, and public notice shall be provided in accordance with law.
[Amended 12-17-2025 by Ord. No. 28-2025]
All regular and special meetings of the Township Committee shall be open to the public. The rules of procedure governing the conduct of Township Committee meetings shall be established by resolution at the annual Reorganization Meeting.
[Added 12-17-2025 by Ord. No. 28-2025]
The Township Committee recognizes the public's right to free speech and has historically encouraged public participation during open public meetings. Pursuant to the Open Public Meetings Act, N.J.S.A. 10:4-6 et seq., a public body may regulate the active participation of the public at its meetings. The Township Committee finds it appropriate to codify the procedures governing public comment at meetings of the Township Committee and other Township boards, commissions, and committees, as follows:
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Recognition. Any person desiring to address a Township public body shall do so only at the designated time on the agenda unless otherwise recognized by the presiding officer. Upon recognition, the speaker shall state his or her name and municipality of residence for the record.
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Scope. Testimony during public hearings shall be limited to the specific matter being considered. Other matters within the jurisdiction of the public body may be addressed during the general public comment portion.
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Time limits. Each speaker shall be limited to five minutes. The presiding officer may extend the time for good cause. The total public comment period shall not exceed 30 minutes unless extended by the presiding officer. Speakers may not yield unused time to another person.
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Decorum. Speakers shall address all remarks to the dais. Personal attacks, applause, or outbursts are discouraged. Any person engaging in disorderly or disruptive conduct that interferes with the orderly conduct of the meeting may be called to order and, after warning, may be removed. Nothing herein shall restrict criticism of policies, programs, or officials consistent with law.
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Signs and devices. Signs or posters may be displayed so long as they do not obstruct sightlines, exits, or aisles, or otherwise disrupt the meeting. Artificial noisemakers and amplification devices are prohibited.
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Remote or hybrid meetings. For meetings conducted by telephone or video conference, public comment may be taken through such means as announced by the Clerk. The presiding officer may mute a participant who is disruptive after warning.
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ADA accommodations. Persons requiring special accommodations to participate in meetings should contact the Township Clerk at least 48 hours in advance, to the extent practicable.
A majority of the whole number of members of the Township Committee shall constitute a quorum, and no ordinance shall be adopted by the Township Committee without the affirmative vote of a majority of the quorum of the Committee. If a quorum is not present 1/2 hour after the appointed time for any meeting, those members present may declare the meeting adjourned.
The vote upon every resolution or ordinance shall be taken by roll call, and the yeas and nays shall be entered on the minutes. The minutes of each meeting shall be signed by the Township Clerk.
All ordinances shall be introduced, read, heard and enacted in the manner provided by general law.
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Editor's Note: Former § 6-9, Secretary to the Township Committee., added 4-23-1980 by Ord. No. 8-1980, was repealed 12-17-2025 by Ord. No. 28-2025.