Borough Clerk:  Laura Reinertsen, RMC, CMR

Email: boroughclerk@kenilworthnj.org

Some of the roles and responsibilities of the municipal clerk are:

SECRETARY OF THE MUNICIPAL CORPORATION:

Custodian of the Municipal Seal. 
Custodian of all Official Records. 
Maintain Borough of Kenilworth Code and Land Development Regulations. 
Attest to signatures of Municipal Officials and Officers.

SECRETARY TO THE GOVERNING BODY: 
Ensure compliance with the Open Public Meetings Act (N.J.S.A. 10:4-6) 
Prepare meeting agendas at the discretion of the Governing Body. 
Keep official records of the proceedings of Council Meetings. 
Retain original copies of all minutes, ordinances, and resolutions. 
Administer and record oaths of office

Advertise and post all legal ads. 
Liaison to the public on behalf of the Governing Body.

CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER OF ALL ELECTIONS (Title 19): 
Chief Registrar of Voters. 
Petition receipt/validation and certification to County Clerk. 
Exercise quasi-judicial authority in determining validity of petitions. 
Certification of local candidates and county committee members to the County Clerk. 
Certify vacancies of the Governing Body to the Board of Elections. 
Maintain Election results.

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER: 
Acceptance/issuance of various licenses and permits. 
Liquor Licensing Official in accordance with Title 40.

RECORDS COORDINATOR AND MANAGER: 
Custodian of Municipal documents. 
Government Records accessibility to the public under the Open Public Records Act (N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1) 

OTHER DUTIES:

That may be imposed by state statutes and regulations or municipal ordinances or regulations.

You may now submit OPRA (Open Public Record Act) requests online here.