Role of the Municipal Clerk

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)