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Government

Bridgeton is a Faulkner Act, Mayor/Council form of Municipal Government
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Mayor Albert B. Kelly
 BRIDGETON — The State of the City 2011 address, given by Mayor Al Kelly at last Thursday’s Bridgeton Rotary Club meeting, juxtaposed finances and the future.

As the State of the City address explains, both have seen better days here in Bridgeton.

Kelly was invited to the event and asked if he could use the opportunity to present the outlook for 2011...   (Click for full story).


City Council members from left to right:
Gladys Lugardo-Hemple (Council President), Jack Surrency, William D. Spence,
Michael Zapolski Sr., Dennis Thompson, and Mayor Albert B. Kelly

City Council
  • Exercises legislative, investigatory, & fiscal control over the municipality. (§ 3-4)
  • Approves appointments of department heads, and members (& alternates) to the Planning & Zoning Boards
  • Approves removal of department heads by 2/3 vote of all members
  • Appoints Municipal Port Authority members (§ 48-3)
  • May override Mayor's veto by 2/3 of all members.
  • Council Members are all "at-large" and elected for a term of 4 years.
  • Council work sessions are held on the first and third Tuesdays at
  • 5:00 p.m. Council public meetings beginning at 6:30 pm (unless otherwise noted).
    (9/11/07: see note below)
  • If you have any questions concerning the meeting times or agenda, please contact Darlene J. Richmond, RMC., Municipal Clerk, City Hall Annex Room 105, 181 E. Commerce Street, Bridgeton, NJ 08302 455-3230 ext. 227.

 Business Administrator

  • The Business Administrator assists the Mayor in budget preparation. (§ 3-16)
  • Administers purchasing and personnel systems.
  • May supervise administration of departments
    (subject to Mayor's direction).
  • Serves as liaison between the Mayor and the city department heads.
  • The Administration Department includes the divisions of Personnel, Budgeting, Purchasing, and Housing & Code Enforcement.


Council Minutes

 
To obtain an archived copy of the City Council Minutes call the City Clerks office at 455-3230 ext. 226
181 E. Commerce St, Bridgeton, NJ 08302 (856) 455-3230