Government

Bridgeton is a Faulkner Act, Mayor/Council form of Municipal Government
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Mayor, James B. Begley

Exercises executive power of the municipality. (§ 3-3)
Appoints department heads, and members to the Planning & Zoning Boards, and Historic Commission with Council approval.
Removes department heads subject to Council vote by 2/3 of all members.
Prepares City budget.
Has veto power over ordinances subject to override by 2/3 of all members of Council.
Provides direction for up to 10 departments. Elected for a term of 4 years.

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.

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.

To obtain an archived copy of the City Council Minutes call the City Clerks office at 455-3230 ext. 226