NJ Governor and Lt. Governor
Governor Philip D. Murphy
Democratic Party
Philip Dunton Murphy is an American financier, diplomat and politician who has served as the 56th governor of New Jersey since January 2018. A member of the Democratic Party, he previously served as the United States Ambassador to Germany from 2009 to 2013.
Next Election 11-02-2025
Lt. Governor Sheila Y. Oliver
Democratic Party
Sheila Y. Oliver is an American politician serving as the Lieutenant Governor of New Jersey since 2018.
Next Election 11-02-2025
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Robert "Bob" Menendez
Democratic Party
Robert Menendez is an American politician serving as the senior United States Senator from New Jersey, a seat he has held since 2006.
Next Election 2024
Corey Booker
Democratic Party
Cory Anthony Booker is an American politician, attorney, and author who has served as the junior United States Senator from New Jersey since 2013.
Next Election 2026
So. Brunswick Mayoral Duties / Responsibilities
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
- Conducting Township Council meetings - As the presiding officer, the mayor will recognize those to speak and ensure that meetings stay in order as required.
- Serving as the Township's chief ceremonial official Issuing proclamations - The mayor is the voice of the people whom they serve.
- Appointing members to boards and commissions - The mayor may appoint persons to government positions that will help ensure the smooth operation of same.
- Executing all bonds, notes, contracts and written obligations of the Township
- Township Security - The mayor works with council members to ensure the safety and security of the township. Working hand in hand with law enforcement, fire officials and first aid / medical teams is paramount as it plays a large part in the quality of life for the residents.
- Dedication and Leadership - The mayor is to serve without favor or discrimination. The interests of the community are to always come first.
So. Brunswick Council Duties / Responsibilities
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
- Establishing policy for the Township
- Appointing the Township Manager, Township Clerk, Township Attorney and the Tax Assessor
- Creating commissions or other advisory boards
- Appointing committees to conducting departmental investigations (SouthBrunswickNJ.gov)
Form of Government
South Brunswick has a Council-Manager Form of New Jersey municipal government.
This form of municipal government provides for an experienced professional to serve as the chief executive.
The council is made up of five, seven or nine elected members. The council is the legislative body of the municipality but also appoints the positions of Municipal Clerk, Tax Assessor and well as provides for appointments of members of Boards, Commissions and Authorities. Perhaps most importantly, the council appoints a qualified manager to serve as the chief executive.
The mayor can either be selected from the council or directly elected. Either way, the mayor serves as the presiding member of the council. The Manager has the full administrative responsibility for the municipality, including appointment of department heads as well as subordinates, preparation and presentation of the budget and the negotiation of contracts.
A municipality under the Council-Manager form has the following options:
- Partisan or nonpartisan elections. If the elections are nonpartisan, the municipality has the option of run-off elections.
- Staggered or concurrent terms.
- The mayor can be voted directly by the people or selected from among the council. If elected by the voters, the mayor serves a four-year term. If selected by the council, the mayor serves either a one, two or four year term, depending on whether the council serves staggered or concurrent terms and local ordinances.
- Council members can be elected at-large or from wards. If the municipality operates under a ward-based system, the number of wards is also an option.
- The size of the council can be five, seven or nine members. (SouthBrunswickNJ.gov)