2010
MAYOR AND
MEMBERS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL
OF THE BOROUGH OF HOPATCONG
MUNICIPAL BUILDING
111 River Styx Road, Hopatcong, NJ 07843
Telephone (973) 770-1200 Fax Number (973) 770-0301
Mayor:
Mayor Sylvia Petillo
BOROUGH HALL 973-770-1200 EXT 113 HOME
Term expires 12/31/11 email:
Council
Members:
Councilman President Michael Francis
BOROUGH HALL 973-770-1200 EXT pending-
HOME pending
Term expires 12/31/10 email: mfrancis@hopatcong.org
Councilman
Richard Bunce (R)
BOROUGH HALL 973-770-1200 EXT 161
Term expires:
12/31/12
Councilwoman
Marie Galate (R)
BOROUGH HALL 973-770-1200 EXT 159
Term expires: 12/31/12 email: mgalate@hopatcong.org
Councilwoman
Madeline McManus (R)
BOROUGH HALL 973-770-1200 EXT 164
Term expires: 12/31/11
email: None
Councilman Howard Baker
BOROUGH HALL 973-770-1200 EXT pending
HOME pending
Term expires: Nov. 3, 2010 email: hbaker@hopatcong.org.
BOROUGH HALL 973-770-1200 EXT 162
Term expires: 12/31/11 email: jyoung@hopatcong.org.
THE MAYOR
The Mayor is the chief executive officer of
the Borough. The Mayor is elected at-large
for a four-year term. The Mayor is considered to be a member of the Borough
Council,
helps set the agenda for Council meetings and chairs all meetings of the Council.
The Mayor can vote only in the event of a tie but has the power to veto any
ordinance adopted
by the Council.
The Mayor has executive authority to act between
Council meetings in matters affecting the Borough.
The Mayor can declare a state of emergency and can act to protect the Borough
and its citizens.
The Mayor appoints the members of all Borough Committees and certain Borough
Commissions.
The Mayor's nominations for certain other Borough Boards and Commissions are
subject to Council approval.
The Mayor prepares the initial draft of the annual Borough budget for submission
to the Council.
The Mayor can issue Proclamations. The Mayor is authorized to perform marriage
ceremonies.
The Mayor is required to sit as a member of the Borough Planning Board. The
signatures of the Mayor and
Borough Clerk are necessary to create any legally binding obligation of the
Borough.
THE BOROUGH COUNCIL
The Common Council of the Borough of Hopatcong
(Borough Council) is the legislative body of the Borough.
There are six members of the Council elected at-large for three-year terms.
In every year, two council positions
are available for election. The Council can act in one of two formats: a)
Ordinances, which have the effect of law and b)
Resolutions, which state the policy or direction of the Council. Ordinances
require public notice and a public hearing
prior to adoption. Resolutions must be adopted in public but do not require
public hearings.
The Council is charged with the adoption of
the annual Borough Budget. The Mayor's nominations of certain
Borough officials are also subject to Council approval. Council members are
annually appointed by the Mayor
to act as liaisons to various Borough departments, Boards, Commissions or
Committees. The Council annually
elects a member to serve in the position of Council President. In the absence
of the Mayor, the Council President
can assume the role and duties of the Mayor. The Council also annually elects
a member to serve as its representative
on the Planning Board.
The Mayor and Council meetings are usually
held on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month at 7:30 pm.