Administrative Services
Archive and Records Management
Legislative Services
License Bureau
Open Public Records Acts (OPRA)
The Mayor is the executive officer, responsible for enforcement of laws and supervision of departments. He has the power to approve or veto resolutions and city ordinances. He also has the power to veto actions of some boards and commissions. The Mayor recommends legislation and delivers annual messages to the City Council on the general state of the City government and its finances.. He does not participate in City Council Meetings.
The City Council is the local legislative body responsible for appropriating funds and enacting ordinances and resolutions governing the City. It is composed of ten members, two representing each of the City's five wards. Members of Council serve four year terms with one member being elected every odd year from each ward.
Each New Year's Day the Council meets to organize for the year. It adopts its rules and selects one of its Members to act as Chairman for the ensuing year.
The Council Chairman presides at all Council Meetings and appoints members of Council to standing committees.
The City Charter defines the scope of municipal government and is an act of incorporation of East Orange. East Orange derives its authority from enabling laws of the State of New Jersey. These laws authorize the City to manage its affairs in fiscal operation, tax levy, care and protection of public property and to punish for violation of ordinance.
Reviews, get directions and information The City of East Orange - Office of the City Clerk.
