City of Northfield, NJ Chapter 229 Marriage and Civil Union Fees

[HISTORY: Adopted by the Council of the City of Northfield 3-10-2015 by Ord. No. 7-2015. Amendments noted where applicable.]

§ 229-1 Purpose.

The general purpose of this chapter is to establish policies and procedures for the collection of fees associated with the performance of marriage and civil union ceremonies by the Mayor.

§ 229-2 General regulations.

A. Collection of fees. Persons seeking marriage or civil union by the Mayor shall remit the applicable fee delineated below to be paid to the City of Northfield:

(1) Residents of Northfield: $100.

(2) Nonresidents of Northfield: $100.

(3) Active military: $0.

B. Compensation and reimbursement of expenses incurred through the performance of marriage and civil union ceremonies:

(1) Receipt of fees. The fee shall be paid by check, cash or money order payable to the City of Northfield. Fees collected shall be deposited into the Tax Collector's account.

(2) Disbursement of fees. The fees for service may be disbursed to the Mayor through the appropriate budget line item and with appropriate authorization.

(3) Eligible persons. The City shall reimburse only proper reasonable expenses incurred directly by and for the Mayor. Under no circumstances shall the City reimburse expenses or expenditures on behalf of or because of any spouse, child, guest or other person.