[HISTORY: Adopted by the Mayor and Town Council[1] of the Town of Boonton as indicated in article histories. Amendments noted where applicable.]
[1]
Editor's Note: Ord. No. 02-21, adopted 2-16-2021, changed the name of the governing body from Board of Aldermen to Town Council and the name of its members from Alderman and Aldermen to Council Member and Council Members, respectively.
[Adopted 2-16-2021 by Ord. No. 02-21]
Whereas, and as part of the lengthy history of the Town of Boonton, and in consideration that prior to 1917, the governing body was known as the Common Council. Whereas, and in recognition that the best definitions reflect terms with clear and well-understood plain meanings. Whereas, the governing body seeks to ensure that its governance is as inclusive and representative of the diverse nature of the Town's residents as possible. Whereas, the Mayor and Board of Aldermen have determined that updating such definitions, to include the name of the governing body and its elected members, is in the best interest of the Town.
The governing body of the Town of Boonton shall henceforth be referred to as "Town Council," and the individual elected officials of the Town of Boonton governing body shall henceforth be referred to as "Council Member."
A. 
Wherever the term "Board of Aldermen" appears in any Town of Boonton document, including, but not limited to, the Town Charter, the Town's Code of Ordinances and any and all legal and day-to-day operational documents, that term shall likewise be interpreted as "Town Council" and be interchangeable with same.
B. 
Whenever the term "Alderman" or "Aldermen" appears in any Town of Boonton document, including, but not limited to, the Town Charter, the Town's Code of Ordinances and any and all other legal and day-to-day operational documents, that term shall henceforth be interpreted as "Council Member" and likewise be interchangeable with same.
C. 
The title of Mayor, Town of Boonton, shall remain unchanged.
A. 
No reprinting of any Town of Boonton documents shall be required upon these name changes, but updates may be periodically accomplished to reflect such new terms, dependent upon the Town's fiscal constraints.
B. 
The appropriate Town officials are hereby authorized to execute any collateral documents necessary to effectuate the purpose of this article, including any and all notices to local, county and State of New Jersey authorities.