The Mayor shall be chosen at the general election
by popular ballot of the eligible voters of the Borough of Mendham.
He or she shall serve for a term of four years, which shall begin
at 12:00 noon on January 1 following the election. (N.J.S.A. 40A:60-2)
[Amended 6-7-1999 by Ord. No. 15-99]
The Mayor shall have all the powers and duties
provided by state statute. He or she shall, inter alia, see to the
faithful execution of the laws of the state and ordinances of the
Borough, recommend to the Council those measures he or she deems necessary
or expedient, maintain peace and good order and have the power to
suppress riots and tumultuous assemblies, all as provided in N.J.S.A.
40A:60-5. He or she shall nominate and, with the advice and consent
of Council, appoint all officers in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:60-5.
The Mayor, as contemplated by N.J.S.A. 40A:60-5, shall preside over
meetings of the Council and may, in the event of a tie, cast the deciding
ballot; otherwise, he or she shall not vote. The Mayor may veto ordinances
in accordance with the provisions of N.J.S.A. 40A:60-5. Such veto
may be overcome by a two-thirds vote of the Council.
As provided by state statute, the members of
the Borough Council shall be chosen at the general election by popular
ballot of the eligible voters of the Borough of Mendham. The Council
shall consist of six members. Their terms of office shall be for three
years, beginning at 12:00 noon on January 1 following their election,
and arranged in such a manner that the terms of two Councilpersons
shall expire at the end of each year. (N.J.S.A. 40A:60-2)
