§ 2.04.010. Elections—Vacancies.

A.

Elected Officers.

1.

The mayor shall be elected by the voters of the municipality at large and serve for a term of four years, and until his or her successor shall have qualified.

2.

The council shall consist of six members, elected at large, and shall serve for a term of three years and until their successors shall have qualified. Their terms shall be arranged, by lot if necessary, so the terms of two councilmembers shall expire at the end of each year.

3.

There shall be an annual election for borough officers at the time provided by law for holding general elections.

4.

The term of office of the mayor and of the councilmembers shall commence on January 1st next following their election.

B.

Vacancies. Whenever a vacancy occurs as provided in N.J.S.A. 40A:16-3 in the office of mayor or in the membership of the governing body, such vacancy shall or may, as the case may be, be filled in accordance with and in the manner prescribed by the Municipal Vacancy Law N.J.S.A. 40A:16-1 et seq.

(Ord. 91-3 § 2, 1991; prior code § 2-2)