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2004
Mayor and Members of the Common Council OF
THE Borough of Hopatcong MUNICIPAL BUILDING
111 River Styx ROAD, Hopatcong,
NJ 07843
Telephone (973) 770-1200
Fax Number (973) 770-0301
MAYOR
Mayor Richard H. Hodson (R)
BOROUGH HALL 973-770-1200 EXT 113 HOME 973-398-1422
Term expires: 12/31/2007 Email:
rhodson@hopatcong.org
COUNCIL MEMBERS
President Councilwoman Laurie Spaziani (R)
BOROUGH HALL 973-770-1200 EXT 163 HOME 973-398-8311
Term expires: 12/31/2004 Email:
lspaziani@hopatcong.org
Councilman John Armeno (R)
BOROUGH HALL 973-770-1200 EXT 160 HOME 973-398-8109
Term expires 12/31/2004 Email:
jarmeno@optonline.net
Councilman Rich Bunce (R)
BOROUGH HALL 973-770-1200 EXT 161 HOME 973-770-3014
Term expires: 12/31/2006 Email:
rbunce@hopatcong.org
Councilman Paul X. Fisher (R)
BOROUGH HALL 973-770-1200 EXT 162 HOME 973-398-7792
Term expires: 12/31/2006
Councilwoman Estelle Klein (R)
BOROUGH HALL 973-770-1200 EXT 159
Term expires: 12/31/2005
Councilwoman Madeline McManus (R)
BOROUGH HALL 973-770-1200 EXT 164
Term expires: 12/31/2005
Email:
madeline_mcmanus@excite.com
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COUNCIL COMMITTEES 2004 |
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Council Liaison to
Hopatcong School District |
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Councilmen Armeno and Spaziani |
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Council Liaison: SC League of
Municipalities |
Armeno |
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Council Committees |
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Public Works/Buildings and Grounds |
Fisher |
McManus |
Armeno |
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Police/EmergencyService |
McManus |
Armeno |
Bunce |
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Fire (firehouses under Buildings and
Grounds) |
Spaziani |
Armeno |
Klein |
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Recreation |
Spaziani |
Bunce |
Klein |
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Health |
Klein |
McManus |
Fisher |
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Environment |
Bunce |
McManus |
Spaziani |
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Finance |
Armeno |
Klein |
Spaziani |
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Real Estate |
Bunce |
Fisher |
Armeno |
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Code Review |
Klein |
Fisher |
Bunce |
The Mayor
The Mayor is the
chief executive officer of the Borough. The Mayor is elected at-large for a
four-year term. The Mayor is considered to be a member of the Borough Council,
helps set the agenda for Council meetings and chairs all meetings of the
Council. The Mayor can vote only in the event of a tie but has the power to veto
any ordinance adopted by the Council.
The Mayor has
executive authority to act between Council meetings in matters affecting the
Borough. The Mayor can declare a state of emergency and can act to protect the
Borough and its citizens. The Mayor appoints the members of all Borough
Committees and certain Borough Commissions. The Mayor's nominations for certain
other Borough Boards and Commissions are subject to Council approval. The Mayor
prepares the initial draft of the annual Borough budget for submission to the
Council. The Mayor can issue Proclamations. The Mayor is authorized to perform
marriage ceremonies. The Mayor is required to sit as a member of the Borough
Planning Board. The signatures of the Mayor and Borough Clerk are necessary to
create any legally binding obligation of the Borough.
The Borough Council
The Common
Council of the Borough of Hopatcong (Borough Council) is the legislative body of
the Borough. There are six members of the Council elected at-large for
three-year terms. In every year, two council positions are available for
election. The Council can act in one of two formats: a) Ordinances, which have
the effect of law and b) Resolutions, which state the policy or direction of the
Council. Ordinances require public notice and a public hearing prior to
adoption. Resolutions must be adopted in public but do not require public
hearings.
The Council is
charged with the adoption of the annual Borough Budget. The Mayor's nominations
of certain Borough officials are also subject to Council approval. Council
members are annually appointed by the Mayor to act as liaisons to various
Borough departments, Boards, Commissions or Committees. The Council annually
elects a member to serve in the position of Council President. In the absence of
the Mayor, the Council President can assume the role and duties of the Mayor.
The Council also annually elects a member to serve as its representative on the
Planning Board.
The Mayor and
Council meetings are usually held on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month at
7:30 pm.
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