Delran Township, New Jersey is governed by a Mayor-Council system, which is based on the Faulkner Act. The Mayor is the executive branch, while the Township Council is the legislative branch. [1, 2]
Mayor [3]
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Enforces ordinances, the Charter, and general laws
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Supervises all township departments
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Recommends a budget to the Council
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Prepares an annual report to the Council and public
Township Council Adopts ordinances, Adopts the municipal budget, Establishes salaries, Approves contracts, and Advises the Mayor on policy. [2, 4]
Business Administrator Administers day-to-day operations, Supervises department directors, and Supports the Mayor in preparing the budget. [4]
Municipal Clerk [5]
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Attends all Township Council meetings
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Keeps minutes of all meetings
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Keeps ordinances and resolutions, which are available to the public
Elections [1]
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The Mayor and Council are elected in partisan elections in even-numbered years
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Terms are staggered, with three ward seats up for election every two years, and the other two seats and the mayor's seat up for election two years later
[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Delran_Township,_New_Jersey
[2] https://delrantownship.org/council/
[3] https://ecode360.com/10023542