WELCOME to the Office of the Franklin Borough Municipal Clerk    

 "Your gateway to Municipal Government"

 PATRICIA A. LEASURE, REGISTERED MUNICIPAL CLERK
 

The office of the Municipal Clerk is historical in its traditions, serving as a direct link between residents and their local government officials since Biblical times. The early keepers of archives were often called "Remembrancers" and before writing came into use, their memory served as the public record.

The Municipal Clerk holds one of the most important and exacting positions in municipal government.  The position of Municipal Clerk is so important, in fact, that in New Jersey…

On May 31, 1985, Governor Thomas H. Kean signed the bill establishing the designation of Registered Municipal Clerk (RMC).  Recertification is contingent upon completion of 23 continuing education units, which includes ethics over each two-year recertification period.

So diverse is the role of the Municipal Clerk, encompassing a myriad of state statutes and serving all levels of government, that legislation was enacted in 1991 specifically designed to define the “Core” duties of this statutory office. NJ Statutes define the Municipal Clerk's responsibilities as: 

Secretary to the Governing Body

Secretary to the Municipal Corporation

Administrative and Licensing Officer

Election Administrator and Registrar of Voters

Custodian of Records

However, these core duties reflect just a very small portion of the many responsibilities and activities of the Municipal Clerk's Office.

The Clerk's Office is open from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:00PM on Wednesday and will assist the borough residents with any question or concern.  The clerk can be reached by calling 973-827-9280X101 or by email at: franklinclerk@frank-hardy.org

The following is a list of the documents, licenses and permits and forms available from the Clerks Office.