Municipal Clerk

Duties

  • Acts as secretary for the Township and custodian of:
    • Archival records of Franklin Township
    • Bonds
    • Books
    • Contracts
    • Deeds
    • Minutes
    • The municipal seal
  • Performs the duties of Secretary of the Township Committee, prepares meeting agendas, and retains original copies of all ordinances and resolutions
  • Serves as chief Registrar of voters and is administrative officer for all elections held in the Township, subject to requirements of Title 19 of the Revised Statutes
  • Accepts applications for licenses and permits, and issues licenses and permits unless those responsibilities are delegated by ordinance to another municipal officer
  • Coordinates and manages the storing and archiving of township records
  • Can serve as a Notary Public for residents of Franklin Township

Documents

  1. Application for Marriage License (PDF)
  2. Coin Drop Instructions and Application (PDF)
  3. Guide to Prevention of Animal Cruelty Laws (PDF)
  4. Penalties for Animal Cruelty (PDF)
  5. Open Public Records Request (PDF)
  6. Rabies Exemption Form (PDF)
  7. Request for Birth, Marriage, or Death Certificate (PDF)
  1. Required Information for Getting Married (PDF)
  2. Yard Sale Application Form (PDF)
  3. Voter Application Form English (PDF)
  4. Voter Application Form Spanish (PDF)
  5. Single Family Home Repair Program Factsheet (PDF)
  6. Franklin Township Job Application (PDF)
  7. 2022 Dog License Form (PDF)