Mayor & Borough Council

The Borough of Princeton

Operates under the Borough Form of government.

The Mayor, elected directly by the voters, is the head of Borough government and shall recommend to council such measures deemed necessary for the welfare of the Borough.

The Borough Mayor

Serves as the Chief Executive Officer

Nominates appointees to various boards and commissions subject to approval of the Borough Council

Presides at the Borough Council meetings

Votes only in the case of a tie vote.

Shall see that the laws of the state and ordinances of the Borough are faithfully executed.

The Borough Council

Is the legislative body of Borough government.

Comprised of six members with two being elected each year to serve three-year terms

Responsible for passing ordinances, adopting operating budgets and approving appointments made by the Mayor

Members serve on various boards and committees and act as liaison's to certain Departments, Committees or Boards.

Borough Council meetings are held at Borough Hall on the first, second and fourth Tuesday of every month.