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THE BOROUGH COUNCIL is the policy-making body of Borough government but it also has administrative powers. The Council

• is composed of six council members, two of whom are elected at large each year for a three-year term.
• passes all ordinances and changes them as needed.
• adopts the operating budget, a task which is usually completed annually by mid-March. Throughout the year the Council examines for approval a variety of financial transactions.
• approves appointments made by the Mayor.
• members also sit on a number of advisory committees and other official boards with both appointed and elected officials plus citizen representatives. Many of these are joint Borough-Township boards.
• has three committees: Finance, Personnel Practices, and Public Works, which have significant policy oversight in their respective areas.

THE BOROUGH MAYOR, as chief executive officer of the Borough, serves on a part-time basis and is paid a nominal salary. The Mayor

• is elected for a four-year term.
• nominates appointees to boards and commissions of the Borough subject to the approval of the Council, unless otherwise provided by law.
• presides at Council meetings but votes only in case of a tie or a few other specified circumstances.
• confers with residents about community problems and public policy.

THE BOROUGH ADMINISTRATOR, as chief administrative officer, heads a staff of more than 100 persons. The Administrator

• is appointed by Mayor and Council.
• manages the Borough's business and carries out the Council's plans and orders.
• is responsible for personnel organization and policy and coordinates interdepartmental operations. All Borough departments report to the administrator.
• prepares the budget and is in charge of purchasing.

THE BOROUGH CLERK is appointed to a three-year renewable term by the Council and receives tenure after five years. The Clerk

• is secretary to the governing body and municipal corporation.
• prepares agenda, keeps official documents and supervises preparation and distribution of Borough Code and Charter.
• supervises all elections.
• furnishes the public with general information about the Borough.

THE BOROUGH ATTORNEY is appointed by the Mayor and Council each year. The attorney

• advises municipal officials and department heads on legal matters and procedures.
• prepares ordinances, resolutions, contracts and other legal documents.
• represents the Borough in legal actions.