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EspañolWALSH ACT (NEW JERSEY)
The 'Walsh Act' is legislation in the U.S. state of New Jersey that permits municipalities to adopt a non-partisan commission form of government. The legislation was signed by Governor of New Jersey Woodrow Wilson on April 25, 1911. The commissions in Walsh Act municipalities are composed of either three or five members elected for four-year concurrent terms. The commissioners also serve as department heads in addition to their legislative functions. The commissioners elect one commissioner as mayor, however the mayor is only responsible for his or her departments and serves as the chair of the commission.
| Contents |
| Municipalities that have a five member commission |
| Municipalities that have a three member commission |
| See also |
| External links |
Municipalities that have a five member commission
These communities have five commissioners:
★ Commissioner of Public Affairs
★ Commissioner of Public Safety
★ Commissioner of Public Works
★ Commissioner of Parks and Public Property
★ Commissioner of Revenue and Finance
| 'Municipality' | 'County' | 'Year Adopted' |
|---|---|---|
| Lyndhurst Township | Bergen | 1913 |
| Millville City | Cumberland | 1913 |
| North Bergen | Hudson | 1931 |
| Nutley Township | Essex | 1912 |
| Ridgefield Park Village | Bergen | 1912 |
| Union City | Hudson | 1930 |
| West New York Town | Hudson | 1931 |
Municipalities that have a three member commission
These communities have three commissioners:
★ Commissioner of Public Affairs and Public Safety
★ Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Public Property
★ Commissioner of Revenue and Finance
See also
★ 1923 Municipal Manager Law
External links
★ The Commission Form of Municipal Government (PDF)
★ A History of Municipal Government in New Jersey Since 1798 (PDF)
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