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Mayor & Council
Governing Body Core Duties
Mayor
Head of municipal government. Sees that state laws and borough ordinances are faithfully executed. Presides over Council. Votes only to break ties. Can veto ordinances subject to override by 2/3 majority of Council. Appoints subordinate officers with Council approval; after 30 days or upon Council disapproval, Council fills posts.
Council
Legislative body of municipality. Overrides mayor's veto by 2/3 majority of all members. Confirms mayor's appointments. Gains appointment power upon failure to confirm mayor's appointee or after office vacant for 30 days. Has all executive responsibility not placed in office of mayor.
Council Members Term Expires
| Richard LaBarbiera, Mayor | 12/31/22 |
| Ralph Amato, Council Member | 12/31/19 |
| MariaElena Bellinger, Council Member | 12/31/20 |
| Christoper DiPiazza, Council Member | 12/31/20 |
| Holly Tedesco-Santos, Council Member | 12/31/21 |
| Pat Verile, Council Member | 12/31/21 |
| Jeanne Weber, Council Member | 12/31/19 |
Mayor & Council Meeting Dates
- 7:00 PM
- 2nd & 4th Tuesday of every month
- Borough Hall
- 1 West Jockish Square
- Paramus, NJ 07652
| January 5, 2019 - 12:00 PM | January 23, 2019 |
| February 5, 2019 | February 19, 2019 |
| March 5, 2019 | March 19, 2019 |
| April 2, 2019 | April 16, 2019 |
| May 7, 2019 | May 21, 2019 |
| June 11, 2019 | June 25, 2019 |
| July 24, 2019 - Wednesday | |
| August 21, 2019 - Wednesday | |
| September 10, 2019 | September 24, 2019 |
| October 15, 2019 | October 29, 2019 |
| November 12, 2019 | |
| December 3, 2019 | December 17, 2019 |
Agendas & Minutes
Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval.