JOSEPH A. GIORGIO, R.M.C.
Business Administrator/Township Clerk
973-428-2467

The Business Administrator/Township Clerk is the chief administrative officer of the Township. He is responsible for the execution of all laws, ordinances and the policy decisions of the Township Committee. He supervises the operations of all departments, bureaus and offices as well as the delivery of services. He participates in all collective bargaining negotiations, serves as the Township's personnel officer and purchasing agent, coordinates the annual budget preparations and performs such other duties as specified in the Township's Code and as required by the governing body. In addition, Mr. Giorgio prepares ordinances and resolutions, serves as the editor of the Township's newsletter and together with the Mayor conducts Township Committee meetings. Finally, as Township Clerk, he is responsible for the execution of all statutory duties required of that position.

Mr. Giorgio has served as the Township's Business Administrator/Township Clerk since January 1, 1982. He has a Master of Arts Degree in Political Science from Jersey City State College and a Master of Public Administration from Rutgers University. Mr. Giorgio is licensed by the State as a Registered Municipal Clerk and Qualified Purchasing Agent.

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CATHERINE V. IACOUZZI
Deputy Township Clerk
973-428-2471

In the absence of the Township Clerk, the Deputy Township Clerk performs all of the functions and duties of the office. In addition, Ms. Iacouzzi coordinates the preparation of all election functions, issues licenses and permits, collects all fees and moneys deposited in the Clerk's Account, prepares assessment searches, certified lists, supervises the operations of the General Office, maintains stationery and office supplies, coordinates the printing, collation and mailing of the Township's newsletter and performs such other duties as assigned by the Business Administrator/Township Clerk.

Initially a staff member of the Health Department, and then promoted to Deputy Township Clerk in 1989, Ms. Iacouzzi has been with the Township since December, 1982.

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SILVIO ESPOSITO, CMFO, CTC
Chief Municipal Finance Officer
973-428-2480

The Chief Municipal Finance Officer/Treasurer is responsible for the Township's annual financial statement, annual debt statement and balance sheet. Mr. Esposito is also responsible for all general financial matters, such as budget execution, bond investments and revenue analysis. He prepares the official municipal budget based on spending decisions made by the Township Committee.

Additional responsibilities include a variety of activities such as capital budgeting, inventory control and salary and benefit costing for collective bargaining negotiations. A designation of Certified Municipal Financial Official (CMFO) is required for permanent appointment.

Mr. Esposito is also the Township's Tax Collector. Some of the principal duties include:

• Receives and collects all moneys assessed or raised by taxation or assessment for any purpose.
• Prepares monthly reports to the governing body on all receipts, deposits and cash on hand belonging to the Township.
• Enforces tax collection procedures and chairs the annual tax sale.

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JOHN DYKSEN
Certified Tax Assessor
973-428-2494

The Tax Assessor, John Dyksen, assesses all real property in the Township as they exist on October 1st of each year. Additional duties include the update and maintenance of the tax maps, defense of residential tax appeals, SR1A's, the approval of all tax exemptions and property tax deductions. Although the Tax Assessor is a municipal employee, his responsibilities are governed by state statute and is accountable not only to the Township Committee but the State Director of the Division of Taxation and the County Board of Taxation.

Mr. Dyksen holds a valid State of New Jersey Tax Assessor's Certificate but is required to obtain a certain number of continuing education credits on an annual basis in order to continue in his role. He received his Certified Tax Assessor Certification in 1971 and also possesses a degree in economics from Rutgers University. Mr. Dyksen has been the Township's Tax Assessor since November, 1994.

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GERARDO MACEIRA, P.E.
Township Engineer
973-428-2490

Gerardo Maceira, the Township Engineer, is responsible for the supervision and administration of the Engineering Department including all municipal engineering functions and improvements associated with Township facilities. The maintenance, repair and improvement to the Township’s infrastructure are key functions. He is responsible for evaluating and prioritizing improvements to the roadway network, the storm drainage system, the sidewalk network, approval of grading permits and tree removal permits. Under his direction, the Engineering Department prepares various grant applications for state and county assistance dealing with roadway, sidewalk and land acquisitions.

The Township Engineer also serves as the administrative official to the Planning Board and the Zoning Board of Adjustment. Mr. Maceira reviews and prepares reports for all site plans and subdivisions appearing before both Boards.

Mr. Maceira has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering from the New Jersey Institute of Technology. He has over 19 years of civil engineering experience and has served the Township since July 1999. Mr. Maceira is a licensed Professional Engineer in the State of New Jersey and a Certified Municipal Engineer. He is a member of the Institute of Transportation Engineers; the Public Works Association of New Jersey; and the New Jersey Society of Municipal Engineers.

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STEPHEN W. GALLAGHER
Police Chief
973-428-2518

The Chief of Police is the executive officer of the Police Department responsible for the supervision and administration of the Department. His duties and responsibilities are governed by State Statute, Township Ordinances and the Department's rules and regulations. Helping the public to understand the roles and responsibilities of the Police Department is an important function of the Chief. Communications and community relations are key elements in the job performed by the Chief.

Apprehending criminals and enforcing laws are not the only duties of the Department. The Police Department sponsors numerous education and orientation sessions dealing with alcohol and drug abuse, neighborhood watches and pedestrian and traffic safety. The Township's DARE Program is a prime example of the efforts made by our police officers to go into the schools to educate children about the dangers associated with alcohol and drugs.

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GEORGE VAN ORDEN, Ph.D.
Health Officer/Environmental Specialist
973-428-2485

Dr. Van Orden serves as the Chief Administrative and Operations Officer for our Health Department. He is responsible for the execution of all public health laws and the policy decisions of the Township's Board of Health. Licensed by the State of New Jersey, Dr. Van Orden is responsible for evaluating health problems, planning appropriate activities to address health issues, developing necessary budget plans to finance these activities and directing staff to carry out the duties and obligations of the Department efficiently and economically.

He is also the Township's Environmental Specialist. He is the recipient of numerous environmental awards concerning research studies which have benefited the entire State of New Jersey. For example, Dr. Van Orden completed a sanitary survey of the Whippany River Basin to evaluate its sanitary quality, and to identity non-point sources of contamination. Serving as the Township's Health Officer/Environmental Specialist since July, 1981, Dr. Van Orden has a Master of Science Degree and a Ph.D. from Rutgers University with a specialization in environmental science. He is licensed by the State as a Health Officer and Registered Environmental Health Specialist.

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MATTHEW MERCURIO
Acting Superintendent, Recreation and Parks Administration Department
973-428-2463

The Superintendent of Recreation and Parks Administration Department, is responsible for planning, organizing, promoting, coordinating and directing parks and recreation programs to meet the leisure activity needs of the community. Duties also include establishing line item budgets and priorities as well as implementing the policy decisions of the seven (7) member Board of Recreation Commissioners.

Link to Parks & Recreation

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KIMBERLY A. BONGIORNO, LUA
Secretary to the Planning Board and Board of Adjustment
973-428-2461

Many of Ms. Bongiorno's duties and responsibilities are statutorily required by the New Jersey Municipal Land Use Law. Some of the duties include, but are not limited to the following: acceptance of applications and plans for development; maintenance of all records and files including applications, preparation of Board minutes, correspondence, memoranda, reports and plans. She collects fees and maintains various escrow accounts. As Board secretary, she monitors the statutory time limits on development applications; prepares and/or coordinates legal notices for publication, prepares the agendas of the Planning Board and Board of Adjustment; and coordinates the distribution of Board correspondence to the public, attorneys, staff consultants and expert witnesses.

A graduate of the Academy and College of Saint Elizabeth, Ms. Bongiorno has served as the Township's secretary to both Boards since March, 2003. She is a certified Planning Board & Zoning Board of Adjustment Secretary and Land Use Administrator.

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STEPHEN KAPLAN
Construction Official/Zoning Officer/Property Maintenance Officer
973-428-2462

Mr. Kaplan wears a number of important hats in performing responsibilities as the head of the Building Department. As the Construction Official, he coordinates the activities of the sub-code officials. He issues all construction permits, notices of violations, notices of order to pay penalties, unsafe notices, stop work notices, Certificates of Occupancy and Certificates of Approval. Mr. Kaplan is responsible for the enforcement of the State Uniform Construction Code.

As the Zoning Officer, he administers and enforces the Land Use Ordinance of the Township to ensure that permits are issued to conforming properties or issues letters of denial for non-conforming properties. He reviews applications for changes in tenancy or uses in commercial/industrial buildings.

Mr. Kaplan also serves as the Township's Property Maintenance Officer which duties focus on the proper maintenance of all properties. The preservation of neighborhoods, to ensure the stability of the Township, and its unique status as a most favorable municipality in the State of New Jersey, is an important objective of the Township.

With the Township since May, 1987, Mr. Kaplan has over 27 years of experience in Code enforcement. He attained a Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology from Newark College of Engineering (NJIT). He is licensed by the State as a Construction Official, Building Sub-Code Official, Building Inspector, HHS, ICS and RCS and Plumbing Sub-Code Official and Plumbing Inspector.

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BRIAN FORAN
Superintendent,
Public Works Department
973-428-2495

The Superintendent of the Public Works Department, prioritizes, supervises and monitors the day-to-day operations of the Department which is composed of two (2) Divisions; namely, the Division of Sanitation and the Division of Roads. Some of the services performed by the Department include: the curbside collection of sanitation, vegetative waste and bulk items; the salting and plowing of 62.7 miles of local roads during snow and ice storms; street sweeping; the minor maintenance and repair of roadways, storm water catch basins. The Department also performs basic maintenance and repair services for the Township's motor vehicles.

As a footnote, the Township is 10.8 square miles in size. According to a U.S. Census estimate, the Township's population as of July 1, 2003 is 13,354 people.

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MARKO BURA
Recycling Coordinator
973-428-2495

The Township's Municipal Recycling Coordinator informs residents about current recycling requirements, resolves complaints concerning curbside collections, maintains records of residential and commercial recycling and files an annual state mandated report and Recycling Tonnage Grant application. As the municipal employee responsible for the Township's Recycling Program, Mr. Bura interacts with various county and state officials and serves as a resource to the public in responding to questions on all aspects of recycling.

An employee of the Township since May, 1986, Mr. Bura was appointed as Recycling Coordinator in September, 2002. He is a graduate of Seton Hall University and received a Certificate of Public Management in May, 1997 and a Masters Degree in Administration Science both from Fairleigh Dickinson University in September, 2000.

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MICHAEL C. WYNNE
Executive Director, Hanover Sewerage Authority
973-428-2478

The Sewerage Authority Executive Director is responsible for the management of the Authority's affairs and implementation of the Regulations and Policies adopted by the Authority. The Executive Director reports directly to the Authority Members. Responsibilities include administrative functions related to billing, finance, personnel and enforcement of regulations, and technical functions such as review of new applications, supervision of work by Authority consultants, contractors and engineering work. Mr. Wynne also is ultimately responsible for the operation and maintenance of the collection system and treatment plant in accordance with Federal and State requirements.

Michael Wynne has more than thirty (30) years of experience in design, construction, startup, operation and management of Wastewater Treatment and Collection facilities. A graduate of the New Jersey Institute of Technology, and a professional engineer licensed by the State of New Jersey, he has been the Authority's Executive Director since June 1, 1987. Mr. Wynne served on the NJDEP Pretreatment Task Force during the 1990's, and is presently on the Board of Directors of the Passaic River Basin Alliance. Mr. Wynne is a member of the Water Environment Federation, New Jersey Water Environment Association and the National Society of Professional Engineers.

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