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The Council is charged with the adoption of the annual Borough Budget.

The Mayor's nominations of certain Borough officials are also subject to Council approval.

Council members are annually appointed by the Mayor to act as liaisons to various Borough departments, Boards, Commissions or Committees.

The Council annually elects a member to serve in the position of Council President.

In the absence of the Mayor, the Council President can assume the role and duties of the Mayor.

The Council also annually elects a member to serve as its representative on the Planning Board.