OFFICE OF THE CLERK CHAPTER #2 EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

OFFICE OF THE CLERK CHAPTER #2
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Registered Municipal Clerk - ANSWER-Chapter 174 of the public laws of 1985
established the designation

NJSA 40A:9-133.1 - ANSWER-Municipal Clerk

Qualifications for Municipal Clerk - ANSWER-1) Must be 21 years of age or older
2)Citizen of the United States
3) Of good moral character
4) High School Diploma or equivalent Certificate accepted
5) Completion of 2 years of college or equivalent experience

Educational Requirements - ANSWER-1) Introduction to the Duties of the Municipal
Clerk
2) Advanced Duties of the Municipal Clerk
3) Local Election Administration
4) Information Records Management
5) Municipal Finance Administration for the Municipal Clerk

(T/F) - Does the Director of the Division of Local Government Services Department
of Community Affairs conduct the examinations for the certification of Registered
Municipal Clerk? - ANSWER-True

(T/F) - A person can be appointed to the office of the Municipal Clerk even if they are
not an RMC. - ANSWER-False

(T/F) - If the Office of the Municipal Clerk is vacant, the Governing Body has 180
days to fill the vacancy. - ANSWER-False

(T/F) The Statute referencing the appointment of the Municipal Clerk is N.J.S.A.
40:9-133.1 - ANSWER-False

The six core duties of the Municipal Clerk are: - ANSWER-*Secretary of the
Municipal Corporation,
*Secretary to the Governing Body,
*Chief Administrative Officer of all Elections,
*Chief Registrar of Voters,
*Administrative Officer,
*Records Coordinator and Manager

(T/F) There are 7 statutory positions in a municipality that are eligible for tenure. -
ANSWER-False

RMC stands for - ANSWER-Registered Municipal Clerk

(T/F) A Municipal Clerk must renew their certification every 3 years - ANSWER-False