 COUNCILPERSON AT-LARGE
DOUG GHAUL
COUNCIL PRESIDENT
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What the Councilperson At-Large Does
Councilperson’s Profile
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CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC MEETINGS:
1st & 3rd Tues. each month 7:00pm
New City Hall Council Chamber
525 High Street
Burlington NJ 08016
All interested individuals are invited to attend and comment. Anyone in need of special accommodations or access due to disability, should contact the Municipal Clerk’s Office, at 609-386-0200 ext. 101, prior to the meeting.
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MEETING SCHEDULE:
See Meeting Calendar or
See Council Meeting Schedule
What the Councilperson At-Large Does – Introduction | page top
On November 6, 2007, I was elected by the citizens of the City of Burlington to serve as Councilman At-Large. Sworn in on January 1, 2008, my four-year term expires on December 31, 2011. As Councilperson At-Large, I represent the interests of all City residents. Council members perform all appropriate functions with respect to City legislation, including:
- Preparation of Municipal Budget
- Writing and Passage of Ordinances to govern the City
- Voice concerns and complaints of constituents (City residents)
- Represent citizens while solving problems and planning for the future
For a more-detailed exposition of Council responsibilities, please see Council page.
Councilperson At-Large’s Profile | page top
TERM OF SERVICE
4 years, Jan. 1, 2008 to Dec. 31, 2011
OCCUPATION
Auditor, State of New Jersey Division of Taxation.
EDUCATION
BS degree in Business Administration
CONTINUING EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION
Continuing education for Housing Authority Certification, including Ethics, Financial Issues and Procedures, Legal Issues, and Skills for Commissioners
AFFILIATION
Councilmen 3rd Ward 1989 to 1990, Councilman At Large 2000 to 2003, President of Council 2002 and 2003, and City Treasurer 1987 to 1989.
Burlington Housing Authority Certified Housing Authority Commissioner, 1999, 2004 to present
Certified Firefighter for City of Burlington Fire Department since 1971, Member/Officer of Neptune Hose Company No. 5 since 1978, and Member/Officer of Fireman’s Relief Association since 1981.
City of Burlington Democratic County Committee Party Chairman , Committee Treasurer, and Ward 3 Representative since 1979.
Past Member/Officer of Board of Island Managers, Local Assistance Board, Citizens Advisory Committee
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