TOWNSHIP OF JACKSON RESOLUTION 306-2025

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TOWNSHIP COUNCIL TO CONVENE A SPECIAL MEETING FOR THE PURPOSE OF SELECTING A MAYOR TO FILL THE UNEXPIRED TERM OF MAYOR MICHAEL REINA

WHEREAS, the Township of Jackson, County of Ocean, State of New Jersey, is organized under the laws of the State of New Jersey and governed by the Township Council; and

WHEREAS, Mayor Michael Reina has resigned from the Office of Mayor, thereby creating a vacancy in the position of Mayor; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:16-12 and N.J.S.A. 40A:16-5, the governing body shall, within 30 days of the occurrence of the vacancy, appoint a successor to fill the vacancy without regard to party for the unexpired term; and

WHEREAS, in the interests of efficient operations, the Township Council desires to convene a Special Meeting of the Governing Body to consider and adopt a resolution selecting a new Mayor of the Township of Jackson to serve for the remainder of the unexpired term, which shall expire on December 31, 2026; and

WHEREAS, the Township Council has determined that said Special Meeting shall be held on October 3, 2025 at 10:30 a.m. at the Jackson Township Municipal Building, at which time the Council shall consider and act upon the appointment of a new Mayor.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Township Council of the Township of Jackson, County of Ocean, State of New Jersey, as follows:

  1. The Township Council hereby authorizes and directs that a Special Meeting be held on October 3, 2025 at 10:30 a.m. at the Jackson Township Municipal Building.
  2. The principal purpose of said Special Meeting shall be for the Governing Body to consider and adopt a resolution selecting a new Mayor to fill the unexpired term of Mayor Michael Reina, which term shall expire on December 31, 2026.
  3. The Township Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to provide the required notice of the Special Meeting in accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act, N.J.S.A. 10:4-6 et seq.

CERTIFICATION

I, Sandra F. Martin RMC, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true copy of a resolution adopted by the Governing Body of the Township of Jackson at a meeting held on the 25th day of September, 2025.

Sandra F. Martin RMC, CMR

Municipal Clerk, Jackson Township