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This proposed bill would expand the responsibilities of the city recorder in Trenton to include managing necessary municipal operations and reporting finances as required by the Mayor and Board. It also changes the residency requirement for the chief of police, allowing them to live anywhere within the county instead of just within the city limits. This change is subject to local approval and amends Chapter 14 of the Private Acts of 2011.

Published April 6, 2026
WHAT CHANGED
BEFORE

The city recorder's responsibilities were more limited, and the chief of police was required to reside within the city limits.

AFTER

This proposed bill would expand the responsibilities of the city recorder in Trenton to include managing necessary municipal operations and reporting finances as required by the Mayor and Board. It also changes the residency requirement for the chief of police, allowing them to live anywhere within the county instead of just within the city limits. This change is subject to local approval and amends Chapter 14 of the Private Acts of 2011.

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