Special Township of Mine Hill Terminology

Please click on any link below to access a glossary term to use while navigating the Township of Mine Hill website. The glossary is compiled from a number of sources and should not be considered an official municipal glossary.

There are 6 Glossary definitions

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Administrator The Administrator is a full time employee responsible, under the direction and supervision of the Mayor, for the day to day operations of the Township. The Administrator is appointed by the Mayor, with the consent of the Council, for the term of the Mayor. Back to Top

Mayor The Mayor is the Chief Executive Officer of the Township and is elected to a four year term, on the same year that two council persons are elected. The Mayor is responsible for all administrative and operational aspects of the government. Back to Top

Ordinance An ordinance is a local law set forth by the governing body. Anytime the Mayor and Council wish to pass a local law or ordinance, it must be introduced at a public meeting. Once it is introduced, the Township publishes the ordinance in the legal section of a local paper. The publication indicates the date and time established by the governing body for a public hearing on the ordinance. At the public hearing, the ordinance is read by the title and then the floor is opened to members of the public who wish to make comments on the ordinance. After the public is finished commenting, the public hearing is closed and the members of the Township Council vote on the ordinance. If passed, the ordinance is again published in the local paper and takes effect immediately upon publication. The only exception is bond ordinances which take effect 20 days after publication. Back to Top

Proclamation A proclamation is a document given by the Mayor and Council to formally recognize an individual, an organization, a special event, an achievement, or cause. Proclamations are generally read at the public meetings and presented to the person or group being recognized. Examples of proclamations include recognizing Township residents who have given service to the Township or preformed acts of heroism. Back to Top

Resolution A resolution is a formal expression of opinion, will or intent of a governing body. Resolutions are passed at the same meeting they are introduced. Most administrative matters are handled by resolution. Examples or resolutions include awarding contracts for the purchase of equipment and materials, and hiring professionals, (Engineers, Attorneys, etc) Back to Top

Township Council The Township Council is the governing legislative body of the Township, and is responsible for adopting local ordinances, appropriating Township funds, and adopting the Township Budget. The Council is comprised of five individuals elected to four year terms with the terms staggered so that three council persons are elected one year and two are elected two years later. Back to Top