The top
governing body in Hunterdon County - the Board of Chosen Freeholders being
its exact name - originated in England, dating back to the sixteenth
century. "Freeholders" as a term, is unique to New Jersey but it is
comparable to similar officials in other states where they are called
County Commissioners or Supervisors.
As top
governing officials of Hunterdon County, the five Freeholders are chosen
by popular vote in the November general elections. The term of office is
for two or three years and the current compensation is $16,000 a year,
with an extra $1,000 for the Director. One or two of the five members is
elected each year. Any subsequent vacancies are filled by an appointment
made by the remaining members to the Board for the unexpired term of the
vacated seat.
The
regular
meetings of the Hunterdon County Board of Chosen Freeholders are held
on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month at 5:00 pm. These meetings are
open to the public and press. Additional meetings must be announced at
least 48 hours in advance. Regular meetings are held in the Freeholders'
Meeting Room 2nd floor in the
Main
Street County Complex, Flemington, New Jersey.
If there are
any questions regarding the Freeholder's Meetings or about items placed on
their agendas you may contact the
Clerk of the
Board of Freeholders, Denise B. Doolan at 908-788-1102 between the
hours of 8:00 am to 4:30 p.m. Anyone who wishes to have an item placed on
a
Freeholders agenda must put that request in writing to Mrs. Doolan by
noon the preceding Wednesday before each meeting.
You may e-mail
the Freeholders or the Clerk of the Board at:
freeholders@co.hunterdon.nj.us
