Carie A. Crone, Acting City Clerk
Kelly Edwards, Deputy Clerk

The City Clerk’s office is the hub of the community – serving the public and all levels of government. The Clerk and Deputy Clerk are here to respond to the requests of our citizens; providing prompt, courteous service.

The Municipal Clerk’s position is a statutory position requiring certification through education and testing. The designation, Registered Municipal Clerk, is achieved and maintained through re-certification bi-annually. Additionally, in Absecon the Clerk, by state certification and appointment of the governing body, is also the Registrar of Vital Statistics.

The Deputy Municipal Clerk, in the absence of the Clerk, shall have all the powers of the Municipal Clerk and shall perform the functions and duties of the office. The Deputy is a vital part of the Clerks office and assists in all office activities. The Deputy Clerk, by state certification and appointment of the governing body, is also the Deputy Registrar of Vital Statistics.