Meetings are open to the public and residents are given the opportunity to speak on proposed ordinances and other matters of concern at the formal meetings. The first meeting of each month is usually televised on the local cable television access channel. The Mayor is the Chief Executive Officer of the Borough, and as such presides over all public meetings, provides leadership in the development of community projects and makes appointments to various boards. The Borough Council exercises all legislative powers including adoption of the municipal budget, bond ordinances and the general business of the community. While the Mayor does not have a vote on Council, he or she may vote in the case of a tie.
Council members consist of six members elected for staggered three-year terms.
The Council members serve part-time for a yearly salary. Most of the activities of the governing body are regulated by highly technical State Statues which dictate the procedures which the Council must follow. The Council has the authority to initiate hearings for the purpose of gathering information for the ordinances making, airing public problems and supervising the spending of its appropriations.