The office of the City Clerk has a long history steeped in tradition. When the early colonists came to America, one of the first offices established was that of clerk. The City Clerk’s office serves as a direct link between residents and the City of Orange. It is home to the City’s official archives and public records.
The City Clerk serves many responsibilities including the Secretary to the Municipal Council, Secretary to the Municipality, keeper of the City Seal, Chief Election Officer of the Municipality, Chief Registrar of Voters in the Municipality and the individual responsible for the Records Management of the City. However, these core duties reflect just a portion of the many responsibilities and activities of the City Clerk’s Office.
For assistance from the City Clerk’s office, please contact us or call: (973) 952-6342
Joyce Lanier
Title: City Clerk
Phone: (973) 952-6344
Cell: (973) 789-7668
Email: jlanier@orangenj.gov
Tamara Robinson
Title: Deputy Clerk
Phone: (973) 952-6341
Cell: (973) 789-1909
Email: trobinson@orangenj.gov
Margarette Homere
Title: Senior Clerk
Phone: (973) 952-6342
Cell: (973) 789-1439
Email: mhomere@orangenj.gov
Main Office
(973) 952-6342
Duties & Responsibilities
Keep and preserve the minutes and records of the proceedings of Council.
Preserve and compile all ordinances and resolutions and at the end of each year, codify and bind all ordinance and resolutions.
Have and take custody of all official books, papers, and documents of the City for which no other provision is made.
Provide secretarial and clerical services for the Council and all Council members in the discharge of their official duties.
Perform the functions required by Municipal Clerks by the general election Law and any other State law or ordinance and receive the City use the fees prescribed therefore.
Perform the functions vested in the Clerk by State law and ordinances relating to bingo and raffles licensing.
The clerk shall act as: the coordinator and records manager responsible for implementing local archives and records retention programs as mandated;
Over the Open Public Records Act on behalf of the municipality;
Coordinate activities between the Council and the various boards and bodies of the City, collect, and distribute the minutes of various boards and bodies of the City to the City Council.
