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NEWARK (ALAMEDA COUNTY)local legislationAdopted

Re-appointment of City Clerk Kecia Daniels

Original title: Dept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Re-Appointment Purpose: Re-Appointing City Clerk Name of Appointee: Kecia Daniels Appointment Term: Tenure Commencing June 21, 2026 Additional Information: Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:9-133(b), this re-appointment will provide tenure to the City Clerk

June 17, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

This decision secures the employment status of the City Clerk, who is responsible for maintaining municipal records and overseeing local elections, by granting her under state law.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Kecia Daniels

She is being re-appointed to the position of City Clerk and granted tenure.

Municipal Council

The Council is the body responsible for authorizing the appointment and managing the clerk's employment status.

What changed

Last recorded activity June 17, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

The Municipal Council has authorized the re-appointment of Kecia Daniels as City Clerk. This action grants her in the position starting June 21, 2026.

Key Facts

  • The Municipal Council authorized the re-appointment of Kecia Daniels as City Clerk.
  • The appointment grants tenure to the City Clerk.
  • The tenure term commences on June 21, 2026.
  • The action is taken pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:9-133(b).
  • The resolution file number is 26-0911.
  • The resolution was introduced on June 12, 2026, and has been adopted.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does it mean that the City Clerk is granted tenure?
provides the City Clerk with job security under New Jersey state law, meaning they cannot be removed from office except for cause after a hearing.
When does this new appointment begin?
The term for Kecia Daniels begins on June 21, 2026.

Why It Matters

This decision secures the employment status of the City Clerk, who is responsible for maintaining municipal records and overseeing local elections, by granting her under state law.

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Granting of Tenure

The resolution explicitly cites the state statute to formalize the transition of the City Clerk to a tenured position.

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