Common Council

Regular Meetings

  • 7:30PM at City Hall
    512 Springfield Avenue
    Summit, NJ 07901
  • Twice monthly
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Agendas & Minutes


Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval.

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Terms
Three members are elected from each of two wards for a three-year term in office. One member is elected "at-large" for a two-year term.

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2023 Organization Meeting

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Key takeaways from the Tuesday, September 19, council meeting by Council President Vartan.

Overview of what citizens should expect from council under his leadership in 2023. Read the full statement here.

An update on council's first quarter progress is available here.


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Council President Vartan's presentation at the Tuesday, September 5, meeting

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2023 Common Council Rules

2023 Council Meeting Welcome Brochure

COMMON COUNCIL MEETING: EXPLANATORY NOTE REGARDING COMMENTS
When invited to speak, please come to the lectern, clearly state your name and address, spell your last name, and speak into the podium microphone so that your comments can be understood by all and properly recorded. Whenever an audience or Council member reads from a prepared statement, please give or email a copy to the City Clerk’s Office at cityclerk@cityofsummit.org. To help facilitate an orderly meeting and to permit all to be heard, speakers are asked to limit their comments to approximately 3 minutes or so in length.

Committee Assignments

  1. 2023 Common Council Appointments
  2. 2023 Common Council committee, board liaison, staff appointments

ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE HYBRID MEETING FINDINGS

After the return to in-person Common Council meetings earlier this summer, a small group of residents asked Council to consider holding hybrid meetings (allowing public participation both in-person and by remote video conference). As part of the deliberation process, the Administrative Committee has conducted extensive discussions and consultations to determine the viability and legality of hybrid meetings.
Interim Conclusions and Next Steps

Meetings Online


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Televised Meetings


Common Council meetings are broadcast live on Comcast Channel 36 and Verizon Channel 30 and rebroadcast on Thursdays and Saturdays on HTTV Comcast Channel 36 and Verizon Channel 33.

  1. Sign up for Emergency Notifications

    Citizens must opt-in to the new Smart911 system to receive alerts from the city. Creating a profile ensures that you will receive emergency alerts and helps emergency services respond more effectively with crucial medical and location information. Create a Smart911 Profile

  2. Beacon of Summit Leadership and Service Passes Away

    It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we announce the passing of former City of Summit Mayor and Common Council President, Ellen Dickson on Sunday, September 24, 2023. She was 71 years old. Full news release

  3. Key Takeaways from Council President Vartan

    Council President Vartan highlights reports, presentations, and actions taken during the Tuesday, September 19, Common Council meeting. Read report
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Summit Historical Minute

  1. 06-06-18 SHM
  2. 05-15-18 SHM
  3. 04-03-18 SHM
  4. 03-20-18 SHM
  5. 02-21-18 SHM

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Joint Legislative Resolution for the Honorable Matthew J. Gould

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