ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON AGING, DISABILITIES & VETERANS
(973) 285-6858

Responsible for developing recommendations related to service priorities, funding and pending legislation to meet the needs of senior citizens, persons with disabilities, and veterans and their families.
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ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON WOMEN
(973) 285-6868

Responsible for studying the needs, problems, interests, concerns and the capabilities of the women who reside and work in Morris County, along with promoting their interests.
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AGRICULTURE DEVELOPMENT BOARD
(973) 829-8120

Administers the state and county funded agriculture retention program to preserve the county's farming industry through monetary incentives to farmers for soil and water conservation and development easement purchases.

AIRPORT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
(973) 285-6010

Assists the freeholders in their interaction with airports in the county.

CONSTRUCTION BOARD OF APPEALS
30 Schuyler Place
Morristown
(973) 829-8120

Five-member volunteer board hears appeals from municipal construction code decisions and violations.

The Board meets every 4th Thursday with exceptions.
Freeholders Public Meeting Room
Administration & Records Bldg.
Please call (973) 829-8126 to confirm meeting date.

COUNTY ALLIANCE STEERING SUBCOMMITTEE
(973) 285-6868

Reviews and recommends substance prevention programs that may be implemented at the local level.
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COUNTY COLLEGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
(973) 328-5000

Sets policy and direction of the County College of Morris in Randolph Township. The board establishes regulations for appointment of personnel and sets tuition and fees for the two-year community college.

ELECTIONS, BOARD OF
2nd floor
Administration and Records Building,
Court St., Morristown
(973) 285-8350

The Board of Elections oversees absentee ballot counting, board worker recruitment & assignments, and County Committee labels.

ELECTIONS, SUPERINTENDENT OF
Administrator's Office
Administration and Records Building
Court St., Morristown
(973) 285-6715

The Superintendent of Elections conducts elections, maintains voter registration rolls and provides certified voting machines to each polling place. Provides data on registered voters in the form of mailing labels, printed lists/reports and diskettes.

EMERGENCY PLANNING COUNCIL
Public Safety Training Academy
West Hanover Avenue
Parsippany (973) 285-2922

Advises Office of Emergency Management on hazardous problems.

EXTENSION SERVICE
W. Hanover Ave.
Morris Township
(973) 285-8300

A research based educational program helping people and the communities in which they live. Offers agricultural, resource management, home economics and 4-H programs.

FLOOD AND DRAINAGE STUDY COMMITTEE
Administrator's Office
Administration and Records Building
Court St., Morristown
(973) 285-6041

Receives applications from municipalities regarding inter-local agreements to alleviate flooding problems, reviews and recommends to freeholder board.

HERITAGE COMMISSION
County Cultural Center,
300 Mendham Rd.,
Morris Township
(973) 829-8117

The Heritage Commission encourages a broad awareness of the county's history by publishing books, brochures and other materials, and sponsoring seminars and exhibits. Serves as a clearinghouse for historic preservation groups in the county. Ensures the preservation and accessibility of the county's archives for the benefit of genealogists, historians and students.

HOUSING AUTHORITY
99 Ketch Rd.
Morris Township
(973) 540-0389

Responsible for planning, development and construction of housing in a safe, decent and sanitary atmosphere for the elderly and families without sufficient income. Operates rental assistance program for eligible families.

HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION

The Commission sponsors programs to promote tranquility, dignity and justice among all county citizens.

HUMAN SERVICE ADVISORY COUNCIL
(973) 285-6868

Reviews, monitors and improves county-level human service activities, programs and services with an emphasis on homelessness, child care, transportation, and general human services. Develops funding recommendations for certain human service and programs.
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IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY
(973) 285-6020

The Authority can provide low-interest financing to local governments, school districts and non-profit agencies for certain programs.

MAPS ADVISORY COMMITTEE
(973) 829-8101

Advises the Morris Area Paratransit System program on transportation services for senior citizens and disabled.

MENTAL HEALTH ADVISORY BOARD AND ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE COMMITTEE
(973) 285-6868

Reviews, monitors and improves county mental health services and makes funding recommendations for programs that serves this population. Responsible for developing recommendations related to service priorities, funding and pending legislation/advocacy to meet the needs of Morris County residents in relation to substance abuse prevention and treatment.
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MOSQUITO EXTERMINATION COMMISSION
Highview Ave.
Cedar Knolls
(973) 538-3200

The Commission uses Integrated Pest Management Strategies, including surveillance, water management and control of larvae, to reduce mosquito population levels where necessary. Restores degraded drainage systems, ponds, and retention/detention facilities, often in cooperation with local towns.

MUNICIPAL UTILITIES AUTHORITY
County Cultural Center
300 Mendham Rd.
Morristown
(973) 285-8383

The Authority is responsible for solid waste management, recycling services and water supply planning. Operates transfer station system, household hazardous waste disposal facility and programs, recycling center, curbside recycling collection program, and administers regional composting facilities. Develops and operates the county well fields and potable water distribution system.

OPEN SPACE & FARMLAND PRESERVATION TRUST FUND COMMITTEE
(973) 829-8120

The Committee advises the board of freeholders on funding priorities for open space and farmland acquisition applications submitted by towns and non-profit land trusts.

PARK COMMISSION
53 E. Hanover Ave.
Morris Township
(973) 326-7600

The Commission oversees one of the finest park systems in New Jersey. Provides over 13,000 acres of specialized park areas and facilities for recreational, leisure time and educational needs of 3 million annual visitors. Includes ice skating arena, outdoor education centers, arboretums, golf courses, a marina, swimming-boating areas, trails (including one for the blind), parcourse fitness trails, camping facilities, a living farm, an operating mill, riding stable and concerts. Offers nature study and horticultural education classes in its education center.

PLANNING BOARD
30 Schuyler Place
Morristown
(973) 829-8120

The Board assists municipalities by providing a regional framework for municipal planning so that each municipal master plan can be developed as a logical part of its surrounding area. Advises Board of Freeholders on planning matters.

PUBLIC SAFETY TRAINING ACADEMY ADVISORY BOARD
W. Hanover Ave.
Parsippany
(973) 285-2979

Advises on operation, budget and curriculum for a multi-faceted training facility designed to promote professional training for fire, law enforcement, corrections and first aid squad personnel, both salaried and volunteer.

SCHOOL OF TECHNOLOGY SCHOOL BOARD OF EDUCATION
400 East Main St.
Denville
(973) 627-4600

Operates the Morris County School of Technology, which offers programs designed to prepare students to enter the workforce as skilled employees. Also administers specialized academies in the areas of Math, Science and Engineering; Visual and Performing Arts; Law and Public Safety Construction Arts; Automotive Sciences; Health Care Sciences and Networking Information Technology and Communications.

SOIL CONSERVATION DISTRICT
W. Hanover Ave.
Morris Township
(973) 285-2953

Provides information relating to soil conservation and natural resources to local governments and landowners. Assists in management of soils, erosion control and conservation practices.

SOLID WASTE ADVISORY COUNCIL
(973) 285-8391

Responsible for advising freeholder board on solid waste and recycling matters.

SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
County Cultural Center
300 Mendham Rd.
Morristown
(973) 285-8320

Regulatory and technical assistance agency for the 41 school districts in the county, serving more than 68,000 students housed in nearly 150 school buildings. Its activities address certification, finance, budgeting, curriculum, instruction, facilities, special education services and special projects with local school districts, county agencies and other divisions of the NJ Department of Education.
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TAXATION, BOARD OF
Administration and Records Building
Court St., Morristown
(973) 285-6707

The Board maintains all county records of taxable real estate. Sets tax rates and equalization ratios. Supervises and directs all municipal tax assessors. Reviews assessments and orders reevaluations when necessary. Rules on appeals filed by taxpayers on assessments.

TRANSPORTATION, BOARD OF PUBLIC
(973) 829-8101

Eleven-member board advising the county on a variety of transportation issues ranging from bus and rail service to road and bridge projects.

WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD
(973) 829-8662

A policy and planning umbrella. The Board is responsible for labor market planning for Morris-Sussex-Warren counties. Its goal is to create a single workforce system by assessing and planning the use of local resources, and to develop a comprehensive understanding of area labor demand and job skills.

YOUTH SERVICES ADVISORY COMMITTEE
(973) 285-6868

Develops recommendations related to youth services priorities, funding and pending legislation/advocacy, as well as identifies gaps and barriers to service delivery.
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