Mayor and Commissioners

Cape May Point is governed under the Walsh Act, in which each elected official has a specific area of responsibility which combines executive and legislative responsibilities. The Walsh Act, enacted in 1911, requires that commissioners be elected at large in nonpartisan elections and serve four-year, concurrent terms of office.

The Borough Commission is composed of three members and, as a group, have complete control over all affairs of the municipality. The Mayor is chosen by the three Commissioners immediately following the election. Mayoral duties include chairing municipal meetings and general oversight of community affairs. Our currently serving officials and their responsibilities are shown below.

Mayor Carl Schupp, Commissioner of Public Works

Public Works Supervisor Borough Engineer Recycle Coordinator                              Clean Communities Coordinator

Beach Protection Coordinator          Flood Plain Coordinator Water & Sewer Utility

Deputy Mayor Anita vanHeeswyk, Commissioner of Revenue & Finance

Borough Clerk / Administrator                Financial Officer Tax Assessor Tax Collection Planning & Zoning Board

Construction Code and Zoning Borough Auditor Borough Attorney Sub-code Officials

 
John Henderson, Commissioner of Safety & Public Affairs

Police Department Volunteer Fire Department                    Emergency Management Beach Director Lifeguards

Health Department Animal Control Municipal Prosecutor Municipal Public Defender