The Commissioner of Parks and Public Property heads one of the departments in those local governments in New Jersey that operate under the Walsh Act form of municipal governance. This is a standalone position in Walsh Act municipalities with a three-member commission. In those commission forms with five members, this role is combined with the position of Commissioner of Public Works into a consolidated role as Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Public Property.
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