Board of Chosen Freeholders

In 1974, Atlantic County voters changed the county governmental form under the Optional County Charter Law to the executive form. The charter provides for a popularly-elected executive and for a nine member freeholder board, responsible for legislation. The freeholders are elected to staggered three-year terms. Five of the freeholders represent equally populated districts; four are elected from the county-at-large.

Freeholder Meeting
Tuesday
September 19, 2017
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Next Freeholder Meeting
Scheduled for
Tuesday
October 3, 2017

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Sheriff Frank Balles (left) and Undersheriff Stephen Caldwell (right) stand with the newly sworn in officers.

The Board of Freeholders presented a proclamation to Ralph E. Hunter, Sr., founder of the African American Heritage Museum of Southern New Jersey, on February 14 in recognition of the museum's 15th anniversary.

The 2017 Board of Chosen Freeholders

2017 Atlantic County Board of Freeholders
Seated: Left to Right – Freeholder Ernest D. Coursey, Freeholder Maureen Kern, Chairman Frank D. Formica, Freeholder John W. Risley, Jr. and Freeholder Amy L. Gatto.
Standing: Left to Right – Roger Steedle, Solicitor, Freeholder John L. Carman, Freeholder Jim A. Bertino, Freeholder Alex C. Marino, Freeholder Rich R. Dase and Sonya G. Harris, Clerk to the Board.

Comcast Newsmakers with Board Chairman Frank Formica

Atlantic County Board of Freeholders Chairman Frank Formica discusses economic development. (12/14/2015)

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