Walsh Act

For Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act (2006), see Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act. New Jersey Municipal Government Traditional forms Borough Township City Town Village Modern Forms Walsh Act/Commission 1923 Municipal Manager Faulkner Act Forms Mayor-Council Council-Manager Small Municipality Mayor-Council-Administrator Nonstandard Forms Special Charter Changing Form of Municipal Government Charter Study Commission This box: view talk edit The Walsh Act is legislation in the U.S. state of New Jersey that permits municipalities to adopt a non-partisan commission form of government. The legislation was signed by Governor of New Jersey Woodrow Wilson on April 25, 1911. The commissions in Walsh Act municipalities are composed of either three or five members elected for four-year concurrent terms. The commissioners also serve as department heads in addition to their legislative functions. The commissioners elect... (see more)