The legislative power of the municipality is exercised by a seven member Township Council. Officials are elected at non-partisan elections, held every other November, for four-year terms. Residents are encouraged to register to vote in the Township Clerk's office.  Township Council meetings are held on the first and third Thursday of each month.  Residents are encouraged to speak on proposed ordinances and address the Council on other matters of concern at these Public meetings.    Mayor William C. Laforet  wlaforet@mahwahtwp.org