Departments

Administration
The Village Administrator supervises the administration of all Village departments, offices and agencies.

Assessor
The Village Tax Assessor values all real and personal property in the Village for the purpose of assessments and taxation in accordance with general law

Building Department / Code Enforcement
Get to know the functions of this department and browse all the legal Building Department forms.

Clerk's Office
The Office of the Village Clerk plays an integral role in our municipal government. Browse the duties of the Village Clerk and read Registrar and vital statistics information 

Engineering
The Department of Engineerings oversees the design and preparation of of plans and specifications for all municipal projects authorized by the Board of Trustees.

Finance Department
The Purchasing Agent is responsible for the acquisition of all materials, supplies, equipment and construction needed by the Village and on the most advantageous terms resulting from competitive bidding; advertises for bids; presides at bid openings; maintains records of purchases and deliveries and performs all duties in accordance with the Public Contracts Law and Regulations thereof.

Fire Department
The motto of the South Orange Fire Department is "We are here to serve and protect you."

Health and Animal Control
Contact the health department with questions about animal control, environmental health, and adult health.

Information Technology
Typically, IT is used in the context of enterprise operations as opposed to personal or entertainment technologies. The commercial use of IT encompasses both computer technology and telephony.

Library
The South Orange Public Library is a vital community center that supports the educational, informational, and diverse cultural needs of the Township. The Library provides individualized services, delivered in a professional manner, while being fully responsive to patron needs.

Municipal Court
View the hours of operation for the court and violations bureaus and how to pay your parking tickets online.

Office of Emergency Management
The South Orange Office of Emergency Management coordinates the plans and operations of the various components of the emergency management system - police and fire, emergency medical service, public works, volunteers and other groups contributing to the management of emergencies.

Parking Authority
The South Orange Parking Authority is a nongovernmental agency overseeing parking, enforcement and the issuance of commuter and overnight parking passes. 

Public Works
Village matters relating to streets and sewers, general maintenance and engineering are under the authority of the Department of Public Works. Administration of established policies is the responsibility of the Village Administrator with the assistance of the Village Engineer and the Director of Public Works.

Police Department
The South Orange Police Department is a dynamic, full-service police organization committed to providing the highest level of service and protection to South Orange Village.

Recreation & Cultural Affairs
The Baird, center for the South Orange Department of Recreation and Cultural Affairs, is both a recreational hub as well as an arts destination for the whole family.

South Orange Rescue Squad
The South Orange Rescue Squad was established in 1952 by a group of local residents and business owners as an all-volunteer organization.

Tax Collector
Familiarize yourself with tax due dates, pay your taxes online, and view tax collector contact information.

Zoning
The zoning officer reviews all matters that are to be heard by either the Planning Board or the Zoning Board of Adjustment and processes use permit applications.