Speaker Series Presentation – Serving Atlantic County: An Inside Look at the County Clerk’s Office

During this engaging presentation, Atlantic County Clerk Joseph Giralo will offer an inside look at the Atlantic County Clerk’s Office and the many ways it serves residents across the county. He’ll discuss the Clerk’s role as one of New Jersey’s three constitutional offices and explore the responsibilities and services that touch thousands of people each year.

The program will also provide historical context, including the creation of Atlantic County in 1837 and an overview of its 23 municipalities. Giralo will explain both sides of the Clerk’s Office operations from election administration, including vote-by-mail ballots, petitions, ballot draws, and certification under state statute, to recording and public services such as deeds, mortgages, business trade names, notaries, passports, and weddings. He will also highlight the Property Alert Program, designed to help residents guard against property fraud, and recognize the work of the office staff who carry out these essential functions.

A lifelong Hammonton resident, Joseph Giralo is a graduate of Hammonton High School and earned a bachelor’s degree in Historical Studies from Stockton University. His family’s roots in Hammonton date back to the early 20th century, reflecting a deep, multigenerational connection to the community he serves.