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 one commissioner as
mayor, however the mayor is only responsible for his or her departments and serves as the chair of the commission.