Atlantic City
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Atlantic City

Place

Territory

GEOID
3402080
OCD-ID
ocd-division/country:us/state:nj/place:atlantic_city
POP
38,787 (2025)
CENTER
39.3776, -74.4516
SOURCE
census tiger

Government of Atlantic City

Bodies, seats, agencies and services that belong to Atlantic City itself.

Organization 9

Departments

  • Provides central administrative services and supports the Mayor's office for the City of Atlantic City.

  • Fire suppression and emergency services for the City of Atlantic City, operating as the Division of Fire under the Department of Public Safety; the first fire department on Absecon Island.

  • Primary law enforcement agency for the City of Atlantic City, operating as the Division of Police under the Department of Public Safety.

  • Provides engineering services for infrastructure and public projects in the City of Atlantic City.

  • Oversees the Divisions of Police and Fire for the City of Atlantic City; the Public Safety Director serves as executive officer of both.

  • Operates and maintains sewers, streets, sanitation, beach and boardwalk, parks, and recreation for the City of Atlantic City, across 12 divisions.

  • Manages financial operations, budgeting, and revenue collection for the City of Atlantic City.

  • Executive office of the City of Atlantic City. The Mayor appoints department heads with the advice and consent of City Council and serves a four-year term.

  • The Municipal Clerk serves as Secretary to the Municipal Corporation, Custodian of Records, and Chief Registrar of Voters for the City of Atlantic City.