Trustees are appointed by the mayor with no confirmation required by the council.
Per New Jersey State Library rules (N.J.S.A. 40:54:9), the board shall be formed to consist of 7 to 9 members, 1 of whom shall be the mayor, 1 the Superintendent of Schools, and 5 to 7 citizens to be appointed by the mayor, at least 4 who shall be residents of the borough. The appointments shall be for terms one, two, three, four, and five years respectively.