The council shall appoint a municipal clerk, who shall serve as clerk of the council, keep its minutes and records of its proceedings, maintain and compile its ordinances and resolutions as this act requires, and perform such functions as may be required by law. The municipal clerk shall, prior to his appointment, have been qualified by training or experience to perform the duties of the office.

L.1950, c. 210, p. 474, s. 3-8, eff. June 8, 1950.