Governance

Historic Compact

The DRBA was created in an historic compact - organized in 1963 after enabling legislation was passed in the States of Delaware and NJ and approved by a Joint Resolution of the U.S. Congress on Sept. 20, 1962.

The Compact was revised in Nov. 1990 to empower the DRBA to participate in economic development within its compact area of Delaware and the four southern counties of New Jersey -- Gloucester, Salem, Cumberland and Cape May.

By-Laws

On April 13, 2004, the Delaware River & Bay Authority Commissioners unanimously adopted new agency By-Laws designed to enhance public accountability and strengthen corporate governance. The By-Laws contain fourteen (14) articles, which govern the duties and roles of officers, counsel and staff; public meetings and order of business; committee structure and jurisdiction; and code of ethics.

REsolutions

2024
January RESOLUTION 24-01 AUTHORIZING AUTHORITY EXPENDITURES PURSUANT TO RESOLUTION 23-28 FOR THE PERIOD, JANUARY 1, 2024, THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2024
January RESOLUTION 24-02 ADOPTION OF A REVISED FARE SCHEDULE FOR THE CAPE MAY-LEWES FERRY TO INCREASE VEHICLE FARES, DECREASE PASSENGER FARES, AND TO MAKE PERMANENT AND ENHANCE OTHER FARES SUCH AS: A “BLUE & RED” DISCOUNT FARE.
January RESOLUTION 24-03 LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE DELAWARE RIVER AND BAY AUTHORITY AND NOMADIC AVIATION GROUP, LLC.
January RESOLUTION 24-04 LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE DELAWARE RIVER AND BAY AUTHORITY AND SATYS AEROSPACE
January RESOLUTION 24-05 AUTHORIZING REVISIONS AND MODIFICATIONS TO THE DELAWARE RIVER AND BAY AUTHORITY FREEDOM OF INFORMATION REGULATIONS
February RESOLUTION 24-06 LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE DELAWARE RIVER AND BAY AUTHORITY AND DELAWARE STATE UNIVERSITY AT THE DELAWARE AIRPARK
February RESOLUTION 24-07 AUTHORIZES A LEASE AMENDMENT BETWEEN THE DELAWARE RIVER AND BAY AUTHORITY AND DELMOPRO, LLC AT THE CAPE MAY AIRPORT
February RESOLUTION 24-08 LEASE AMENDMENT BETWEEN THE DELAWARE RIVER AND BAY AUTHORITY AND CAPE MAY BREWING LLC.
February RESOLUTION 24-09 AUTHORIZES AN AMENDMENT TO THE RETIREMENT PLAN, FOR RETIREES HIRED OR REHIRED AS CASUAL EMPLOYEES ON OR AFTER JANUARY 1, 2024
February RESOLUTION 24-10 AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE DELAWARE RIVER AND BAY AUTHORITY AND S.T. HUDSON ENGINEERS, INC. TO PROVIDE GENERAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE AUTHORITY’S MARINE AND FERRY TERMINAL FACILITIES
March RESOLUTION 24-11 AUTHORIZING AUTHORITY EXPENDITURES PURSUANT TO RESOLUTION 23-28 FOR THE PERIOD, JANUARY 1, 2024, THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2024

Commission Meetings

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