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

2023
January RESOLUTION 23-01 AUTHORIZING AUTHORITY EXPENDITURES PURSUANT TO RESOLUTION 01-84 FOR THE PERIOD, JANUARY 1, 2023, THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2023
January RESOLUTION 23-02 AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE DELAWARE RIVER AND BAY AUTHORITY AND BOLTON PARTNERS, INC., TO PROVIDE ACTUARIAL VALUATION AND ADVISORY SERVICES TO THE AUTHORITY
January RESOLUTION 23-03 LEASE AMENDMENT BETWEEN THE DELAWARE RIVER AND BAY AUTHORITY AND FERRY PARK, LLC AT THE CAPE MAY FERRY TERMINAL
January RESOLUTION 23-07 AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE DELAWARE RIVER AND BAY AUTHORITY AND CROWLEY ENGINEERING SERVICES TO PROVIDE VESSEL FURNITURE AND VESSEL INTERIOR DESIGN AND RENOVATION SERVICES
February RESOLUTION 23-04 AUTHORIZING AMENDMENTS TO THE DELAWARE RIVER AND BAY AUTHORITY DEFINED CONTRIBUTION PLAN
February RESOLUTION 23-05 AUTHORIZING AMENDMENTS TO THE DELAWARE RIVER AND BAY AUTHORITY EMPLOYEES’ SECTION 457(b) DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN
February RESOLUTION 23-06 AUTHORIZES THE RESTATEMENT OF THE DELAWARE RIVER AND BAY AUTHORITY EMPLOYEES’ RETIREMENT PLAN
February RESOLUTION 23-08 AUTHORIZING AUTHORITY EXPENDITURES PURSUANT TO RESOLUTION 01-84 FOR THE PERIOD, JANUARY 1, 2023, THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2023
February RESOLUTION 23-09 LEASE AMENDMENT BETWEEN THE DELAWARE RIVER AND BAY AUTHORITY AND OMG ON THE ROCKS, LLC T/A GRAIN CRAFT BAR + KITCHEN ON THE ROCKS, A WHOLLY OWNED SUBSIDIARY OF OMG DINING LLC, AT THE LEWES FERRY TERMINAL
February RESOLUTION 23-10 LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE DELAWARE RIVER AND BAY AUTHORITY AND RENAIR 650 LLC.

Commission Meetings

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