Who issues the social affair permit?

The social affair permit, commonly associated with events where alcohol may be served, is issued by the municipal clerk. This responsibility is typically delegated to municipal clerks as part of their role in managing local government functions and ensuring compliance with local regulations.

The process for obtaining a social affair permit generally involves an application that must comply with specific legislative requirements, which the municipal clerk is equipped to handle. Additionally, the clerk often coordinates with local authorities, including the police, to facilitate proper oversight of the event to ensure public safety and adherence to laws governing alcohol service.

The responsibilities of both the director of the Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC), the state government, and the local police department are distinct from that of issuing social affair permits. The ABC mainly regulates the broader aspects of alcohol sales and distribution, while state government provides the overarching legislative framework. The local police department often plays an advisory role in the permit process, reviewing applications for safety considerations, but they do not issue the permits themselves. Thus, the municipal clerk is the correct authority for this task.