N.J. Stat. § 40A:9-133.7 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 9 / Section 9-133.7
Reappointment, removal, dismissal.
Status: in_force

7. Notwithstanding the provisions of any other law to the contrary, any person who: a. Shall be reappointed municipal clerk subsequent to having received a registered municipal clerk certificate pursuant to P.L.1985, c.174 and having served as municipal clerk or performed the duties of municipal clerk for not less than three consecutive years immediately prior to such reappointment; or b. Shall have acquired tenure; shall hold office during good behavior and efficiency, and compliance with the continuing education requirements set forth in section 8 of P.L.1997, c.279 (C.40A:9-133.10), notwithstanding that such reappointment was for a fixed term of years; and shall not be removed therefrom for political reasons but only for good cause shown and after a proper hearing before the director or the director's designee. The removal of a registered municipal clerk shall be only upon a written complaint setting forth with specificity the charge or charges against the clerk. The complaint shall be filed with the director and a certified copy of the complaint shall be served upon the person so charged, with notice of a designated hearing date before the director or the director's designee, which shall be not less than 30 days nor more than 60 days from the date of service of the complaint. Such date may be extended by the Superior Court for good cause shown upon the application of either party. The person so charged and the complainant shall have the right to be represented by counsel and the power to subpoena witnesses and documentary evidence together with discovery proceedings. The provisions of this section shall apply to every person actually in office as registered municipal clerk, whether or not in the classified service under Title 11A of the New Jersey Statutes (Civil Service). For the purposes of this section, the definition of good cause for removal of a municipal clerk may include the failure of the clerk to meet the continuing education requirements set forth in section 8 of P.L.1997, c.279 (C.40A:9-133.10). c. In the case of a shared service agreement between pilot municipalities, a tenured municipal clerk may be dismissed to effectuate the sharing of a service entered into pursuant to the provisions of P.L.2007, c.63 (C.40A:65-1 et seq.) and such dismissal shall be deemed to be in the interest of the economy or efficiency of the participants in the shared service agreement. The removal of a municipal clerk under this subsection shall not require the pilot municipality to fulfill the requirements of section 7 of P.L.1985, c.174 (C.40A:9-133.7). Instead, the pilot municipality shall provide the clerk with a written copy of the shared service agreement entered into by the municipality, and a letter stating that the position of municipal clerk in the pilot municipality is being eliminated for reasons of economy or efficiency as the result of the shared service agreement. Any such shared service agreement shall be subject to the provisions of section 4 of P.L.2007, c.63 (C.40A:65-4) and of section 3 of P.L.2013, c.166 (C.40A:65-4.2). L.1985, c.174, s.7; amended 1997, c.279, s.5; 2013, c.166, s.8.
N.J. Stat. § 40:66A-21 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 66A / Section 66A-21
Public bodies to pay service charge.
Status: in_force

21. Each county, municipality and other public body shall promptly pay to any incinerator or environmental services authority all service charges which the incinerator or environmental services authority may charge to it, as owner or occupant of any real property and shall provide for the payment thereof in the same manner as other obligations of such county, municipality or public body. L.1948, c.348, s.21; amended 2012, c.31, c.22.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:66-7 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 66 / Section 66-7
Certain interest in contracts prohibited.
Status: in_force

7. A commissioner, officer, or employee of the municipal shared services energy authority shall not have or acquire any interest, direct or indirect, in any contract or proposed contract or property related to the provision of wholesale electric power, transmission, generation, materials, services, or supplies to be furnished, to or used by, the authority or any of its members. L.2015, c.129, s.7.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:10-22 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 10 / Section 10-22
Continuance of coverage after retirement
Status: in_force

The continuance of coverage after retirement of any employee may be provided at rates and under the conditions as shall be prescribed in the contract subject, however, to the requirements set forth in N.J.S. 40A:10-23. The contribution required of any retired employee toward the cost of coverage may be paid by him to his former employer or in such manner as the employer shall direct. L.1979, c. 230, s. 1, eff. Oct. 15, 1979.
N.J. Stat. § 40:56-60 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 56 / Section 56-60
Award; collection
Status: in_force

The report as confirmed by the Superior Court shall fix the amount to be recovered by the owner, and the awards may be enforced by the court in such manner as it deems appropriate. The confirmed award shall not be enforceable against the city until thirty days after the order or judgment of confirmation is entered; and the award shall be discharged and the land freed from the awards if within such thirty days, a certified copy of an ordinance repealing the improvement ordinance is filed in the court. If the award of the court is appealed to or otherwise reviewed by an appellate court, the words "order or judgment of confirmation" as used in this section, mean the final judgment of the highest appellate court to which the case will be taken. Amended by L.1953, c. 37, p. 706, s. 197, eff. March 19, 1953.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:11-39 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 11 / Section 11-39
Effective date
Status: in_force

This act shall take effect July 1, 1971 but any action, purchase, sale, contract or agreement taken, made or entered into prior to this date pursuant to any of the acts, amendments and supplements hereby repealed are hereby validated and confirmed, provided that in no event shall a lease entered into prior to the effective date of this act be renewed or extended, except in accordance with the terms and provisions of this act. L.1971, c. 198, s. 39, eff. July 1, 1971.
N.J. Stat. § 40:67-16.6 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 67 / Section 67-16.6
Limiting use of streets to certain classes of vehicles
Status: in_force

Nothing in this act shall be deemed to be a limitation upon the authority of any such municipality to limit the use of streets to certain classes of vehicles pursuant to section 39:4-197 of the Revised Statutes. L.1953, c. 354, p. 1930, s. 6, eff. Aug. 8, 1953.
N.J. Stat. § 40:37B-27 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 37B / Section 37B-27
Default by authority; appointment of trustee; powers and duties
Status: in_force

(a) If the bond resolution of an authority authorizing or providing for the issuance of a series of its bonds shall provide in substance that the holders of the bonds of such series shall be entitled to the benefits of this section, then if there shall be a default in the payment of principal of or interest on any bonds of such series after the same shall become due, whether at maturity or upon call for redemption, and such default shall continue for a period of 30 days, or if the authority shall fail or refuse to comply with any of the provisions of this act or shall fail or refuse to carry out and perform the terms of any contract with the holders of any such bonds and such failure or refusal shall continue for a period of 30 days after written notice to the authority of its existence and nature, the holders of 25% in aggregate principal amount of the bonds of such series then outstanding by instrument or instruments filed in the office of the Secretary of State and proved or acknowledged in the same manner as a deed to be recorded, may appoint a trustee to represent the holders of the bonds of such series for the purposes provided in this section. (b) Such trustee may, and upon written request of the holders of 25% in aggregate principal amount of the bonds of such series then outstanding shall, in his or its own name: (1) By any action or proceeding, enforce all rights of the holders of such bonds, including the right to require the authority to charge and collect facility charges adequate to carry out any contract as to, or pledge of, facility revenues, and to require the authority to carry out and perform the terms of any contract with the holders of such bonds or its duties under this act; (2) Bring an action upon all or any part of such bonds or interest coupons or claims appurtenant thereto; (3) By action, require the authority to account as if it were the trustee of an express trust for the holders of such bonds; (4) By action, enjoin any acts or things which may be unlawful or in violation of the rights of the holders of such bonds; or (5) Declare all such bonds due and payable, whether or not in advance of maturity, upon 30 days' prior notice in writing to the authority and, if all defaults shall be made good, then with the consent of the holders of 25% of the principal amount of such bonds then outstanding, annul such declaration and its consequences. (c) Such trustee shall, in addition to the foregoing, have and possess all of the powers necessary or appropriate for the exercise of the functions specifically set forth herein or incident to the general representation of the holders of bonds of such series in the enforcement and protection of their rights. (d) In any action or proceeding by such trustee, the fees, counsel fees and expenses of the trustee and of the receiver, if any, appointed pursuant to this act, shall, if allowed by the court, constitute taxable costs and disbursements, and all costs and disbursements, allowed by the court, shall be a first charge upon any facility charges and facility revenues of the authority pledged for the payment or security of bonds of such series. L.1967, c. 136, s. 27, eff. June 28, 1967.
N.J. Stat. § 40:41A-75 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 41A / Section 41A-75
Salary
Status: in_force

The salary of the board president shall be fixed by ordinance of the board of freeholders; such salary shall be reasonable and commensurate with the duties of the office. L.1972, c. 154, s. 75, eff. Sept. 19, 1972.
N.J. Stat. § 40:32-2.2 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 32 / Section 32-2.2
Resolution of board; title
Status: in_force

Such acquisition shall be by resolution of the board, and title thereto shall be taken in the name of the county of (here insert name of county). L.1940, c. 33, p. 115, s. 2.
N.J. Stat. § 40:37-225 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 37 / Section 37-225
Certificate of sale; issuance; assignability; recording
Status: in_force

The commission shall make and deliver to a purchaser at such sale, who shall have made payment, a certificate of sale, signed by its officers thereunto duly authorized, sealed with its seal and acknowledged or proved according to law. The certificate shall set forth as concisely as possible, the facts of the assessment, advertisement and sale, together with a short description of the real estate sold, the amount actually paid therefor by the purchaser and the length of time for which he shall have purchased the same. Every such certificate shall, before its delivery, be recorded in one of the books to be kept by the commission for that purpose. It may be assigned by deed of assignment under seal, duly acknowledged, and every such assignment may be recorded in the books of the commission upon the payment of a fee of one dollar.
N.J. Stat. § 40:43-15 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 43 / Section 43-15
Division into wards
Status: in_force

If the newly created municipality be one that is, by the general laws governing it, required to be divided into wards, the county board of elections shall have all the power of a governing body and shall take the necessary proceedings to have the same so divided, in the first instance, in the manner provided in this subtitle.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:5-19 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 5 / Section 5-19
Payment of salaries and wages
Status: in_force

The governing body of any local unit may provide by ordinance for the manner in which and the time at which salaries, wages or other compensation for services shall be paid, and prescribe the form and manner in which checks upon the treasury shall be drawn and signed for that purpose. The local unit may, by resolution, provide for the bi-weekly payment of the salaries, wages and compensation of officers and employees, both elective and appointive. L.1960, c. 169, s. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1962.
N.J. Stat. § 40:68A-52 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 68A / Section 68A-52
Negotiability of bonds
Status: in_force

Any provision of any law to the contrary notwithstanding, any bond or other obligation issued pursuant to this act shall be fully negotiable within the meaning and for all purposes of the negotiable instruments law of the State, and each holder or owner of such a bond or other obligation, or of any coupon appurtenant thereto, by accepting such bond or coupon shall be conclusively deemed to have agreed that such bond, obligation or coupon is and shall be fully negotiable within the meaning and for all purposes of said negotiable instruments law. L.1960, c. 192, p. 825, s. 24, eff. Feb. 15, 1961.
N.J. Stat. § 40:67-23.1 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 67 / Section 67-23.1
Road, street services
Status: in_force

1. a. The governing body of every municipality may make, amend, repeal and enforce ordinances to cause the governing body of the municipality to repair and maintain and provide for the removal of snow, ice and other obstructions from, and provide for the lighting of, any roads or streets upon which the travel is sufficient, in the opinion of said governing body, to warrant such expenditures, even though such roads or streets shall not have been taken over by said municipal governing body or dedicated and accepted as public highways. The municipality may also provide for the curbside collection of solid waste along such streets, or for the reimbursement of such solid waste collection costs as the municipality may determine to have been reasonably incurred by persons residing adjacent to such streets. Roads or streets so serviced, which are not shown on the official map of the municipality, may, at the option of the governing body of said municipality, be suitably improved in accordance with any requirements established pursuant to article 5 of the "Municipal Land Use Law," P.L.1975, c.291, ss. 23-27 (C.40:55D-32 to C.40:55D-36) and the ordinance. b. A municipal governing body that provides for the curbside collection of solid waste pursuant to subsection a. of this section may limit these services to specified operating hours in order to preserve the peace and quiet in neighborhoods during the hours when most residents are asleep. c. A municipal governing body that provides for the collection of designated recyclable materials pursuant to subsection b. of section 6 of P.L.1987, c.102 (C.13:1E-99.16) may limit these services to specified operating hours in order to preserve the peace and quiet in neighborhoods during the hours when most residents are asleep. d. If, as a condition of providing services for any road or street proposed to be serviced, the municipality notifies the owner that dedication thereof to the municipality is required, the owner may refuse to accept the services and benefits of the ordinance upon that condition by so notifying the municipality within 60 days of receipt of the notice. With respect to any road or street for which services are provided, if the municipality notifies the owner that continuation of provision of the services is conditioned upon the dedication thereof to the municipality, the owner may refuse to accept continuance of the services and benefits of the ordinance upon that condition by so notifying the municipality within 60 days of receipt of the notice. Notices to be given pursuant to this section shall be in writing. L.1975,c.243,s.1; amended 1982, c.190; 1983, c.12; 2001, c.92, s.6.
N.J. Stat. § 40:60-25.40 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 60 / Section 60-25.40
Removal of bodies and reburial; records and maps
Status: in_force

Upon the execution of the deed referred to in section four or upon the making of the said adjudication, it shall be lawful for the said board or body having charge or control of the finances or the board of education, as the case may be, to cause the bodies buried in said burying ground or cemetery to be disinterred and to be removed and reburied in another cemetery or in some other suitable place, and for that purpose it may enter into a contract with any cemetery company or church organization owning or controlling any cemetery or with any other person to take up and remove the said bodies and to inter the same in any other cemetery or suitable place, and to remove from such abandoned burying ground or cemeteries any tombs, headstones or markers and replace the same in the new place and to provide for the proper care of such new place. The said board or body having control of the finances or said board of education, as the case may be, shall cause records and maps to be prepared and filed in the office of the municipal clerk, on which shall be recorded, as nearly as can be ascertained, the names of all bodies disinterred and the lots or plots from which they were taken in any such old burying ground or cemetery, and the cemetery or place to which they have been taken, and the lot or plots in which they may be reinterred. L.1948, c. 80, p. 469, s. 8. Amended by L.1953, c. 37, p. 710, s. 205, eff. March 19, 1953.
N.J. Stat. § 40:37B-44 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 37B / Section 37B-44
Annual audit
Status: in_force

Each authority shall cause an annual audit of its accounts to be made and for this purpose it shall employ a registered municipal accountant of New Jersey or a certified public accountant of New Jersey. The audit shall be completed and filed with the authority within 4 months after the close of the fiscal year of the authority and a certified duplicate copy thereof shall be filed in the office of the Division of Local Government in the Department of the Treasury and in the office of the treasurer of the county, within 5 days after the original report is filed with the authority. L.1967, c. 136, s. 44, eff. June 28, 1967.
N.J. Stat. § 40:11A-22.4 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 11A / Section 11A-22.4
Eligibility determination
Status: in_force

Before any parking enforcement officer is appointed pursuant to this act, the chief of police, or, in the absence of the chief, other chief law enforcement officer of the municipality shall ascertain the eligibility and qualifications of the applicant and report these determinations in writing to the appointing authority. L. 1987, c. 291, s. 5.
N.J. Stat. § 40:75-36 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 75 / Section 75-36
Failure to file incumbent's petition deemed resignation
Status: in_force

If the incumbent shall fail to file an incumbent's petition within the time limited herein, he shall be deemed to have resigned, his office shall forthwith become vacant, and his term of office as commissioner shall immediately cease and determine; and the recall election shall proceed for the purpose of electing his successor as provided in this article.
N.J. Stat. § 40:69A-196 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 69A / Section 69A-196
Repeal, amendment of ordinances.
Status: in_force

17-47. a. If a majority of the qualified electors voting on the proposed ordinance shall vote in favor thereof, such ordinance shall thereupon become a valid and binding ordinance of the municipality and be published as in the case of other ordinances. No such ordinance shall be amended or repealed within 3 years immediately following the date of its adoption by the voters, except by a vote of the people. The council may, within 3 years immediately following the date of adoption of the ordinance, submit a proposition for the repeal or amendment of that ordinance to the voters at any succeeding general election or regular municipal election. If the proposition submitted shall receive a majority of the votes cast at that election, the ordinance shall be repealed or amended accordingly. If the provisions of two or more measures approved or adopted at the same election conflict then the measure receiving the greatest affirmative vote shall control. b. Notwithstanding the provisions of this section, an ordinance proposed by petition to increase or decrease the term of office of the members of the governing body or the number of members of the governing body, or the division of the municipality into a number of wards, shall not be submitted to the voters of the municipality more than once in any 10-year period. L.1950, c.210, s.17-47; amended 1982, c.145, s.6; 2009, c.339, s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:9-28.6 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 9 / Section 9-28.6
Revocation, suspension of certificate
Status: in_force

6. Any county finance officer certificate may be revoked or suspended by the director for dishonest practices or willful or intentional failure, neglect or refusal to comply with the Constitution of the State of New Jersey or laws relating to county finances or other good cause. The governing body together with the appropriate chief executive officer of any county may request a review by the director of the behavior or practices of a certified county finance officer. The director may also initiate a review of the behavior or practices of a certified county finance officer if he finds it advisable to do so through the normal exercise of his statutory duties and responsibilities. No certificate shall be revoked or suspended except under a proper hearing before the director or his designee after due notice. If the county finance officer certificate of a person serving as a chief financial officer or county finance officer shall be revoked, that person shall be removed from his office or position by the director, the office or position shall be declared vacant, and that person shall not be eligible to hold the office or position or to make application for recertification for a period of five years from the date of revocation. L.1993,c.87,s.6.
N.J. Stat. § 40:32-2.1 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 32 / Section 32-2.1
Acquisition and maintenance of lands and interests for park, recreation, welfare and hospital purposes
Status: in_force

The board of chosen freeholders of any county is authorized and empowered to acquire by gift, grant, contribution, devise, bequest or condemnation, lands and interests therein, within their respective counties, and to hold, develop, control, maintain and regulate the same for public park, public recreation, public welfare and hospital purposes; provided, however, that the power herein conferred upon a board of chosen freeholders to acquire by condemnation lands and interests therein shall not be exercised to acquire, for any of the purposes of this act, any lands or interests therein owned, used, or to be used by a public utility, as defined in section 48:2-13 of the Revised Statutes, in furnishing any commodity or service which by law it is authorized to furnish. L.1940, c. 33, p. 115, s. 1. Amended by L.1963, c. 48, s. 2, eff. May 27, 1963.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:13-29 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 13 / Section 13-29
Chapter 203 of the Laws of 1965 saved from repeal
Status: in_force

Chapter 203 of the Laws of 1965 is saved from repeal. (This act resettles a part of the boundary between the counties of Hunterdon and Somerset.) L.1979, c. 181, s. 3, eff. Aug. 29, 1979.
N.J. Stat. § 40:55D-115 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 55D / Section 55D-115
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this act: "Agricultural land" means land identified as prime, unique, or of State importance according to criteria adopted by the State Soil Conservation Committee with emphasis on lands included in an agricultural development area duly identified by a county agriculture development board and certified by the State Agriculture Development Committee according to the provisions of section 11 of P.L.1983, c.32 (C.4:1C-18); "County agriculture development board" or "CADB" means the county agriculture development board established by Burlington county pursuant to the provisions of section 7 of P.L.1983, c.32 (C.4:1C-14); "Development potential" means the maximum number of dwelling units or square feet of nonresidential floor area that could be constructed on a specified lot or in a specified zone under the master plan and land use regulations in effect on the date of the adoption of the development transfer ordinance, and in accordance with recognized environmental constraints; "Development transfer" means the conveyance of development potential, or the permission for development, from one or more lots to one or more other lots by deed, easement, or other means as authorized by ordinance; "Municipality" means any municipality in Burlington County; "Infrastructure plan" means the water, sewer, and highway development plan for the receiving zone established by a development transfer ordinance; "Development transfer bank" means a bank created pursuant to section 13 of this act; "Instruments" means the easement, credit, or other deed restriction used to record a development transfer; "Receiving zone" means an area designated in the master plan and zoning ordinance, adopted pursuant to the provisions of P.L.1975, c.291 (C.40:55D-1 et seq.), within which development is to be increased, and which is otherwise consistent with the provisions of section 6 of this act; "Sending zone" means an area designated in the master plan and zoning ordinance, adopted pursuant to the provisions of P.L.1975, c.291 (C.40:55D-1 et seq.), within which development is to be prohibited or restricted and which is otherwise consistent with the provisions of section 6 of this act. L.1989,c.86,s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 40:41A-3 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 41A / Section 41A-3
Nominating petitions
Status: in_force

Candidates for the charter study commission shall be persons who were registered voters of the county as of the date of the most recent preceding general election. They may be nominated by petition signed by at least 200 registered voters. Said petition shall be filed not less than 40 days before the date of the election. a. Each nominating petition shall set forth the name, place of residence, and post office address of the candidate thereby nominated, that the nomination is for the office of charter study commissioner and that the petitioners are legally qualified to vote for such candidate. Every voter signing a nominating petition shall add to his signature, his place of residence, post office address and street number, if any. No voter shall sign petitions for more than nine candidates. No petition shall set forth the name of more than one candidate. b. Each nominating petition shall, before it may be filed with the county clerk, contain an acceptance of such nomination in writing, signed by the candidate therein nominated, upon or annexed to such petition, or if the same person be named in more than one petition, upon or annexed to one of such petitions. Such acceptance shall certify that the nominee is a registered voter of the county, that he consents to stand as a candidate at the election and that, if elected, he agrees to take office and serve. c. Each nominating petition shall be verified by an oath or affirmation of one or more of the signers thereof, taken and subscribed before a person qualified under the laws of New Jersey to administer an oath, to the effect that the petition was signed by each of the signers thereof in his proper handwriting, that the signers are, to the best knowledge and belief of the affiant, registered voters of the county, and that the petition is prepared and filed in good faith for the sole purpose of endorsing the person named therein for election as stated in the petition. d. All candidates shall be listed together on the same line or column of or position on the ballot, with no bracketing or separation into separate groups and with no slogans under any name. In no way shall slates or tickets be designated or suggested on the ballot. L.1972, c. 154, s. 3, eff. Sept. 19, 1972.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:9-46 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 9 / Section 9-46
Medical examiners.
Status: in_force

40A:9-46. In every county, the board of chosen freeholders shall appoint a county medical examiner, or join in the appointment of an intercounty medical examiner, in accordance with the provisions of P.L.2018, c.62 (C.26:6B-1 et al.), who shall meet the qualifications for appointment as provided in that act and prescribed by regulation of the Chief State Medical Examiner. amended 2018, c.62, s.37.
N.J. Stat. § 40:12-14 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 12 / Section 12-14
Joint municipal action
Status: in_force

40:12-14. Any two or more municipalities may jointly establish, maintain, and improve, or maintain and improve if already established, a public recreation system including parks, open space, and playgrounds. Amended 1993, c.37, s.3; 1997, c.24, s.10.
N.J. Stat. § 40:55D-131 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 55D / Section 55D-131
Findings, declarations
Status: in_force

2. The Legislature finds and determines that: a. There exists a state of economic emergency in the State of New Jersey, which began on January 1, 1989, and is anticipated to extend at least through December 31, 1996, which has drastically affected various segments of the New Jersey economy, but none as severely as the State's banking, real estate and construction sectors. b. The process of obtaining planning and zoning board of adjustment approvals for subdivisions, site plans and variances is difficult, time consuming and expensive, both for private applicants and government bodies. c. The process of obtaining the myriad other government approvals, such as wetlands permits, sewer extension permits, on-site wastewater disposal permits, stream encroachment permits, highway access permits, and numerous waivers and variances, is also difficult and expensive; further, changes in the law can render these approvals, if expired or lapsed, impossible to renew or to re-obtain. d. The current economic crisis has wreaked devastation on the building industry, and many landowners and developers are seeing their life's work destroyed by the lack of credit and dearth of buyers and tenants, due to uncertainty over the state of the economy and high levels of unemployment. e. The construction industry and related trades are sustaining severe economic losses, and the lapsing of government development approvals is exacerbating those losses. f. Due to the current inability of builders to obtain construction financing, under existing economic conditions, more and more once-approved permits are expiring or lapsing and, as these approvals lapse, lenders must re-appraise and thereafter substantially lower real estate valuations established in conjunction with approved projects, thereby requiring the reclassification of numerous loans which, in turn, affects the stability of the banking system and reduces the funds available for future lending, thus creating more severe restrictions on credit and leading to a vicious cycle of default. g. As a result of the continued downturn of the economy, and the continued expiration of approvals which were granted by State and local governments, it is possible that thousands of government actions will be undone by the passage of time. h. Obtaining an extension of an approval pursuant to existing statutory or regulatory provisions is both costly in terms of time and financial resources, and insufficient to cope with the extent of the present financial emergency; moreover, the costs imposed fall on the public as well as the private sector. i. Obtaining extensions of approvals granted by State government is frequently impossible, always difficult, and always expensive and no policy reason is served by the expiration of these permits, which were usually approved only after exhaustive review of the application. j. It is the purpose of this act to prevent the wholesale abandonment of approvals due to the present unfavorable economic conditions, by tolling the expiration of these approvals until such time as the economy improves, thereby preventing a waste of public and private resources. L.1992,c.82,s.2; amended 1994,c.145,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:2-30 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 2 / Section 2-30
Advertisement of public sale of bonds.
Status: in_force

40A:2-30. a. A notice of public sale of bonds containing the provisions described in subsection a. of N.J.S.40A:2-31 shall be advertised at least once at least seven days prior thereto in a newspaper qualified for publication of a bond ordinance of the local unit. A summary of the notice of public sale of bonds as provided for in subsection b. of N.J.S.40A:2-31 shall be advertised at least once at least seven days prior thereto in a nationally recognized local government bond marketing publication or electronic information service carrying municipal bond notices and devoted primarily to financial news or the subject of state and municipal bonds. b. The governing body, may, by resolution, allow or otherwise delegate to a finance officer the authority to postpone a public sale without readvertisement provided that the notice pursuant to subsection a. of this section contained precise information concerning the postponement and rescheduling procedure. The postponement and rescheduling procedure shall provide that a public sale may be postponed upon not less than 24 hours' notice, and that if the public sale is postponed, it may be recommenced upon not less than 48 hours' notice without further notice of sale. A public sale may not be postponed for more than 60 days without readvertisement. L.1960, c.169, s.1; amended 1992, c.178, s.3; 2003, c.15, s.6.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:5-29 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 5 / Section 5-29
Acceptance of bequests, legacies, gifts
Status: in_force

Any local unit is authorized and empowered to accept bequests, legacies and gifts made to it and is empowered to utilize such bequests, legacies and gifts in the manner set forth in the conditions of the bequest, legacy or gift, provided, however, that such bequest, legacy or gift shall not be put to any use which is inconsistent with the laws of this State and of the United States. L.1960, c. 169, s. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1962.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:12A-85 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 12A / Section 12A-85
Annual report.
Status: in_force

12. The land bank entity shall provide an annual report to the municipal governing body and the public describing the properties being held by it as a land bank entity and the activities that it carried out during the year as a land bank entity. L.2019, c.159, s.12.
N.J. Stat. § 40:14A-4.2 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 14A / Section 14A-4.2
Provisions relative to budget of certain regional sewerage authorities.
Status: in_force

1. a. Notwithstanding the provisions of any other law to the contrary, the budget of a regional sewerage authority that was created pursuant to the provisions of P.L.1946, c.138 (C.40:14A-1 et seq.), and that is located in a county of the first class with a population of over 600,000 and a population density of over 10,000 persons per square mile according to the latest federal decennial census shall be subject to the following provisions:
(1) (a) The percentage of growth in the fee-funded appropriations in the annual budget of a regional sewerage authority shall not exceed two percent per year; and the amount billed to customers of the authority, or the amount billed to a local unit for its proportional share of the authority's expenses, as the case may be, shall not exceed that amount billed in the previous budget year to each customer or local unit, as the case may be, by more than two percent for a similar amount of use or service of the sewerage system.
(b) A regional sewerage authority may add to the allowable growth in fee-funded appropriations in any one of the next three succeeding years, the amount of the difference between the maximum allowable increase in fee-funded appropriations for the current budget year pursuant to subparagraph (a) of this paragraph and the actual amount of fee-funded appropriations for the current budget year.
(2) The percentage of growth in the fee-funded appropriations in the annual budget of a regional sewerage authority shall be determined without consideration of any amounts appropriated by the authority for:
(a) capital expenditures, including payment of principal or interest on bonds authorized or issued pursuant to the "sewerage authorities law," P.L.1946, c.138 (C.40:14A-1 et seq.);
(b) increases in pension contributions and accrued liability for pension contributions in excess of two percent over those expenditures for the previous budget year;
(c) increases in health care costs equal to that portion of the actual increase in total health costs for the budget year that is in excess of two percent of total health care costs in the previous budget year, but is not in excess of the product of the total health care costs in the prior year and the average percentage increase of the State Health Benefits Program, P.L.1961, c.49 (C.52:14-17.25 et seq.), as annually determined by the Division of Pensions and Benefits in the Department of the Treasury;
(d) increases in energy cost expenditures in excess of two percent over those expenditures for the previous budget year;
(e) extraordinary costs that are directly related to an emergency;
(f) expenditures for the cost of services mandated by any order of court, by any federal or State statute, or by administrative rule, directive, order, permit, or other legally binding device issued by a State agency which identified the cost as a mandated expenditure on certification to the Local Finance Board by the State agency; and
(g) costs associated with the establishment of a stormwater utility pursuant to P.L.2019, c.42 (C.40A:26B-1 et al.) or for any of the purposes authorized in subsection e. of section 8 of P.L.2019, c.42 (C.40A:26B-8).
(3) Notwithstanding the limitations imposed by paragraph (1) of this subsection, a regional sewerage authority may apply to the Local Finance Board for a waiver to increase its rents, rates, fees, and charges to levels sufficient to compensate for loss of revenues due to reductions in the use or service of the sewerage system.
(4) Notwithstanding the limitations imposed by paragraph (1) of this subsection, the percentage of growth in the increase of the rents, rates, fees, and charges of a regional sewerage authority shall be determined without consideration of any amounts required to be raised for the purposes set forth in subparagraph (g) of paragraph (2) of this subsection.
As used in this section, "emergency" shall mean any purpose which is not foreseen at the time of the adoption of the annual budget, or for which adequate provision was not made therein, to meet a pressing need for public expenditure to protect or promote the public health, safety, morals, or welfare.
b. After the budget of a regional sewerage authority that is subject to the provisions of subsection a. of this section has been approved by the members of the regional sewerage authority, the budget shall be forwarded to the Director of the Division of Local Government Services for review and approval.
The director shall review the budget to ensure that the budget conforms with the requirements of subsection a. of this section and the "Local Authorities Fiscal Control Law," P.L.1983, c.313 (C.40A:5A-1 et seq.), and that the budgeted expenditures are reasonable in cost and necessary for the performance of the regional sewerage authority.
If the director determines that the budget meets the requirements of this subsection, the director shall approve the budget. If the director does not approve the budget, the director shall return the budget to the members of the regional sewerage authority with written information concerning the reasons for the disapproval of the budget.
To the extent that the provisions of subsection a. of this section conflict with the provisions of the "Local Authorities Fiscal Control Law," P.L.1983, c.313 (C.40A:5A-1 et seq.), subsection a. of this section shall take precedence. L.2017, c.290, s.1; amended 2019, c.42, s.19.
N.J. Stat. § 40:75-34 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 75 / Section 75-34
Procedure where incumbent resigns; where incumbent contests recall; incumbent's petition
Status: in_force

If the incumbent shall resign within three days after the certificate of notice shall have been served upon him, these proceedings shall be modified accordingly, and the election of his successor shall proceed as herein provided. If the incumbent shall desire to contest his recall, he shall file with the clerk, at least fifteen days before the recall election, an incumbent's petition signed by at least fifteen per cent of the legal voters of the municipality in the following form: "To the clerk of .......................... (insert name of municipality): You are hereby requested to place on the ballot at the recall election to be held on the ........ day of .................. , 19 ..... , as provided in your certificate of notice dated the ........ day of ................... , 19 ..... , the question of the recall of .......................... (name of incumbent), as follows: If you are in favor of the recall of ........................ (name of incumbent), mark a cross (X) or plus (+) in the square opposite the word YES. If you are not in favor of his recall, mark a cross (X) or plus (+) in the square opposite the word NO. ] YES "Shall ..................... (name of incumbent) [ ] NO be removed from the office of commissioner by recall?' And for so doing this petition shall be your sufficient warrant. Name. Street Address. .................................... ...................................... .................................... ...................................... .................................... ...................................... I join in the above petition. ...................................... (Insert name of incumbent.) Dated: ............................ State of New Jersey, ) ss. County of ............. ) .............................. , being duly sworn according to law, says: That he is one of the signers of the above petition, and that he knows that the signatures thereon are in the handwriting of the signers, and to the best of his knowledge and belief are the signatures of the persons purporting to sign the same. Subscribed and sworn to ) before me this ........... ) ................................" day of .............. , 19 ........ )
N.J. Stat. § 40A:14-135 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 14 / Section 14-135
Appearance as witness; no loss in compensation
Status: in_force

The governing body of any municipality may, by ordinance, provide that whenever any member of the police department or force shall be required to appear before any grand jury or at any municipal, County, Superior or Supreme Court proceeding, except in a civil action, the time during which he is so engaged shall be considered a time of assignment to, and performance of duty. When such appearance occurs during the member's assigned duty hours, he shall suffer no loss in compensation. When such appearance occurs outside his assigned duty hours, he shall receive either compensatory time off from his regular duty hours or additional compensation. L.1971, c. 197, s. 1, eff. July 1, 1971. Amended by L.1973, c. 157, s. 2, eff. June 1, 1973.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:14-32 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 14 / Section 14-32
Use of fire fighting equipment by training organizations
Status: in_force

The governing body of any municipality or the board of fire commissioners of any fire district, by resolution, may authorize the use of their fire fighting equipment no longer required for operation by any county firemen's organization for the training and instruction of firemen in the county in the latest methods, procedures and techniques of fire fighting. L.1971, c. 197, s. 1, eff. July 1, 1971.
N.J. Stat. § 40:66-5.3 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 66 / Section 66-5.3
Solid waste facility may establish hours for direct transport of solid waste for disposal
Status: in_force

The provisions of any other law, or of any rule or regulation adopted pursuant thereto, to the contrary notwithstanding, the owner or operator of a solid waste facility utilized by a municipality that adopts a proof of service ordinance pursuant to section 1 of P.L.1991, c.170 (C.40:66-5.1), may establish weekly hours during which individuals may directly transport the solid waste generated at their residential premises for disposal at the solid waste facility. The owner or operator of such solid waste facility shall establish an equitable rate schedule for individual solid waste disposal by citizens on a per pound basis. L.1991,c.170,s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 40:60-25.60 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 60 / Section 60-25.60
Payments to displaced persons, business concern or nonprofit organization
Status: in_force

Any municipality which acquires, or seeks to acquire, real property pursuant to the provisions of this act for the purposes authorized herein shall provide for: (a) the payment by the municipality to any displaced business concern or nonprofit organization-- (1) of its reasonable and necessary moving expenses and any actual direct loss of property except goodwill or profit for which reimbursement or compensation is not otherwise made; provided, that such payment shall not exceed $3,000.00 (or if greater, the total certified moving expenses); and (2) an additional $2,500.00 in the case of a private business concern with average annual net earnings of less than $10,000.00 per year which (a) was doing business within the location sought to be acquired pursuant to provisions of this act, (b) is displaced by reason of proceedings pursuant to this act, and (c) is not part of an enterprise having establishments outside the area sought to be acquired pursuant to the provisions of this act. Notwithstanding the provisions of this section, a business concern which is not being displaced from an area sought to be acquired pursuant to the provisions of this act shall be eligible for payments of its certified actual moving expenses with respect to its outdoor advertising displays being removed from the area sought to be acquired pursuant to this act in the same manner as though such business concern were being displaced; and (b) the payment to any displaced individual or family of his or its reasonable moving expenses and any actual direct loss of property for which reimbursement or compensation is not otherwise made; provided, that such payment shall not exceed $200.00 and provided further that the municipality may make payments to individuals and families of fixed amounts, but not in excess of $200.00 in any case, in lieu of their respective and reasonable moving expenses and actual direct loss of property. In addition to the payments required by this section, a municipality which acquires, or seeks to acquire land pursuant to the provisions of this act for the purposes authorized herein may pay (in addition to any amount provided under subsection (b) of this section) on behalf of any displaced family, or any displaced individual 62 years of age or over, during the first 5 months after displacement, a relocation adjustment payment, not to exceed $500.00, to assist such displaced individual or family to acquire a decent, safe and sanitary dwelling. The relocation adjustment payment shall be an amount which, when added to 20% of the annual income of the displaced individual or family at the time of displacement, equals the average rental required, for a 12-month period, for such a decent, safe and sanitary dwelling of modest standards adequate in size to accommodate the displaced individual or family (in the area sought to be acquired or in other areas not generally less desirable in regard to public utilities and public and commercial facilities): Provided, that such payment shall be made only to an individual or family who is unable to secure a dwelling unit in a low-rent housing project assisted under the United States Housing Act of 1937, or under a State or local program found by the public officer designated or appointed pursuant to subsection (c) of section 3 of this act to have the same general purposes. L.1967, c. 11, s. 4, eff. March 13, 1967.
N.J. Stat. § 40:11A-9 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 11A / Section 11A-9
Bonds; liability
Status: in_force

Neither the commissioners of an authority nor any person executing bonds shall be liable personally on the bonds by reason of the issuance thereof. The bonds and other obligations of an authority (and such bonds and obligations shall so state on their face) shall not be a debt of the State or any political subdivision thereof except the authority or a public body which in accordance with this act shall have guaranteed payment of principal of and interest on the same, and neither the State nor any political subdivision thereof other than the authority or such a public body shall be liable thereon. Except to the extent and for the purposes otherwise expressly provided by other laws, the bonds shall not constitute an indebtedness within the meaning of any constitutional or statutory debt limitation or restriction. Bonds of an authority are declared to be issued for an essential public and governmental purpose and to be public instrumentalities, and, together with interest thereon and income therefrom, shall be exempt from taxes. L.1948, c. 198, p. 984, s. 9. Amended by L.1954, c. 138, p. 629, s. 7; L.1958, c. 22, p. 63, s. 5, eff. April 22, 1958.
N.J. Stat. § 40:33B-1 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 33B / Section 33B-1
Short title
Status: in_force

This act shall be known and may be cited as the "County Historical Commission Act." L. 1987, c. 255, s. 1.
N.J. Stat. § 40:23-48 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 23 / Section 23-48
Definitions
Status: in_force

2. As used in this act: "Building" means a house, residence, dwelling, store or other structure used for residential, commercial or public purpose which has frontage on, or access to, a street in a municipality. "County" means Burlington County. "Street" means any paved or unpaved road, highway, avenue, lane, pedestrian mall, alleyway or cartway for the passage of motor vehicles and pedestrians and located within the borders of a municipality or a county. "System" means the 9-1-1- locatable mailing address system. L.1991,c.265,s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 40:37-95.7 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 37 / Section 37-95.7
Appointments of commission; approval by board of chosen freeholders
Status: in_force

All appointments of officers and employees to be made by the park commission except its president, vice-president and secretary shall be made with the approval of the board of chosen freeholders of the county. L.1946, c. 276, p. 943, s. 7, eff. May 3, 1946.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:11-4.4 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 11 / Section 11-4.4
Request for proposals; documentation; provisions.
Status: in_force

4. The competitive contracting process shall utilize request for proposals documentation in accordance with the following provisions: a. The purchasing agent or counsel or administrator shall prepare or have prepared a request for proposal documentation, which shall include: all requirements deemed appropriate and necessary to allow for full and free competition between vendors, but no financial statement shall be required of vendors if either a guarantee, by certified check, cashier's check or bid bond, or a surety company certificate is also required to be furnished by the bidder, unless any law or regulation of the United States imposes a condition upon the awarding of a monetary grant to be used for the purchase, contract or agreement, which condition requires that a financial statement be submitted; information necessary for potential vendors to submit a proposal; and a methodology by which the contracting unit will evaluate and rank proposals received from vendors. b. The methodology for the awarding of competitive contracts shall be based on an evaluation and ranking, which shall include technical, management, and cost related criteria, and may include a weighting of criteria, all developed in a way that is intended to meet the specific needs of the contracting unit, and where such criteria shall not unfairly or illegally discriminate against or exclude otherwise capable vendors. When an evaluation methodology uses a weighting of criteria, at the option of the contracting unit the weighting to be accorded to each criterion may be disclosed to vendors prior to receipt of the proposals. The methodology for awarding competitive contracts shall comply with such rules and regulations as the director may adopt, after consultation with the Commissioner of Education, pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.). c. At no time during the proposal solicitation process shall the purchasing agent or counsel or administrator convey information, including price, to any potential vendor which could confer an unfair advantage upon that vendor over any other potential vendor. If a purchasing agent or counsel or administrator desires to change proposal documentation, the purchasing agent or counsel or administrator shall notify only those potential vendors who received the proposal documentation of any and all changes in writing and all existing documentation shall be changed appropriately. d. All proposals and contracts shall be subject to the provisions of section 1 of P.L.1977, c.33 (C.52:25-24.2) requiring submission of a statement of corporate ownership and the provisions of P.L.1975, c.127 (C.10:5-31 et seq.) concerning equal employment opportunity and affirmative action. L.1999, c.440, s.4; amended 2014, c.52, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 40:14A-42 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 14A / Section 14A-42
Maintenance, performance guarantee; cash requirement
Status: in_force

5. A sewerage authority shall not require that a maintenance guarantee required pursuant to section 3 of P.L.1999, c.11 (C.40:14A-40) be in cash or that more than 10% of a performance guarantee pursuant to that section be in cash. A developer may, however, provide at his option some or all of a maintenance guarantee in cash, or more than 10% of a performance guarantee in cash. L.1999,c.11,s.5.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:5A-16 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 5A / Section 5A-16
Synopsis of audit; publication
Status: in_force

A synopsis of the annual audit shall be prepared by the chairman of the authority and published at least once in a newspaper circulating in the district of the authority. A copy of the synopsis shall be filed with the director within 10 days after publication. L.1983, c. 313, s. 16.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:14-36 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 14 / Section 14-36
Compensation for losses sustained by volunteer firemen
Status: in_force

The governing body of a municipality, by resolution, may appropriate annually such sums of money as they shall deem necessary for the purpose of compensating any volunteer fireman, not in receipt of compensation for his services, for any losses sustained by him while performing his duties as such volunteer fireman. L.1971, c. 197, s. 1, eff. July 1, 1971.
N.J. Stat. § 40:66A-30 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 66A / Section 66A-30
Partial invalidity
Status: in_force

If any section, subsection, clause or provision of this act shall be adjudged unconstitutional or to be ineffective in whole or in part, to the extent that it is not adjudged unconstitutional or is not ineffective it shall be valid and effective and no other section, subsection, clause or provision of this act shall on account thereof be deemed invalid or ineffective, and the inapplicability or invalidity of any section, subsection, clause or provision of this act in any one or more instances or under any one or more circumstances shall not be taken to affect or prejudice in any way its applicability or validity in any other instance or under any other circumstance. L.1948, c. 348, p. 1379, s. 30, eff. Sept. 1, 1948.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:2-47 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 2 / Section 2-47
Self-liquidating improvements and extensions
Status: in_force

Obligations to finance an improvement or extension of a municipal public utility shall be deemed to be for a self-liquidating purpose in the fiscal year in which the obligations to finance the same shall have been authorized or issued: a. if such utility would have been self-liquidating during the last fiscal year had there been included in the interest and debt redemption charges for such year an amount equal to interest for 1 year at the rate of 4 1/2 % per annum on such obligations, and the amount of the first installment of serial bonds legally issuable to finance such improvement or extension plus an amount for charges as aforesaid with respect to all bonds and notes authorized but not issued for such utility; b. if the local government board or, in the case of a project consisting of acquisition of land areas needed for a redevelopment housing project, the Division of Planning and Development in the Department of Conservation and Economic Development, shall determine by order on the basis of a project report that said utility would have been self-liquidating during the last preceding fiscal year if there had been included interest and debt redemption charges for said obligations and prospective income from said improvement or extension, or that said utility would have been self-liquidating if charges had been collected in said last preceding fiscal year as prescribed in said report. The local government board or, in the case of a project consisting of acquisition of land areas needed for a redevelopment housing project, the Division of Planning and Development in the Department of Conservation and Economic Development are hereby authorized and empowered to make any determination required by this chapter. L.1960, c. 169, s. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1962.
N.J. Stat. § 40:48-8.16a — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 48 / Section 48-8.16a
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this act: a. "Convention hall" means a convention hall facility provided by a county improvement authority pursuant to the provisions of subsection (a) of section 11 of P.L.1960, c. 183 (C. 40:37A-54(a)), and shall include all facilities, including commercial, office, community service and parking facilities, and facilities constructed for the accommodation and entertainment of tourists and visitors, constructed in conjunction with the convention hall and forming reasonable appurtenances thereto; b. "Development fund" means the fund created pursuant to subsection b. of section 5 of this act (C. 40:48-8.30a), that shall be established only in the event that a convention hall facility is constructed in the manner prescribed in this act; c. "Luxury tax fund" means the fund created by the State Treasurer pursuant to section 5 of P.L.1979, c. 273 (C. 40:48-8.30) into which revenues collected under the provisions of this act shall be deposited, and used for the purposes prescribed; and d. "Revolving fund" means a separate fund for the conduct of activities designed to increase housing opportunities for low and moderate income families located in eligible municipalities, to be established and administered by a county improvement authority pursuant to subsection a. of section 5 of this act (C. 40:48-8.30a), and section 26 of P.L.1979, c. 275 (C. 40:37A-131). L.1981, c. 461, s. 1, eff. Jan. 8, 1982.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:11-58 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 11 / Section 11-58
Inclusions on design-build team.
Status: in_force

31. a. Each design-build team shall include a licensed or prequalified design professional independent from the contracting unit's licensed architect or engineer. The licensed or prequalified design professional shall be named in any proposal submitted to the contracting unit. b. Proposals shall be sealed and shall not be opened until expiration of the time established for making proposals as set forth in the solicitation. c. Proposals shall identify each person to whom the design-builder proposes to delegate obligations under the design-build contract. Persons so identified shall not be replaced without the approval of the contracting unit. d. Proposals shall establish the cost of the design-build contract which shall not be exceeded if the proposal is accepted without change. Afterward, the maximum cost in the proposal may be converted to fixed prices by negotiated agreement between the contracting unit and the design-builder. e. All proposals shall be received and opened at a previously announced time, where a synopsis of each shall be publicly read and recorded consistent with the provisions of subsection f. of this section. f. Unless and until a proposal is accepted, the drawings, specifications and other information in the proposal shall remain the property of the person making the proposal. The contracting unit shall make reasonable efforts to maintain the secrecy and confidentiality of all proposals, and all information contained in the proposals, and shall not disclose the proposals or the information contained therein to the design-builders' competitors or the public. Once a proposal is accepted, the disclosure of the proposal and the information in the proposal, and the ownership of the drawings, specifications, and information therein, shall be determined in accordance with existing law and the terms of the design-build contract. L.2021, c.71, s.31.
N.J. Stat. § 40:64-10 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 64 / Section 64-10
Public improvements affecting trees; consent of commission; county park commissions unaffected
Status: in_force

No statute giving any person or State, county or municipal board, body or official, power or authority to lay any sidewalk along, or to open, construct, curb or pave any street, or to do any similar act, shall be construed to permit or authorize any interference with or injury to a highway shade tree without the consent of the shade tree commission within whose jurisdiction such tree shall be located. In all cases such commission shall reasonably co-operate with such person, board, body or official for the general public good. Nothing in this chapter contained shall be held to take away or diminish any of the powers or authority of any county park commission over the trees or shrubbery in any county park or parkway within its jurisdiction, or to give any other commission or board any power or authority with respect to such trees or shrubbery. Amended by L.1958, c. 42, p. 139, s. 7, eff. May 20, 1958.
N.J. Stat. § 40:23-8.24 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 23 / Section 23-8.24
Burn prevention and treatment, private, nonprofit organizations; contributions
Status: in_force

The board of chosen freeholders of any county, or the governing body of any municipality, of this State may annually raise and appropriate an amount not to exceed $1,500.00, for the purpose of making a contribution to any private, nonprofit organization which provides the following services to residents of this State: a. Specialized burn treatment facilities and services; b. Burn treatment educational programs for first aid, emergency medical services and other emergency level personnel; c. Burn victim rehabilitation programs; d. Burn medical research; and, e. Burn prevention programs for the general public and civic organizations. L.1977, c. 14, s. 2, eff. Feb. 10, 1977.
N.J. Stat. § 40:60-25.57 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 60 / Section 60-25.57
Acquisition of real property for use by State-operated college of medicine or college of medicine and dentistry
Status: in_force

Any municipality in which a State-operated college of medicine or college of medicine and dentistry, is located, or proposed to be located, is hereby empowered to acquire by purchase, gift, grant, devise or otherwise, and to take for public use, any estate or interest in any real property within the municipality by condemnation, in the manner provided by chapter 1 of Title 20 of the Revised Statutes, except as otherwise provided by this act. The municipality may thereupon sell and convey any estate or interest in any real property so acquired to such college for use by the college for the construction of such facilities as may be required by the college in the performance of its teaching, research and treatment functions. Any estate or interest in any real property so acquired may be sold by the municipality to such college for a nominal consideration for the purpose of promoting the health and general welfare of the municipality. L.1967, c. 11, s. 1, eff. March 13, 1967.
N.J. Stat. § 40:66A-10 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 66A / Section 66A-10
Revenue bonds authorized, purpose, issuing details.
Status: in_force

10. Revenue bonds may be authorized to be issued under this act to provide funds to pay the cost of all or any part of the garbage disposal system, or for the refunding of any bonds theretofore issued for such purposes. The purposes for which such revenue bonds may be issued shall include the payment to the local unit or local units of the reasonable value of any properties or facilities deemed necessary or desirable for the purposes of the incinerator or environmental services authority, and such incinerator or environmental services authorities are hereby authorized to purchase and acquire such properties or facilities from such local unit or local units. Such revenue bonds shall be authorized by resolution of the incinerator or environmental services authority which may be adopted at the same meeting at which it is introduced by a majority of all the members thereof then in office, shall take effect immediately and need not be published or posted. Such revenue bonds may bear interest at such rate or rates, not exceeding 6% per annum, may be in one or more series, may bear such date or dates, may mature at such time or times not exceeding 30 years from their respective dates, may be payable in such medium of payment at such place or places, may carry such registration privileges, may be subject to such terms of redemption with or without premium, may be executed in such manner, may contain such terms, covenants and conditions, and may be in such form, either coupon or registered, as such resolution or subsequent resolution may provide. Such revenue bonds may be sold, all at one time or in blocks from time to time, at public or private sale, or if refunding bonds may also be delivered in exchange for the outstanding obligations to be refunded thereby, in such manner as the incinerator or environmental services authority shall determine by resolution, and at such price or prices, computed according to standard tables of bond values, as will yield to the purchasers or the holders of the obligations surrendered in exchange, income at a rate not exceeding 6% per annum to the maturity dates of the several bonds so sold or exchanged on the money paid or the principal amount of obligations surrendered therefor to the incinerator or environmental services authority. L.1948, c.348, s.10; amended 1954, c.185, s.2; 2012, c.31, s.12.
N.J. Stat. § 40:20-74.6 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 20 / Section 20-74.6
Compensation not changed unless fixed by resolution
Status: in_force

Nothing in this act shall be construed to affect or change the amount of salary or other compensation paid, pursuant to the provisions of law in effect on the first day of April, one thousand nine hundred and forty-seven, to any member of any board of chosen freeholders, or any director thereof, unless such salary or other compensation be fixed, where permitted pursuant to the provisions of sections 40:20-72, 40:20-73 or 40:20-74 of the Revised Statutes as amended herein, by resolution in the manner herein prescribed. L.1947, c. 302, p. 1019, s. 9.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:14-152.1 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 14 / Section 14-152.1
Municipal police officer; power of arrest for crime committed in his presence anywhere within state
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding the provisions of N.J.S. 40A:14-152 or any other law to the contrary, any full-time, permanently appointed municipal police officer shall have full power of arrest for any crime committed in said officer's presence and committed anywhere within the territorial limits of the State of New Jersey. L.1977, c. 436, s. 1, eff. March 2, 1978.
N.J. Stat. § 40:68-5 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 68 / Section 68-5
Acquisition of railroads and equipment connecting with water front improvements
Status: in_force

Any municipality may own or acquire by purchase or lease, any railroad and railroad system existing on April nineteenth, one thousand nine hundred and twenty, which lies entirely within the municipality, serving or connected with or adjacent to any wharf, pier, dock, bulkhead, slip, basin, or like structure owned by or leased to the municipality, whether or not leased or subleased by it to others, which on April nineteenth, one thousand nine hundred and twenty, was in active operation for the sole use of transporting freight between a railroad terminal and a water shipping terminal, together with all real estate and interests therein connected with or appurtenant thereto, and also the sidings, rolling stock, equipment, tools, buildings, structures, facilities and appliances thereof, used or adapted for use, for transportation and shipping, or for affording convenient access to the wharves, piers, bulkheads, docks, slips, basins or like structures of the municipality.
N.J. Stat. § 40:55D-107 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 55D / Section 55D-107
Historic preservation commission
Status: in_force

a. The governing body may by ordinance provide for a historic preservation commission. b. Every historic preservation commission shall include, in designating the category of appointment, at least one member of each of the following classes: Class A--a person who is knowledgeable in building design and construction or architectural history and who may reside outside the municipality; and Class B--a person who is knowledgeable or with a demonstrated interest in local history and who may reside outside the municipality. c. A historic preservation commission shall consist of five, seven or nine regular members and may have not more than two alternate members. Of the regular members a total of at least one less than a majority shall be of Classes A and B. Those regular members who are not designated as Class A or B shall be designated as Class C. Class C members shall be citizens of the municipality who shall hold no other municipal office, position or employment except for membership on the planning board or board of adjustment. Alternate members shall meet the qualifications of Class C members. The mayor or, if so specified by ordinance, the chairman of the planning board shall appoint all members of the commission and shall designate at the time of appointment the regular members by class and the alternate members as "Alternate No. 1" and "Alternate No. 2." The terms of the members first appointed under this act shall be so determined that to the greatest practicable extent, the expiration of the terms shall be distributed, in the case of regular members, evenly over the first four years after their appointment, and in the case of alternate members, evenly over the first two years after their appointment; provided that the initial term of no regular member shall exceed four years and that the initial term of no alternate member shall exceed two years. Thereafter, the term of a regular member shall be four years, and the term of an alternate member shall be two years. A vacancy occurring otherwise than by expiration of term shall be filled for the unexpired term only. Notwithstanding any other provision herein, the term of any member common to the historic preservation commission and the planning board shall be for the term of membership on the planning board; and the term of any member common to the historic preservation commission and the board of adjustment shall be for the term of membership on the board of adjustment. The historic preservation commission shall elect a chairman and vice-chairman from its members and select a secretary, who may or may not be a member of the historic preservation commission or a municipal employee. Alternate members may participate in discussions of the proceedings but may not vote except in the absence or disqualification of a regular member. A vote shall not be delayed in order that a regular member may vote instead of an alternate member. In the event that a choice must be made as to which alternate member is to vote, Alternate No. 1 shall vote. d. No member of any historic preservation commission shall be permitted to act on any matter in which he has, either directly or indirectly, any personal or financial interest. e. A member of a historic preservation body may, after public hearing if he requests it, be removed by the governing body for cause. L. 1985, c. 516, s. 21.
N.J. Stat. § 40:55D-148 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 55D / Section 55D-148
Real estate market analysis.
Status: in_force

12. a. Prior to the final adoption of a development transfer ordinance or any significant amendment to an existing development transfer ordinance, the planning board shall conduct a real estate market analysis of the current and future land market which examines the relationship between the development rights anticipated to be generated in the sending zone and the likelihood of their utilization in the designated receiving zone. The analysis shall include thorough consideration of the extent of development projected for the receiving zone and the likelihood of its achievement given current and projected market conditions in order to assure that the designated receiving zone has the capacity to accommodate the development rights anticipated to be generated in the sending zone. The real estate market analysis shall conform to rules and regulations adopted pursuant to subsection c. of this section. b. Upon completion of the real estate market analysis and at a meeting of the planning board held prior to the meeting at which the development transfer ordinance receives first reading, the planning board shall hold a hearing on the real estate market analysis. The hearing shall be held in accordance with the provisions of subsections a. through f. of section 6 of P.L.1975, c.291 (C.40:55D-10). c. The Commissioner of Community Affairs, in consultation with the board of directors of the State Transfer of Development Rights Bank established pursuant to section 3 of P.L.1993, c.339 (C.4:1C-51), shall within 180 days of the enactment of P.L.2004, c.2 (C.40:55D-137 et al.), adopt rules and regulations which set forth the required contents of the real estate market analysis. L.2004,c.2,s.12.
N.J. Stat. § 40:67-12.2 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 67 / Section 67-12.2
Time for fixing value of property; payment into court
Status: in_force

In fixing the compensation for any property taken in pursuance of section 40:67-12.1, the value of such property shall be fixed as of the date of the entry thereon by the municipality and the owner shall be entitled to interest upon the value of such property from the date of such entry to the date of payment of such compensation to the owner or into the court. Amended by L.1953, c. 37, p. 729, s. 234, eff. March 19, 1953.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:10-43 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 10 / Section 10-43
Commissioners may amend bylaws, approval by Commissioner of Insurance
Status: in_force

The commissioners may, from time to time, amend the bylaws and plan of risk management of the fund; provided, however, that no such amendment shall take effect until approved as hereinafter provided. a. The commissioners shall file with the Commissioner of Insurance for his approval a copy of any amendment to the bylaws of the fund, upon approval by resolution of the governing bodies of three fourths of the member local units, or any amendment to the plan of risk management, upon adoption by the commissioners. b. Upon receipt of the amendment, the Commissioner of Insurance shall immediately notify the Commissioner of Community Affairs and shall immediately provide that commissioner with a copy of the amendment. The Commissioner of Community Affairs, or by his designation, the Director of the Division of Local Government Services in the Department of Community Affairs, is empowered to approve or disapprove any amendment on the basis of whether or not it conforms with rules and regulations governing the custody, investment or expenditure of public moneys. Within 25 working days of the receipt of the amendment, the Commissioner of Community Affairs, or his designee, shall notify the Commissioner of Insurance of his approval or disapproval. As a condition of approval, the Commissioner of Community Affairs, or his designee, may require a modification of the amendment in order to bring its provisions into conformity with rules and regulations governing the custody, investment or expenditure of public moneys. No amendment disapproved by the Commissioner of Community Affairs, or his designee, shall take effect. If the Commissioner of Community Affairs, or his designee, fails to approve or disapprove any amendment within 25 working days of receipt, the amendment shall be deemed to be approved. c. Within 30 working days of receipt, the Commissioner of Insurance shall either approve or disapprove any amendment to the bylaws or plan of risk management. If the Commissioner of Insurance shall fail to either approve or disapprove the amendment within that 30 working day period, the amendment shall be deemed approved. d. If any amendment shall be disapproved, the Commissioner of Insurance shall set forth in writing the reasons for disapproval. Upon the receipt of the notice of disapproval, the commissioners of the affected joint insurance fund may request a public hearing. The public hearing shall be convened by the Commissioner of Insurance in a timely manner. e. Within 90 days after the effective date of any amendment to the bylaws, a member local unit which did not approve the amendment may withdraw from the fund provided that it shall remain liable for its share of any claim or expense incurred by the fund during its period of membership. L.1983, c.372, s.8; amended 1989,c.253,s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 40:60-25.53 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 60 / Section 60-25.53
Historic sites; acquisition and maintenance
Status: in_force

Any municipality may acquire by gift, purchase or condemnation, and maintain and improve any real estate or any interest therein, together with any and all buildings thereon, located within the municipality, as a historic site or for historical purposes, or for the purpose of preserving therein or thereon historical data or objects of historic interest. L.1966, c. 240, s. 1, eff. Aug. 10, 1966.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:14-48 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 14 / Section 14-48
Two-platoon system for fire department in cities of the first class; emergency service; compensatory time off
Status: in_force

In cities of the first class, the governing body, by resolution, or the board of fire commissioners or officials in charge of a fire department and force, may divide the members and officers of such fire department and force into 2 platoons, one serving while the other is off duty. Each platoon, respectively, shall alternate the hours of duty for the purpose of alternating the day force with the night force and vice versa, and for the purpose of giving each platoon 24 hours off duty every 6 days. The hours of duty of the day force shall be from 8:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. and the night force from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 A.M. the following morning. In cases of conflagration or other emergency the officials in charge of the fire department and force shall have authority to retain on duty any or all members and officers of such department and force during the period of the emergency, but in any such case and within 12 months thereafter, such members or officers shall be given a day or proportion thereof off for extra time so served by them during the emergency. Nothing contained herein shall be deemed to repeal or modify existing laws relating to salaries, annual vacations or sick or disability leaves of the members or officers of such department or force. L.1971, c. 197, s. 1, eff. July 1, 1971.
N.J. Stat. § 40:11A-22.3 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 11A / Section 11A-22.3
Fingerprinting
Status: in_force

Every applicant for the position of parking enforcement officer appointed pursuant to this act shall have fingerprints taken, which fingerprints shall be filed with the Division of State Police and Federal Bureau of Investigation. L. 1987, c. 291, s. 4.
N.J. Stat. § 40:9D-2 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 9D / Section 9D-2
Authority of local unit.
Status: in_force

2. a. Consistent with federal law, the governing body of a local unit, through the establishment of a related competitive business segment, is authorized to: (1) construct, own or operate broadband telecommunications infrastructure to provide broadband telecommunications service via a wireless community network; or (2) provide broadband telecommunications service via a wireless community network. b. Consistent with federal law, the governing body of a local unit may enter into a contract with a private entity to provide broadband telecommunications service via a wireless community network or to construct, own, use, acquire, deliver, grant, operate, maintain, sell, purchase, lease, or equip broadband telecommunications infrastructure used for the purpose of providing broadband telecommunications service via a wireless community network. By written contract or lease, such governing body may sell capacity in, or grant other similar rights for a private entity to use, broadband telecommunications infrastructure owned or operated by the local unit that provides broadband telecommunications service via a wireless community network. c. The governing body of a local unit, exercising powers under subsections a. and b. of this section, may enter into a written agreement with any person owning or having the right to use any poles, street lights, posts, towers or other structures erected along any public right-of-way within the boundaries of such local unit for the use of those structures by that local unit, upon such terms and conditions as may be agreed upon by such local unit and such person. To the extent that State, county or municipal approval, or the approval of another public entity or any private entity is required for the placement of broadband telecommunications infrastructure used for the purpose of providing broadband telecommunications service via a wireless community network along a public right-of-way, such approval shall not unreasonably be withheld. The provisions of this section shall not affect the terms and conditions by which the State may give consent, grant or franchise to a person for use of the right-of-way along any State highway, or the terms and conditions by which a public body may give consent, grant or franchise to a person for use of the right-of-way within the boundaries of the geographical area over which such public body has jurisdiction. d. The provision of broadband telecommunications service via a wireless community network pursuant to this section and any broadband telecommunications infrastructure used for such purpose shall not be deemed to be a public utility or to constitute operating any form of public utility service pursuant to Title 48 of the Revised Statutes to the extent that the local unit is engaged in the provision of broadband telecommunications service via a wireless community network. e. The governing body of a municipality within a county of the first class, where the county exercises powers under subsections a. and b. of this section, may provide that the municipality not participate in the provision of broadband telecommunications service via a wireless community network established under this section by that county. L.2007,c.191,s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:13-25 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 13 / Section 13-25
Chapter 176 of the Laws of 1938 saved from repeal
Status: in_force

Chapter 176 of the Laws of 1938 (C. 40:18-4.1) is saved from repeal. (This act alters, changes and fixes the boundary lines of the counties of Camden, Atlantic and Gloucester.) L.1979, c. 181, s. 3, eff. Aug. 29, 1979.
N.J. Stat. § 40:48-4.10 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 48 / Section 48-4.10
Findings, declarations.
Status: in_force

The Legislature finds and declares that many senior citizens and handicapped citizens of this State need to be provided with transportation services to obtain the necessities of life, such as food, clothing and medical services and to visit their families and friends, all of which is essential to their health, safety and welfare; that many senior citizens and handicapped citizens live on fixed incomes and are unable to provide for their own transportation needs. It is, therefore, declared to be a valid public purpose, and in the best interest of the citizens of this State, to allow municipalities to supply free or low cost transportation services to senior citizens and handicapped citizens, provided the transportation services are noncompetitive with available public transportation services. L. 1985, c. 199, s. 1, eff. June 26, 1985.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:11-37 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 11 / Section 11-37
Division of Local Government Services to assist contracting units.
Status: in_force

37. The Division of Local Government Services in the Department of Community Affairs is hereby authorized to assist contracting units in all matters affecting the administration of this law. L.1971,c.198,s.37; amended 1999, c.440, s.40.
N.J. Stat. § 40:60-25.51 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 60 / Section 60-25.51
Acquisition of land and buildings for use by municipality, county, State or United States; courts; lease
Status: in_force

The governing body of any municipality, in the name and on behalf of the municipality, may acquire, by gift, devise, purchase or condemnation, or as lessee may lease, for municipal or public uses any land or buildings located within the municipality, and may improve the same and construct therein or thereon and maintain, or cause to be constructed and maintained therein or thereon, a city hall or other municipal building. Every such city hall or other building shall provide facilities for use by the municipality and shall include and provide such space and facilities for use by the county in which such municipality is located, or by or on behalf of the Courts, or by the State or the United States or any board, commission, department or other agency of either of them, as the governing body may determine to be desirable for the public convenience and welfare. The governing body of any municipality may lease or sublease any or all space and facilities in any city hall or other such building to the county for a term not to exceed 40 years, for such rental and upon such terms and conditions, as the governing body and the board of chosen freeholders, by respective resolutions, shall agree, or to the State or the United States or any board, commission, department or other agency thereof aforesaid for such time and rental and upon such terms and conditions as the governing body by ordinance shall authorize. L.1965, c. 133, s. 1. Amended by L.1966, c. 297, s. 2, eff. Dec. 8, 1966.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:31-19 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 31 / Section 31-19
Right of entry onto private property to make surveys and investigations; interference therewith
Status: in_force

A local unit or local units may authorize officials or other agents of the local unit or units to enter upon any land or water for the purpose of making surveys, studies, investigations or inspections, and, at reasonable hours, to enter any building or other structure using or suspected of using water supplied by the local unit or units. The officials or other agents are empowered to examine meters, service pipes or any equipment connected to the water supply facilities or service pipes for compliance with established standards and other requirements. The supply of water to any property may be discontinued if the owner, lessee or other user of that property opposes or obstructs an authorized official or other agent in the performance of his duties. The discontinuance shall continue until the required investigations or inspections are made, and any alterations or repairs found to be necessary have been made and approved by the appropriate official or agent. Source: R.S.40:62-82. L.1989,c.109,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:63-3 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 63 / Section 63-3
Organization of the Township Committee
Status: in_force

a. The township committee shall consist of three or five members who shall hold office for a term of three years. b. Notwithstanding the provisions set out in subsection a. of this section, a township that has been divided into wards prior to the effective date of this act shall continue to elect the members of the township committee from wards as heretofore established by referendum of the voters of said township. Also, one member of the township committee shall be elected at large and, by virtue of such designation, shall be known as the mayor of such township. The township committee may, by ordinance, not less than 60 days before any general election, call for a referendum of the legal voters to decide whether or not to abolish the ward system of representation and return to election of the township committee at large. c. The legal voters of any township may elect to increase or decrease the membership of the township committee of the township either to three or five members. The township committee shall order an election on the proposition, to be held at the next general election, whenever a petition is presented to the township clerk by the legal voters of the township in the number of at least fifteen per centum (15%) of the votes cast in the township at the last election in which members of the General Assembly were elected. The proposition shall not be submitted more than once in any three year period. The notice, advertisement and conduct of the election shall be the same as for officers voted at any general election. The proposition shall be submitted to the voters at the election in substantially the following form: "Shall the membership of the township committee of .................... .. (insert name of township) be ...................... (insert 'increased' or 'decreased') from ............. (insert current number) to ........... (insert proposed number) members?" A canvass and return of the vote shall be made in the same manner as for officers voted for at any general election and a majority of all the votes cast in favor of the proposition shall be sufficient to make the change. d. When the legal voters shall have voted to increase or decrease the membership of the township committee, as provided for in subsection c. of this section, the increase or decrease shall take effect for the next general election. At that election: (1) If two additional committee members are to be elected, then one shall be elected for a term of two years and one for a term of three years; or (2) If the membership of the township committee is to decrease by two members, then the terms of all committee members currently serving on the date of the election at which the decrease was adopted, and all committee members elected at that election, shall terminate on December 31 next following the next general election. At the next general election, one committee member shall be elected for a term of one year, one for a term of two years and one for a term of three years. e. The township committee shall hold an annual meeting on the first day of January at 12 o'clock noon, or during the first seven days of January in any year. f. At their annual meeting, the committee shall have the power and authority to elect one of their number as chairman of the committee, who shall preside at all meetings of the township committee and who shall be known as the mayor of the township. The mayor shall have no additional authority by virtue of such designation, except as otherwise provided by law or this act . g. A majority of the committee shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. A majority of all the members of the committee shall be required to vote in the affirmative to pass any ordinance. h. The committee may, at its annual meeting, establish for their members such subordinate committees as will assist them for the ensuing year. i. No officer, who has obtained tenure by any provision of any section herein repealed by section 40A:63-9 of this act, shall be affected in any way by the repeal. (Source: R.S.40:146-3, R.S.40:146-13.1 and New.) L.1989,c.157,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 40:66A-29 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 66A / Section 66A-29
Municipalities not prohibited from operating garbage disposal plants
Status: in_force

Nothing in this act shall be construed to prevent or prohibit any municipality from erecting, constructing, operating and maintaining an incinerator or garbage disposal plant or other means for the disposition of garbage in any manner or by any means by which the same may now lawfully be erected, constructed, operated or maintained. L.1948, c. 348, p. 1379, s. 29, eff. Sept. 1, 1948.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:14-70 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 14 / Section 14-70
Fire district designation; procedure; election of commissioners.
Status: in_force

40A:14-70. a. In any municipality not having a paid or part-paid fire department and force, the governing body, upon application of at least 5% of the registered voters or 20 legal voters, whichever is the greater, shall consider the designation of a fire district. Upon receipt of the application, the governing body shall fix a time and place for a hearing thereon. The municipal clerk shall advertise the notice of the hearing in a newspaper circulating in the county wherein the municipality is located at least once and not less than 10 days prior to the hearing. After the hearing the governing body shall determine the question of designation of a fire district. If the governing body decides that the designation of a fire district is appropriate, it, by ordinance, shall designate a territorial location or locations for use as a fire district or fire districts and, by resolution, provide for the election of a board of fire commissioners for the district or each district, to consist of five persons, residents therein, and specify the date, time and place for the election of the first board. b. The district or each district shall be assigned a number and the commissioners thereof and their successors shall be a body corporate, to be known as "the commissioners of fire district No. . . . . . in . . . . . . (name of municipality), county of . . . . . . . . . . (name of county)." The said body corporate shall have the power to acquire, hold, lease, sell or otherwise convey in its corporate name such real and personal property as the purposes of the corporation shall require. All sales and leases of real and personal property shall be in accordance with the provisions of section 13 or 14, as appropriate, of the "Local Lands and Buildings Law," P.L.1971, c.199 (C.40A:12-13 or 40A:12-14). Said body corporate may adopt and use a corporate seal, sue or be sued and shall have such powers, duties and functions as are usual and necessary for said purposes. c. If the election of the first board of fire commissioners is held at a time other than the time of the general election, the following requirements shall apply: (1) The clerk of the municipality shall conduct the election and shall preside at the meeting until the board shall have been elected. (2) At the first meeting of a newly elected board of fire commissioners of a district the board shall choose a chairman and fix the place for the annual election. The members of the board shall divide themselves by lot into three classes: the first to consist of two members whose terms shall expire at 12 o'clock noon on the first Tuesday in March of the year following the year in which the first board is elected; the second, two members whose terms shall expire at 12 o'clock noon on the first Tuesday in March of the second year following that year; and the third, one member whose term shall expire at 12 o'clock noon on the first Tuesday in March of the third year following that year. The terms of fire commissioners in each class, other than members of the first board, shall expire at 12 o'clock noon on the first Tuesday in March of the third year following the year in which they were elected. If the time of the annual election is moved to the time of the general election pursuant to subsection a. of section 23 of P.L.2017, c.206 (C.40A:14-72.2), the terms of the fire commissioners then in office shall be extended until 12 o'clock noon on the first Tuesday in December of the years in which their terms expire. (3) Any vacancy in the membership shall be filled by the remaining members until the next succeeding annual election held on the third Saturday in February, at which time a resident of the district shall be elected for the unexpired term. d. If the election of the first board of fire commissioners is held at the time of the general election, the following requirements shall apply: (1) The election shall be conducted in accordance with the procedures provided for the general election in Title 19 of the Revised Statutes, except as otherwise provided pursuant to N.J.S.40A:14-70 et seq. (2) The annual election shall be held at the time of the general election on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November, and shall be conducted in accordance with the procedures provided for the general election in Title 19 of the Revised Statutes, except as otherwise provided pursuant to N.J.S.40A:14-70 et seq. (3) The term of a member of a board of fire commissioners shall commence at 12 o'clock noon on the first Tuesday in December. (4) At the first meeting of a newly elected board of fire commissioners of a district, the board shall choose a chairman. The members of the board shall divide themselves by lot into three classes: the first to consist of two members whose terms shall expire at 12 o'clock noon on the first Tuesday in December of the year following the year in which the first board is elected; the second, two members whose terms shall expire at 12 o'clock noon on the first Tuesday in December of the second year following that year; and the third, one member whose term shall expire at 12 o'clock noon on the first Tuesday in December of the third year following that year. The terms of fire commissioners in each class, other than members of the first board, shall expire at 12 o'clock noon on the first Tuesday in December of the third year following the year in which they were elected. (5) Any vacancy in the membership shall be filled by the remaining members until the next succeeding annual election held at the time of the general election, at which time a resident of the district shall be elected for the unexpired term. amended 1979, c.325, s.1; 1979, c.381, s.1; 1980, c.105, s.10; 1985, c.288, s.1; 1991, c.223; 2017, c.206, s.9.
N.J. Stat. § 40:68A-1 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 68A / Section 68A-1
Short title
Status: in_force

This act shall be known and may be cited as the "port authorities law." L.1948, c. 349, p. 1380, s. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1948.
N.J. Stat. § 40:33-13b — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 33 / Section 33-13b
Withdrawal from county library system
Status: in_force

Any municipality which is a member of a county library system pursuant to R.S. 40:33-1 on the effective date of this amendatory and supplementary act shall continue as a member of the county library system unless the governing body of the municipality determines by resolution to propose withdrawing from that system and establishing a free public library or a joint free public library. Following the adoption of that resolution and after a public hearing held thereon the governing body shall cause the question of withdrawal from the county library system to be submitted to the legal voters of the municipality at an election to be held in the manner provided for the establishment of free public libraries pursuant to R.S. 40:54-1 et seq. The question shall be submitted in one of the following forms: a. "If in favor of the public question printed below mark a cross (X), or plus (+) in the square at the left of the word YES, and if opposed to the public question printed below mark a cross (X) or plus (+) at the left of the word NO. . . . . YES Shall ........... (name of municipality) withdraw from the county library system pursuant to P.L. 1985, c. 541 NO (C. 40:33-13b) and establish a free public library pursuant to the provisions of chapter 54 of Title 40 of the Revised Statutes?" . . . . b. "If in favor of the public question printed below mark a cross (X), or plus (+) in the square at the left of the word YES, and if opposed to the public question printed below mark a cross (X) or plus (+) at the left of the word NO. . . . . YES Shall ........... (name of municipality) withdraw from the county library system pursuant to P.L. 1985, c. 541 NO (C. 40:33-13b) and unite with ....... (name of other municipality or municipalities) and establish a joint free public library pursuant to the provisions of chapter 54 of Title 40 of the Revised Statutes?" . . . . If a majority of the voters approve the withdrawal from the county library system, the municipal governing body shall provide the county governing body with notice of its intent to withdraw from the county library system. Such notice shall not become effective until January 1 of the year following the year in which the notice was given and shall provide that the municipality remain a member of the county library system for two years after the effective date of the notice. Any municipality which withdraws from the county library system and which fails to comply with the provisions of this section shall be required to provide the county library with financial support in the manner provided in chapter 33 of Title 40 of the Revised Statutes for a period of two years from the year of the municipality's withdrawal from the system. Nothing in this section shall prevent a municipality from establishing a municipal free public library pursuant to chapter 54 of Title 40 of the Revised Statutes. P.L. 1985, c. 541, s. 7; amended 1988,c.38,s.5.
N.J. Stat. § 40:61-10 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 61 / Section 61-10
Ballot; form and content; ordinance adopted
Status: in_force

The proposition shall be printed upon the official ballots in substantially the following form: "To vote upon the public question printed below, if in favor thereof mark a cross (X) or plus (+) in the square at the left of the word YES, and if opposed thereto mark a cross (X) or plus (+) in the square at the left of the word NO. ] YES "Shall the ....................... (here insert the title of the ordinance or [ ] NO proposition) be adopted?" If the majority of the votes cast at the election shall be in favor of the ordinance or proposition, it shall be adopted and become effective.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:11-43 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 11 / Section 11-43
Attainment of goals.
Status: in_force

3. a. Any goal established pursuant to section 2 of this act may be attained by requiring that a portion of a contract be subcontracted to a qualified small business enterprise, qualified veteran business enterprise, qualified minority business enterprise or qualified women's business enterprise, in addition to designating entire contracts to these enterprises. b. Each contracting agency shall make a good faith effort to attain any goal established by its governing body. The governing body shall evaluate each contracting agency's efforts by comparing the percentage of the dollar value of a contracting agency's total procurements awarded to qualified small business enterprises, qualified veteran business enterprises, qualified minority business enterprises or qualified women's business enterprises, as appropriate, to the percentage of the dollar value of the county's or municipality's total procurements awarded to qualified small business enterprises, qualified veteran business enterprises, qualified minority business enterprises or qualified women's business enterprises, as appropriate. L.1985, c.482, s.3; amended 2013, c.5, s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 40:48C-14 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 48C / Section 48C-14
Definitions; employer; payroll
Status: in_force

As used in this article: "Employer" means any individual, corporation, company, association, society, firm, partnership, joint stock company, trust, estate, or foundation standing in the position of employer in an employer-employee relationship, having one or more employees and having a payroll in excess of $2,500.00 in any calendar quarter; other than a. the Government of the United States; b. the State of New Jersey or a county, municipality, school district or special district of the State; c. an interstate agency; or d. an agency or instrumentality of any organization enumerated in a., b. or c. above; e. any insurance company formed by authority of another state or foreign country and subject to the provisions of P.L.1950, c. 231 (C. 17:32-15). "Payroll" means an amount equal to the total remuneration paid by employers to employees which is subject to withholding by the employer for Federal income tax purposes for services, other than domestic services in a private residence, if (a) The services are performed within the municipality; or (b) The services are performed outside the municipality and the place from which the services are supervised, is in the municipality. L.1970, c. 326, s. 14, eff. Dec. 23, 1970.
N.J. Stat. § 40:61-25 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 61 / Section 61-25
Parks wholly or partly within other municipalities; regulation of
Status: in_force

Should any park or place of public resort and recreation, now or hereafter established by any municipality under this chapter, be situated partly within and partly without, or wholly without the municipality, all ordinances, rules and regulations ordained and enacted for the use, government and policing thereof, by the municipality owning or controlling the park, public resort and recreation place shall be valid and in full force and effectual throughout the same.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:4-85 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 4 / Section 4-85
Power to change title or text of appropriation
Status: in_force

The director may, at the request of the governing body, make such correction of the title, text or amount of any item of appropriation appearing in the adopted budget only as shall be necessary to make said item of appropriation available for the specific purpose or purposes required by the local unit. To this end, the director may limit or approve adjustment of items of appropriations, but no item of appropriation required for debt service, contingent expenses, deferred charges, statutory expenditures, judgments or reserves shall be so reduced or limited. L.1960, c. 169, s. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1962.
N.J. Stat. § 40:45-19 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 45 / Section 45-19
Run-off elections; votes necessary for election.
Status: in_force

15. In any regular municipal election held under section 14 of P.L.1981, c.379 (C.40:45-18), if a sufficient number of candidates do not receive a majority of the votes cast to elect the required number of councilmen-at-large (or commissioners, or village trustees) or no candidate for mayor or no candidate for ward councilman receives a majority of the votes cast for his respective office, a run-off election in the municipality or ward, as the case may be, shall be held on the fourth Tuesday next following that municipal election; unless in any year that Tuesday shall be the date upon which a primary election shall be held, in which case the run-off election shall be held on the fifth Tuesday next following the municipal election. Alternatively, the run-off election shall be held at a special election on the subsequent Tuesday next after the first Monday in December in the case of a regular municipal election occurring on the day of the general election in November pursuant to subsection a. of section 1 of P.L.2009, c.196 (C.40:45-7.1). At the run-off election, the candidates for councilman-at-large (or commissioner, or village trustee) shall be those candidates not elected at the regular municipal election who received the greatest number of votes at that election, but the candidates shall be equal in number to twice the number of councilmen-at-large (or commissioners, or village trustees) remaining to be elected. The candidates for mayor or ward councilmen at the run-off election shall be the two candidates for the office who received the greatest number of votes at the regular municipal election. Military service ballots shall be printed and distributed for the run-off election in the same manner, so far as possible, as for other municipal elections. The candidate or candidates who receive the greatest number of votes at the run-off election shall be elected to the office or offices to be filled. If two or more candidates shall be equal and greatest in votes for any of the purposes of this section, they shall draw lots to determine which one shall enter the run-off election, or be elected, as the case may be. If any candidate to be voted for at the run-off election dies seven or more days prior to the run-off election, the candidate for the office not theretofore included in the run-off election, but next highest in number of votes for that purpose shall be substituted at the run-off election in the place of the deceased candidate and his name shall be substituted on the ballots for that of the deceased candidate. L.1981, c.379, s.15; amended 1982, c.13, s.1; 1990, c.17, s.3; 1995, c.97, s.3; 2009, c.196, s.8.
N.J. Stat. § 40:20-73 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 20 / Section 20-73
Compensation of freeholders not paid an annual salary
Status: in_force

In counties where the members of the board of chosen freeholders are not paid an annual salary, each member shall receive not less than ten dollars ($10.00) nor more than fifteen dollars ($15.00), and the director the total sum of not less than fifteen dollars ($15.00) nor more than twenty dollars ($20.00), for each day he is actually and necessarily employed in discharging his duties, and the further sum of not more than ten cents ($0.10) per mile for each mile he shall necessarily travel in going to and returning from the sessions of the board by the nearest route, upon filing with the county treasurer an itemized bill therefor, verified by affidavit, and the same being ordered paid by the board of chosen freeholders. The per diem salaries to be paid to the members and director may, within the limits prescribed in this section, be fixed by the respective boards referred to herein by resolution. No other allowance or emolument shall be received by any such officer, directly or indirectly. Amended by L.1945, c. 152, p. 539, s. 1; L.1947, c. 302, p. 1017, s. 2, eff. June 18, 1947.
N.J. Stat. § 40:68-21 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 68 / Section 68-21
Use of income; issuance of bonds and other obligations
Status: in_force

The income derived by any municipality from the maintenance, operation or control of any marine terminal leased to such municipality pursuant to this article shall be paid into the municipal treasury and shall be applied to the payment of any rental or other charges or obligations required to be paid by the lease accepted by such municipality and to the payment of any expenses incident to the control, supervision and operation of the marine terminal. If in the judgment of the governing body of such municipality such income will not be sufficient to pay such rental, charges, obligations and expenses, such municipality may borrow money and issue bonds for the purpose of making such payments, and may issue temporary bonds or notes in anticipation of the sale of such bonds. Such obligations shall be issued pursuant to article 1 of chapter 1 of this title (s. 40:1-1 et seq.), notwithstanding that the purposes for which said obligations are issued may constitute current expenses. Any temporary notes or temporary bonds so issued shall mature in not exceeding one year from the date when the indebtedness evidenced thereby was incurred and any permanent or definite bonds issued for said purpose shall mature in annual installments commencing not more than one year from their date and ending not more than ten years from their date. Any such bonds shall be designated "marine terminal revenue deficit bonds" and shall recite upon their face in general terms the purpose of their issuance. No such obligations may be issued later than five years after the commencement of the term of such lease, and any such bonds shall mature not later than fifteen years after the commencement of the term of such lease.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:10-10 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 10 / Section 10-10
Powers and authority of the commissioners
Status: in_force

40A:10-10. Powers and authority of the commissioners. The commissioners shall have the following powers and authority: a. Employ necessary clerical assistants, whose compensation shall be fixed and paid by the governing body of the local unit in the same manner as is that of other employees of the local unit; b. Invest the fund and all additions and accretions thereto in such securities as they shall deem best suited for the purposes of this article; c. Adopt rules and regulations for the control and investment of the fund; d. Keep on hand at all times sufficient money, or have the same invested in such securities as can be immediately sold for cash, for the payment of losses to any buildings or property of the local unit or of a county college which participates in the fund pursuant to P.L. 1988, c. 144 (C. 18A:64A-25.40 et al.) or of a county vocational school which participates in the fund pursuant to P.L. 1988, c. 143 (C. 18A:18B-8 et al.), or liability resulting from the operation of publicly owned motor vehicles, equipment or apparatus; e. Fix reasonable rates of premium for all insurance carried by the insurance fund, and shall effect all insurance in the insurance fund or with any insurance company or companies authorized to do business in this State; f. Premiums for insurance, whether carried in the insurance fund or placed with insurance companies, shall be paid to the commissioners by the board, commission, department, committee or officer having charge or control of the property insured; g. All insurance upon property owned or controlled by a local unit or any of its departments, boards, agencies or commissions, or by a board of education of a participating county vocational school or by a board of trustees of a participating county college shall be placed and effected by the commissioners; h. If provided by the rules and regulations of the commission, the secretary to the insurance fund commission shall be entrusted with the daily operation of the insurance fund and shall submit a report to the commissioners at least once a month. L.1979, c.230, s.1; amended 1982,c.25,s.3; 1988,c.143,s.5; 1988,c.144,s.5.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:66-15 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 66 / Section 66-15
Provisions, covenants with bond holders.
Status: in_force

15. Any bond resolution of the municipal shared services energy authority providing for or authorizing the issuance of any bonds may contain provisions, and the municipal shared services energy authority shall, in order to secure the payment of the bonds in addition to its other powers, have the power by the provisions in the bond resolution to covenant and agree with the several holders of the bonds, as to: a. The custody, security, use, expenditure, or application of the proceeds of the bonds; b. The construction and completion, or replacement, of all or any part of an electric supply project of the municipal shared services energy authority or its system; c. The use, regulation, operation, maintenance, insurance, or disposition of all or any part of an electric supply project of the municipal shared services energy authority, or its system, or restrictions on the exercise of the powers of the municipal shared services energy authority to dispose of, limit, or regulate the use of all or any part of the electric supply project or system; d. The payment of the principal of, or interest on, the bonds, or any other obligations, and the sources and methods thereof, the rank or priority of the bonds or obligations as to any lien or security, or the acceleration of the maturity of the bonds or obligations; e. The use and disposition of any monies of the municipal shared services energy authority, including any of the authority's revenues, derived or to be derived from the operation of all or any part of one or more electric supply projects of the municipal shared services energy authority or systems thereof, including any parts thereof that are thereafter constructed or acquired as any of the project's parts, extensions, replacements, or improvements thereafter constructed or acquired; f. The pledging, setting aside, depositing, or acting as trustee for all or any part of the system revenues or other monies of the municipal shared services energy authority to secure the payment of the principal of, or interest on, the bonds or any other obligations, or the payment of expenses of operation or maintenance of one or more electric supply projects of the municipal shared services energy authority or its system, and the powers and duties of any trustee with regard thereto; g. The setting aside out of the system revenues or other monies of the municipal shared services energy authority including its reserves and sinking funds, and the source, custody, security, regulation, application, and disposition thereof; h. The determination or definition of the system revenues or of the expenses of operation and maintenance of the system or one or more of its electric supply projects; i. The rents, rates, fees, or other charges in connection with the use, products, or services of one or more electric supply projects of the municipal shared services energy authority or its system, including any of the parts, extensions, replacements, or improvements of the project or its system thereafter constructed or acquired, and the fixing, establishment, collection, and enforcement of those charges, the amount of electric supply project revenues or system revenues to be produced thereby, and the disposition and application of the amounts charged or collected; j. The assumption or payment or discharge of any indebtedness, liens, or other claims relating to the whole or any part of one or more electric supply projects of the municipal shared services energy authority or of its system for any obligations having or which may have a lien on any part of the system of the municipal shared services energy authority; k. The limitations on the issuance of additional bonds or any other obligations or on the incurrence of indebtedness of the municipal shared services energy authority; 1. The limitations on the powers of the municipal shared services energy authority to construct, acquire or operate, or to permit the construction, acquisition, or operation of, any plants, structures, facilities, or properties which may compete or tend to compete with one or more of the municipal shared services energy authority's electric supply projects or any part of its system; m. The vesting in a trustee or trustees within or without the State any property, rights, powers, and duties in trust as the municipal shared services energy authority may determine, which may include any or all of the rights, powers, and duties of the trustee appointed by the holders of bonds, and limiting or abrogating the right of the holders to appoint a trustee or limiting the rights, duties, and powers of the trustee; n. The payment of costs or expenses incident to the enforcement of the bonds or of the provisions of the bond resolutions or of any covenant or contract with the holders of the bonds; o. The procedure, if any, by which the terms of any covenant or contract with, or duty to, the holders of the bonds may be amended or abrogated, the amount of bonds that the holders of which must consent thereto, and the manner in which the consent may be given or evidenced; and p. Any other matter or course of conduct which, by recital in the bond resolution, is declared to further secure the payment of the principal of, or interest on, the bonds. The provisions of the bond resolution and the covenants and agreements relative thereto shall constitute valid and legally binding contracts between the municipal shared services energy authority and the several holders of the bonds, regardless of the time of issuance of the bonds, and shall be enforceable by any holder or holders by appropriate suit, action, or proceeding in any court of competent jurisdiction, or by proceeding in lieu of prerogative writ. L.2015, c.129, s.15.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:26A-1 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 26A / Section 26A-1
Short Title
Status: in_force

This act shall be known and may be cited as the "Municipal and County Sewerage Act." L.1991,c.53,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:12A-46 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 12A / Section 12A-46
Completion of course of study by incumbent members, executive directors
Status: in_force

46. a. Any person serving as a member of a housing authority or a redevelopment agency on or after the effective date of the rules adopted pursuant to section 45 of P.L.1992, c.79 (C.40A:12A-45) shall satisfactorily complete the course of study prescribed by the commissioner within eighteen months following the date of appointment or July 1, 1997, whichever is later, or shall be deemed to have resigned his position effective at the end of that period of time. Notwithstanding the provisions of this section, a person serving as a member of a housing authority or redevelopment agency on the effective date of the rules adopted pursuant to section 45 of P.L.1992, c.79 may continue to serve to the end of his appointed term even if the remaining period in that term exceeds eighteen months and the member does not satisfactorily complete the prescribed course of study within that time. However, such a member shall not be eligible for reappointment to membership on the housing authority or redevelopment agency until a period of five years has elapsed following the completion of the member's term. b. Any person serving as the executive director of a housing authority or redevelopment agency on or after the effective date of the rules adopted pursuant to section 45 of P.L.1992, c.79 (C.40A:12A-45) shall satisfactorily complete the course of study prescribed by the commissioner within two years after the effective date of the rules or the effective date of his appointment, whichever is later, or shall be deemed to have resigned his position effective at the end of that period of time. c. Notwithstanding any provision of law, rule, regulation, or this section to the contrary, any person deemed to have resigned his position pursuant to subsection a. or b. of this section and who has been replaced by another appointee shall have no claim to the appointment. L.1992, c.79, s.46; amended 1997, c.27, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:5A-20.1 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 5A / Section 5A-20.1
Appropriation of certain funds.
Status: in_force

13. a. Whenever there is available an undesignated fund balance or unreserved retained earnings held by a municipal utilities authority with a water supply operation that is being dissolved by a municipality, no more than five percent of the annual costs of operation of the authority, as set forth in the final adopted budget of the authority, may be appropriated therefrom for uses not directly related to drinking water management, unless the Local Finance Board determines that the municipality has demonstrated a need for greater than five percent based on a showing of significant fiscal distress. b. The Local Finance Board may condition its approval for a municipality's proposal to dissolve a municipal utilities authority on the municipality's proposal to comply with subsection a. of this section. c. This section shall not apply to a regional authority. L.2021, c.184, s.13.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:27-17 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 27 / Section 27-17
Powers of local unit re contract with another local unit
Status: in_force

A local unit with which another local unit is authorized to contract under the terms and provisions of this chapter shall have the power, by ordinance or resolution, as the case may be, duly adopted by its governing body, to authorize the proper officials to enter into and execute for it a contract for the period of time and under the terms necessary for the provision of a flood control facility notwithstanding that no appropriation was made or provided to cover the estimated cost of the contract, and the governing body shall adhere to the terms and conditions of the contract. Source: C. 40:23-43 (P.L. 1977, c. 333, s. 10). L. 1987, c. 179, s. 1.
N.J. Stat. § 40:7-1 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 7 / Section 7-1
Liability of county or municipality; negligence of driver
Status: in_force

A county or municipality shall be liable in damages when an officer of the county or municipality shall command the operator of a motor vehicle to pursue an alleged violator of law, and in the pursuit personal injury shall be inflicted or damage to property shall be caused by the motor vehicle, provided the operator of the motor vehicle has not been negligent in the operation thereof.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:9-71 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 9 / Section 9-71
Moneys received by county clerk; depositories
Status: in_force

The county clerk shall be responsible and liable for all moneys received by or deposited with him in his official capacity and in respect to moneys deposited in any court with him, he shall be entitled to retain therefrom fees comparable in amount as in the case of moneys paid into court and deposited with the Clerk of the Superior Court. The county clerk shall account to the county treasurer for all such fees so retained by him. The Superior Court assignment judge of the county, in writing, shall designate a bank or banks or trust company or trust companies in this State in which the county clerk shall deposit all moneys received by him officially and prescribe the manner in which same may be withdrawn, subject to the Supreme Court rules and regulations applicable to him as clerk of a court. The clerk shall not be personally liable for the safekeeping of moneys so deposited. L.1971, c. 200, s. 1, eff. July 1, 1971.
N.J. Stat. § 40:69A-162 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 69A / Section 69A-162
Candidates elected in municipalities adopting article 13 or 14
Status: in_force

In any municipality which has adopted article 13 or 14 of this act, the candidate for mayor, if there be one, who receives the greatest number of votes shall be elected and the number of candidates for council member equal to the number of places to be filled in the council, receiving the greatest number of votes shall be elected. L.1950, c.210, s.17-13; amended 1989,c.221,s.14.
N.J. Stat. § 40:34A-1 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 34A / Section 34A-1
Counties; authorizations; acquisition of property; construction of facility; raising money; issuance of debt obligations; operation of facility
Status: in_force

Every county is hereby authorized and empowered, subject to the approval of the municipality in which the parking facility is to be located, to acquire by purchase, condemnation, gift, lease or otherwise any real property or any interest therein for the purpose of providing off-street parking facilities for the public parking of vehicles, and to use for said purpose any real property theretofore acquired for any other public use or purpose, and to improve any real property, and to acquire, construct, reconstruct, enlarge, alter or improve, and to furnish or equip, and to operate and maintain, any building, structure, property or facility which is necessary or desirable for said purpose. For said purpose the board of chosen freeholders of the county is authorized and empowered to raise and appropriate moneys in the same manner as moneys are raised and appropriated for other county purposes, to issue bonds or notes of the county pursuant to the local bond law, to fix and establish, and from time to time revise, rates, fees and other charges for use of any such off-street parking facilities, and to establish rules and regulations with respect to the use of such facilities. L.1972, c. 83, s. 1, eff. July 10, 1972.
N.J. Stat. § 40:14A-22 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 14A / Section 14A-22
Sale or lease of property by county or municipality to sewerage authority
Status: in_force

Any county, by resolution of its governing body, or any municipality, by ordinance of its governing body, or any other person is hereby empowered, without any referendum and without the consent of any board, officer or other agency of the State, to sell, lease, lend, grant or convey to any sewerage authority, or to permit any sewerage authority to use, maintain or operate as part of the sewerage system, any real or personal property owned by it, including all or any part of any system of main, lateral or other sewers or other sewerage facilities, which may be necessary or useful and convenient for the purposes of the sewerage authority and which may be accepted by the sewerage authority. Any such sale, lease, loan, grant, conveyance or permit may be made with or without consideration and for a specified or an unlimited period of time and under any agreement and on any terms and conditions which may be approved by such county, municipality or other person and which may be agreed to by the sewerage authority in conformity with its contracts with the holders of any bonds. Subject to any such contracts with holders of bonds, the sewerage authority may enter into and perform any and all agreements with respect to property so accepted by it, including agreements for the assumption of principal or interest or both of indebtedness of such county, municipality or other person or of any mortgage or lien existing with respect to such property or for the operation and maintenance of such property as part of the sewerage system. L.1946, c. 138, p. 665, s. 22, eff. April 23, 1946.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:13-8 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 13 / Section 13-8
Report of commissioners; filing; effect
Status: in_force

The commissioners shall file a report certified by them or any two of them to which shall be annexed their commission, oaths, maps and surveys fixing and determining the boundary line. The report shall be recorded and filed in the office of the Secretary of State, and copies delivered to the governing body of the respective counties. Upon the filing of the report, the boundary line between the counties shall be as surveyed, ascertained and certified therein. L.1979, c. 181, s. 3, eff. Aug. 29, 1979.
N.J. Stat. § 40:69A-33 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 69A / Section 69A-33
Mayor; election; term
Status: in_force

The mayor shall be elected by the voters of the municipality, and shall serve for a term of 4 years. L.1950, c. 210, p. 473, s. 3-3, eff. June 8, 1950. Amended by L.1981, c. 465, s. 14, eff. Jan. 9, 1982.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:11-23.4 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 11 / Section 11-23.4
"Bulletin NJ."
Status: in_force

1. a. The Division of Local Government Services in the Department of Community Affairs, in consultation with the Office of Information Technology, shall design, develop, and maintain a single, searchable Internet database, to be known as "Bulletin NJ," that contains and displays information on requests for proposals and other government procurement opportunities published by a contracting unit or a board of education, as defined by N.J.S.18A:18A-2. b. Each entry in the Internet database shall include information as required pursuant to rules and regulations adopted by the Division of Local Government Services. c. In addition to the requirements specified in subsection a. of this section, the Internet database shall: (1) be accessible from the Division of Local Government Services Internet website; (2) display all of the information required by subsection b. of this section; (3) be searchable by the name of the contracting unit or board of education publishing the request for proposals; (4) be reviewed and updated at least once per month or more frequently as new information becomes available or changes are necessary; and (5) provide an opportunity for the public to submit input and feedback concerning the utility of the Internet database and recommendations for its improvement. d. All contracting units and boards of education, as defined by N.J.S.18A:18A-2, are directed to submit information as required pursuant to rules and regulations adopted by the Division of Local Government Services. e. Nothing in this section shall require the disclosure of information deemed confidential by State or federal law. f. Nothing in this section shall be interpreted to invalidate or otherwise impact an otherwise valid contract entered in to pursuant to the "Local Public Contracts Law," P.L.1971, c.198 (C.40A:11-1 et seq.) or the "Public School Contracts Law," N.J.S.18A:18A-1 et seq. L.2011, c.71, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 40:3-3 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-3
When sinking fund commission to determine requirements
Status: in_force

In the event of the failure of the Director of the Division of Local Government in the State Department of Taxation and Finance to certify the requirements or other matters required by this chapter to be certified by him the sinking fund commission shall itself determine such requirements and other matters. Amended by L.1947, c. 117, p. 570, s. 1, eff. July 1, 1947.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:65-18 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 65 / Section 65-18
Applicability of terms of existing contracts.
Status: in_force

18. a. When a joint meeting or regional service agency merges bargaining units that have current contracts negotiated in accordance with the provisions of the "New Jersey Employer-Employee Relations Act," P.L.1941, c.100 (C.34:13A-1 et seq.), the terms and conditions of the existing contracts shall apply to the rights of the members of the respective bargaining units until a new contract is negotiated, reduced to writing, and signed by the parties as provided pursuant to law and regulation promulgated thereunder. b. The Public Employment Relations Commission is specifically authorized to provide technical advice, pursuant to section 12 of P.L.1968, c.303 (C.34:13A-8.3), and mediation services to integrate separate labor agreements into single agreements for the joint contract. The commission may order binding arbitration, pursuant to P.L.1995, c.425 (C.34:13A-14a et al.), to integrate any labor agreement. L.2007, c.63, s.18; amended 2019, c.433, s.9.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:13-19 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 13 / Section 13-19
Agreement between municipalities as to control
Status: in_force

When the boundary line between adjoining municipalities divides lands and buildings, so that a portion of the lands and buildings are located in each municipality, the municipalities in which the lands and buildings are situated may determine, by resolution passed by their respective governing bodies, which municipality shall have sole supervision of the lands and buildings. L.1979, c. 181, s. 3, eff. Aug. 29, 1979.
N.J. Stat. § 40:60-25.42 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 60 / Section 60-25.42
Commissioners to appraise land; notice
Status: in_force

In case of the neglect or refusal or inability of such church or other corporation to convey such burying ground or cemetery in whole or in part and free of outstanding interests therein, to such municipality or board of education, and after the making of the adjudication referred to in section seven hereof, the board or body having charge or control of the finances or the said board of education shall then apply to the Superior Court for the appointment of three commissioners to appraise the value of the said burying ground or cemetery and the rights of any person owning any lot or plot therein. Upon the appointment of the said three commissioners they shall give notice in such manner as such court shall designate which may be in whole or in part by publication and may be addressed generally to such persons as have or may have any interest in the said premises to present their claims to the said commissioners, who shall give a public hearing to all persons interested who may present themselves. The said commissioners shall appraise the value of each separate lot or plot and other land included within said burying ground or cemetery. L.1948, c. 80, p. 470, s. 10. Amended by L.1953, c. 37, p. 711, s. 206, eff. March 19, 1953.
N.J. Stat. § 40:83-7 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 83 / Section 83-7
Complaint for removal; hearing
Status: in_force

Upon the filing of such complaint, a certified copy thereof shall be served upon such person at least five days before the hearing and at such hearing such person shall have the right to be represented by counsel, to produce and have process to compel the attendance of witnesses on his own behalf and to cross-examine the witnesses produced against him, and said city manager shall have power to issue writs of subpoena to compel the attendance of witnesses at said hearing. L.1943, c. 190, p. 531, s. 2.
N.J. Stat. § 40:41A-115 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 41A / Section 41A-115
Ballots
Status: in_force

The ballots to be used at such election shall be in substantially the following form: "To vote upon the public question printed below, if in favor thereof mark a cross (X) or plus (+) or check (/) in the square at the left of the word "Yes', and if opposed thereto mark a cross (X) or plus (+) or a check (/) in the square to the left of the word "No'." "Shall the ordinance .................... Yes. (indicate whether submitted by board or initiative or referendum petition) providing for No. ....................... (here state nature of proposition) be adopted?" L.1972, c. 154, s. 115, eff. Sept. 19, 1972.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:14-156 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 14 / Section 14-156
Police assistance in other municipality; payment; rights in event of casualty or death
Status: in_force

In the event of an emergency the chief or other head of any municipal police department and force or any park police department or system, municipal fire department and force, volunteer fire company, or first aid or ambulance squad, corps or company, or the mayor or chief executive officer of the municipality may request, from the chief or other head of the police department and force of any other municipality, assistance outside the territorial jurisdiction of the department to which such request is directed for police aid, in order to protect life and property or to assist in suppressing a riot or disorder and while so acting, the members of the police department and force supplying such aid shall have the same powers and authority as have the members of the police department and force of the municipality in which such aid is being rendered. Said members shall also have, while so acting, such rights and immunities as they may otherwise enjoy in the performance of their normal duties in the municipality, or other territorial jurisdiction, rendering such assistance. The chief or head of the police department and force to whom such a request for assistance is made shall, in the case of a contiguous municipality, provide such personnel and equipment as requested to the extent possible without endangering person or property within the municipality rendering such assistance. Any municipality receiving assistance hereunder shall pay to the police department and force providing the assistance a sum computed at the rate of $3.00 for each member and $5.00 for each vehicle for each hour supplied unless terms and conditions for payment are otherwise provided for in an agreement between the several municipalities. If any member of such other police department and force in rendering such assistance shall suffer a casualty or death, he or his designee or legal representative shall be entitled to all salary, pension rights, workmen's compensation and other benefits to which such member or officer would be entitled if such casualty or death occurred in the performance of his normal duties in the municipality, or other territorial jurisdiction rendering such assistance. L.1971, c. 197, s. 1, eff. July 1, 1971. Amended by L.1972, c. 4, s. 2, eff. Feb. 15, 1972; L.1977, c. 400, s. 2, eff. Feb. 23, 1978.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:9-117.7 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 9 / Section 9-117.7
Person appointed to perform duties listed in s. 40A:9-117.6 as sheriff's officer
Status: in_force

Any person who is appointed on or after the effective date of this act to perform the duties set forth in section 1 of this act shall be appointed as a sheriff's officer. L.1982, c. 133, s. 2, eff. Sept. 14, 1982.
N.J. Stat. § 40:20-80 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 20 / Section 20-80
Committees designated
Status: in_force

The board of chosen freeholders may by resolution designate all committees thereof, define their duties and determine the number of members of which any committee shall be composed, and may at any time abolish any committee created by it.
N.J. Stat. § 40:56A-7 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 56A / Section 56A-7
Conservation commission as environmental commission
Status: in_force

Any conservation commission established pursuant to this act shall be an environmental commission. L.1972, c. 35, s. 8, eff. May 25, 1972.
N.J. Stat. § 40:23-8.3 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 23 / Section 23-8.3
Protecting roads against erosion by tidewater
Status: in_force

Any county of the sixth class may expend any sum not exceeding twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000.00), in any one year, for the protection of county roads from erosion by tidewater; provided, that no part of such sum shall be used for any work, labor or materials upon any structure or work located more than two thousand feet from the road to be protected. L.1942, c. 198, p. 570, s. 1, eff. May 13, 1942.
N.J. Stat. § 40:55D-21 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 55D / Section 55D-21
Tolling of running of period of approval
Status: in_force

In the event that, during the period of approval heretofore or hereafter granted to an application for development, the developer is barred or prevented, directly or indirectly, from proceeding with the development otherwise permitted under such approval by a legal action instituted by any State agency, political subdivision or other party to protect the public health and welfare or by a directive or order issued by any State agency, political subdivision or court of competent jurisdiction to protect the public health or welfare and the developer is otherwise ready, willing and able to proceed with said development, the running of the period of approval under this act or under any act repealed by this act, as the case may be, shall be suspended for the period of time said legal action is pending or such directive or order is in effect. L.1975, c. 291, s. 12, eff. Aug. 1, 1976.
N.J. Stat. § 40:14B-22.3 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 14B / Section 14B-22.3
Utilities authority, reduced fees for certain affordable housing projects.
Status: in_force

5. a. A county, regional or municipal utilities authority shall establish within its rates or schedules a 50% reduction in the connection fee or tapping fee assessed pursuant to section 21 of P.L.1957, c.183 (C.40:14B-21) for new connections to the water system and a 50% reduction in the connection fee or tapping fee assessed pursuant to section 22 of P.L.1957, c.183 (C.40:14B-22) for new connections to the sewerage system which are to be charged to public housing authorities, to non-profit organizations building affordable housing projects, and to any other affordable housing, including affordable housing units in inclusionary projects. b. For units previously connected to the authority's system that were demolished or refurbished to allow for new affordable housing units and for which a connection fee was previously paid, a county, regional or municipal utilities authority shall establish within its rates or schedules a credit against the connection fee or tapping fee to be assessed for connection with the water system or the sewerage system to public housing authorities, non-profit organizations building affordable housing projects, and to any other affordable housing, including affordable housing units in inclusionary projects. The credit shall be the connection fee or tapping fee previously assessed and paid for connection with the water system or the sewerage system for units previously connected to the authority's system. c. The connection fee or tapping fee assessable against a public housing authority, non-profit organization, or other affordable housing owner, for units previously connected to the authority's system that were demolished or refurbished to allow for new affordable housing units, including affordable housing units in inclusionary projects, shall be the lesser of the reduced rate provided for in subsection a. of this section, or the current non-reduced rate applicable to other types of housing developments minus the credit provided under subsection b. of this section for units for which a connection fee or tapping fee was previously paid, provided that said public housing authority, non-profit organization, or other affordable housing owner can establish the connection fee or tapping fee was previously assessed and paid for connection with the system. If the same cannot be established, the reduced rate provided for in subsection a. of this section shall be assessed. L.2005, c.29, s.5; amended 2018, c.74, s.6.
N.J. Stat. § 40:14B-22 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 14B / Section 14B-22
Sewerage service charges.
Status: in_force

22. Every municipal authority is hereby authorized to charge and collect rents, rates, fees or other charges (in this act sometimes referred to as "sewerage service charges") for direct or indirect connection with, or the use or services of, the sewerage system. Such sewerage service charges may be charged to and collected from any person contracting for such connection or use or services or from the owner or occupant, or both of them, of any real property which directly or indirectly is or has been connected with the sewerage system or from or on which originates or has originated sewage or other wastes which directly or indirectly have entered or may enter the sewerage system, and the owner of any such real property shall be liable for and shall pay such sewerage service charges to the municipal authority at the time when and place where such sewerage service charges are due and payable. Such rents, rates, fees and charges, being in the nature of use or service charges, shall as nearly as the municipal authority shall deem practicable and equitable be uniform throughout the district for the same type, class and amount of use or service of the sewerage system, except as permitted by section 1 of P.L.1992, c.215 (C.40:14B-22.2), and may be based or computed either on the consumption of water on or in connection with the real property, making due allowance for commercial use of water, or on the number and kind of water outlets on or in connection with the real property, or on the number and kind of plumbing or sewerage fixtures or facilities on or in connection with the real property, or on the number of persons residing or working on or otherwise connected or identified with the real property, or on the capacity of the improvements on or connected with the real property, or on any other factors determining the type, class and amount of use or service of the sewerage system, or on any combination of any such factors, and may give weight to the characteristics of the sewage and other wastes and any other special matter affecting the cost of treatment and disposal of the same, including chlorine demand, biochemical oxygen demand, concentration of solids and chemical composition, and, as to service outside the district, the cost of installation of necessary physical properties. In addition to any such sewerage service charges, a separate charge in the nature of a connection fee or tapping fee, in respect of each connection of any property with the sewerage system, may be imposed upon the owner or occupant of the property so connected. Such connection charges shall be uniform within each class of users, except as provided by section 5 of P.L.2005, c.29 (C.40:14B-22.4) and except as provided by section 5 of P.L.2005, c.173 (C.44:14B-22.4), and the amount thereof shall not exceed the actual cost of the physical connection, if made by the authority, plus an amount computed in the following manner to represent a fair payment towards the cost of the system: a. The amount representing all debt service, including but not limited to sinking funds, reserve funds, the principal and interest on bonds, and the amount of any loans and the interest thereon, paid by the municipal authority to defray the capital cost of developing the system as of the end of the immediately preceding fiscal year of the authority shall be added to all capital expenditures made by a municipal authority not funded by a bond ordinance or debt for the development of the system as of the end of the immediately preceding fiscal year of the authority. b. Any gifts, contributions or subsidies to the authority received from, and not reimbursed or reimbursable to, any federal, State, county or municipal government or agency or any private person, and that portion of amounts paid to the authority by a public entity under a service agreement or service contract which is not repaid to the public entity by the authority, shall then be subtracted. c. The remainder shall be divided by the total number of service units served by the authority at the end of the immediately preceding fiscal year of the authority, and the results shall then be apportioned to each new connector according to the number of service units attributed to that connector. In attributing service units to each connector, the estimated average daily flow of sewage for the connector shall be divided by the average daily flow of sewage from the average single family residence in the authority's district, to produce the number of service units to be attributed. The connection fee shall be recomputed at the end of each fiscal year of the authority, after a public hearing is held in the manner prescribed in section 23 of P.L.1957, c.183 (C.40:14B-23). The revised connection fee may be imposed upon those who subsequently connect in that fiscal year to the system. The combination of such connection fee or tapping fee and the aforesaid sewerage service charges shall meet the requirements of section 23. L.1957,c.183,s.22; amended 1971, c.298; 1985, c.526, s.3; 1992, c.215, s.2; 2005, c.29, s.4; 2005, c.173, s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:5-4 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 5 / Section 5-4
Annual audit required; extensions
Status: in_force

40A:5-4. The governing body of every local unit shall cause an annual audit of its books, accounts, and financial transactions to be made and completed no later than the last day of the eighth month after the close of the fiscal year of the local unit. The governing body of every local unit may, by resolution, petition the Director of the Division of Local Government Services in the Department of Community Affairs for an extension to complete and file the annual audit with the division. Upon good cause being shown, the director may grant an extension upon whatever terms or conditions the director may deem reasonable. The determination of the director in the granting of an extension is final. The local unit shall be responsible for any necessary investigation and corrective action on audit findings pursuant to this section. The governing body of every local unit shall employ a registered municipal accountant of New Jersey to prepare its annual audit or it shall enter into an agreement with the Director of the Division of Local Government Services for an annual audit to be made by qualified employees of the division. The director shall establish a fee based upon the time spent and other expenses incurred by qualified employees of the division when conducting the annual audit for a local unit. The local unit shall, upon request for payment for audit services, forward a check to the director, payable to the State Treasurer. If one or more governing body members or other responsible officials of the local unit fail or refuse to comply with this section and has received an order from the director to do so, the individual or individuals who willfully fail or refuse to comply shall each be subject to a personal penalty of $100 for each day after the date fixed for final action that failure or refusal to comply continues. The amount of the penalty may be recovered by the director in the name of the State as a personal debt of the individual and shall be paid, upon receipt, into the State Treasury. Amended 1977,c.396,s.1; 1991,c.216; 2025, c.185, s.8.
N.J. Stat. § 40:46-40 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 46 / Section 46-40
Adoption of act
Status: in_force

Any municipality may, by referendum as hereinafter provided, adopt the provisions of this act and be governed thereby. L.1950, c. 211, p. 524, s. 2, eff. June 8, 1950.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:4-45.46 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 4 / Section 4-45.46
Public question submitted for approval to raise taxes above the limitation allowable.
Status: in_force

11. a. (Deleted by amendment, P.L.2009, c.44) b. (1) The governing body of a local unit may request approval, through a public question submitted to the legal voters residing in its territory to increase the amount to be raised by taxation by more than the allowable adjusted tax levy. Approval shall be by an affirmative vote of in excess of 50 percent of the people voting on the question at the election. The local unit budget proposing the increase shall be introduced and approved in the manner otherwise provided for budgets of that local unit at least 20 days prior to the date on which the referendum is to be held, and shall be published in the manner otherwise provided for budgets of the local unit at least 12 days prior to the referendum date, unless otherwise directed by the Director of the Division of Local Government Services in the Department of Community Affairs. (2) The public question to be submitted to the voters at the referendum shall state only the amount by which the adjusted tax levy shall be increased by more than the otherwise allowable adjusted tax levy, and the percentage rate of increase which that amount represents over the allowable adjusted tax levy. The public question shall include an accompanying explanatory statement that identifies the changes in appropriations or revenues that warranted the governing body's decision to ask the public question; or, in the alternative and subject to the approval of the Director of the Division of Local Government Services in the Department of Community Affairs, a clear and concise narrative explanation of the circumstances for the increased adjusted tax levy being proposed. (3) Unless otherwise provided pursuant to section 1 of P.L.1989, c.31 (C.40A:4-5.1), a referendum conducted pursuant to this subsection shall be held: (a) for calendar year budgets only on the fourth Tuesday in January and the second Tuesday in March; and (b) for fiscal year budgets, only the last Tuesday in September, or the second Tuesday in December. (4) Any decision of the voters rejecting an increase to the tax levy cap under this subsection shall be final and conclusive, and no appeal or review shall be taken therefrom and no waiver application shall be made to the Local Finance Board. (5) The director is authorized to act as necessary in order to consolidate ballot questions and procedures when a governing body elects to hold a referendum under both this section and section 9 of P.L.1983, c.49 (C.40A:4-45.16). c. (Deleted by amendment, P.L.2010, c.44) d. The adjusted tax levy shall be increased or decreased accordingly whenever the responsibility and associated cost of an activity performed by a local unit is transferred to or from a local unit, other government entity, or other service provider. L.2007, c.62, s.11; amended 2010, c.44, s.10; 2011, c.37, s.34; 2011, c.134, s.60.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:14-211 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 14 / Section 14-211
Rules, regulations promulgated by Public Employment Relations Commission.
Status: in_force

12. a. Notwithstanding the provisions of the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), the Public Employment Relations Commission shall promulgate temporary rules to effectuate the purposes of sections 10 and 11 of P.L.2009, c.16 (C.40A:14-209 and C.40A:14-210). These rules shall include, but not be limited to practices and procedures governing matters such as discovery, motions and the conduct of hearings and shall be designed to ensure that all disciplinary cases subject to the provisions of section 10 of P.L.2009, c.16 (C.40A:14-209) are brought to resolution expeditiously. The temporary rules promulgated pursuant to this subsection shall take effect immediately and shall expire on the first day of the 13th month following enactment. b. In accordance with the provisions of the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), the Public Employment Relations Commission shall promulgate rules and regulations to effectuate the purposes of sections 10 and 11 of P.L.2009, c.16 (C.40A:14-209 and C.40A:14-210). These rules and regulations shall include, but not be limited to practices and procedures governing matters such as discovery, motions and the conduct of hearings and shall be designed to ensure that all disciplinary cases subject to the provisions of P.L.2009, c.16 (C.40A:14-200 et al.) are brought to resolution expeditiously. The rules and regulations promulgated pursuant to this section shall take effect upon the expiration of the temporary rules promulgated pursuant to subsection a. of this section and may, as appropriate to effectuate the purposes of section 10 of P.L.2009, c.16 (C.40A:14-209), be amended in accordance with the provisions of the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.). L.2009, c.16, s.12.
N.J. Stat. § 40:48-8.22 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 48 / Section 48-8.22
Territorial limits of sales tax
Status: in_force

Any tax imposed under the authority of any such ordinance shall have application only within the territorial limits of such municipality and shall be in addition to all other taxes and excises. L.1947, c. 71, p. 434, s. 8, eff. April 19, 1947.
N.J. Stat. § 40:34A-2 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 34A / Section 34A-2
Establishment as part of county's public parking system; municipal public utility of county
Status: in_force

Said board by resolution may determine and establish that any one or more or all of such off-street parking facilities shall be part of the county's public parking system which shall constitute a municipal public utility of the county for any purpose provided under the local bond law or the local budget law. L.1972, c. 83, s. 2, eff. July 10, 1972.
N.J. Stat. § 40:69A-130 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 69A / Section 69A-130
Disbursement of municipal funds
Status: in_force

No municipal funds shall be disbursed except pursuant to and within the limits of appropriations made in accordance with law. All disbursements shall be by bank check or draft signed by the mayor and countersigned by the treasurer, upon warrant of the chairman of the finance committee of council approved by council. L.1950, c. 210, p. 498, s. 13-16, eff. June 8, 1950.
N.J. Stat. § 40:41A-26 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 41A / Section 41A-26
General law
Status: in_force

For the purposes of this act, a "general law" shall be deemed to be such law or part thereof, heretofore or hereafter enacted, that: a. Is not inconsistent with this act; and b. Is by its terms applicable to or available to all counties, or; c. Is applicable to all counties or to any category or class of counties, and deals with one or more of the following subjects: the administration of the judicial system, education, elections, health, county public authorities, taxation, and finance, and welfare. Nothing in this act shall be construed to prevent counties from abolishing or consolidating agencies the existence of which has heretofore been mandated by State statute providing that such abolition or consolidation shall not alter the obligation of the county to continue providing the services previously provided by such abolished or consolidated agency. The intent of this act is to enable a county that has adopted a charter pursuant to this act to cause any duty that has been mandated to it by the Legislature to be performed in the most efficient and expeditious manner, and, absent a clear legislative declaration to the contrary, without regard to organizational, structural or personnel provisions contained in the legislation mandating such duty. L.1972, c. 154, s. 26, eff. Sept. 19, 1972. Amended by L.1975, c. 84, s. 8, eff. May 5, 1975.
N.J. Stat. § 40:55D-125 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 55D / Section 55D-125
Development transfer bank
Status: in_force

a. The governing body of Burlington county or a municipality therein may provide for the purchase, sale, or exchange of the development potential that is available for transfer from a sending zone by the establishment of a development transfer bank. Any development transfer bank established therefor shall be governed by a board of directors comprising five members appointed by the governing body of the municipality or Burlington county, as the case may be. The members shall have expertise in either banking, law, land use planning, natural resource protection, historic site preservation or agriculture. The bank shall be funded at a level equal to at least 10% of the market value of the sending zone prior to the implementation of the development transfer ordinance for the purchase, sale, or exchange and shall be renewed to this funding level on an annual basis. For the purposes of this act and the "Local Bond Law," P.L.1960, c.169 (C.40A:2-1 et seq.), a purchase by the bank shall be considered an acquisition of lands for public purposes. b. The development transfer bank is authorized to purchase property in a sending zone if: (1) Adequate funds have been provided for these purposes; and, (2) The person from whom the development potential is to be purchased demonstrates possession of marketable title to the property, is legally empowered to restrict the use of the property in conformance with this act, and certifies that the property is not otherwise encumbered or transferred. c. The development transfer bank may, for the purposes of its own development potential transactions, establish a municipal average of the value of the development potential of all property in a sending zone of a municipality within its jurisdiction, which value shall generally reflect market value prior to the effective date of the development transfer ordinance. The establishment of this municipal average shall not prohibit the purchase of development potential for any price by private sale or transfer but shall be used only when the development transfer bank itself is purchasing the development potential of property in the sending zone. Several average values in any sending zone may be established for greater accuracy of valuation. d. The development transfer bank may sell, exchange, or otherwise convey the development potential of property that it has purchased or otherwise acquired pursuant to the provisions of this act, but only in a manner that does not substantially impair the private sale or transfer of development potential. e. When the sending zone includes agricultural land a development transfer bank shall, when considering the purchase of development potential based upon values derived by municipal averaging, submit the municipal average arrived at pursuant to subsection c. of this section for review and comment to the CADB. The development transfer bank shall coordinate the development transfer program with the farmland preservation program established pursuant to P.L.1983, c.32 (C.4:1C-11 et al.) to the maximum extent practicable and feasible. f. A development transfer bank may apply for funds for the purchase of development potential under the provisions of P.L.1978, c.118, P.L.1983, c.354, or any other act providing funds for the purpose of acquiring and developing land for recreation and conservation purposes consistent with the provisions and conditions of those acts. g. A development transfer bank may apply for matching funds for the purchase of development potential under the provisions of P.L.1981, c.276 for the purpose of farmland preservation and agricultural development consistent with the provisions and conditions of that act and P.L.1983, c.32 (C.4:1C-11 et al.). L.1989,c.86,s.13.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:14-9 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 14 / Section 14-9
General qualifications of members; temporary appointments; absences from duty.
Status: in_force

40A:14-9. Except as otherwise provided by law, no person shall be appointed as a member of the paid or as a paid member of a part-paid fire department and force, unless he: (1) is a citizen of the United States; (2) is sound in body and of good health sufficient to satisfy the board of trustees of the police and firemen's retirement system of New Jersey as to his eligibility for membership in the retirement system; (3) has a high school diploma or an equivalency certificate and is able to read, write and speak the English language well and intelligently; (4) is of good moral character; and (5) has not been convicted of any criminal offense involving moral turpitude. For the purposes of this section, each applicant shall submit to the appointing body of the municipality, the applicant's name, address, fingerprints and written consent for a criminal history record background check to be performed. The appointing body of the municipality is authorized to exchange fingerprint data with and receive criminal history record information from the State Bureau of Identification in the Division of State Police and the Federal Bureau of Investigation consistent with applicable State and federal laws, rules and regulations. The applicant shall bear the cost for the criminal history record background check, including all costs of administering and processing the check. The Division of State Police shall promptly notify the appointing body of the municipality in the event a current employee or prospective applicant, who was the subject of a criminal history record background check pursuant to this section, is arrested for a crime or offense in this State after the date the background check was performed. The appointing body, officer or officers of the municipality when authorized so to do, may employ such officers and other personnel for said paid or part-paid fire department and force as temporary employees in emergencies, or for certain specified parts of the year, as needed. Except as otherwise provided by law, any permanent paid member or officer of such paid or part-paid fire department and force, who is absent from duty without just cause or leave of absence, for a continuous period of 5 days, shall cease to be a member of such paid or part-paid fire department. L.1971, c.197, s.1; amended 1971, c.443, s.1; 1981, c.19, s.1; 2003, c.199, s.25.
N.J. Stat. § 40:41A-138 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 41A / Section 41A-138
Appropriation requests; allotments
Status: in_force

As part of the budget request submitted by each department, office and agency of the county to the budget officer, there shall be included a work program for the year, showing all requested appropriations broken down into monthly or quarterly allotments, as may be required by the budget officer. The budget officer shall review requested allotments in light of the work program of the department, office or agency concerned, and if he deems it necessary, may revise, alter, or change them before the same are submitted to the board of freeholders. The aggregate of such allotments shall not exceed the total appropriation available to each department, office or agency for the fiscal year. The budget officer shall, where practicable, provide for the establishment and operation of a system of work programs and quarterly allotments for operation of the budget. It shall be the duty of the budget officer to develop and report appropriate unit costs of budgeted expenditures. L.1972, c. 154, s. 138, eff. Sept. 19, 1972. Amended by L.1975, c. 84, s. 44, eff. May 5, 1975.
N.J. Stat. § 40:48-9.1 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 48 / Section 48-9.1
Appropriations for expenses of war price and rationing boards; validation of appropriations made
Status: in_force

It shall be lawful for any municipality to appropriate moneys for the expenses of any rationing board or local war price and rationing board; such moneys shall be appropriated and disbursed in the same manner as other moneys are appropriated and disbursed. All appropriations and expenditures heretofore made, incurred or paid by any municipality for the operation of any rationing board or local war price and rationing board are hereby validated and confirmed. L.1943, c. 183, p. 514, s. 1, eff. April 9, 1943.
N.J. Stat. § 40:23-8.25 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 23 / Section 23-8.25
Center for performing and visual arts; appropriation of funds
Status: in_force

The governing body of any county may appropriate funds to any privately operated, nonprofit organization approved by the governing body whose services are nonsectarian, in an amount not to exceed $10,000.00 in any year for the purpose of the planning, construction, acquisition or operation of a center for the performing and visual arts, the location and successful operation of which within such county said governing body deems to be necessary, or conducive, to the improvement and furtherance of the tourist industries and recreational attractiveness of such county, or to the fulfillment of the recreational, entertainment, cultural, and educational needs of the residents of such county. L.1978, c. 104, s. 1, eff. Aug. 21, 1978.
N.J. Stat. § 40:5-2.2 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 5 / Section 5-2.2
Prerequisites to county's expending money to relieve losses from general conflagration
Status: in_force

No county shall raise or expend any moneys for the purpose aforesaid unless and until: (a) The borough, township, city, village or other municipality in which such loss, damage, distress and suffering has occurred shall appropriate and raise a like sum for the same purpose. (b) A joint commission has been established by and between such county and municipality, on which commission the county and municipality shall have equal representation and which commission shall, after proper investigation, recommend, in writing, to the county and municipality the expenditure of the funds so raised; neither said county nor any municipality shall expend all or any part of said funds, unless and until such recommendation is received and followed. (c) A resolution making an appropriation of the necessary funds by the board of chosen freeholders of such county, by at least a two-thirds affirmative vote of the members thereof. L.1941, c. 48, p. 128, s. 2, eff. April 23, 1941.
N.J. Stat. § 40:55D-2 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 55D / Section 55D-2
Purpose of the act.
Status: in_force

2. Purpose of the act. It is the intent and purpose of this act: a. To encourage municipal action to guide the appropriate use or development of all lands in this State, in a manner which will promote the public health, safety, morals, and general welfare; b. To secure safety from fire, flood, panic and other natural and man-made disasters; c. To provide adequate light, air and open space; d. To ensure that the development of individual municipalities does not conflict with the development and general welfare of neighboring municipalities, the county and the State as a whole; e. To promote the establishment of appropriate population densities and concentrations that will contribute to the well-being of persons, neighborhoods, communities and regions and preservation of the environment; f. To encourage the appropriate and efficient expenditure of public funds by the coordination of public development with land use policies; g. To provide sufficient space in appropriate locations for a variety of agricultural, residential, recreational, commercial and industrial uses and open space, both public and private, according to their respective environmental requirements in order to meet the needs of all New Jersey citizens; h. To encourage the location and design of transportation routes which will promote the free flow of traffic while discouraging location of such facilities and routes which result in congestion or blight; i. To promote a desirable visual environment through creative development techniques and good civic design and arrangement; j. To promote the conservation of historic sites and districts, open space, energy resources and valuable natural resources in the State and to prevent urban sprawl and degradation of the environment through improper use of land; k. To encourage planned unit developments which incorporate the best features of design and relate the type, design and layout of residential, commercial, industrial and recreational development to the particular site; l. To encourage senior citizen community housing construction; m. To encourage coordination of the various public and private procedures and activities shaping land development with a view of lessening the cost of such development and to the more efficient use of land; n. To promote utilization of renewable energy resources; o. To promote the maximum practicable recovery and recycling of recyclable materials from municipal solid waste through the use of planning practices designed to incorporate the State Recycling Plan goals and to complement municipal recycling programs; p. To enable municipalities the flexibility to offer alternatives to traditional development, through the use of equitable and effective planning tools including clustering, transferring development rights, and lot-size averaging in order to concentrate development in areas where growth can best be accommodated and maximized while preserving agricultural lands, open space, and historic sites; and q. To ensure that the development of individual municipalities does not unnecessarily encroach upon military facilities or negatively impact the operation of military facilities, and to those ends, to encourage municipalities to collaborate with military facility commanders in planning and implementing appropriate land use controls, thereby improving the vitality of military facilities and protecting against their loss through the Base Realignment and Closure process or mission loss. L.1975, c.291, s.2; amended 1979, c.216, s.1; 1980, c.146, s.1; 1985, c.516, s.1; 1987, c.102, s.25; 2013, c.106, s.1; 2016, c.21, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:14-12.2 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 14 / Section 14-12.2
Rights and benefits of appointees
Status: in_force

Upon such appointment, such persons shall be entitled to all the rights and benefits of persons who were appointed to uniformed firefighting positions pursuant to presently existing law. L.1976, c. 27, s. 2, eff. June 1, 1976.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:5-14.8 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 5 / Section 5-14.8
Annual audit of dedicated trust funds.
Status: in_force

7. a. The accounts of every dedicated trust fund established pursuant to subsection a. of section 4 of P.L.2008, c.65 (C.40A:5-14.5) shall be subject to annual audits by the State Auditor or a designee. In addition, the investment oversight board of a dedicated trust fund shall commission an independent audit of its program. The results of the independent audit shall be open to public inspection and shall be provided to the Governor, Commissioner of Community Affairs, State Comptroller, the State Treasurer, and each member of the governing body of the municipality. The investment oversight board may use earnings of the fund to pay for the cost of an independent audit required by this subsection. b. Statements, reports on distributions, and information returns relating to accounts for a dedicated trust fund shall be prepared, distributed, and filed to the extent required by section 529 of the federal Internal Revenue Code of 1986, 26 U.S.C. s.529. L.2008, c.65, s.7.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:12A-29 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 12A / Section 12A-29
Issuance of bonds, notes
Status: in_force

29. a. Bonds and notes issued by a redevelopment entity pursuant to this act shall be authorized by resolution of the redevelopment entity and may be issued in one or more series and shall be sold in any one of the following manners: (1) at public sale at not less than par after advertisement in a newspaper of general circulation in the municipality or county and in a financial paper published in the city of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, or the city of New York, New York, one week prior to the sale; (2) at private sale without advertisement at not less than par to a municipality, county, the State or federal government; (3) at public sale to any willing buyer at less than par and at private sale to any willing buyer without advertisement at par or less than par, upon application to and prior approval of the Local Finance Board in the Department of Community Affairs. b. (Deleted by amendment,P.L.2001, c.310). c. Bonds issued to finance redevelopment projects may be secured by the assets and revenues of such projects. A municipality or redevelopment entity financing redevelopment projects through the issuance of bonds may pledge the property and revenues of those projects, or any of them, for repayment of those bonds, and shall pay such rate of interest thereon as the governing body may deem for the best interest of the county, municipality or redevelopment entity, as applicable. d. Bonds issued to finance housing projects may be secured by the assets and revenues of those housing projects or by contractual agreements with the federal government. A municipality, county, or housing authority financing housing projects through the issuance of bonds may pledge the property and revenues of those projects, or any of them, for the repayment of those bonds, and shall pay such rate of interest thereon as the county or municipal governing body, as the case may be, may deem for the best interest of the county or municipality. e. (Deleted by amendment, P.L.2001, c.310). L.1992,c.79,s.29; amended 2001, c.310, s.42.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:5-9 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 5 / Section 5-9
Audit by registered municipal accountant
Status: in_force

Every audit required under this chapter shall be completed by an accountant or auditor who holds an uncanceled license as a registered municipal accountant of New Jersey. Such license shall be issued annually by the New Jersey State Board of Public Accountants, shall be dated September 1 and run until August 31 of the following year, unless sooner canceled or revoked by the said State Board of Public Accountants. Every report of audit shall be signed by the registered municipal accountant making the audit, or in charge thereof, who shall be the person authorized by the local unit to make the audit. In case any license shall be revoked, such revocation shall not be construed to affect any agreement which may be made by any local unit with any other registered municipal accountant, even though such accountant shall have been associated with the person whose license has been revoked. L.1960, c. 169, s. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1962.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:9-137 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 9 / Section 9-137
Administrator; appointment; term of office
Status: in_force

Appointment to the office of municipal administrator shall be made by the mayor or chief executive officer of the municipality with the advice and consent of the governing body. In townships and in municipalities with a commission form of government the municipal administrator shall be appointed by majority vote of the governing body. The term of office of the municipal administrator shall be at the pleasure of the governing body. L.1971, c. 200, s. 1, eff. July 1, 1971.
N.J. Stat. § 40:62-118 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 62 / Section 62-118
Property acquired by owner pending proceedings; acquisition; contract
Status: in_force

Upon taking possession of the waterworks, rights and franchises of any such public utility which may be condemned pursuant to the provisions of section 40:62-114 of this title, the commission acquiring the same shall also at the same time take possession of all the property, including all betterments, additions and extensions made on or to the property so condemned, and all rights and franchises which during the pendency of the condemnation proceedings have been acquired by the owner through construction, purchase, contract or otherwise for the purpose of rendering adequate service. At any time after the commencement of the original condemnation proceedings the commission may enter into an agreement with the owner fixing the price to be paid for the after acquired property, rights and franchises, which agreement when made shall be severally binding upon each of the municipalities which are to own the waterworks and such after acquired property in the proportions that they are respectively liable under the provisions of section 40:62-121 of this title for the bonds therein authorized to be issued.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:67-13 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 67 / Section 67-13
Authority, bond resolution, securing payment of bonds, power to covenant.
Status: in_force

13. A bond resolution of an authority providing for or authorizing the issuance of bonds may contain provisions, and the authority shall, in order to secure the payment of the bonds in addition to its other powers, have the power by the provisions in the bond resolution to covenant and agree with the several holders of the bonds, as to the: a. custody, security, use, expenditure, or application of the proceeds of the bonds; b. construction and completion, or repair, of the center or a satellite facility; c. use, regulation, operation, maintenance, insurance, or disposition of the center, of the authority, or restrictions on the exercise of the powers of the authority to dispose of, limit, or regulate the use of all or any part of the center; d. payment of the principal of, or interest on, the bonds, or any other obligations, and the sources and methods thereof, the rank or priority of the bonds or obligations as to any lien or security, or the acceleration of the maturity of the bonds or obligations; e. use and disposition of any monies of the authority, including any of the authority's revenues, derived or to be derived from the operation of the center, including any parts that are constructed or acquired as any of the center's parts, extensions, or improvements; f. pledging, setting aside, depositing, or acting as trustee for all or any part of the revenues or other monies of the authority to secure the payment of the principal of, or interest on, the bonds or any other obligations, or the payment of expenses of operation or maintenance of the center or satellite facility, and the powers and duties of any trustee; g. setting aside moneys out of the revenues or other moneys of the authority including its reserves and sinking funds, and as to the source, custody, security, regulation, application, and disposition of the moneys described in this subsection; h. determination or definition of the revenues or of the expenses of operation and maintenance of the center or satellite facilities; i. rents, rates, fees, or other charges in connection with the use, products, or services of the center or satellite facilities, including any of the parts, extensions, replacements, or improvements of the center or satellite facilities constructed or acquired, and the fixing, establishment, collection, and enforcement of those charges, the amount of revenues produced, and the disposition and application of the amounts charged or collected; j. assumption or payment or discharge of any indebtedness, liens, or other claims relating to the center or satellite facility for any obligations having or which may have a lien on any part of the center; k. limitations on the issuance of additional bonds or any other obligations or on the incurrence of indebtedness of the authority; l. vesting in a trustee within or without the State any property, rights, powers, and duties in trust as the authority may determine, which may include the rights, powers, and duties of the trustee appointed by the holders of bonds, and limiting or abrogating the right of the holders to appoint a trustee or limiting the rights, duties, and powers of the trustee; m. payment of costs or expenses incident to the enforcement of the bonds or of the provisions of the bond resolutions or of any covenant or contract with the holders of the bonds; n. procedure, if any, by which the terms of any covenant or contract with, or duty to, the holders of the bonds may be amended or abrogated, the amount of bonds that the holders of which must consent, and the manner in which the consent may be given or evidenced; and o. any other matter or course of conduct which, by recital in the bond resolution, is declared to further secure the payment of the principal of, or interest on, the bonds. The provisions of the bond resolution and the related covenants and agreements shall constitute valid and legally binding contracts between the authority and the several holders of the bonds, regardless of the time of issuance of the bonds, and shall be enforceable by any holder or holders by appropriate suit, action, or proceeding in any court of competent jurisdiction, or by proceeding in lieu of prerogative writ. L.2023, c.346, s.13.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:14-172 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 14 / Section 14-172
Section 40:174-148 of the Revised Statutes saved from repeal
Status: in_force

Section 40:174-148 of the Revised Statutes is saved from repeal. [The compiled act (P.L.1920, c. 163) saved from repeal by this section provides that in cities of the first class, a member of the police department or force holding the position of detective for a period of at least 5 years, shall not be reduced to a lower position except upon charges and after hearing.] L.1971, c. 197, s. 1, eff. July 1, 1971.
N.J. Stat. § 40:54D-24 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 54D / Section 54D-24
Eminent domain
Status: in_force

24. The exercise of the power of eminent domain and the compensation to be paid thereunder by the authority shall be in accordance with the provisions of the "Eminent Domain Act of 1971," P.L.1971, c.361 (C.20:3-1 et seq.) insofar as the provisions thereof are applicable and not inconsistent with the provisions contained in this act. L.1992,c.165,s.24.
N.J. Stat. § 40:66A-34 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 66A / Section 66A-34
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this act, unless a different meaning clearly appears from the context: (1) "Municipality" shall mean any city of any class, any borough, village, town, township, or any other municipality other than a county or a school district; (2) "Governing body" shall mean the commission, council, board or body, by whatever name it may be known, having charge of the finances of the municipality; (3) "Person" shall mean any person, association, corporation, nation, State or any agency or subdivision thereof, municipality of the State or a solid waste management authority; (4) "Solid waste management authority" shall mean a public body created pursuant to section 4 of this act; (5) Subject to the exceptions provided in the section 4 of this act, "district" shall mean the area within the territorial boundaries of the municipality or municipalities which created or joined in the creation of a solid waste management authority; (6) "Local unit" shall mean any municipality which created or joined in the creation of a solid waste management authority; (7) "Garbage and solid wastes disposal system" shall mean the plants, structures and other real and personal property acquired, constructed or operated or to be acquired, constructed or operated by a solid waste management authority, including incinerators or other plants for the treatment and disposal of garbage, solid waste and refuse matter and all other real and personal property and rights therein and appurtenances necessary or useful and convenient for the collection or treatment or disposal in a sanitary manner of garbage, solid waste and refuse matter (but not including sewage). (8) "Cost" shall mean, in addition to the usual connotations thereof, the cost of acquisition or construction of all or any part of a garbage and solid waste disposal system of all or any property, rights, easements and franchises deemed by the solid waste management authority to be necessary or useful and convenient therefor, including reimbursements to the solid waste management authority or any municipality or other person of any moneys theretofore expended for the purposes of the solid waste management authority and including interest or discount on bonds to finance such cost, engineering and inspection costs and legal expenses, the cost of financial, professional and other advice, and the cost of issuance of any such bonds; (9) "Real property" shall mean lands, both within and without the State, and improvements thereof or thereon, or any rights or interests therein; (10) "Construct" and "construction" shall connote, and include acts of construction, reconstruction, replacement, extension, improvement and betterment of a garbage and solid waste disposal system; (11) "Garbage, solid wastes or refuse matter" shall mean any refuse matter, trash or garbage from residences, hotels, apartments or any other public or private building but shall not include water-carried wastes or the kinds of wastes usually collected, carried away and disposed of by a sewerage system; (12) "Ordinance" means a written act of the governing body of a municipality adopted and otherwise approved and published in the manner or mode of procedure prescribed for ordinances tending to obligate such municipality pecuniarily; and (13) "Resolution" means a written act of the governing body of a local unit adopted and otherwise approved in the manner or mode of procedure prescribed for resolutions tending to obligate such local unit pecuniarily. L.1968, c. 249, s. 3, eff. Aug. 16, 1968.
N.J. Stat. § 40:74-4 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 74 / Section 74-4
Effective date of ordinances; emergency ordinances excepted
Status: in_force

No ordinance, except when otherwise required by the general laws of the State or the provisions of chapters 70 to 76 of this Title (R.S. 40:70-1 et seq.), and except an ordinance for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health or safety which contains a statement of its urgency and is passed by a two-thirds vote of the board of commissioners, shall take effect before 20 days from the time of its final passage. Amended by L.1982, c. 145, s. 8, eff. Sept. 28, 1982.
N.J. Stat. § 40:48K-2 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 48K / Section 48K-2
Definitions.
Status: in_force

2. a. As used in this section: "Operator" means a private entity designated by a municipality to operate a property tax reward program. "Participating business" means a business which has agreed to provide rewards to participating customers. "Participating customer" means a person who has successfully registered with the operator of a property tax reward program to earn rewards under the program, using the process maintained by the operator. "Reward" means the percentage of a total purchase price earned by a participating customer when that customer makes a purchase at a participating business. "Reward card" means any physical or virtual card distributed by the operator or the municipality to a participating customer to facilitate the earning of rewards under the program. "Reward earning period" means a consecutive 12-month period agreed to and stipulated by the governing body of the municipality and the operator. b. (1) The governing body of a municipality, by resolution, may authorize a contract with a private entity to administer a property tax reward program for property owners in the municipality. The operator, or the municipality, or both, as provided by the contract, shall solicit participation in the program from businesses located in the municipality. Participation in the property tax reward program by businesses located in the municipality shall be voluntary. A business located outside the municipality may be included in the program as a participating business with the approval of the municipality. Each participating business shall determine, and shall inform the program operator of, the reward to be provided to participating customers. (2) The authorization of a property tax reward program by the governing body of a municipality shall not make the governing body liable in any manner for any action taken by, or omission of an action that should have been taken by, the operator authorized by the governing body to administer the property tax reward program. Any financial irregularity committed by the operator in the administration of the program shall be the sole responsibility of the operator. c. A property tax reward program created pursuant to this section shall allow participating customers to utilize the property tax reward program at no cost to themselves. A property tax reward program shall, at a minimum, provide to participating customers the ability to register for a reward card online, view a record of the customer's past transactions that earned program rewards, and view the total amount of rewards earned. For a transaction to be eligible for a reward under the program, a participating customer shall use or display a reward card when making a purchase of goods or services from a participating business. d. To participate in the property tax reward program, a business owner shall commit to pay the operator a percentage of a gross sale that qualifies as a transaction under the program, including any taxes or other associated tips or fees as charged to a participating customer, to serve as the reward, plus any separate administrative fee due to the operator. The amount of the annual reward earned by a participating customer and credited pursuant to subsection f. of this section shall equal the total amount of all rewards earned by that participating customer during the reward earning period. e. With the authorization of the governing body of the municipality, an operator may also enroll as a participating customer in the property tax reward program a person who is not a property owner in the municipality. The rewards earned by a participating customer described in this subsection shall be paid by the operator directly to that participating customer as soon as is practicable after the end of the rewards period. f. Not later than June 1st annually, or a date agreed to by the governing body of the municipality and the operator, the operator shall provide to the municipal tax collector a list of participating customers who are property owners in the municipality, with the total amount of rewards earned by each property owner during the reward period, and shall transfer the corresponding amounts earned by those participating customers to the tax collector, to be credited against each participating customer's property tax bill. A participating customer who is not a property owner in the municipality shall receive rewards in a form agreed to by the governing body of the municipality and the operator. g. All actions properly taken by the governing body of a municipality prior to the effective date of P.L.2021, c.99 (C.49:48K-1 et al.), to authorize the creation and operation of a property tax reward program in the municipality, are hereby ratified and affirmed as valid acts of the municipality. L.2021, c.99, s.2.