N.J. Stat. § 40:55D-66.19 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 55D / Section 55D-66.19
Applications at gasoline station, retail establishment.
Status: in_force

2. a. An application for development for the installation of electric vehicle supply equipment or Make-Ready parking spaces at an existing gasoline service station, an existing retail establishment, or any other existing building shall not be subject to site plan or other land use board review, shall not require variance relief pursuant to P.L.1975, c.291 (C.40:55D-1 et seq.) or any other law, rule, or regulation, and shall be approved through the issuance of a zoning permit by the administrative officer, provided the application meets the following requirements: (1) the proposed installation does not violate bulk requirements applicable to the property or the conditions of the original final approval of the site plan or subsequent approvals for the existing gasoline service station, retail establishment, or other existing building; (2) all other conditions of prior approvals for the gasoline service station, the existing retail establishment, or any other existing building continue to be met; and (3) the proposed installation complies with the construction codes adopted in or promulgated pursuant to the "State Uniform Construction Code Act," P.L.1975, c.217 (C.52:27D-119 et seq.), any safety standards concerning the installation, and any State rule or regulation concerning electric vehicle charging stations. b. An application shall be deemed complete if: (1) the application, including the permit fee and all necessary documentation, is determined to be complete; (2) a notice of incompleteness is not provided within 20 days after the filing of the application; or (3) a one-time written correction notice is not issued by the jurisdiction within 20 days after filing of the application detailing all deficiencies in the application and identifying any additional information explicitly necessary to complete a review of the permit application. c. Electric vehicle supply equipment and Make-Ready parking spaces installed at a gasoline service station, an existing retail establishment, or any other existing building shall be subject to applicable local and Department of Community Affairs inspection requirements. L.2021, c.171, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 40:68A-41 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 68A / Section 68A-41
Facility charges
Status: in_force

Every municipal port authority is hereby authorized to fix, charge and collect rents, rates, fees or other charges (in this act sometimes referred to as "facility charges" ) in connection with, or for the use, or services of, the port system, and for all services sold, furnished or supplied directly or indirectly through the port system. L.1960, c. 192, p. 816, s. 13, eff. Feb. 15, 1961.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:14-160 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 14 / Section 14-160
Section 40:47-12 of the Revised Statutes saved from repeal
Status: in_force

Section 40:47-12 of the Revised Statutes is saved from repeal. [The act saved from repeal by said section, which section is now saved from repeal, provided for the tenure of office and compensation for certain members and officers of the police department and force and of the paid or part-paid fire department in certain cases of annexation and in certain cases where newly created municipalities have been formed.] L.1971, c. 197, s. 1, eff. July 1, 1971.
N.J. Stat. § 40:60-25.41 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 60 / Section 60-25.41
Taking of possession
Status: in_force

After the completion of the removal of said bodies the said municipality by any board or body therein by authority of the board or body having charge or control of the finances of said municipality or the said board of education by any agent or agency designated by it may enter upon and take possession of the said abandoned burying ground or cemetery, and devote the same to any public use or purpose or to school purposes. L.1948, c. 80, p. 470, s. 9, eff. May 21, 1948.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:5-33 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 5 / Section 5-33
Oath taken before assuming office
Status: in_force

In addition to any oath that may be specially prescribed, every person elected or appointed to any office in any local unit shall, before assuming such office, take and subscribe to the oaths required by chapter 1 of the Title "Oaths and Affidavits" (R.S. 41:1-1 et seq.). The oaths shall be filed with the county clerk in the case of a county, and with the municipal clerk in the case of a municipality, and shall be preserved by these officials as public records. L.1960, c. 169, s. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1962.
N.J. Stat. § 40:14A-8 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 14A / Section 14A-8
Service charges authorized; public notice, adjustments.
Status: in_force

8. (a) Every sewerage authority is hereby authorized to charge and collect rents, rates, fees or other charges (in this act sometimes referred to as "service charges") for direct or indirect connection with, or the use or services of, the sewerage system. Such 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 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 service charges to the sewerage authority at the time when and the place where such service charges are due and payable. (b) Rents, rates, fees and charges, which may be payable periodically, being in the nature of use or service charges, shall as nearly as the sewerage 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.1994, c.78 (C.40:14A-8.2), 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 thereof, including chlorine demand, biochemical oxygen demand, concentration of solids and chemical composition. In addition to any such periodic 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 2 of P.L.2005, c.29 (C.40:14A-8.3) and except as provided by section 2 of P.L.2005, c.173 (C.40:14A-8.4), 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 toward the cost of the system: (1) 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 interest thereon, paid by the sewerage 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 the 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. (2) 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. (3) 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, to produce the connector's contribution to the cost of the system. 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 for 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 subsection (c) of this section. 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 periodic service charges shall meet the requirements of subsection (c) hereof. (c) The sewerage authority shall prescribe and from time to time when necessary revise a schedule of service charges, which shall comply with the terms of any contract of the sewerage authority and in any event shall be such that the revenues of the sewerage authority will at all times be adequate to pay all expenses of operation and maintenance of the sewerage system, including reserves, insurance, extensions, and replacements, and to pay punctually the principal of and interest on any bonds and to maintain such reserves or sinking funds therefor as may be required by the terms of any contract of the sewerage authority or as may be deemed necessary or desirable by the sewerage authority. Said schedule shall thus be prescribed and from time to time revised by the sewerage authority after public hearing thereon which shall be held by the sewerage authority at least 20 days after notice of the proposed adjustment is mailed to the clerk of each municipality serviced by the authority and publication of notice of the proposed adjustment of the service charges and of the time and place of the public hearing in at least two newspapers of general circulation in the area serviced by the authority. The sewerage authority shall provide evidence at the hearing showing that the proposed adjustment of the service charges is necessary and reasonable, and shall provide the opportunity for cross-examination of persons offering such evidence, and a transcript of the hearing shall be made and a copy thereof shall be available upon request to any interested party at a reasonable fee; or in lieu of providing a transcript of the hearing, the sewerage authority may provide any interested party with a live recording of the hearing without cost to the interested party. The sewerage authority may provide the live recording to an interested party in an audiovisual format with video and audio, or in a format without live video. The authorization to provide a live recording under this subsection shall not limit any duty of the sewerage authority to provide a government record as required pursuant to P.L.1963, c.73 (C.47:1A-1 et seq.), known as the open public records act. The sewerage authority shall likewise fix and determine the time or times when and the place or places where such service charges shall be due and payable and may require that such service charges shall be paid in advance for periods of not more than one year. A copy of such schedule of service charges in effect shall at all times be kept on file at the principal office of the sewerage authority and shall at all reasonable times be open to public inspection. (d) Any county sewerage authority may establish sewerage regions in portions of the district. Rents, rates, fees and charges which may be payable periodically, being in the nature of use or service charges, shall as nearly as the sewerage 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 systems, except as permitted by section 1 of P.L.1994, c.78 (C.40:14A-8.2), and shall meet all other requirements of subsection (b) hereof. L.1946,c.138,s.8; amended 1968, c.317, s.2; 1975, c.320; 1981, c.125, s.1; 1985, c.118, s.1; 1985, c.526, s.1; 1994, c.78, s.2; 2005, c.29, s.1; 2005, c.173, s.1; 2023, c.39, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 40:48-8.32 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 48 / Section 48-8.32
Deposit of revenues in fund; disposition
Status: in_force

Beginning July 1, 1981, the revenues paid over to the State Treasurer pursuant to the provisions of section 3 of this amendatory and supplementary act shall be deposited in the fund created in section 5 of this amendatory and supplementary act and shall be applied from time to time pursuant to the provisions herein for the purposes of financing and maintaining facilities now or hereafter authorized pursuant to section 11 of P.L.1960, c. 183 (C. 40:37A-54) located in any eligible municipality. L.1979, c. 273, s. 7, eff. Jan. 3, 1980.
N.J. Stat. § 40:37-207 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 37 / Section 37-207
Condemnation for parks; law applicable
Status: in_force

Whenever the commission shall have determined to acquire any real estate or any right or interest therein for any public park or place which it has located as provided in sections 40:37-195 to 40:37-247 of this title, and cannot acquire the same by agreement with the owner, by reason of disagreement as to price, the legal incapacity or absence of the owner, or his inability to convey valid title, or for any other reason, the compensation shall be ascertained and paid in the manner directed in and by chapter 1 of the title Eminent Domain (s. 20:1-1 et seq.).
N.J. Stat. § 40:41A-94 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 41A / Section 41A-94
Election of successor; use of recall ballot
Status: in_force

The same ballot used for submitting the question or questions of recall shall be used for the election of a successor to the incumbent sought to be removed and immediately under the black line following the recall question shall appear the phrase "Nominees for successors of (here insert name of incumbent) in the event he is recalled." The names of all persons nominated as successors shall be placed upon the ballot in the manner provided for other elections of county officers. The incumbent sought to be removed may not run to succeed himself in the recall election. L.1972, c. 154, s. 94, eff. Sept. 19, 1972.
N.J. Stat. § 40:37B-36 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 37B / Section 37B-36
Lease by county or municipality for use of public facilities
Status: in_force

Any county, municipality, governmental unit or person is hereby empowered to enter into and perform any lease or other agreement with an authority for the lease to or use by such county, municipality, governmental unit or person of all or any part of any public facility or facilities. Any such lease or other agreement may provide for the payment to the authority by such county, municipality, governmental unit or persons annually or otherwise of such sum or sums of money, computed at fixed amounts or by any formula or in any other manner, as may be fixed in or pursuant thereto. Any such lease or other agreement may be made and entered into for a term beginning currently or at some future or contingent date and with or without consideration and for a specified or unlimited time and on any terms and conditions which may be approved by such county, municipality, governmental unit or person and which may be agreed to by the authority in conformity with its contracts with the holders of any bonds, and shall be valid and binding on such county, municipality, governmental unit or person whether or not an appropriation is made thereby prior to authorization or execution of such lease or other agreement. Every such county, municipality, governmental unit or person is hereby authorized and directed to do and perform any and all acts and things necessary, convenient or desirable to carry out and perform any such lease or other agreement entered into by it and to provide for the payment or discharge of any obligation thereunder in the same manner as other obligations of such county, municipality, governmental unit or person. L.1967, c. 136, s. 36, eff. June 28, 1967.
N.J. Stat. § 40:14A-8.2 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 14A / Section 14A-8.2
Rates or schedules established by sewerage authority.
Status: in_force

1. Any county or municipal sewerage authority may establish within its district rates or schedules which provide for a reduction, deferment, without accruing interest during the period of the deferment, or total abatement of the rents, rates, fees, or other charges pertaining to a primary residence owned, in full or in part, by a person who is enlisted in any branch of the United States Armed Forces. The reduction, deferment, without interest, or total abatement shall be effective during the period of time in which that person is deployed for active service in time of war. Any county or municipal sewerage authority may establish within its district rates or schedules which provide for a reduction or total abatement of the periodic rents, rates, fees, or other charges for the use or services of the sewerage system which are charged to or collected from any person residing in the district of the age of 65 or more years, or less than 65 years of age and permanently and totally disabled according to the provisions of the federal Social Security Act, 42 U.S.C. s.301 et seq., or disabled under any federal law administered by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs if the disability is rated as 60 percent or higher, and the person either is annually eligible to receive assistance under the "Pharmaceutical Assistance to the Aged and Disabled" (PAAD) program, P.L.1975, c.194 (C.30:4D-20 et seq.) or has a total income not in excess of $10,000 per year exclusive of benefits under any one of the following: a. The federal Social Security Act, 42 U.S.C. s.301 et seq. and all amendments and supplements thereto; b. Any other program of the federal government or pursuant to any other federal law which provides benefits in whole or in part in lieu of benefits referred to in, or for persons excluded from coverage under subsection a. of this section including, but not limited to, the federal "Railroad Retirement Act of 1974," 45 U.S.C. s.231 et seq., and federal pension, disability and retirement programs; or c. Pension, disability or retirement programs of any state or its political subdivisions, or agencies thereof, for persons not covered under subsection a. of this section except that, the total amount of benefits to be allowed exclusion by any owner under subsection b. or c. of this section shall not be in excess of the maximum amount of benefits payable to, and allowable for exclusion by, an owner in similar circumstances under subsection a. of this section. L.1994, c.78, s.1; amended 2016, c.102, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 40:61-30 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 61 / Section 61-30
Commissioners; appointment; number
Status: in_force

The governing bodies of the several municipalities may, by resolution, appoint one person for each one thousand of population and fraction thereof over five hundred.
N.J. Stat. § 40:55D-87 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 55D / Section 55D-87
Joint administrative functions
Status: in_force

The building official, zoning office and planning administration functions, or any thereof, or a joint office shall be exercised in the same manner, to the same extent and with the same obligation to attend and report to the governing bodies, boards, communities and officials of each of the several municipalities as though such functions were exercised in each municipality separately, and all records for each of the municipalities shall be maintained separately and shall be available for public inspection pursuant to law. Except as otherwise provided by joint agreement, any person or persons who may hereafter be appointed as a joint building official, zoning officer or planning administrative officer shall serve at the pleasure of the regional planning board. L.1975, c. 291, s. 74, eff. Aug. 1, 1976.
N.J. Stat. § 40:37-151 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 37 / Section 37-151
Office; records; open to public inspection
Status: in_force

The commission shall have a suitable office where its maps, plans, documents, records and accounts shall be kept, open to public inspection at such times and under such reasonable regulations as the commission may determine.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:14-214 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 14 / Section 14-214
Employment protection for volunteer emergency responder.
Status: in_force

2. a. As used in this act, "volunteer emergency responder" means an active member in good standing of a volunteer fire company, a volunteer member of a duly incorporated first aid, rescue or ambulance squad, or a member of any county or municipal volunteer Office of Emergency Management, provided the member's official duties include responding to a fire or emergency call. b. No employer shall terminate, dismiss or suspend an employee who fails to report for work at his place of employment because he is serving as a volunteer emergency responder during a state of emergency declared by the President of the United States or the Governor of this State or is actively engaged in responding to an emergency alarm; provided the volunteer emergency responder provides his employer with (1) notice, at least one hour before he is scheduled to report to his place of employment, that he is rendering emergency services in response to a declared state of emergency or emergency alarm; and (2) upon returning to his place of employment, a copy of the incident report and a certification by the incident commander, or other official or officer in charge, affirming that the volunteer emergency responder was actively engaged in, and necessary for, rendering emergency services and setting forth the date and time the volunteer emergency responder was relieved from emergency duty by that officer or official, as the case may be. If the volunteer emergency responder is actively engaged in rendering emergency services for more than one consecutive work day, the incident commander, or other official or officer in charge, shall direct that appropriate notice be given the volunteer emergency responder's employer each day the volunteer is required to be absent from his employment. c. No employer shall be required to pay any employee for any work time that the employee misses while serving as a volunteer emergency responder pursuant to this subsection; provided, however, a volunteer emergency responder may charge his absence as a vacation day or a sick day, if the volunteer has such days available. d. The provisions of this act shall not apply to any employee who, by statute or contract, is deemed an essential employee. L.2009, c.202, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 40:33-13.2h — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 33 / Section 33-13.2h
Question of reorganization; form on ballot; publication of report; vote necessary
Status: in_force

The question of the reorganization of the county library system shall be submitted to the voters in substantially the following form: "Shall the county library system be reorganized pursuant to section of the "County Library Reorganization Law" (P.L.[1981] c. [489] ) to implement the " Option,' as recommended by the County Library Study Commission?" Not more than 45 days prior to the general election the county clerk shall cause to have published in a newspaper generally circulating in the county a summary of the commission's report prepared by the commission and a notice of the time and place at which copies of the commission's report may be obtained without cost by any member of the public requesting the same. If at the election at which the question is submitted, a majority of all votes cast for and against adoption shall be cast in favor thereof, the question is adopted, and the date of the adoption shall be the effective date of reorganization of the county library system for the purposes of this act. L.1981, c. 489, s. 5, eff. Jan. 12, 1982.
N.J. Stat. § 40:23-1 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 23 / Section 23-1
Books and stationery for county officers
Status: in_force

The board of chosen freeholders may provide and furnish the books, blanks and stationery necessary for use by the courts, county clerk, surrogate, register and sheriff of the county.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:7-14 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 7 / Section 7-14
Law applicable; copy of ordinance filed
Status: in_force

Upon the ordinance becoming effective, the land described in the petition shall become a part of the municipality to which it is annexed, and all laws affecting the municipality to which it is annexed, and the ordinances and regulations of said municipality, shall extend to and have the same effect within the territory so annexed as they shall have theretofore had within the original limits of the annexing municipality, but no vested rights shall be changed or abrogated by such annexation. Upon the annexation of any land the clerk of the municipality to which the land is annexed, shall immediately thereafter file in the office of the clerk of the county in which the land is situated, and in the office of the Secretary of State, a certified copy of the ordinance. L.1979, c. 181, s. 2, eff. Aug. 29, 1979.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:14-105.1 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 14 / Section 14-105.1
Volunteer firemen's song
Status: in_force

The song of the volunteer firemen of New Jersey shall be the words and music of the song entitled "The Volunteer" composed by Wayne Swezey. L.1982, c. 90, s. 1, eff. July 28, 1982.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:27-14 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 27 / Section 27-14
Sale of property by local unit for arrearages in assessments, interest or other charges
Status: in_force

When any unpaid assessment, interest thereon or other charges for collection thereof remains in arrears on July 1 of the calendar year following the calendar year when the assessment, interest or other charge becomes in arrears, the appropriate officer of the local unit shall enforce the lien by selling the property in the manner set forth in chapter 5 of Title 54 of the Revised Statutes. Source: C. 40:23-41 (P.L. 1977, c. 333, s. 8). L. 1987, c. 179, s. 1.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:14-45 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 14 / Section 14-45
Service credits and conditions upon appointments to paid or part-paid fire departments
Status: in_force

In any municipality where an examination is scheduled to determine appointments to the paid or part-paid fire department and force, any qualified fireman having served in the volunteer fire company or force of the municipality for at least 2 years next preceding such appointment shall be entitled, in addition to his earned rating, to service credits of not less than 3 nor more than 10 points as may be determined by the governing body of the municipality or the authority in charge. Said appointee shall be over 21 but not more than 40 years of age at the time of the appointment. Nothing herein contained shall establish a preference over a paid fireman temporarily dismissed or on leave of absence for reasons of economy, or the appointment of a paid fireman to a superior position at the time of promotion in said fire department or force. L.1971, c. 197, s. 1, eff. July 1, 1971.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:9-22.3 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 9 / Section 9-22.3
Definitions.
Status: in_force

3. As used in this act: a. "Board" means the Local Finance Board in the Division of Local Government Services in the Department of Community Affairs; b. "Business organization" means any corporation, partnership, firm, enterprise, franchise, association, trust, sole proprietorship, union or other legal entity; c. "Governing body" means, in the case of a municipality, the commission, council, board or body, by whatever name it may be known, having charge of the finances of the municipality, and, in the case of a county, the board of chosen freeholders, or, in the case of a county having adopted the provisions of the "Optional County Charter Law," P.L.1972, c.154 (C.40:41A-1 et seq.), as defined in the form of government adopted by the county under that act; d. "Interest" means the ownership or control of more than 10% of the profits, assets or stock of a business organization but shall not include the control of assets in a nonprofit entity or labor union; e. "Local government agency" means any agency, board, governing body, including the chief executive officer, bureau, division, office, commission or other instrumentality within a county or municipality, and any independent local authority, including any entity created by more than one county or municipality, which performs functions other than of a purely advisory nature, but shall not include a school board; f. "Local government employee" means any person, whether compensated or not, whether part-time or full-time, employed by or serving on a local government agency who is not a local government officer, but shall not mean any employee of a school district; g. "Local government officer" means any person whether compensated or not, whether part-time or full-time: (1) elected to any office of a local government agency; (2) serving on a local government agency which has the authority to enact ordinances, approve development applications or grant zoning variances; (3) who is a member of an independent municipal, county or regional authority; or (4) who is a managerial executive employee of a local government agency, as defined in rules and regulations adopted by the Director of the Division of Local Government Services in the Department of Community Affairs pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), but shall not mean any employee of a school district or member of a school board; h. "Local government officer or employee" means a local government officer or a local government employee; i. "Member of immediate family" means the spouse or dependent child of a local government officer or employee residing in the same household. L.1991, c.29, s.3; amended 2015, c.95, s.21.
N.J. Stat. § 40:42-4 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 42 / Section 42-4
Municipalities given fullest powers
Status: in_force

In construing the provisions of this subtitle, all courts shall construe the same most favorably to municipalities, it being the intention to give all municipalities to which this subtitle applies the fullest and most complete powers possible over the internal affairs of such municipalities for local self-government.
N.J. Stat. § 40:41A-132 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 41A / Section 41A-132
Fiscal year
Status: in_force

The fiscal year of the county shall be the calendar year except as may be otherwise provided by the Local Budget Law. L.1972, c. 154, s. 132, eff. Sept. 19, 1972.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:65-11 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 65 / Section 65-11
Employment reconciliation plan included in agreement; conditions.
Status: in_force

11. a. When a local unit contracts, through a shared service, joint meeting, or regional service agency to have another local unit, joint meeting , or regional service agency provide a service it is currently providing using public employees and one or more of the local units have adopted Title 11A, Civil Service, then the agreement shall include an employment reconciliation plan in accordance with this section that shall specifically set forth the intended jurisdiction of the Civil Service Commission. An employment reconciliation plan shall be subject to the following provisions: (1) a determination of those employees, if any, that shall be transferred to the providing local unit, retained by the recipient local unit, or terminated from employment for reasons of economy or efficiency, subject to the provisions of any existing collective bargaining agreements within the local units. (2) any employee terminated for reasons of economy or efficiency by the local unit providing the service under the shared service agreement shall be given a terminal leave payment of not less than a period of one month for each five-year period of past service as an employee with the local unit, or other enhanced benefits that may be provided or negotiated. For the purposes of this paragraph, "terminal leave payment" means a single, lump sum payment, paid at termination, calculated using the regular base salary at the time of termination. Unless otherwise negotiated or provided by the employer, a terminal leave benefit shall not include extended payment, or payment for retroactive salary increases, bonuses, overtime, longevity, sick leave, accrued vacation or other time benefit, or any other benefit. (3) the Civil Service Commission shall place any employee that has permanent status pursuant to Title 11A, Civil Service, of the New Jersey Statutes that is terminated for reasons of economy or efficiency at any time by either local unit on a special reemployment list for any civil service employer within the county of the agreement or any political subdivision therein. (4) when a proposed shared service agreement affects employees in local units subject to Title 11A, Civil Service, of the New Jersey Statutes, an employment reconciliation plan shall be filed with the Civil Service Commission prior to the approval of the shared service agreement. The commission shall review it for consistency with this section within 45 days of receipt and it shall be deemed approved, subject to approval of the shared service agreement by the end of that time, unless the commission has responded with a denial or conditions that must be met in order for it to be approved. (5) when an action is required of the Civil Service Commission by this section, parties to a planned shared service agreement may consult with that commission in advance of the action and the commission shall provide such technical support as may be necessary to assist in the preparation of an employment reconciliation plan or any other action required of the commission by this section. b. If all the local units that are parties to the agreement are subject to the provisions of Title 11A, Civil Service, of the New Jersey Statutes, the Civil Service Commission shall create an implementation plan for the agreement that will: (1) transfer employees with current status in current title unless reclassified, or (2) reclassify employees into job titles that best reflect the work to be performed. The Civil Service Commission shall review whether any existing hiring or promotional lists should be merged, inactivated, or re-announced. Non-transferred employees shall be removed or suspended only for good cause and after the opportunity for a hearing before the Civil Service Commission; provided, however, that they may be laid-off in accordance with the provisions of N.J.S.11A:8-1 et seq., and the regulations promulgated thereunder. The final decision of which employees shall transfer to the new employer is vested solely with the local unit that will provide the service and subject to the provisions of any existing collective bargaining agreements within the local units. c. If the local unit that will provide the service pursuant to a shared service agreement is subject to Title 11A, Civil Service, of the New Jersey Statutes, but the local unit to receive the service is not subject to that Title, and the contracting local units desire that some or all employees of the recipient local unit are to be transferred to the providing local unit, the Civil Service Commission shall vest only those employees who have been employed for one year or more in permanent status pursuant to N.J.S.11A:9-9 in appropriate titles, seniority, and tenure with the providing local unit based on the duties of the position. The final decision of which employees shall transfer to the new employer is vested solely with the local unit that will provide the service and subject to the provisions of any existing collective bargaining agreements within the local units. d. If the local unit that will provide the service is not subject to the provisions of Title 11A, Civil Service, of the New Jersey Statutes, but the local unit that will receive the service is subject to that Title and the parties desire that some or all employees of the recipient local unit are to be transferred to the providing local unit, the transferred employees shall be granted tenure in office and shall only be removed or suspended for good cause and after a hearing; provided, however, that they may be laid-off in accordance with the provisions of N.J.S.11A:8-1 et seq., and the regulations promulgated thereunder. The transferred employees shall be subject to layoff procedures prior to the transfer to the new entity. Once transferred, they will be subject to any employment contracts and provisions that exist for the new entity. The final decision of which employees shall transfer to the new employer is vested solely with the local unit that will provide the service and subject to the provisions of any existing collective bargaining agreements within the local units. L.2007, c.63, s.11; amended 2008, c.29, s.101; 2019, c.433, s.5.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:2-26 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 2 / Section 2-26
Maturities of bonds.
Status: in_force

40A:2-26. Maturities of all bonds shall be as determined by bond ordinance or by subsequent resolution and within the following limitations: a. All bonds shall mature within the period or average period of usefulness determined in the bond ordinance. b. All bonds shall mature in annual installments, the first of which shall be payable not more than one year from the date of the bonds. No annual installment shall exceed by more than 100 percent the amount of the smallest prior installment. c. The first installment of bonds to finance a municipal public utility may be made payable not later than the end of the second year's operation, computed from the estimated date of completion, as fixed in the project report submitted pursuant to this chapter. d. Bonds to finance that part of the cost of a local improvement which is to be assessed on property shall mature in annual installments not exceeding in number the number of annual installments or average thereof fixed in the bond ordinance for the payment of special assessments. The first annual installment of such bonds shall be payable not more than two years from the date of the bonds, and no annual installment shall exceed the amount of the smallest prior installment. e. A governing body which has concluded that the limitations as to maturities or amounts of annual installments will adversely affect the financial position of the local unit, may make written application to the Local Finance Board setting forth its conclusion and the reasons therefor and the desired maturities or the amounts of annual installments for bonds about to be issued. If the Local Finance Board finds the conclusion to be well founded, it may, by order, fix the maturities or amounts of annual installments of the bonds as desired by the local unit, or fix any other maturities or amounts of annual installments which the circumstances warrant. Application to the Local Finance Board shall not be required if the maturities or the amounts of annual installments have been determined by (1) the "New Jersey Infrastructure Bank," created pursuant to section 4 of P.L.1985, c.334 (C.58:11B-4), in connection with a loan made by the trust relating to the financing of one or more environmental infrastructure projects or transportation projects as defined in section 3 of P.L.1985, c.334 (C.58:11B-3) or hazard mitigation and resilience projects pursuant to section 5 of P.L.2023, c.63 (C.58:11B-5a), or (2) the State, acting by and through the Department of Environmental Protection, in connection with a loan made by the State, relating to the financing of one or more environmental infrastructure projects as defined in section 3 of P.L.1985, c.334 (C.58:11B-3). f. The governing body, by resolution, may provide for a single and combined issue of bonds not exceeding the aggregate amount of bonds authorized by two or more bond ordinances. The bonds of such issue shall mature within the average period of usefulness which shall be determined in said resolution, taking into consideration the respective amount of bonds authorized by each of the bond ordinances and the period or average period of usefulness therein determined. The provisions of this chapter applicable to the sale and issuance of a single issue of bonds shall apply to the sale and issuance of such combined issue of bonds. g. The governing body, by resolution, may allow the adjustment of, or otherwise delegate to a finance officer the authority to adjust, the maturity schedule of the bonds, up to 24 hours prior to the time advertised for the receipt of bids and within 24 hours after the award of bids, provided that no maturity schedule adjustment shall exceed 10 percent of the principal for any maturity with the aggregate adjustment to maturity not to exceed 10 percent of the principal for the overall issue. When an adjustment has been made to a maturity schedule previously approved by the Local Finance Board, a copy of the final maturity schedule which meets or complies with the limitations in this subsection shall be filed with the board within 30 days of the sale and shall be conclusively deemed to have been approved by the board. amended 2003, c.15, s.3; 2015, c.95, s.12; 2021, c.80, s.2; 2025, c.164, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 40:14B-59 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 14B / Section 14B-59
Exemption from levy
Status: in_force

All property of a municipal authority shall be exempt from levy and sale by virtue of an execution and no execution or other judicial process shall issue against the same nor shall any judgment against a municipal authority be a charge or lien upon its property; provided, that nothing herein contained shall apply to or limit the rights of the holder of any bonds to pursue any remedy for the enforcement of any pledge or lien given by a municipal authority on its system, revenues or other moneys. L.1957, c. 183, p. 674, s. 59, eff. Aug. 22, 1957.
N.J. Stat. § 40:62-105.13 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 62 / Section 62-105.13
Ballots; arrangement of candidate's names
Status: in_force

The names of the candidates shall be printed upon the official ballot according to the alphabetical order of their surnames and the grouping of two or more candidates upon any ballot to be used for the election of members of the board of water commissioners is hereby prohibited. L.1951, c. 280, p. 957, s. 13, eff. June 25, 1951.
N.J. Stat. § 40:85-12 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 85 / Section 85-12
If rejected no petition for two years
Status: in_force

If a majority of the votes cast at the election are against resuming the former government as provided in section 40:85-1 of this title no other petition for a change from the form of government then in force shall be filed in the municipality within two years thereafter, after which date, upon the presentation of another petition or request as provided in this chapter, the same procedure shall be had and the question of resuming the former form of government may be submitted to vote in the manner prescribed in this chapter.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:4-61 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 4 / Section 4-61
Assessment revenue fund
Status: in_force

All receipts derived from special assessments on property specially benefited by any local improvements shall be segregated by the municipality and kept in a separate fund to be known as an "assessment revenue fund." They shall be applied only to the payment of that part of the cost of any such improvements which has been specially assessed on property specially benefited or of any bonds or notes issued to finance such part of the cost of any such improvements until all such bonds or notes shall have been paid. L.1960, c. 169, s. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1962.
N.J. Stat. § 40:60-25 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 60 / Section 60-25
Buildings for museum of arts and sciences, etc.; federal grants for community centers
Status: in_force

The governing body may acquire by lease, gift, purchase or condemnation, or erect, maintain and equip such building or buildings as may be suitable for use as a museum of arts and sciences, or as community centers, or as cultural centers, or for public exhibitions, lectures and assemblages, and may conduct such museums, community centers, cultural centers, lectures and public exhibitions, and may also allow the use of such buildings for public assemblages with or without charge being made therefor. In furtherance of any project for the development and maintenance of a community center, or where such community centers are established in furtherance of national defense activities, the governing body is authorized and empowered, without regard to the provisions of any other law, to apply for and receive from the government of the United States or any agency thereof, grants, subsidies and appropriations for the construction and maintenance of such community centers, or for the maintenance of community centers heretofore established. Amended by L.1941, c. 33, p. 103, s. 1; L.1962, c. 86, s. 1, eff. June 18, 1962.
N.J. Stat. § 40:41A-48 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 41A / Section 41A-48
Salary
Status: in_force

The salary of the county manager shall be fixed by the board of freeholders; such salary shall be reasonable and commensurate with the fact that the position of county manager is and shall be a full-time position. The salary of the county manager may not be lowered during his tenure in office. L.1972, c. 154, s. 48, eff. Sept. 19, 1972.
N.J. Stat. § 40:37-208 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 37 / Section 37-208
Construction of roadways; acquisition of real estate
Status: in_force

The commission may connect any road, park or public open space with any other park or public open space, and with any municipality in the county by a suitable roadway or boulevard, and for this purpose may exercise any of the rights and powers granted by sections 40:37-195 to 40:37-247 of this title in the manner herein prescribed. It may acquire in its corporate name, for the benefit of the county, by purchase, gift, devise or eminent domain, any real estate or right or interest therein within the county, although the real estate so taken or any part thereof, be already a street or way, and it may construct and maintain along, across and upon and over the same, or any other real estate acquired by it under said sections 40:37-195 to 40:37-247, roadways, parkways or boulevards, but the concurrence of the body having authority over streets or roads shall be necessary to take or appropriate any portion of an existing street or road.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:9-87 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 9 / Section 9-87
Certain statutory provisions applicable to county clerk where no register of deeds and mortgages
Status: in_force

The statutory provisions applicable to powers, functions and duties of the register of deeds and mortgages where there is such a register shall pertain to the county clerk where there is no such register. L.1971, c. 200, s. 1, eff. July 1, 1971.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:66-3 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 66 / Section 66-3
Definitions relative to municipal shared services energy authority.
Status: in_force

3. As used in P.L.2015, c.129 (C.40A:66-1 et al.): "Bonds" means any bonds, interim certificates, notes, debentures, or other obligations issued by the municipal shared services energy authority pursuant to P.L.2015, c.129 (C.40A:66-1 et al.). "Collateral" means cash, letters of credit, or other security of a party to a wholesale power supply contract acceptable to the counterparty, which shall be valued in accordance with the terms of the applicable wholesale power supply contract and which shall be otherwise consistent with electric industry standards in the marketplace, and which shall secure the obligations of the municipal shared services energy authority and its counterparty under a wholesale power supply contract. "Cost" means, in addition to the usual connotations thereof, the cost of acquisition or construction of all or any part of an electric supply project located within the corporate limits and franchise areas of the members and of all or any property, rights, easements, privileges, agreements, and franchises deemed by the authority to be necessary or useful and convenient therefor, or in connection therewith, including interest or discount on bonds, cost of issuance of bonds, engineering and inspection costs, legal expenses, cost of financial, professional, and other estimates and advice, organization, administrative, operating, and other expenses of the municipal shared services energy authority prior to and during acquisition or construction, and all other expenses as may be necessary or incident to the financing, acquisition, construction, and completion of an electric supply project or part thereof, and the placing of a project in operation, and the provision or reserves for working capital, operating, maintenance, replacement expenses, payment or security of principal of, or interest on, bonds during or after acquisition or construction as the authority may determine, and reimbursements to the authority or any county, municipality, or other person of any monies theretofore expended for the purposes of the authority or to any county or municipality of any monies theretofore expended for or in connection with electric utility systems and facilities. "Electric supply project" or "project" means: a. any plant, works, system, facility, and real and personal property of any nature whatsoever, together with all parts thereof and appurtenances thereto, located within the corporate limits and franchise areas of the members, that are used or useful in the generation, production, transmission, distribution, purchase, sale, exchange, or interchange of electric power and energy, in whole or in part; b. the acquisition or transportation of fuel of any kind for the generation or production of electric power and energy within the corporate limits and franchise areas of the members; c. the storage or reprocessing of that fuel within the corporate limits and franchise areas of the members for the generation or production of electric power and energy within the corporate limits and franchise areas of the members or d. any conservation measures, for the benefit of the members, including the utilization of renewable capacity and energy, or any interest therein or right to capacity thereof that occurs within the corporate limits and franchise areas of the members. "Energy" means: a. the output of an electric supply project measured in megawatt hours or kilowatt hours; or b. that portion of a wholesale power supply contract measured in megawatt hours or kilowatt hours. "Inter-municipal agreement" means an agreement as provided in section 5 of P.L.2015, c.129 (C.40A:66-5), adopted by the members creating the municipal shared services energy authority and defining the rights and responsibilities of the authority and its members, as may be amended as provided herein, to, among other things, add a rural electric cooperative that exists in the State on the effective date of P.L.2015, c.129 (C.40A:66-1 et al.), as a member. "Local Finance Board" means the Local Finance Board in the Division of Local Government Services in the Department of Community Affairs. "Member" means a municipality or a rural electric cooperative that, on the effective date of P.L.2015, c.129 (C.40A:66-1 et al.), provides electric service to customers within the State and that enters into an initial or amended inter-municipal agreement of a municipal shared services energy authority. "Member municipality" means a municipality that, on the effective date of P.L.2015, c.129 (C.40A:66-1 et al.), operates a retail electric distribution system pursuant to R.S.40:62-12 et seq., that joins with other member municipalities to create or join the municipal shared services energy authority pursuant to section 4 of P.L.2015, c.129 (C.40A:66-4). "Municipal shared services energy authority" or "authority" means the authority created pursuant to section 4 of P.L.2015, c.129 (C.40A:66-4). "Power supply contract" means: a. a contractual arrangement between the authority and another person for the purchase of wholesale electric power and energy and component goods and services related thereto by the authority for its members; b. a contractual arrangement between the authority and its members for the wholesale sale of electric power and energy produced by the authority's generation facilities; or c. a contractual arrangement between the authority and any other person for the wholesale sale of excess electric power and energy purchased or produced by the authority that is not needed to serve the load within the corporate limits and franchise areas of the members. A power supply contract shall not include a contract for the sale of excess power by the authority to any other municipality. "Public agency" means any municipality or other municipal corporation, political subdivision, government unit, or public corporation created under the laws of this State, another state, or under federal law, any state, the United States, and any person, board, or other body declared by State or federal law to be a department, agency or instrumentality thereof. "Rural electric cooperative" means a non-profit cooperative in existence on the effective date of P.L.2015, c.129 (C.40A:66-1 et al.), that serves customers within the State and that is exclusively owned and controlled by the customers it serves, and which is exempt from the jurisdiction of the Board of Public Utilities pursuant to section 1 of P.L.1983, c.78 (C.48:2-13.1). L.2015, c.129, s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 40:60-25.58 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 60 / Section 60-25.58
Declaration of taking; filing; deposit of estimated value; surrender of possession; notice; amount of compensation
Status: in_force

On or after the institution of an action by the municipality for condemnation of property and to fix the compensation to be paid for such property, the municipality may file with the Clerk of the Superior Court a declaration of taking, signed by the duly authorized municipal official, declaring that all or any part of such property described in the petition is being taken by and for the use of the municipality. The declaration of taking shall set forth (1) a description of such tract or parcel of property to be taken, to which there may be attached a plan or map thereof; (2) a statement of the estate or interest in the said property being taken; and (3) a statement of the sum of money estimated by the municipality to be just compensation for the property taken, which sum shall not be less than the last assessed valuation for tax purposes of the estate or interest in the property to be taken. Upon the filing of the aforesaid declaration of taking and the deposit in court to the use of the persons entitled thereto, of the sum of money estimated by the municipality to be just compensation for the property taken as stated above, title to the property described as being taken by said declaration shall vest in the municipality (free from the right, title, interest or lien of all persons), and said property shall be deemed to be condemned and taken for the use of the municipality and the right to just compensation for the same shall vest in the persons entitled thereto. Upon the filing of the declaration of taking and the making of the deposit as aforesaid, the court shall designate a day not exceeding 90 days after such filing, except for good cause shown, on which persons in possession shall be required to surrender possession to the municipality. Upon the expiration of the period designated by the court as herein provided, the municipality, without other process or proceedings shall be entitled to the exclusive possession and use of each tract or parcel of property described in the declaration and may forthwith enter into and take possession of said property, it being the intent of this provision that the action to fix the compensation to be paid or any other proceeding relating to the taking of such property or entering therein shall not delay the taking of possession and the use thereof by the municipality for purposes authorized by this act. The municipality shall not abandon any condemnation proceeding pursuant to this act subsequent to the date upon which it has taken possession of the property as herein provided. The municipality shall cause notice of the filing of said declaration of taking and the making of said deposit to be served upon each party to the action to fix the compensation to be paid, who resides in this State, either personally or by leaving a copy thereof at his dwelling house or usual place of abode, and upon each such party who resides out of the State by mailing notice thereof to him at his usual place of abode if known. In the event that the usual place of abode of any such party or the name of such party is unknown, such notice shall be published at least once in a newspaper published or circulating in the county or counties in which the property is located. Such service, mailing or publishing, shall be made within 30 days after the filing of the declaration. Any party in interest after notice to other parties in interest, including the municipality, may make application to a judge of the Superior Court who may order that the money deposited with the Clerk of the Superior Court, or any part thereof, be paid forthwith to the person or persons entitled thereto for or on account of the just compensation to be awarded in said proceeding; provided, that each such person shall have filed with Clerk of the Superior Court a consent in writing and such security as may be required by the court that, in the event the award in the condemnation proceeding shall be less than the amount deposited, the court, after notice and hearing as herein provided, may determine the liability, if any, for the return of such difference or any part thereof and enter judgment therefor. The ultimate amount of compensation shall be determined pursuant to Title 20 of the Revised Statutes. If the amount so fixed shall exceed the amount so deposited in court by the municipality or otherwise paid to the persons entitled thereto, the court shall enter judgment against the municipality in the amount of such deficiency, together with interest at the legal rate on such deficiency from the date of the vesting of title to the date of the entry of the final judgment (subject, however, to abatement for use, income, rents or profits derived from such property by the owner thereof subsequent to the vesting of title in the municipality), and the court shall order the municipality to deposit the amount of such deficiency in court. The money deposited into court by a municipality shall be secured in such manner as may be directed by the court and shall be disbursed according to the order or judgment of the court to the persons found to be entitled thereto by the final award or judgment of the court. In case the amount deposited in court by the municipality as the estimated compensation for the property shall exceed the amount of the award or judgment, such excess shall be returned to the municipality, unless the amount of the deposit or any part thereof shall have been distributed as aforesaid, in which event, the court, on petition of the municipality and notice to all persons interested in the award and affording them an opportunity to be heard, shall enter judgment in favor of the municipality for such difference against the party or parties liable for the return thereof. The municipality shall cause notice of the date, fixed for such hearing, to be served upon each party thereto residing in this State in accordance with the requirements of the laws of this State relating to service of process. In the event that the residence of any party or the name of any party is unknown, such notice shall be published at least once in a newspaper published or circulating in the county in which the property is located. Such service, mailing or publication, shall be made at least 10 days before the date fixed for such hearing. L.1967, c. 11, s. 2, eff. March 13, 1967.
N.J. Stat. § 40:55D-8.1 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 55D / Section 55D-8.1
Short title.
Status: in_force

32. Sections 32 through 38 of P.L.2008, c.46 (C.40:55D-8.1 through C.40:55D-8.7) shall be known and may be cited as the "Statewide Non-residential Development Fee Act." L.2008, c.46, s.32.
N.J. Stat. § 40:61-22.18 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 61 / Section 61-22.18
Cities within first class counties; streets through public parks; widening streets
Status: in_force

In any city located within the territorial limits of a county of the first class the governing body of such city is authorized by ordinance to establish, lay out and open a public street through any public park located in a business area of, and belonging to, such city, and to appropriate and make use of any portion of such public park for the widening of existing streets adjoining the same in order to provide an additional space for the operation and parking of vehicles, or other highway use, whenever the said governing body shall determine that traffic conditions in the said area warrant the establishment of such new street or the widening of an existing street. L.1954, c. 269, p. 995, s. 1, eff. Jan. 12, 1955.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:9-145.9 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 9 / Section 9-145.9
Acquisition of tenure after Jan. 1, 1982
Status: in_force

Commencing January 1, 1982, no tax collector shall acquire tenure of office under any law of this State unless he holds a tax collector certificate issued pursuant to section 3 or 4 of this act. Nothing contained in this act shall be construed to affect tenure of office theretofore acquired nor to affect in any way the unexpired term of office of any tax collector theretofore appointed or elected, nor to affect any provision of Title 11 of the Revised Statutes (Civil Service) or any other law providing for tenure of office, except with respect to the acquisition of tenure by a tax collector on or after January 1, 1982. L.1979, c. 384, s. 9, eff. Feb. 5, 1980.
N.J. Stat. § 40:33B-5 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 33B / Section 33B-5
Powers of commission
Status: in_force

The commission has the power to: a. Develop standards for the designation of any property, or improvement thereto, as an historic building; b. Designate any appropriate parcel of real property located in the county, or any improvement to that property, as an historic building and promulgate regulations concerning the preservation and use of that property or improvement, the environment or immediate surroundings thereof, and any real property adjacent thereto, subject to the provisions of the municipal master plan and planning and zoning ordinances; c. Acquire, in its name or the name of the county, fee simple or lesser interest in any historic building including, where necessary, any adjacent or associated real property, by purchase, bequest, donation or power of condemnation when the county governing body determines that the acquisition is in the public interest. The power of condemnation shall be exercised in accordance with the provisions of the "Eminent Domain Act of 1971," P.L. 1971, c. 361 (C. 20:3-1 et seq.); d. Preserve and operate any historic buildings under its or the county's ownership and control; e. Sell, lease or otherwise dispose of any historic building under its or the county's ownership and control, subject to the right of public access and other covenants; f. Charge and collect fees and rentals for any historic building under its or the county's control, which fees and rentals shall be deposited with other public funds of the county; g. Designate certain days during which time the public is permitted, upon payment of a reasonable admission fee established by the commission, to visit any historic building which has come under its or the county's ownership on or subsequent to the effective date of this act. Leases and deeds concerning historic buildings owned by the county or commission shall provide for this easement. Admission fees shall be deposited with other public funds; h. Conduct surveys of real property situated within the county for the purposes of determining which parcels thereof may be designated historic buildings and gather pertinent facts concerning these buildings; i. Maintain, in collaboration with the county planning board, detailed records of historic buildings classified with respect to national, State or local significance, to period or field of interest, and other relevant categories, and maintain detailed records of improvements to and alterations of the buildings; j. Promote and conduct educational programs, publications and other activities relevant to the understanding and interpretation of the historic, aesthetic or cultural significance of historic buildings within the county; k. Cooperate with and advise the county planning board and any other appropriate county or municipal agency, authority, board or commission concerning the preservation of historic buildings; l. Submit recommendations to the county governing body concerning the adoption, repeal or amendment of regulations by the governing body, which regulations govern the preservation and use of historic buildings, the environment or immediate surroundings thereof, and any real property adjacent thereto; m. Cooperate with, advise and assist federal, State and local governmental entities, the county historical society and municipal historical societies, and similar private organizations involved in historic preservation, and enlist the aid of persons skilled or experienced in historical research and historic preservation for the purpose of furthering its own activities and those of public and private agencies with similar goals; n. Advise owners of historic buildings on problems of preservation; o. Contract with the State and federal governments or any agency, authority, board or commission of either or with any other public or private agency or organization, in the pursuance of its objectives; and p. Take any other action not inconsistent with the provisions of this act or any other law, rule or regulation, which action may be necessary or expedient to carrying out its duties and functions. L. 1987, c. 255, s. 5.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:4-18 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 4 / Section 4-18
Table of aggregates for late budgets
Status: in_force

40A:4-18. a. In municipalities operating under a calendar fiscal year, immediately upon receipt of the director's certificate the county board shall fill out the table of aggregates required by R.S.54:4-52 and shall determine the amount of "other local taxes" for the year based upon the certificate of the director. Upon completion, the county board shall transmit a copy of each municipality's table of aggregates to the director. If the local unit shall have adopted a budget for the calendar fiscal year and shall have transmitted a certified copy thereof to the county board on or before April 10, the board may substitute the adopted budget in the place of the amount certified by the director, but no such substitutions shall be made after May 1, unless otherwise approved by the director. b. In municipalities operating under the State fiscal year, immediately upon receipt of the director's certificate, the county board of taxation shall use the certificate to prepare the extended tax duplicate for the municipality. If the local unit shall have adopted a budget for the fiscal year and shall have transmitted a certified copy thereof to the county board on or before October 10, the board may substitute the adopted budget in the place of the amount certified by the director, but no such substitutions shall be made after October 15, as the case may be, unless otherwise approved by the director. Amended 1978,c.136,s.25; 1979,c.23,s.2; 1991,c.75,s.15; 1994,c.72,s.12.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:12A-51 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 12A / Section 12A-51
Definitions used in C.40A:12A-50 et seq.
Status: in_force

2. As used in P.L.1995, c.173 (C.40A:12A-50 et seq.) and this amendatory and supplementary act, P.L.1996, c.73 (C.40A:12A-50a et al.): "Authority" means the New Jersey Economic Development Authority established pursuant to P.L.1974, c.80 (C.34:1B-1 et seq.) or other instrumentality created by law with the power to incur debt and issue bonds and other obligations. "Bonds" mean bonds, notes or other obligations issued to finance projects by the authority pursuant to P.L.1995, c.173 (C.40A:12A-50 et seq.) and this amendatory and supplementary act, P.L.1996, c.73 (C.40A:12A-50a et al.). "Municipality" means the municipal governing body or, if a redevelopment agency or redevelopment entity is established in the municipality pursuant to P.L.1992, c.79 (C.40A:12A-1 et seq.) and the municipality so provides, the redevelopment agency or entity so established. "Redeveloper" means any person that enters or proposes to enter, pursuant to P.L.1995, c.173 (C.40A:12A-50 et seq.) and this amendatory and supplementary act, P.L.1996, c.73 (C.40A:12A-50a et al.) and the "Local Redevelopment and Housing Law," P.L.1992, c.79 (C.40A:12A-1 et seq.), into a redevelopment agreement with a municipality that has established a landfill reclamation improvement district. "Redevelopment agreement" means a contract between a municipality and a redeveloper for any work or undertaking for the clearance, development and redevelopment, and the construction or rehabilitation of any commercial, industrial or public structures or improvements, landfill closure, remediation, or redevelopment, including, but not limited to, on-site and off-site infrastructure improvements, or rehabilitation of an area in need of redevelopment, or part thereof, under the provisions of P.L.1995, c.173 (C.40A:12A-50 et seq.) and this amendatory and supplementary act, P.L.1996, c.73 (C.40A:12A-50a et al.) and the "Local Redevelopment and Housing Law," P.L.1992, c.79 (C.40A:12A-1 et seq.), that provide a public benefit within a district undertaken pursuant to an ordinance creating a landfill reclamation improvement district pursuant to section 3 of P.L.1995, c.173 (C.40A:12A-52). "Financial agreement" means an agreement that meets the requirements of a financial agreement under P.L.1991, c.431 (C.40A:20-1 et seq.). "Franchise assessment" means a gross receipts assessment on: (1) the amount of the sale price of all tangible property sold by a business in a district, valued in money, whether received in money or otherwise, excluding the cost of transportation if such cost is separately stated in the written contract and excluding any tax imposed pursuant to the "Sales and Use Tax Act," P.L.1966, c.30 (C.54:32B-1 et seq.); (2) all rental receipts from the rental of commercial property in a district; (3) receipts from parking in a district; (4) rents for every occupancy of a room or rooms in a hotel in a district that are subject to the sales and use tax pursuant to subsection (d) of section 3 of P.L.1966, c.30 (C.54:32B-3); (5) admission charges to or for the use of any place of amusement excluding movie theaters in a district and the amount paid as the charge of a roof garden, cabaret or other similar place in a district that are subject to the sales and use tax pursuant to subsection (e) of section 3 of P.L.1966, c.30 (C.54:32B-3); or (6) any combination of items (1) through (5) above, as imposed pursuant to section 4 of P.L.1995, c.173 (C.40A:12A-53), and this amendatory and supplementary act, P.L.1996, c.73 (C.40A:12A-50a et al.), but excluding any tax imposed pursuant to the "Sales and Use Tax Act," P.L.1966, c.30 (C.54:32B-1 et seq.). "Landfill reclamation improvement district" or "district" means a tract of land of at least 150 acres in size, which may consist of one or more tax lots, of which not less than 100 acres were formerly or are presently used as a landfill, which has been delineated a "redevelopment area" or "area in need of redevelopment" pursuant to the "Local Redevelopment and Housing Law," P.L.1992, c.79 (C.40A:12A-1 et seq.), and is an area which has been designated a landfill reclamation improvement district by a municipality pursuant to section 3 of P.L.1995, c.173 (C.40A:12A-52). "Special assessment" means an assessment upon the lands or improvements on such lands, or both, in the landfill reclamation improvement district benefitted by improvements undertaken pursuant to P.L.1995, c.173 (C.40A:12A-50 et seq.) and this amendatory and supplementary act, P.L.1996, c.73 (C.40A:12A-50a et al.), assessed pursuant to chapter 56 of Title 40 of the Revised Statutes, R.S.40:56-1 et seq. except as otherwise provided in subsection b. of section 8 of this amendatory and supplementary act, P.L.1996, c.73 (C.40A:12A-56). L.1995, c.173, s.2; amended 1996, c.73, s.3; 1999, c.198.
N.J. Stat. § 40:54D-13 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 54D / Section 54D-13
Reserve fund created.
Status: in_force

13. There is created for a tourism improvement and development district established pursuant to P.L.1992, c.165 (C.40:54D-1 et seq.), a reserve fund to be held by the State Treasurer, but not to exist in the State Treasury, to be the repository for monies paid to the State Treasurer pursuant to P.L.1992, c.165 (C.40:54D-1 et seq.), and disbursed as provided herein. L.1992,c.165,s.13; amended 1997, c.273, s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 40:66A-14 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 66A / Section 66A-14
Provisions of bond resolutions.
Status: in_force

14. Any bond resolution of an incinerator or environmental services authority providing for or authorizing the issuance of any bonds may contain provisions, and such incinerator or environmental services authority, in order to secure the payment of such bonds and in addition to its other powers, shall have power by provision in the bond resolution to covenant and agree with the several holders of such bonds, as to: (1) The custody, security, use, expenditure or application of the proceeds of the bonds; (2) The construction and completion, or replacement, of all or any part of the garbage disposal system; (3) The use, regulation, operation, maintenance, insurance or disposition of all or any part of the garbage disposal system, or restrictions on the exercise of the powers of the incinerator or environmental services authority to dispose, or to limit or regulate the use, of all or any part of the garbage disposal system; (4) 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 any such bonds as obligations as to any lien or security, or the acceleration of the maturity of any such bonds or obligations; (5) The use and disposition of any moneys of the incinerator or environmental services authority, including revenues (in this act sometimes called "system revenues") derived or to be derived from the operation of all or any part of the garbage disposal system, including any parts thereof theretofore constructed or acquired; (6) Pledging, setting aside, depositing or trusteeing all or any part of the system revenues or other moneys of the incinerator or environmental services 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 garbage disposal system, and the powers and duties of any trustee with regard thereto; (7) The setting aside out of the system revenues or other moneys of the incinerator or environmental services authority of reserves and sinking funds, and the source, custody, security, regulation, application and disposition thereof; (8) Determination or definition of the system revenues or of the expenses of operation and maintenance of the garbage disposal system; (9) The rents, rates, fees, or other charges for the use of the services and facilities of the garbage disposal system, including any parts thereof theretofore constructed or acquired and any parts, extension, replacements or improvements thereof thereafter constructed or acquired, and the fixing, establishment, collection and enforcement of the same, the amount or amounts of system revenues to be produced thereby, and the disposition and application of the amounts charged or collected; (10) The assumption or payment or discharge of any indebtedness, liens or other claims relating to any part of the garbage disposal system or any obligations having or which may have a lien on any part of the system revenue; (11) Limitations on the issuance of additional bonds or any other obligations or on the incurrence of indebtedness of the incinerator or environmental services authority; (12) Limitations on the powers of the incinerator or environmental services authority to construct, acquire or operate, or permit the construction, acquisition, or operation of, any plants, structures, facilities or properties which may compete or tend to compete with the garbage disposal system; (13) Vesting in a trustee or trustees such property, rights, powers and duties in trust as the incinerator or environmental services authority may determine which may include any or all of the rights, powers and duties of the trustee appointed by the holders of bonds pursuant to section seventeen of this act, and limiting or abrogating the right of such holders to appoint a trustee pursuant to section fifteen of this act or limiting the rights, duties and powers of such trustee; (14) Payment of costs or expenses incident to the enforcement of the bonds or of the provision of the bond resolution or of any covenant or contract with the holders of bonds; (15) The procedure, if any, by which the terms of any covenant or contract with, or duty to, the holders of bonds may be amended or abrogated, the amount of bonds the holders of which must consent thereto, and the manner in which such consent may be given or evidenced; or (16) 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. All such provisions of the bond resolution and all such covenants and agreements shall constitute valid and legally binding contracts between the incinerator or environmental services authority and the several holders of the bonds, regardless of the time of issuance of such bonds, and shall be enforceable by any such holder or holders by appropriate action or proceeding in any court of competent jurisdiction. L.1948, c.348, s.14; amended 1953, c.37, s.232; 2012, c.31, s.15.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:9-20 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 9 / Section 9-20
Chapter 181 of the laws of 1940 saved from repeal
Status: in_force

Chapter 181 of the laws of 1940 (C. 40:11-17.1) is saved from repeal. [The act saved from repeal by this section provides that the promulgation of the Federal census for the year 1940, or the passage of an act for the reclassification of counties, shall not affect the counties or municipalities as to the salaries of their officers or employees but such salaries shall continue at the same rate as on July 8, 1940, except the salaries of county clerks, registers of deeds and mortgages, sheriffs, and surrogates. The act further provided that the promulgation of said census shall not operate to fill any additional offices or employments, or grant any pensions or increase any pension payments.] L.1971, c. 200, s. 1, eff. July 1, 1971.
N.J. Stat. § 40:14B-9 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 14B / Section 14B-9
Single authority
Status: in_force

No governing body of any county which may create any municipal authority pursuant to this act or which records the reorganization of any preexisting sewerage authority or county sewer authority as a municipal authority pursuant to this act, shall thereafter create any other municipal authority or a sewerage authority. No governing body (1) of any county which shall have created any sewerage authority or any county sewer authority, or (2) of a municipality constituting the whole or any part of the district of a municipal authority or of the district of a sewerage authority, or (3) of any municipality constituting the whole or any part of the sewerage district of a county sewer authority which shall have entered into a contract or contracts with such municipality, shall create or join in the creation of a municipal authority or a sewerage authority except subject to the rights (if any) of the holders of any bonds or other obligations of such other authority then outstanding and upon the written consent of such other authority and in accordance with the terms and conditions of such consent, and in the event such consent be given and a municipal authority or sewerage authority be created pursuant thereto, the terms and conditions of such consent shall thereafter be in all respects binding upon the municipal authority or sewerage authority so created and the county or municipality creating or joining in the creation of the same, and any water supply or distribution system, solid waste system, system of sewers or sewage disposal plants or hydroelectric system constructed or maintained in conformity with the terms and conditions of such consent by the municipal authority or sewerage authority so created shall be deemed not to be competitive with the utility system of the said other authority giving such consent. L.1957, c. 183, p. 642, s. 9, eff. Aug. 22, 1957. Amended by L.1977, c. 384, s. 8, eff. Feb. 10, 1978; L.1980, c. 34, s. 5, eff. June 6, 1980.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:66-28 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 66 / Section 66-28
Certain municipal powers unaffected.
Status: in_force

30. The powers granted under P.L.2015, c.129 (C.40A:66-1 et al.) shall not limit the powers of a municipality to enter into a shared service agreement or contract, or to establish a separate legal entity pursuant to State law or otherwise to carry out their powers under applicable statutory provisions, nor shall the powers granted under P.L.2015, c.129 (C.40A:66-1 et al.) limit the powers reserved to a municipality by State law. L.2015, c.129, s.30.
N.J. Stat. § 40:41A-91 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 41A / Section 41A-91
Notice to officer; recall election; notice of filing of petition
Status: in_force

If the petition shall be sufficient the county clerk shall within 2 days notify the official whose recall is sought thereby. If such notice cannot be served personally upon the official affected, service may be made by registered mail addressed to the officer's last known address. If within 5 days after the service of the notice by the county clerk the official sought to be recalled by such petition does not resign or, having tendered his resignation, it shall not have been accepted by the board of freeholders, the county clerk shall order and fix a date for holding a recall election not less than 60 nor more than 90 days from the filing of the petition. Notice of the filing of the petition and of the date of the election shall be posted for public view in the office of the county clerk and he shall also publish the notice forthwith in the manner provided by section 142 of this act. L.1972, c. 154, s. 91, eff. Sept. 19, 1972.
N.J. Stat. § 40:69A-176 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 69A / Section 69A-176
Publication of notices of arrangements for recall elections; conduct
Status: in_force

The municipal clerk shall cause to be made due publication of notices of arrangements for holding all recall elections and they shall be conducted as are other elections for municipal officers in the municipality. L.1950, c. 210, p. 513, s. 17-27, eff. June 8, 1950.
N.J. Stat. § 40:23-8.9 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 23 / Section 23-8.9
Volunteer fire companies; appropriation to aid; uniforms
Status: in_force

The board of chosen freeholders of any county may raise, appropriate and expend such sums of money not exceeding $10,000.00 in any 1 year, as it may deem expedient to aid volunteer fire companies located in any municipality or fire district in such county to keep abreast of the latest methods, procedures and techniques of fire fighting by enabling members of said companies to attend courses of instruction or otherwise acquire familiarity with said methods, procedures and techniques. Any such appropriation and expenditure may include a provision for the purchasing of uniforms for the members of said volunteer fire companies. L.1949, c. 79, p. 383, s. 1. Amended by L.1954, c. 170, p. 677, s. 1; L.1960, c. 64, p. 497, s. 1, eff. June 22, 1960; L.1969, c. 276, s. 1, eff. Jan. 12, 1970; L.1973, c. 347, s. 1, eff. Dec. 27, 1973.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:9-57 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 9 / Section 9-57
Police to report finding of dead body.
Status: in_force

40A:9-57. Where in any municipality the police ascertain the finding or discovery of an unidentified dead body, the chief of police or other police officer on duty shall forthwith notify the county or intercounty medical examiner of such finding or discovery. amended 2018, c.62, s.46.
N.J. Stat. § 40:69A-90 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 69A / Section 69A-90
Departments, boards and offices; deputy manager
Status: in_force

The municipal council shall continue or create, and determine and define the powers and duties of such executive and administrative departments, boards and offices, in addition to those provided for herein, as it may deem necessary for the proper and efficient conduct of the affairs of the municipality, including the office of deputy manager which shall not be included in the classified service under Title 11 of the Revised Statutes. Any department, board or office so continued or created may at any time be abolished by the municipal council. L.1950, c. 210, p. 487, s. 9-10, eff. June 8, 1950.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:5-7 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 5 / Section 5-7
Publication of report and recommendations
Status: in_force

A synopsis of all audits, together with the recommendations made by the registered municipal accountant, shall be prepared and published by the clerk of the local unit at least once in the official newspaper of the local unit, if there be one, or if there be none, in a newspaper published in the local unit. If there is no newspaper published within the local unit, it shall be published in a newspaper having a general circulation in the local unit. If the clerk fails to have such publication made within 30 days after receipt of the report of audit and recommendations, he shall be subject to a fine of $10.00 payable to the local unit for each day after the expiration of the 30 days that such publication fails to appear. L.1960, c. 169, s. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1962.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:4-37 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 4 / Section 4-37
Dedicated assessment budget
Status: in_force

Every dedicated assessment budget shall include revenues derived from the collection of special assessments on property specially benefited. No amount shall be stated in the budget in excess of the required appropriation to which such revenues are applicable or in excess of the amount of the revenues so derived, held in cash at the beginning of the fiscal year. Nothing herein contained shall prevent a local unit from paying in full, or on account at maturity, any note or notes to which such revenues are applicable, even though such note or notes may not have been included in such dedicated budget. L.1960, c. 169, s. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1962.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:14-146.22 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 14 / Section 14-146.22
Wearing of nameplate, metallic shield; exception.
Status: in_force

4. Each housing authority police officer, when on duty, except when employed as a detective, shall wear in plain view a name plate and a metallic shield or device, in a style prescribed by the municipality, with the words: "(Name of municipality) Housing Authority Police." L.1997,c.210,s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:10-32 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 10 / Section 10-32
Coverage for members of Junior Firemen's Auxiliary
Status: in_force

A municipality may provide members of a Junior Firemen's Auxiliary established as an auxiliary to a volunteer fire department or to an incorporated volunteer fire company with the same coverage as provided for the regular volunteer firemen of the municipality under N.J.S. 40A:10-29 and 40A:10-30. L.1979, c. 230, s. 1, eff. Oct. 15, 1979.
N.J. Stat. § 40:23-12.1 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 23 / Section 23-12.1
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this act: "Farmland" means land that qualifies for valuation, assessment, and taxation pursuant to the "Farmland Assessment Act of 1964," P.L. 1964, c. 48 (C. 54:4-23.1 et seq.). "Low-interest loan" means a loan issued at an annual interest rate not in excess of 1% above the rate paid by the county on the obligations issued to fund the loan program authorized pursuant to section 2 of this act. L. 1987, c. 34, s. 1.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:16-23 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 16 / Section 16-23
Statutes repealed
Status: in_force

The following sections, acts and chapters, together with all amendments and supplements thereto are hereby repealed: Revised Statutes Sections: R.S. 40:72-15; R.S. 40:81-18; R.S. 40:87-11; R.S. 40:125-7; R.S. 40:131-5; R.S. 40:146-20; R.S. 40:171-5. Pamphlet Laws: P.L.1975, c. 213 (C. 40:45B-1 to C. 40:45B-6 inclusive); P.L.1950, c. 210, s. 3-5 (C. 40:69A-35); P.L.1950, c. 210, s. 4-6 (C. 40:69A-54); P.L.1950, c. 210, s. 5-6 (C. 40:69A-60); P.L.1950, c. 210, s. 6-7 (C. 40:69A-67); P.L.1950, c. 210, s. 7-6 (C. 40:69A-73); P.L.1950, c. 210, s. 8-7 (C. 40:69A-80); P.L.1950, c. 210, s. 9-5 (C. 40:69A-85); P.L.1950, c. 210, s. 10-5 (C. 40:69A-103); P.L.1950, c. 210, s. 11-5 (C. 40:69A-108); P.L.1950, c. 210, s. 12-6 (C. 40:69A-114); P.L.1950, c. 210, s. 13-5 (C. 40:69A-119); P.L.1950, c. 210, s. 14-5 (C. 40:69A-137); P.L.1953, c. 254, s. 13 (12A-5) (C. 40:69A-114.5); P.L.1973, c. 234, s. 5 (C. 40:69A-114.11); P.L.1963, c. 149, s. 8 (C. 40:103-5(78) ). L.1979, c. 83, s. 1, eff. April 26, 1979.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:66-25 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 66 / Section 66-25
Payment of funds to authority.
Status: in_force

25. All banks, bankers, trust companies, savings banks, investment companies, and other persons carrying on a banking business are hereby authorized to give to the municipal shared services energy authority a good and sufficient undertaking with those sureties as shall be approved by the authority to the effect that the bank or banking institution shall faithfully keep and pay over to the order of or upon the warrant of the authority or its authorized agent, all funds as may be deposited with it by the authority and agreed interest thereon, at times or upon demands as may be agreed with the authority or in lieu of these sureties, deposit with the authority or its agent or any trustee therefor or for the holders of any bonds, as collateral, the securities as the authority may approve. The deposits of the authority may be evidenced or secured by a depository collateral agreement in a form and upon terms and conditions as may be agreed upon by the authority and the bank or banking institution. L.2015, c.129, s.25.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:7-21 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 7 / Section 7-21
Joint committee report filed; compensation of committeemen
Status: in_force

The committees shall make their report, in duplicate originals, signed by at least four committeemen, within 60 days after the time fixed for their first meeting, and shall file one with the clerk of each of the municipalities. The compensation of the committeemen shall be fixed by the governing body of the municipality appointing them, and paid in the same manner as other officers or employees of the municipality are paid. L.1979, c. 181, s. 2, eff. Aug. 29, 1979.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:12A-61 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 12A / Section 12A-61
Pledge, covenant, agreement with bond holders
Status: in_force

13. The State of New Jersey does hereby pledge to and covenant and agree with the holders of any bonds issued pursuant to this act that the State will not limit or alter the terms of any agreement, ordinance or resolution made in connection with the security for and the issuance and sale of any bonds, so as to in any way impair the rights or remedies of such holders, and will not modify in any way the exemption from taxation provided for in this act, until the bonds, together with interest thereon, with interest on any unpaid installments of interest, and all costs and expenses in connection with any action or proceeding by or on behalf of such holders, are fully met and discharged or provided for. L.1996,c.73,s.13.
N.J. Stat. § 40:48-8.44 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 48 / Section 48-8.44
Eligible municipality defined
Status: in_force

For purposes of this amendatory and supplementary act, "eligible municipality" means any municipality imposing a tax under an ordinance adopted under this act. L.1979, c. 273, s. 20, eff. Jan. 3, 1980.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:5-14.5 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 5 / Section 5-14.5
Dedicated trust fund, investment oversight board.
Status: in_force

4. a. (1) Upon final approval of an ordinance by the municipal governing body pursuant to subsection c. of section 3 of P.L.2008, c.65 (C.40A:5-14.4), the Local Finance Board may order that the proceeds from the disposition of municipal assets, described in section 3 of P.L.2008, c.65 (C.40A:5-14.4), shall be deposited in a dedicated trust fund which shall be managed in accordance with the provisions of this subsection. (2) Funds, for purposes described in the approved allocation plan, may be disbursed from the dedicated trust fund and shall be invested and managed pursuant to the provisions of the allocation plan required pursuant to subsection b. of this section, and the investment plan approved pursuant to subsection l. of this section. b. The management of funds in the dedicated trust fund shall be the responsibility of an investment oversight board which shall be organized immediately after each member provided for in subsection c. of this section has qualified and taken the oath of office. c. The investment oversight board of a dedicated trust fund established pursuant to this section shall consist of three members as follows: (1) The mayor of the municipality, ex-officio, or his designee; (2) One member of the municipal council of the municipality, selected by a majority of its members, ex-officio, or his designee; and (3) The chief financial officer of the municipality, ex-officio. d. Each investment oversight board member shall, within 10 days after his appointment or selection, take an oath of office that so far as it devolves upon him, he will diligently and honestly administer the affairs of the board, and that he will not knowingly violate or willingly permit to be violated any of the provisions of law applicable to the dedicated trust fund. The oath shall be subscribed by the member making it, and certified by the officer before whom it is taken, and immediately filed in the office of the clerk of the municipality and in the office of the Secretary of State. e. The members of the investment oversight board shall serve without compensation, but they shall be reimbursed by the municipality for all reasonable and necessary expenses that they incur through service on the board. f. Each investment oversight board member shall be entitled to one vote on the board. A unanimous vote shall be necessary for a decision by the members at any meeting of the board; provided, however, that no vote shall be necessary for the annual distribution of earnings from the dedicated trust fund to the municipality for municipal property tax relief, if so provided in the allocation plan ordinance adopted pursuant to section 3 of P.L.2008, c.65 (C.40A:5-14.4). g. Subject to the requirements and limitations of P.L.2008, c.65 (C.40A:5-14.2 et al.), the investment oversight board shall, from time to time, establish an investment management plan for the administration of the dedicated trust fund established pursuant to this section. h. The investment oversight board shall elect from its membership a chairman. Any member of the board so elected shall serve as the chairman for a term of two years and until election of his successor. When the term of office of an elected official ends prior to the completion of his two-year chairmanship term, then a new chairman shall be selected for a term of two years. i. The Director of the Division of Investment in the Department of the Treasury, or a designee, shall be the secretary to any investment oversight board established pursuant to this section. j. An investment oversight board solely shall use the services of the State Division of Investment to manage the business of its dedicated trust fund. k. The Attorney General of the State of New Jersey shall be the legal advisor to any investment oversight board established pursuant to this section. l. The assets of a dedicated trust fund established pursuant to this section shall be maintained, invested, and expended solely in accordance with an approved investment plan entered into pursuant to section 5 of P.L.2008, c.65 (C.40A:5-14.6); provided, however, that an investment plan shall not permit the assets of the dedicated trust fund to be loaned, transferred, or otherwise used by the State or any of its political subdivisions. This subsection shall not be construed to prohibit the investment oversight board from investing in, by purchase or otherwise, bonds, notes, or other obligations of the State or of an agency or instrumentality of the State. L.2008, c.65, s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 40:55D-93 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 55D / Section 55D-93
Preparation; storm water control ordinances to implement; date of completion; reexamination
Status: in_force

Every municipality in the State shall prepare a storm water management plan and a storm water control ordinance or ordinances to implement said plan. Such a storm water management plan shall be completed within 1 year from the date of promulgation of comprehensive storm water management regulations by the Commissioner of the Department of Environmental Protection, or by the next reexamination of the master plan required pursuant to section 76 of P.L.1975, c. 291 (C. 40:55D-89), whichever shall be later, provided that a grant for the preparation of the plan has been made available pursuant to section 6 hereof. The plan shall be reexamined at each subsequent scheduled reexamination of the master plan pursuant thereto. Such a storm water control ordinance or ordinances shall be adopted within 1 year of the completion of the storm water management plan and shall be revised thereafter as needed. L.1981, c. 32, s. 1, eff. Feb. 12, 1981.
N.J. Stat. § 40:37-168.3 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 37 / Section 37-168.3
Exclusion of new members from park police pension or retirement fund by resolution
Status: in_force

In any county in which a park police pension or retirement fund shall have been established, pursuant to the provisions of section 40:37-157 of the Revised Statutes, the park commission may, by resolution, provide that no new members shall be admitted to said fund after a date specified in the resolution and thereafter no members shall be admitted thereto. L.1951, c. 324, p. 1159, s. 1.
N.J. Stat. § 40:55D-97 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 55D / Section 55D-97
Submission of storm water management plan, ordinances; approval
Status: in_force

5. Every municipality shall submit a storm water management plan and implementing ordinances adopted pursuant to this act to the county planning agency or county water resources association, as appropriate. No plan or ordinances shall take effect without approval by said agency or association. Said agency or association shall approve, conditionally approve, or disapprove said plan or ordinances in regard to their compatibility with applicable municipal, county, regional or State storm water management plans. No storm water management plan or ordinances shall be approved that are contrary to recognized storm water management principles or public safety regulations adopted pursuant to section 5 of P.L.1991, c.194 (C.40:55D-95.1). The agency or association shall set forth in writing its reasons for disapproval of any plan or ordinance, or in the case of the issuance of a conditional approval, the agency or association shall specify the necessary amendments to the plan or ordinances. Any plan or ordinance approved pursuant to this section shall take effect immediately. Any plan or ordinance conditionally approved according to this section shall take effect upon the adoption by the governing body of the amendments proposed by the agency or association. Where the agency or association fails to approve, conditionally approve, or disapprove a plan or ordinance within 60 days of receipt of the plan or ordinance, the plan or ordinance shall be considered approved. L.1981,c.32,s.5; amended 1991,c.194,s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:9-2.1 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 9 / Section 9-2.1
Criminal history record background checks for certain employees of local government agencies.
Status: in_force

1. a. A local government agency may authorize an individual employed by that agency or employed or utilized by a contractor of that agency to have access to federal tax information if it has been determined, consistent with the requirements and standards of this section, that criminal history record information does not exist on file in the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Identification Division, or in the State Bureau of Identification in the Division of State Police, which would disqualify the individual from having access to federal tax information in accordance with standards established by subsection e. of this section. Additionally, a local government agency may otherwise authorize an individual employed by that agency or employed or utilized by a contractor of that agency to have access to federal tax information to the extent permitted by federal Internal Revenue Service standards governing access to federal tax information. b. A local government agency that obtains federal tax information shall have criminal history record background checks conducted in accordance with subsection c. of this section for an individual employed by that agency or employed or utilized by a contractor of that agency who has been identified by the agency head or the agency head's designee as being authorized to have access to federal tax information. Additionally, a follow-up criminal history record background check shall be conducted at least once every ten years for an individual employed by that agency or employed or utilized by a contractor of that agency as a condition of having continued access to federal tax information. The provisions of this subsection shall apply to a current or prospective employee of a local government agency as to whom the head of the agency or the agency head's designee determines that federal Internal Revenue Service standards governing access to federal tax information requires a criminal history record background check. The provisions of this subsection also shall apply to an individual who is employed or utilized by a contractor who provides goods or services to a local government agency if in the performance of the contract the individual has or will have access to federal tax information and as to whom the agency head of the contracting agency or the agency head's designee determines that federal Internal Revenue Service standards governing access to federal tax information require a criminal history record background check. c. (1) On behalf of a local government agency, the jurisdictional State agency head is authorized to exchange fingerprint data with and receive criminal history record information from the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Division of State Police for use in making determinations required by this act. The Division of State Police also shall promptly notify the jurisdictional State agency if an individual who was the subject of a criminal history record background check conducted pursuant to this section is convicted of a crime or offense in this State after the date that the criminal history record background check was performed. Upon receipt of such notification, the jurisdictional State agency head shall make a determination regarding the individual's qualification to access federal tax information. A criminal history record background check shall not be performed pursuant to this act unless the employee or individual shall have furnished written consent to the check. (2) An individual determined to require a criminal history record background check in accordance with subsection b. of this section shall submit to the jurisdictional State agency head that individual's name, address, and fingerprints taken by a State or municipal law enforcement agency or by a private entity under contract with the State. (3) The fingerprints of each individual subject to a criminal history record background check in accordance with subsection b. of this section and the written consent of that individual shall be submitted to the Superintendent of State Police for a criminal history record background check to be performed. The superintendent shall compare these fingerprints with fingerprints on file with the Bureau of Identification in the Division of State Police, Department of Law and Public Safety, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation, consistent with State and federal laws, rules, and regulations. (4) The cost of a criminal history record background check, including all costs for administering and processing the check, may be borne by the local government agency or by the current or prospective employee in the case of a current or prospective employee of a local government agency. Nothing in this act shall require a local government agency to bear the cost of a criminal history record background check in the case of an individual employed or utilized by a contractor. (5) (a) If a prospective employee or individual employed or utilized by a contractor refuses to consent to, or cooperate in, the securing of a criminal history record background check required by subsection b. of this section, the local government agency shall not employ or utilize that person in a position for which access to federal tax information is required. (b) If a current employee of a local government agency refuses to consent to, or cooperate in, the securing of a criminal history record background check required by subsection b. of this section, the employing agency shall terminate that employee's access to federal tax information and may remove that employee from any position requiring such access, but shall make a reasonable effort to retain that individual as an employee in another position within the agency that does not require access to federal tax information and for which the current employee is qualified. (6) Criminal history record information subject to federal confidentiality requirements may only be used for the purposes of making, supporting, or defending decisions regarding the appointment, hiring, or retention of employees or for complying with any requirements of the federal Internal Revenue Service regarding access to federal tax information. d. A local government agency whose employees' job duties require access to federal tax information shall establish a policy for background investigations applicable to current and prospective employees and individuals employed or utilized by contractors subject to subsection b. of this section. e. An individual shall be disqualified from having access to federal tax information if that individual's criminal history background check reveals a record of conviction of any of the following crimes or offenses: (1) in New Jersey, any crime or disorderly persons offense: (a) involving theft as set forth in chapter 20 of Title 2C of the New Jersey Statutes; or (b) involving forgery or fraudulent practices as set forth in chapter 21 of Title 2C of the New Jersey Statutes; or (2) in any other state or jurisdiction, of conduct which, if committed in New Jersey, would constitute any of the crimes or disorderly persons offenses described in paragraph (1) of this subsection. f. (1) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection e. of this section, an individual shall not be disqualified from having access to federal tax information on the basis of a conviction disclosed by a criminal history background check performed pursuant to subsection b. of this section if the individual has affirmatively demonstrated to the jurisdictional State agency head clear and convincing evidence of the individual's rehabilitation. In determining whether an individual has affirmatively demonstrated rehabilitation, the following factors shall be considered: (a) the nature and responsibility of the position involved in which access to federal tax information is authorized or required; (b) the nature and seriousness of the offense; (c) the circumstances under which the offense occurred; (d) the date of the offense; (e) the age of the individual when the offense was committed; (f) whether the offense was an isolated or repeated incident; (g) any social conditions which may have contributed to the offense; and (h) any evidence of rehabilitation, including good conduct in prison or in the community, counseling or psychiatric treatment received, acquisition of additional academic or vocational schooling, successful participation in correctional work-release programs, or the recommendation of those who have had the individual under their supervision. (2) The jurisdictional State agency head shall make the final determination regarding the disqualification from access to federal tax information by an individual with a criminal conviction specified under this section. g. For purposes of this section: "Contractor" means a contractor or subcontractor that provides goods or services to a local government agency. "Federal tax information" means federal tax returns and return information, and information derived therefrom, in the possession or control of a local government agency which is covered by the confidentiality protections of the federal Internal Revenue Code and subject to the safeguarding requirements of paragraph (4) of subsection (p) of section 6103 of the federal Internal Revenue Code (26 U.S.C. s.6103), including federal Internal Revenue Service oversight. "Jurisdictional State agency" means a State department with jurisdiction over a local government agency or the function performed by a local government agency for which the local government agency requires access to federal tax information to perform its official duties. Examples of a jurisdictional State agency include the Department of Human Services for county welfare agencies or the Department of the Treasury for local taxation boards. "Jurisdictional State agency head" means the commissioner of a department in the Executive branch of State government or an individual in that department designated by the commissioner, which department serves as the jurisdictional State agency with respect to a local government agency. "Local government agency" means a county or municipality of the State or a division, office, agency, bureau, or instrumentality thereof. L.2017, c.179, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 40:67-16.5 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 67 / Section 67-16.5
Enforcement; penalties
Status: in_force

Any such ordinance shall provide for its enforcement and prescribe the penalties for violations within the limitations imposed by law. L.1953, c. 354, p. 1930, s. 5, eff. Aug. 8, 1953.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:5-20 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 5 / Section 5-20
Officers to deliver funds and records when term expires
Status: in_force

Whenever any official ceases to hold office in any local unit, on the day of the expiration of his term of office, he shall forthwith deliver to the clerk of the local unit, or other person who may be designated by the governing body to receive the same, all moneys, papers, books, memoranda, accounts and any data of any nature whatever pertaining to his office. On failure or refusal to carry out the provisions of this section within 5 days after the expiration of his term, he shall, on notice in writing of such delinquency from the chief executive officer of the local unit, be subject to a penalty of $50.00 for each day of refusal or neglect to comply therewith. The penalty shall be collected by the local unit in an action at law. L.1960, c. 169, s. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1962.
N.J. Stat. § 40:15A-4 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 15A / Section 15A-4
Availability of program materials; fee.
Status: in_force

4. a. Any local governing body that establishes a Yellow Dot Program pursuant to this act shall make program materials available for pick up at convenient and accessible locations by any person interested in becoming a program participant. The locations where program materials will be made available for pick up shall be determined by the local governing body. The local governing body may also establish a means whereby program materials may be obtained or ordered through the mail or electronically. b. A local governing body may charge an individual seeking to participate in a Yellow Dot Program a nominal fee to cover the administrative cost of the program, which may include, but not be limited to, the cost of program materials, any public education campaign which may be undertaken to inform the public about the program, and any assistance provided to program participants. L.2013, c.191, s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 40:37A-84 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 37A / Section 37A-84
Bonds as legal investments
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any restriction contained in any other law, the State and all public officers, municipalities, counties, political subdivisions and public bodies, and agencies thereof, all banks, trust companies, savings banks and institutions, building and loan associations, savings and loan associations, investment companies, and other persons carrying on a banking business, all insurance companies, insurance associations and other persons carrying on an insurance business, and all executors, administrators, guardians, trustees and other fiduciaries, may legally invest any sinking funds, moneys or other funds belonging to them or within their control in any bonds issued pursuant to this act, and such bonds shall be authorized security for any and all public deposits. L.1960, c. 183, p. 757, s. 41, eff. Jan. 18, 1961.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:65-27 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 65 / Section 65-27
Creation of task force to facilitate consolidation.
Status: in_force

27. a. Once a consolidation has been approved by the affected municipal governing bodies or voters, the division shall create a task force of State departments, offices and agencies, as it deems appropriate, and representatives of affected negotiations units, to facilitate the consolidation and provide technical assistance. b. When a consolidation plan provides that the consolidated municipality will be subject to the provisions of Title 11A, Civil Service, of the New Jersey Statutes the Civil Service Commission is specifically authorized to create a consolidation implementation plan to vest non-civil service employees, based on the education and experience of the individuals, in appropriate titles and tenure. c. Whenever a referendum question to decide if a consolidated municipality shall be subject to the provisions of Title 11A, Civil Service, of the New Jersey Statutes fails, the employees of a municipality already subject to that Title shall be given non-civil service titles in the new entity and previously held tenure shall be vacated. d. The Public Employment Relations Commission is authorized to provide technical advice, pursuant to section 12 of P.L.1968, c.303 (C.34:13A-8.3), to assist a new municipality and existing labor unions to integrate separate labor agreements into consolidated agreements and to adjust the structure of collective negotiations units, as the commission determines appropriate for the consolidated municipality. L.2007, c.63, s.27; amended 2008, c.29, s.103.
N.J. Stat. § 40:48-8.24 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 48 / Section 48-8.24
Nonresidents
Status: in_force

No such tax shall be imposed on a nonresident of such municipality or on account of any sale or transaction by or with a nonresident of such municipality, except when imposed without discrimination as between residents and nonresidents on account of tangible property actually located in such municipality, or service actually rendered in such municipality or on account of transfers, retail sales or other transactions actually made or consummated within such municipality by a nonresident while within such municipality. L.1947, c. 71, p. 434, s. 10, eff. April 19, 1947.
N.J. Stat. § 40:66-1.3 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 66 / Section 66-1.3
Reimbursement of multifamily dwelling.
Status: in_force

2. a. Except as otherwise provided in subsection b. of this section, when solid waste collection services are provided to the residents of a municipality, the governing body of that municipality shall reimburse a multifamily dwelling for the actual cost to the multifamily dwelling of providing that service, but not more than the amount that the municipality would have expended on the solid waste collection services if provided by the municipality directly to the multifamily dwelling, calculated as if the dwelling units were located along public roads and streets and the service provided curbside. Alternatively, when solid waste collection services are provided to the residents of a municipality, the governing body of the municipality shall provide the solid waste collection services in the same manner as provided to the residents of the municipality who live along public roads and streets. b. (1) Nothing in P.L.2001, c.25 (C.40:66-1.2 et al.) shall require a municipality to operate any municipally owned or leased vehicles or other equipment, or to provide any of the services enumerated in subsection a. of this section, upon, along or in relation to any road or street in a multifamily dwelling complex which either (a) is not accepted for dedication to public use or (b) does not meet all municipal standards and specifications for such dedication, except for width. (2) In order to be eligible for solid waste collection services or reimbursement for those services, a multifamily dwelling shall be required to comply with all recycling requirements generally applicable to all other residential properties within the municipality. If a certified public works manager employed by the municipality determines that a multifamily dwelling is not in compliance with the municipal recycling requirements, then the municipality may terminate solid waste and recyclables collection services to the multifamily dwelling, or reduce its reimbursement payments by an amount equal to the landfill or disposal costs that would be saved if the recyclables were separated from the other solid waste. No solid waste collection shall be terminated or reimbursement amount shall be reduced pursuant to this subsection unless the landlord has been sent written notice of noncompliance and been given 30 days' written notice of the proposed reimbursement amount reduction. During those 30 days the landlord shall have the opportunity to bring the multifamily dwelling into compliance with the municipal recycling requirements, and have that compliance certified by a certified public works manager employed by the municipality. c. The Director of the Division of Local Government Services in the Department of Community Affairs, for the purpose of calculating the allowable operating appropriations before exceptions pursuant to section 2 of P.L.1976, c.68 (C.40A:4-45.2), shall provide a cap base adjustment to the total general appropriations of the local budget year prior to the year in which the solid waste collection services are first provided in full, either through the provision of actual services or following the completion of the phase-in of the reimbursement amount provided by the municipality for the full amount of the costs attributable to implementing P.L.2001, c.25 (C.40:66-1.2 et al.). d. Reimbursement or provision of services to a multifamily dwelling, when solid waste collection services are provided to residents generally within the municipality, shall commence for local budget year 2002 in municipalities operating on a calendar year basis and local budget year 2003 in municipalities operating on a State fiscal year basis; provided that reimbursement payments shall be phased-in over a five-year period pursuant to section 4 of P.L.2001, c.25 (C.40:66-1.5). e. No municipality shall be liable for the provision of any solid waste collection services or for the payment of any reimbursement amounts with regard to solid waste collection services to any multifamily dwelling except as specifically provided pursuant to P.L.2001, c.25 (C.40:66-1.2 et al.). L.2001,c.25,s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 40:55D-66.1 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 55D / Section 55D-66.1
Community residences, permitted use in residential districts.
Status: in_force

1. Community residences for persons with developmental disabilities, community shelters for victims of domestic violence, community residences for persons with terminal illnesses, community residences for persons with head injuries, and adult family care homes for persons who are elderly and adults with physical disabilities shall be a permitted use in all residential districts of a municipality, and the requirements therefor shall be the same as for single family dwelling units located within such districts. L.1978, c.159, s.1; amended 1979, c.338, s.2; 1993, c.329, s.7; 1997, c.321, s.1; 2001, c.304, s.11; 2017, c.131, s.172.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:9-145.1 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 9 / Section 9-145.1
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this act: a. "Director" means the Director of the Division of Local Government Services; and, b. "Tax collector" means the official charged with the duty of collecting taxes upon real and personal property in a municipality. L.1979, c. 384, s. 1, eff. Feb. 5, 1980.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:9-174 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 9 / Section 9-174
Compensation for injury or death to member of governing body or other officer in performance of duty
Status: in_force

The governing body of any municipality, by resolution, may provide for the payment of a sum not to exceed $1,500.00 to any officer of the municipality including a member of the governing body who shall have been injured in the performance of duty as such officer. In the event of the death of any such officer in the performance of duty, a similar sum may be paid to the widow or dependents. Any such resolution shall prescribe the manner and method of payment. L.1971, c. 200, s. 1, eff. July 1, 1971.
N.J. Stat. § 40:37-95.10e — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 37 / Section 37-95.10e
Issuance of bonds or other obligations of county pursuant to Local Bond Law; limitation on amount
Status: in_force

In any county which has adopted the provisions of the act of which this act is a supplement and in which bonds for county park purposes shall have been authorized and issued pursuant to P.L.1966, chapter 144 (C. 40:37-95.10a to 40:37-95.10d), the board of chosen freeholders, in addition to any other funds or moneys provided for the purposes of said act, may provide additional funds for land and improvements by the commission or for the payment of notes previously authorized or issued to provide such funds, by issuance of additional bonds or other obligations of the county pursuant to the provisions of the Local Bond Law (N.J.S. 40A:2-1 et seq.) but in no case shall the amount of such additional issue or issues of bonds or other obligations, both authorized and outstanding at any one time, exceed in the aggregate the sum of $5,000,000.00, plus the amount of any funds on hand applicable to the payment of the principal of such outstanding bonds or other obligations. L.1970, c. 148, s. 1, eff. July 22, 1970.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:4-55.11 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 4 / Section 4-55.11
Filing certified copies of resolution; disposition by commissioner of education
Status: in_force

Three certified copies of every resolution adopted under this act shall be filed with the Commissioner of Education forthwith after adoption. If the commissioner approves the same, he shall transmit 2 copies to the Director of the Division of Local Government with his approval indicated thereon. L.1965, c. 87, s. 4, eff. June 8, 1965.
N.J. Stat. § 40:37-95.37 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 37 / Section 37-95.37
Certification of resolution
Status: in_force

A copy of said resolution shall be certified to the board of chosen freeholders of the county. L.1956, c. 87, p. 180, s. 2.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:9-76 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 9 / Section 9-76
Salary of county clerk in certain counties.
Status: in_force

40A:9-76. The board of chosen freeholders in each county, by resolution, shall fix the annual salary of the county clerk in an amount equal to not less than sixty-five percent (65%) of the annual salary of a Judge of the Superior Court. Nothing in this section shall be construed to require that a county clerk whose annual salary exceeds the amount provided for herein shall be reduced, or that a board of chosen freeholders may not increase the salary of a county clerk in excess of the amount provided for herein. Nothing in this section shall authorize the fixing of the salary of any person holding the office of county clerk at any amount less than that now payable pursuant to law, so long as the said person shall hold such office during the present and any consecutively ensuing term or terms, nor shall anything in this section authorize the payment of any salary for which a range is established in an amount less than the minimum of said range. The salary of said officer shall be paid by the proper county disbursing officer in the same manner as county officers and employees are paid. L.1971, c.200, s.1; amended 1974, c.153, s.1; 2001, c.370, s.10.
N.J. Stat. § 40:37-101.1 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 37 / Section 37-101.1
Counties over 200,000 having park commission; annual appropriation for maintenance of parks in certain cases; limitation
Status: in_force

In any county having a population of more than two hundred thousand and having a county park commission, the members of which shall be appointed, or shall have been appointed under the provisions of section 40:37-97 of the Revised Statutes; and having established a county park system and having acquired the funds for the establishment of such county park system by public bond issue approved by the voters of said county; and said park commission shall not have funds for the maintenance of said county park system and the voters of said county shall have rejected the adoption of sections 40:37-12, 40:37-13, 40:37-14 and 40:37-15 of the Revised Statutes; the board of chosen freeholders in said county, upon the written request of the county park commission, signed by its president, vice-president and secretary, for funds for the maintenance of said county park system, after a public hearing on said request, and after determining in their discretion that funds for the maintenance of said county park system are necessary, may hereafter annually appropriate funds for the maintenance of said county park system; provided, however, that the funds raised and appropriated shall not exceed one-half of one mill on the dollar on the assessed valuation on the total ratables and taxables in said county, the minimum authorized by section 40:37-14 of the Revised Statutes. Amended by L.1953, c. 37, p. 657, s. 81, eff. March 19, 1953.
N.J. Stat. § 40:37-101.4 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 37 / Section 37-101.4
Additional lands; acquisition after lands valued at 35% of tax ratables have been acquired
Status: in_force

When any park commission established pursuant to the provisions of subdivision C of article five of chapter thirty-seven of Title 40 of the Revised Statutes (R.S. 40:37-96 et seq.) shall have acquired land in any municipality amounting in the aggregate to thirty-five per centum (35%) of the total area of such municipality, said park commissioners may acquire additional lands in such municipality only upon compliance with the provisions of this act. L.1947, c. 382, p. 1216, s. 1. Amended by L.1948, c. 271, p. 1166, s. 2, eff. July 27, 1948.
N.J. Stat. § 40:54-29.4 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 54 / Section 54-29.4
Apportionment of appropriations
Status: in_force

The governing bodies of such municipalities shall propose such an undertaking by a joint library agreement, which shall provide for the apportionment of annual and special appropriations therefor among such municipalities, for the initial annual appropriation for such library, for the abandonment or the continuance of such agreement in the event that it is not approved by all such municipalities as provided for in this act, and for such other matters as they shall determine. Such apportionment of appropriations may be based on the assessed valuations of the respective municipalities, their populations, or such factor or factors as the governing bodies shall agree. Such an agreement shall provide that the combined minimum appropriation for the joint library shall annually be not less than one-third of a mill on every dollar of assessable property within the participating municipalities based upon the equalized valuation of such property within the combined municipalities as certified by the Director of the Division of Taxation in the Department of the Treasury. P.L. 1959, c. 155, s. 2; amended 1988,c.38,s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:10-38.14 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 10 / Section 10-38.14
Joint insurance fund to maintain Internet website; contents.
Status: in_force

4. The joint insurance fund shall maintain an Internet website. The purpose of the website shall be to provide increased public access to the joint insurance fund's operations and activities. The following information, if applicable, shall be posted on the joint insurance fund's website: a. a description of the joint insurance fund's mission and responsibilities; b. the budget once adopted for the current and immediately prior fiscal years. Commencing with the fiscal year next following the effective date of P.L.2011, c.167 (C.4:24-20.1 et al.), the budgets of at least three consecutive fiscal years shall be available on the website; c. the most recent Comprehensive Annual Financial Report and the annual independent audit or other similar financial information; d. the annual independent audit for the most recent fiscal year and the immediately prior fiscal year. Commencing with the fiscal year next following the effective date of P.L.2011, c.167 (C.4:24-20.1 et al.), the annual audits of at least three consecutive fiscal years shall be available on the website; e. the joint insurance fund's official policy statements, bylaws, risk management plan and cash investment policy plan that are deemed relevant by the commissioners to the interests of the residents within the jurisdiction of the fund members; f. notice, posted pursuant to the "Senator Byron M. Baer Open Public Meetings Act," P.L.1975, c.231 (C.10:4-6 et seq.), of a meeting of the insurance fund commissioners, setting forth the time, date, location, and agenda of the meeting; g. the minutes of each meeting of the insurance fund commissioners including all resolutions of the commission and their committees for the current fiscal year. Commencing with the fiscal year next following the effective date of P.L.2011, c.167 (C.4:24-20.1 et al.), the approved minutes of meetings for at least three consecutive fiscal years shall be available on the website; h. the name, mailing address, electronic mail address, if available, and phone number of every person who exercises day-to-day supervision or management over some or all of the operations of the joint insurance fund; and i. a list of attorneys, advisors, consultants, and any other person, firm, business, partnership, corporation, or other organization which received any remuneration of $17,500 or more during the preceding fiscal year for any service whatsoever rendered directly to the joint insurance fund. For the purposes of this section, "rendered directly to the joint insurance fund" shall not include claim payments to service providers for services rendered to third party claimants, individual joint insurance fund members, their employees, or eligible dependents arising out of claims made under the benefit plans provided through the joint insurance fund. L.2011, c.167, s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 40:11A-22.9 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 11A / Section 11A-22.9
Insignia
Status: in_force

Within six months following the effective date of this act, parking authorities shall issue permanent insignia. The appointing authority may issue temporary insignia for use prior to the issuance of permanent insignia. L. 1987, c. 291, s. 10.
N.J. Stat. § 40:48-9.13 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 48 / Section 48-9.13
Municipality with nuclear-powered electric generating facility; appropriation and grant to county or other municipality
Status: in_force

The governing body of any municipality wherein is located a nuclear-powered electric generating facility is hereby authorized to appropriate and grant to the governing body of the county wherein such municipality is situate, and to the governing body of any other county or municipality, which, in the judgment of the granting municipality, would be affected by an emergency at such facility, funds which shall be used for the preparation, testing and implementation of nuclear emergency response plans designed to prevent or minimize the loss of life or property resulting from an accident, malfunction, act of sabotage act of God, or any other condition or circumstance occurring at such facility. Such funds shall be taken from any amount received by such municipality pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 30A of Title 54 of the Revised Statutes, and the total appropriations therefor by any one municipality shall not exceed $250,000.00 annually. L.1979, c. 231, s. 1, eff. Oct. 22, 1979.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:4-74 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 4 / Section 4-74
Utility anticipation notes
Status: in_force

40A:4-74. Any local unit which operates or owns a municipal public utility may, pursuant to resolution of the governing body passed by a majority of the full membership thereof, borrow money and issue its negotiable notes to provide funds necessary to operate the utility or enterprise and meet the necessary payments for debt service. Such notes shall be designated as "Utility Revenue Notes of 19.... (stating the year)" . The amount of notes which may be issued in any fiscal year shall not exceed 50% of the revenue from Utility Rents and Miscellaneous Utility Revenues Anticipated in the annual utility budget. Notes may be renewed from time to time but shall mature not later than 90 days after the close of the fiscal year in which the notes were originally issued. Borrowing power provided in this section shall be exclusive of and in addition to the borrowing power provided for tax anticipation notes permitted by this chapter. Amended 1991,c.75,s.24.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:14-139 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 14 / Section 14-139
Clerks
Status: in_force

The governing body of any municipality, in their discretion, by ordinance, may provide for the appointment of a clerk for the police department or force and in any such ordinance shall prescribe his powers, functions and duties and fix the amount of his compensation, which shall be payable in the same manner as in the case of other members of the police department or force. The clerk when so appointed shall become a member of the municipal police department or force and be entitled to all the rights and privileges as such member. L.1971, c. 197, s. 1, eff. July 1, 1971.
N.J. Stat. § 40:14B-56 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 14B / Section 14B-56
Reports by water distributors within district
Status: in_force

Each county, municipality and other person owning or operating any system of water distribution serving 3 or more parcels of real property in the district shall, from time to time after request therefor by the municipal authority, deliver to the municipal authority copies of the records made by it in the regular course of business of the amount of water supplied by it to every such parcel of real property in the district. Such copies shall be delivered to the municipal authority within 60 days after the making of such records, and the municipal authority shall pay the reasonable cost of preparation and delivery of such copies. L.1957, c. 183, p. 673, s. 56, eff. Aug. 22, 1957.
N.J. Stat. § 40:53-2 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 53 / Section 53-2
Public notices generally; publication.
Status: in_force

40:53-2. a. All ordinances or other public notices which any municipality, except cities, may be required by any law to publish, where the manner of publication is not otherwise specifically provided for, shall until March 1, 2026 be published either in at least one newspaper published and circulating in the municipality, and if there be no such newspaper, then in at least one newspaper published in the county in which the municipality is located and circulating in the municipality or consistent with section 2 of P.L.2025, c.72 (C.35:3-2). b. After March 1, 2026, all ordinances or other public notices which any municipality, except cities, may be required by any law to publish, where the manner of publication is not otherwise specifically provided for, shall be published consistent with section 2 of P.L.2025, c.72 (C.35:3-2). amended 2025, c.72, s.6.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:4-42 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 4 / Section 4-42
Required appropriation for cash deficit
Status: in_force

An appropriation for "cash deficit of preceding year" shall appear in each annual budget in the amount by which the liabilities and cash disbursements of the local unit for expenditures in the fiscal year next preceding exceed the cash receipts and other realized revenues in such next preceding fiscal year, except to the extent that such lawful yearly expenditures have been provided for by surplus anticipated in the budget of such years. L.1960, c. 169, s. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1962.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:9-78.9 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 9 / Section 9-78.9
"Gold Star Parent" defined.
Status: in_force

2. As used in this act, P.L.2017, c.289 (C.40A:9-78.8 et seq.), "Gold Star Family Member" means a parent, legal guardian or other legal custodian, related by blood or by law to, or a spouse, domestic partner, or partner in civil union of, a member of the Armed Forces of the United States who died while on active duty for the United States, or a child to whom the member was a parent, legal guardian or other legal custodian, whether related by blood or by law. L.2017, c.289, s.2; amended 2022, c.59, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 40:56A-11 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 56A / Section 56A-11
Functions, duties and powers
Status: in_force

A commission created pursuant to this supplementary act shall have, with respect to all the participating municipalities, and to each of them, all the functions, duties and powers of an environmental commission established in a single municipality under sections 2 and 3 of P.L.1968, c. 245 (C. 40:56A-2 and 40:56A-3) and section 7 of P.L.1972, c. 35 (C. 40:56A-6). L.1975, c. 334, s. 4, eff. March 3, 1976.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:4-53 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 4 / Section 4-53
Special emergency appropriations.
Status: in_force

40A:4-53. A local unit may adopt an ordinance authorizing special emergency appropriations for the carrying out of any of the following purposes: a. Preparation of an approved tax map. b. Preparation and execution of a complete program of revaluation of real property for the use of the local assessor, or of any program to update and make current any previous revaluation program when such is ordered by the county board of taxation. c. Preparation of a revision and codification of its ordinances. d. Engagement of special consultants for the preparation, and the preparation of a master plan or plans, when required to conform to the planning laws of the State. e. Preparation of drainage maps for flood control purposes. f. Preliminary engineering studies and planning necessary for the installation and construction of a sanitary sewer system. g. Authorized expenses of a consolidation commission established pursuant to the "Municipal Consolidation Act," P.L.1977, c.435 (C.40:43-66.35 et seq.) or sections 25 through 29 of the "Uniform Shared Services and Consolidation Act," P.L.2007, c.63 (C.40A:65-25 through C.40A:65-29). h. Contractually required severance liabilities resulting from the layoff or retirement of employees. Such liabilities shall be paid without interest and, at the sole discretion of the local unit, may be paid in equal annual installments over a period not to exceed five years. i. Preparation of a sanitary or storm system map. j. Liabilities incurred to the Department of Labor and Workforce Development for the reimbursement of unemployment benefits paid to former employees. k. Subject to approval by the Director of the Division of Local Government Services, non-recurring expenses incurred by a municipality to implement a consolidation with another municipality, or municipalities, pursuant to the "Municipal Consolidation Act," P.L.1977, c.435 (C.40:43-66.35 et seq.); the sparsely populated municipalities law, P.L.1995, c.376 (C.40:43-66.78 et seq.); sections 25 through 29 of the "Uniform Shared Services and Consolidation Act," P.L.2007, c.63 (C.40A:65-25 through C.40A:65-29); or N.J.S.40A:7-1 et seq., in the case of a consolidation effectuated through the annexation of land comprising an entire municipality or entire municipalities, to another municipality. The director shall approve the ordinance if he or she determines that the non-recurring expenses are reasonable and permissible by law and that the consolidation will result in long-term savings for the municipality. A copy of all ordinances or resolutions as adopted relating to special emergency appropriations shall be filed with the director. l. The immediate preparation, response, recovery, and restoration of public services during such time as a public health emergency, pursuant to the "Emergency Health Powers Act," P.L.2005, c.222 (C.26:13-1 et seq.), declared in response to COVID-19 remains in effect. m. Notwithstanding the provisions of any law or regulation to the contrary, a deficit in prior year operations experienced by any municipality, utility, or enterprise during, or in the fiscal year immediately following, a fiscal year in which a public health emergency pursuant to the "Emergency Health Powers Act," P.L.2005, c.222 (C.26:13-1 et seq.), or a state of emergency, pursuant to P.L.1942, c.251 (C.App.A:9-33 et seq.), or both, has been declared by the Governor in response to COVID 19, the adoption of which shall be subject to approval of the Director. The deficit in operations shall be certified by the chief financial officer of the local unit to be directly attributable to COVID-19. The local unit shall apply for any financial assistance that may be available to the local unit from the federal government, the State, and other sources to offset any operating deficit directly attributable to COVID-19, and any such financial assistance obtained by the local unit shall be utilized to offset any operating deficit. The chief financial officer of a local unit seeking approval pursuant to this subsection shall submit a certification approved by a majority vote of the full governing body. The director shall provide a form, application, schedule and process for review, approval or denial, and reconsideration of the application. The director shall approve or deny, in writing, any application submitted pursuant to this subsection within 45 days, or the next business day following the 45th day if the 45th day falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or holiday. If a written decision is not rendered within this time period, the application shall be deemed to be approved, and the local unit may proceed to adopt the appropriate resolution or ordinance. If an application is denied, the local unit may resubmit the application with such changes as the local unit deems appropriate, with submission and review subject to the same procedures set forth in this subsection. As used in this subsection, "Deficit in operations" means a deficit balance reported on a local unit's "Results of Operation" schedule of the annual financial statement. As used in subsections l. and m., "COVID-19" means the coronavirus disease 2019, as announced by the World Health Organization on February 11, 2020, and first identified in Wuhan, China. amended 1965, c.144; 1969, c.38; 1977, c.435, s.47; 1979, c.15; 1980, c.105, s.9; 1997, c.128; 1999, c.200; 2010, c.46; 2015, c.95, s.39; 2017, c.101; 2020, c.74, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:5-27 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 5 / Section 5-27
Witness fees and mileage taxed as costs
Status: in_force

Witnesses subpoenaed by virtue of this chapter shall be entitled to receive the same fees and mileage as witnesses in civil actions. L.1960, c. 169, s. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1962.
N.J. Stat. § 40:37A-106 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 37A / Section 37A-106
Legislative findings and declarations
Status: in_force

The Legislature finds and declares that: a. The supply of decent and affordable housing, particularly for families of low and moderate income has become increasingly scarce, especially in certain areas of this State. b. In communities experiencing rapid development and the problems associated with the economic impact of land speculation, the cost of developing comprehensive housing programs is prohibitive, thus calling for action in the form of mortgage and housing finance assistance for the development of private housing programs by appropriate governmental agencies. c. The "county improvement authorities law," P.L.1960, c. 183 (C. 40:37A-44 et seq.) provides for the creation of a county level agency which, with the cooperation and approval of the governing body of a municipality, may undertake certain improvement and development projects within that municipality. Such an agency, and county and municipal government interaction, are appropriate to provide a means of addressing the need to create a supply of decent and affordable housing, based upon programs which, at the State level, have shown substantial success in providing new and rehabilitated housing units, particularly in urban areas. L.1979, c. 275, s. 1, eff. Jan. 3, 1980.
N.J. Stat. § 40:76-13 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 76 / Section 76-13
Clerk to fix date for election; how fixed
Status: in_force

The clerk shall fix a day for holding the special election, which shall be a Tuesday not more than thirty nor less than twenty days after the date of the certificate of notice provided for in section 40:76-15 of this title.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:10-38.11 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 10 / Section 10-38.11
Appointment of receiver
Status: in_force

11. If the bond resolution of a joint insurance fund authorizing or providing for the issuance of a series of its bonds provides in substance that the holders of the bonds of the series are entitled to the benefits of section 10 of this act and further provides in substance that any trustee appointed pursuant to section 10 of this act or having the powers of such a trustee has the powers provided by this section, then the trustee, whether or not all of the bonds of the series have been declared due and payable, shall be entitled as of right to the appointment of a receiver of the joint insurance fund, and the receiver may enter upon and take possession of all moneys and other property of the joint insurance fund and fix, charge, collect, enforce and receive the assessments and all moneys thereafter arising subject to any pledge thereof or contract with the holders of the bonds relating thereto and perform the duties and carry out the contracts and obligations of the joint insurance fund in the same manner as the fund itself might do and under the direction of the court. L.1993,c.269,s.11.
N.J. Stat. § 40:3-5 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-5
Commission to supersede all commissions; body corporate; disbursements; investments
Status: in_force

The organization of the sinking fund commission, as herein provided, shall be universally applicable and shall supersede all other sinking fund commissions whatsoever. The members of the sinking fund commission shall, together, constitute and be denominated "the sinking fund commission of the " (giving corporate name of municipality, county or school district, as the case may be). The sinking fund commission shall be a body corporate by the name aforesaid, with power and liability to sue and be sued in such corporate name in any court of competent jurisdiction. The members of the sinking fund commission shall meet annually during the first week in January to organize the sinking fund commission as herein provided. They shall elect a president, a secretary and a treasurer, and they may elect a vice president and assistant treasurer. A person not a member of the commission may be elected secretary. One person, if a member of the commission, may hold the office of secretary and of treasurer, or of vice president and of assistant treasurer, but no ex-officio member of the commission shall be elected as president or vice president. All disbursements, investments, sale or transfer of securities shall be by resolution of the sinking fund commission. When funds are disbursed the same shall be by check signed by the president, or, if one be elected by the commission, a vice president, and treasurer, or, if one be elected by the commission, by the assistant treasurer, of such commission, but the same person shall not sign in two official capacities.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:11-15.2 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 11 / Section 11-15.2
Contracts for purchase of electricity for new county correction facility
Status: in_force

63. In the case of construction of a new county correction facility, in addition to the purchase of thermal energy, contracts for the purchase of electricity shall be permitted pursuant to subsection (1)(c) of section 15 of P.L.1971, c.198 (C.40A:11-15). L.1999,c.23,s.63.
N.J. Stat. § 40:56-41 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 56 / Section 56-41
Former actions not impaired
Status: in_force

L.1921, c. 195, s. 6, p. 515 (1924 Suppl. s. 136-2058), being section six of an act entitled "An act to further amend an act entitled "An act concerning municipalities,' approved March twenty-seventh, one thousand nine hundred and seventeen," approved April eighth, one thousand nine hundred and twenty-one, saved from repeal. [This section saves proceedings and appeals relating to ordinances and assessments for local improvements instituted prior to April 8, 1921.]
N.J. Stat. § 40:55D-105 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 55D / Section 55D-105
Review and approval of development regulations by municipal agency; determination of mobile home parks as means of affordable housing
Status: in_force

When reviewing and approving development regulations pertaining to residential development, a municipal agency is to be encouraged to review those regulations to determine whether or not mobile home parks are a practicable means of providing affordable housing in the municipality. L.1983, c. 386, s. 6, eff. Jan. 1, 1984, operative Dec. 22, 1983.
N.J. Stat. § 40:55D-8.2 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 55D / Section 55D-8.2
Findings, declarations relative to Statewide non-residential development fees.
Status: in_force

33. The Legislature finds and declares: a. The collection of development fees from builders of residential and non-residential properties has been authorized by the court through the powers established pursuant to the "Fair Housing Act," P.L.1985, c.222 (C.52:27D-301 et al.). Due to the Legislature's determination that the role of the Council on Affordable Housing has not developed in practice as intended, the Legislature further determines that authority relating to rulemaking on the collection of residential and non-residential development fees is appropriately delegated to the Department of Community Affairs, given the department's existing roles related to local government finance and the funding and financing of affordable housing throughout the State. b. New Jersey's land resources are becoming more scarce, while its redevelopment needs are increasing. In order to balance the needs of developing and redeveloping communities, a reasonable method of providing for the housing needs of low-, moderate-, and middle-income households, without mandating the inclusion of housing in every non-residential project, must be established. c. A Statewide non-residential development fee program, which permits municipalities that have obtained or are in the process of seeking compliance certification to retain these fees for use in the municipality will provide a fair and balanced funding method to address the State's affordable housing needs, while providing an incentive to all municipalities to obtain compliance certification. d. Whereas, pursuant to P.L.1977, c.110 (C.5:12-1 et seq.), organizations are directed to invest in the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority to ensure that the development of housing for families of low and moderate income shall be provided. The Casino Reinvestment Development Authority shall work to effectuate the purpose and intent of P.L.1985, c.222 (C.52:27D-301 et al.). e. (Deleted by amendment P.L.2024, c.2) f. The negative impact of a State policy that over-relies on a municipal fee structure and of State programs that require a municipality to impose fees and charges on developers must be balanced against any public good expected from such regulation. It is undisputable that the charging of fees at high levels dissuades commerce from locating within a State or municipality or locality and halts non-residential and residential development, and these ill effects directly increase the overall costs of housing, and could impede the constitutional obligation to provide for a realistic opportunity for housing for families at all income levels. L.2008, c.46, s.33; amended 2009, c.90, s.36; 2024, c.2, s.13.
N.J. Stat. § 40:62-107.2 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 62 / Section 62-107.2
Application to state auditor
Status: in_force

In each case, where a municipality is desirous of distributing the deficit as described in section 40:62-107.1 of this title, application for permission so to do shall be made by the governing body of such municipality to the state auditor. If the application shall be approved, the state auditor shall indorse thereon the word "approved" and append his signature thereto and return the same to the governing body of the municipality so applying. If the state auditor shall disapprove of the same, he shall indorse on the application the word "disapproved" and shall sign his name thereto and return the same to the governing body of the municipality, and each application shall be disposed of by the state auditor within ten days from the date of the receipt thereof by him.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:9-154.6e — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 9 / Section 9-154.6e
Application for certificate
Status: in_force

5. Upon a finding by the director that an applicant has successfully completed the examination, the applicant may apply for a certificate pursuant to the provisions of section 3 of P.L.1991, c.258 (C.40A:9-154.6c). L.1991,c.258,s.5; amended 1995,c.46,s.5.
N.J. Stat. § 40:20-6 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 20 / Section 20-6
Law applicable
Status: in_force

All laws, public, general, special or private, relating to the board of chosen freeholders in any county in force when sections 40:20-2 to 40:20-19 of this title become operative in such county, shall apply to the board of chosen freeholders constituted or elected under the provisions of said sections 40:20-2 to 40:20-19 so far as the same shall not be inconsistent with the provisions thereof, and the board of chosen freeholders of any county constituted or elected hereunder shall be vested with all the powers, authority, rights and privileges and shall have imposed upon it all the obligations and duties which are vested in or imposed upon the board of chosen freeholders of such county when said sections 40:20-2 to 40:20-19 take effect therein, except where inconsistent with the provisions thereof. All such laws in force or in anywise applicable to the board of chosen freeholders of such county when said sections 40:20-2 to 40:20-19 take effect therein are hereby continued in force and made applicable to the board of chosen freeholders of such county constituted or elected hereunder except so far as the same may be inconsistent with the terms and meaning hereof.
N.J. Stat. § 40:68A-37 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 68A / Section 68A-37
Removal of members
Status: in_force

A member of a municipal port authority may be removed by the governing body of the municipality for incapacity, inefficiency or neglect of duty or misconduct in office or other disqualifying cause and after he shall have been given a copy of the charges against him and afforded a hearing, in person or by counsel, but not sooner than 10 days after receiving a copy of such charges. L.1960, c. 192, p. 813, s. 9, eff. Feb. 15, 1961.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:5-25 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 5 / Section 5-25
Attorney of local unit may appear on its behalf
Status: in_force

Whenever an investigation shall have been ordered to be made pursuant to this chapter, and the governing body of the local unit shall pass a resolution directing its attorney, counsel or other legal representative, as it may choose, to appear and act on its behalf or on the behalf of any of its officials, such attorney may appear at the investigation and on behalf of the local unit or any of its officials, present evidence, examine witnesses and take part in the investigation. L.1960, c. 169, s. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1962.
N.J. Stat. § 40:12-15.13 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 12 / Section 12-15.13
Local arts council.
Status: in_force

3. a. The municipality, either through an ordinance adopted pursuant to section 2 of P.L.2019, c.335 (C.40:12-15.12), or through a subsequent ordinance, shall designate a local arts council to which monies from the arts and culture trust fund shall be appropriated. The local arts council shall comply with the conditions for the use of the funding established by ordinance. b. An agreement entered into in accordance with this section shall not be subject to the requirements and provisions of the "Local Public Contracts Law," P.L.1971, c.198 (C.40A:11-1 et seq.). If the local arts council is a private entity, then the local arts council shall allow the chief financial officer of the municipality to serve on its board, ex officio, as a non-voting member. L.2019, c.335, s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 40:63-73 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 63 / Section 63-73
Surveys and maps; consideration of by each municipality
Status: in_force

The clerks of the respective municipalities interested, shall immediately submit to the governing body, or to the board of the municipality charged by law with the construction of sewers and drains therein, where such board exists, all such surveys, maps, plans, reports, specifications and estimates so delivered to him, and said governing body or board shall immediately thereafter proceed to consider and approve or reject the same.
N.J. Stat. § 40:72-16 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 72 / Section 72-16
Board first elected may revise and add to appropriations
Status: in_force

If, at the beginning of the term of office of the first board of commissioners elected in any municipality under the provisions of chapters 70 to 76 of this title (s. 40:70-1 et seq.), the appropriations for the expenditures of the municipal government for the then current fiscal year have been made the board may by ordinance revise, repeal or change such appropriations and make additional appropriations.
N.J. Stat. § 40:20-84 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 20 / Section 20-84
Penalty for perjury
Status: in_force

Any person who shall willfully and corruptly testify falsely to any matter upon oath administered by any member of the committee, upon such investigation or inquiry shall, upon conviction thereof, be guilty of perjury.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:9-145.7 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 9 / Section 9-145.7
Appointment or reappointment
Status: in_force

7. Commencing on the effective date of P.L.1993, c.25 (C.40A:9-145.3a et al.), no person shall be appointed or reappointed as tax collector in any municipality of this State unless he shall hold a tax collector certificate issued pursuant to N.J.S.40A:9-141, section 2 of P.L.1979, c.384 (C.40A:9-145.2), and section 6 of P.L.1993, c.25 (C.40A:9-145.3a). L.1979,c.384,s.7; amended 1993,c.25,s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 40:33-13a — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 33 / Section 33-13a
Withdrawal from county system
Status: in_force

Any municipality which is a member of a county library system not exempted as provided hereafter, may withdraw from that system by resolution of the governing body adopted after a public hearing held thereon. Within 30 days of the adoption of such resolution, 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. This section shall not apply to any county library system reorganized under the provisions of P.L. 1977, c. 300 (C. 40:33-15 et seq.) or P.L. 1963, c. 46 (C. 40:33-5.1 et seq.). L. 1985, c. 541, s. 6, eff. Jan. 21, 1986.
N.J. Stat. § 40:61-11 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 61 / Section 61-11
Relocation of streets or railways; cost; exchange of lands
Status: in_force

Wherever any highway, railroad or street railway runs through or across any public park, or public place for resort or recreation of any municipality, or any lands of any municipality acquired therefor, the body having control of such parks or lands may make an agreement with the body having control of any such highway, and with the company owning the railroad, or street railway, to change the course or location of such highway, railroad or railway, and to agree as to payment of the cost of such change. Upon execution of such agreement, the municipality may grant and convey to such body having control of the highway or to the company owning the railroad or railway, a right of way over the lands of such changed location, and the body in control of the highway, or the company owning the railroad or railway shall in like manner grant and convey to the municipality all its interest in the lands of the former location of said highway, railroad or street railway. Upon execution and delivery of such conveyances, the body in control of the highway, or the company owning the railroad or railway, may locate, lay out, construct, operate and maintain its highway, railroad, or street railway upon the lands of the changed location, and connect and operate with the remaining portion of its highway, railroad or street railway in accordance with the agreement and shall possess all the powers with respect to the changed location as it had in the former location, and the same shall be subject to all the obligations and limitations imposed thereon in the former location. All the rights, privileges and powers of the body in control of the highway, or of the company owning the railroad or street railway, in the lands of the former location shall be transferred to and vested in the municipality.
N.J. Stat. § 40:48-4.6 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 48 / Section 48-4.6
Rules and regulations; investigations; access to property, books, records, or documents
Status: in_force

In order to carry out the purposes of this act, the municipality may make such reasonable rules and regulations as they may deem necessary which shall have the force and effect of law, and may investigate any matters relative to the passenger service contracted for under this act and in aid of such investigation the municipality shall have access to and the motor bus carrier shall make available its property, books, records, or documents. L.1973, c. 67, s. 6, eff. March 22, 1973.
N.J. Stat. § 40:14-15 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 14 / Section 14-15
Erosion prevention; bulkheads and structures; expense; resolution
Status: in_force

Any county or municipality bordering on the Delaware river may, subject to the provisions of section 12:5-3 of the Revised Statutes, erect and construct bulkheads and structures to prevent erosion by said river and fill in behind the same, upon public lands, and upon private lands with the written consent of the owner thereof, at the expense of the county or municipality when authorized so to do by resolution of the board of chosen freeholders of the county or the governing body of the municipality, as the case may be, adopted by a 2/3 vote of the membership of said board or body and declaring that a danger of erosion exists at the time when, and place where, said work is to be performed. L.1955, c. 210, p. 823, s. 1, eff. Sept. 21, 1955.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:9-22.7 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 9 / Section 9-22.7
Powers of Local Finance Board
Status: in_force

With respect to its responsibilities for the implementation of the provisions of this act, the Local Finance Board shall have the following powers: a. To initiate, receive, hear and review complaints and hold hearings with regard to possible violations of this act; b. To issue subpoenas for the production of documents and the attendance of witnesses with respect to its investigation of any complaint or to the holding of a hearing; c. To hear and determine any appeal of a decision made by a county or municipal ethics board; d. To forward to the county prosecutor or the Attorney General or other governmental body any information concerning violations of this act which may become the subject of criminal prosecution or which may warrant the institution of other legal proceedings by the Attorney General; e. To render advisory opinions as to whether a given set of facts and circumstances would constitute a violation of this act; f. To enforce the provisions of this act and to impose penalties for the violation thereof as are authorized by this act; and g. To adopt rules and regulations pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.) and to do other things as are necessary to implement the purposes of this act. L.1991,c.29,s.7.
N.J. Stat. § 40:14B-26 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 14B / Section 14B-26
Issuance of bonds
Status: in_force

Upon adoption of a bond resolution, a municipal authority shall have power to incur indebtedness, borrow money and issue its bonds for the purpose of financing the project or of funding or refunding the bonds described therein. Such bonds shall be authorized by the bond resolution and may be issued in 1 or more series and shall bear such date or dates, mature at such time or times not exceeding 40 years from the date thereof, bear interest at a rate or rates within such maximum rate (not exceeding 6% per annum), be in such denomination or denominations, be in such form, either coupon or registered, carry such conversion or registration privileges, have such rank or priority, be executed in such manner, be payable from such sources in such medium of payment at such place or places within or without the State, and be subject to such terms of redemption (with or without premium) as the bond resolution may provide. L.1957, c. 183, p. 654, s. 26, eff. Aug. 22, 1957.
N.J. Stat. § 40:69A-149.8 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 69A / Section 69A-149.8
Mayoral appointments; municipal departments
Status: in_force

a. The mayor shall nominate, and with the advice and consent of the council appoint, a municipal administrator, an assessor, a tax collector, an attorney, a clerk, a treasurer and such other officers as may be provided by ordinance. Except where otherwise prohibited by general law, one person may be appointed to two or more such offices, except that one person shall not be simultaneously the assessor and treasurer, or assessor and collector. All such officers shall be annually appointed unless another term is provided by this article or by general law. b. The municipality may provide by ordinance for the establishment of municipal departments, not to exceed six in number. Each department shall be headed by a director, who shall be appointed by the mayor with the advice and consent of the counciL. Each department head shall serve during the term of office of the mayor appointing him, and until the appointment and qualification of a successor. The mayor may remove any department head upon written notice to the council. The council may remove department heads for cause after hearing. The municipal administrator shall supervise the administration of each of the departments established by ordinance. For this purpose, the municipal administrator shall have the power to investigate the organization and operations of any department, to prescribe standards and rules of administrative practice and procedure, and to consult with the heads of departments. L. 1981, c. 465, s. 36, eff. Jan. 9, 1982. Amended by L. 1985, c. 458, s. 1, eff. Jan. 15, 1986.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:14-146.16 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 14 / Section 14-146.16
Limitation on hours.
Status: in_force

9. a. Except as provided in subsection c. of this section, a special law enforcement officer shall not be employed for more than 20 hours per week by the local unit except that special law enforcement officers may be employed by the local unit for those hours as the governing body may determine necessary in accordance with the limits prescribed below: (1) In resort municipalities not to exceed 48 hours per week during any seasonal period. (2) In all municipalities or counties without limitation as to hours during periods of emergency. (3) In all municipalities or counties in addition to not more than 20 hours per week including duties assigned pursuant to the provisions of section 7 of P.L.1985, c.439 (C.40A:14-146.14) a special law enforcement officer may be assigned for not more than 20 hours per week to provide public safety and law enforcement services to a public entity. (4) In municipalities or counties, as provided in subsection b. of section 7 of P.L.1985, c.439 (C.40A:14-146.14), for hours to be determined at the discretion of the director of the municipal or county police force. (5) A Class Three special law enforcement officer in all municipalities without limitation. b. Notwithstanding any provision of P.L.1985, c.439 (C.40A:14-146.8 et seq.) to the contrary, special law enforcement officers may be employed only to assist the local law enforcement unit but may not be employed to replace or substitute for full-time, regular police officers or in any way diminish the number of full-time officers employed by the local unit or a school or county college. A Class Three special law enforcement officer may be employed only to assist the local law enforcement unit with security duties and shall not supplant a law enforcement officer employed pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.18A:17-43 or a safe schools resource officer employed pursuant to the provisions of section 3 of P.L.2005, c.276 (C.18A:17-43.1). A Class Three special law enforcement officer shall not be assigned to an extra-curricular or after-school function at a school or county college unless the assignment has first been made available to full-time members employed by the local unit or school or county college. c. Each municipality or county may designate one special law enforcement officer to whom the limitations on hours employed set forth in subsection a. of this section shall not be applicable. d. A Class Three special law enforcement officer appointed pursuant to the provisions of P.L.1985, c.439 (C.40A:14-146.8 et seq.) shall not, based on this appointment, be eligible for health care benefits or enrollment in any State-administered retirement system. L.1985, c.439, s.9; amended 2013, c.21, s.6; 2016, c.68, s.4; 2019, c.51, s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 40:33-8.1 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 33 / Section 33-8.1
Purchases not requiring advertisements for bids
Status: in_force

The county library commission of any county or the board of trustees of any regional library established by 2 or more counties may, within the limits of funds appropriated or otherwise made available to the commission or board, purchase the following without advertising for bids therefor: (1) library materials including books, periodicals, newspapers, documents, pamphlets, photographs, reproductions, microforms, pictorial or graphic works, musical scores, maps, charts, globes, sound recordings, slides, films, filmstrips, video and magnetic tapes, other printed or published matter, and audiovisual and other materials of a similar nature; (2) necessary binding or rebinding of library materials; and (3) specialized library services. L.1968, c. 227, s. 1, eff. July 31, 1968.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:14-149.3 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 14 / Section 14-149.3
Reimbursement of municipality of salary received during suspension by police officer if found guilty
Status: in_force

If any municipal police officer is suspended with pay and is found guilty of the charges brought against him said police officer shall reimburse the municipality for all pay received by him during the period of his suspension. L.1973, c. 270, s. 3, eff. Nov. 29, 1973.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:14-106.4 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 14 / Section 14-106.4
Appointment of sexual violence liaison officer by county police department.
Status: in_force

3. a. The chief of police or other executive head of a county police department and force established pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.40A:14-106 through N.J.S.40A:14-117 shall appoint a full-time sworn officer of the department and force to serve as the sexual violence liaison officer. b. The sexual violence liaison officer shall: (1) serve as the department and force in-house expert on how to conduct sexual violence cases; (2) act as the primary point-of-contact for each local sexual violence program and county Sexual Assault Response Team as established pursuant to section 6 of P.L.2001, c.81 (C.52:4B-54) to coordinate an effective community response; (3) represent the department and force at county meetings of the Sexual Assault Response Team; (4) when appropriately trained, provide in-house training on sexual violence; (5) monitor the department and force's compliance with sexual violence best practices as set forth in the statutory law and Attorney General policies; and (6) serve in any other capacity deemed appropriate by the chief of police or other executive head of the department or force. c. A sexual violence liaison officer shall complete specialized sexual violence training as specified by the chief of police or other executive head of the county police department and force. d. An officer of the department or force shall be disqualified from serving as a sexual violence liaison officer if: (1) the officer is the subject of an investigation for a complaint charging a violation of the internal rules and regulations established for the conduct of the department and force regarding sexual violence, sexual misconduct, domestic violence, stalking, or sexual harassment or there are pending criminal charges against the officer for any of these offenses; or (2) a court has issued a protective or restraining order against the officer. e. Nothing in this section shall prohibit the sexual violence liaison officer from simultaneously serving as a domestic violence liaison officer or a Megan's Law resource officer. f. Nothing in this section shall preclude a county department and force from: (1) appointing more than one sexual violence liaison officer; or (2) appointing the sexual violence liaison officer of another municipal or county department and force as the liaison officer for the department and force provided the liaison officer can adequately perform the duties of the office pursuant to subsection b. of this section. L.2021, c.65, s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 40:55D-127 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 55D / Section 55D-127
Right to bargain for equitable interest
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any other provision of this act or of any other applicable law, nothing in this act shall be construed to limit or foreclose the right of a sending zone transferor or a receiving zone transferee of a development transfer pursuant to this act to bargain, wholly or partially in lieu of a cash sale price, for an equitable interest in any development in which the transfer may be used. Any contract or conveyance of development potential in which the consideration for the transaction is, in whole or in part, an equitable interest remaining in the grantor, shall be a recordable instrument to be recorded consistent with the applicable provisions of Title 46 of the Revised Statutes. L.1989,c.86,s.17.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:9-48 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 9 / Section 9-48
Appointment of licensed physician to act in certain cases.
Status: in_force

40A:9-48. If the county or intercounty medical examiner is unable to perform any duty imposed upon him as such medical examiner, by law, he may appoint a resident licensed physician to act for and in his behalf. The physician so appointed shall have all the powers of the county or intercounty medical examiner and shall receive compensation for his services to be paid by the county or counties, as applicable. amended 2018, c.62, s.39.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:12A-73 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 12A / Section 12A-73
Bond resolution, ordinance, filing for public inspection.
Status: in_force

10. An authority or municipality, as applicable, shall cause a copy of any bond resolution or bond ordinance, as applicable, adopted by it to be filed for public inspection in the office of the municipal clerk of the municipality wherein the project financed by the bonds is located. In the case of an authority, the resolution also shall be filed for public inspection in its office. The authority or municipality may cause to be published, at least once in a newspaper published or circulating in the municipality, if there be one, and if not, in a newspaper published and circulating in the county, a notice stating the fact and date of the adoption and the places where the bond resolution or bond ordinance, as applicable, has been so filed for public inspection along with the date of the first publication of the notice and also stating that any action or proceeding of any kind or nature in any court questioning the validity or proper authorization of bonds provided for by the bond resolution or bond ordinance, as applicable, or the validity of any covenants, agreements or contracts provided for by the bond resolution or bond ordinance, as applicable, shall be commenced within 20 days after the first publication of that notice. If any such notice shall at any time be published and if no action or proceeding questioning the validity or proper authorization of bonds provided for by the bond resolution or bond ordinance, as applicable, referred to in said notice, or the validity of any covenants, agreements, or contracts provided for by said bond resolution or bond ordinance, as applicable, shall be commenced or instituted within 20 days after the first publication of the notice, then all persons shall be forever barred and foreclosed from instituting or commencing any action or proceeding in any court, or from pleading any defense to any action or proceeding, questioning the validity or proper authorization of such bonds, or the validity of such covenants, agreements, or contracts, and said bonds, covenants, agreements, and contracts shall be conclusively deemed to be valid and binding obligations in accordance with their terms and tenor. L.2001, c.310, s.10; amended 2018, c.97, s.16.
N.J. Stat. § 40:56-22 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 56 / Section 56-22
Assessment commissioners; when necessary; appointment
Status: in_force

Where no such board is provided for by law or by such ordinance, the governing body, upon the completion of any local improvement, may appoint by resolution three discreet freeholders, residents of the municipality, in no way interested in the improvement, as commissioners to make the assessments for benefits for such improvement. If such local improvement shall be of a general nature affecting the greater part of the real estate in the municipality, no commissioner shall be disqualified to act by reason of the fact that he may own real estate included in such assessment.
N.J. Stat. § 40:37-122 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 37 / Section 37-122
Adjournment of sale; notice
Status: in_force

The commission may adjourn a sale from time to time by making proclamation thereof, and proceed therewith on the adjourned day.
N.J. Stat. § 40:55D-136.16 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 55D / Section 55D-136.16
Wastewater management plans unaffected.
Status: in_force

10. Nothing in P.L.2020, c.53 (C.40:55D-136.7 et seq.) shall be deemed to extend the obligation of any wastewater management planning agency to submit a wastewater management plan or plan update, or the obligation of a municipality to submit a wastewater management plan or plan update, pursuant to the "Water Quality Planning Act," P.L.1977, c.75 (C.58:11A-1 et seq.) and the Water Quality Management Planning rules, N.J.A.C.7:15-1.1 et seq. L.2020, c.53, s.10.