N.J. Stat. § 40:37A-55 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 37A / Section 37A-55
Body politic and corporate; powers and duties.
Status: in_force

12. Every authority shall be a public body politic and corporate constituting a political subdivision of the State established as an instrumentality exercising public and essential governmental functions to provide for the public convenience, benefit and welfare and shall have perpetual succession and, for the effectuation of its purposes, have the following additional powers: (a) To adopt and have a common seal and to alter the same at pleasure; (b) To sue and be sued; (c) To acquire, hold, use and dispose of its facility charges and other revenues and other moneys; (d) To acquire, rent, hold, use and dispose of other personal property for the purposes of the authority; (e) Subject to the provisions of section 26 of this act, to acquire by purchase, gift, condemnation or otherwise, or lease as lessee, real property and easements or interests therein necessary or useful and convenient for the purposes of the authority, whether subject to mortgages, deeds of trust or other liens or otherwise, and to hold and to use the same, and to dispose of property so acquired no longer necessary for the purposes of the authority; provided that the authority may dispose of such property at any time to any governmental unit or person if the authority shall receive a leasehold interest in the property for such term as the authority deems appropriate to fulfill its purposes; (f) Subject to the provisions of section 13 of this act, to lease to any governmental unit or person, all or any part of any public facility for such consideration and for such period or periods of time and upon such other terms and conditions as it may fix and agree upon; (g) To enter into agreements to lease, as lessee, public facilities for such term and under such conditions as the authority may deem necessary and desirable to fulfill its purposes, and to agree, pursuant thereto, to be unconditionally obligated to make payments for the term of the lease, without set-off or counterclaim, whether or not the public facility is completed, operating or operable, and notwithstanding the destruction of, damage to, or suspension, interruption, interference, reduction or curtailment of the availability or output of the public facility to which the agreement applies; (h) To extend credit or make loans to any governmental unit or person for the planning, design, acquisition, construction, equipping and furnishing of a public facility, upon the terms and conditions that the loans be secured by loan and security agreements, mortgages, leases and other instruments, the payments on which shall be sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on any bonds issued for the purpose by the authority, and upon such other terms and conditions as the authority shall deem reasonable; (i) Subject to the provisions of section 13 of this act, to make agreements of any kind with any governmental unit or person for the use or operation of all or any part of any public facility for such consideration and for such period or periods of time and upon such other terms and conditions as it may fix and agree upon; (j) (1) To borrow money and issue negotiable bonds or notes or other obligations and provide for and secure the payment of any bonds and the rights of the holders thereof, and to purchase, hold and dispose of any bonds; (2) To issue bonds, notes or other obligations to provide funding to a municipality that finances the purchase and installation of renewable energy systems and energy efficiency improvements by property owners as provided in section 2 of P.L.2011, c.187 (C.40:56-13.1); (3) To issue bonds, notes, or other obligations to finance a C-PACE project for a local C-PACE program pursuant to section 9 of P.L.2021, c.201 (C.34:1B-382); (k) To apply for and to accept gifts or grants of real or personal property, money, material, labor or supplies for the purposes of the authority from any governmental unit or person, and to make and perform agreements and contracts and to do any and all things necessary or useful and convenient in connection with the procuring, acceptance or disposition of such gifts or grants; (l) To determine the location, type and character of any public facility and all other matters in connection with all or any part of any public facility which it is authorized to own, construct, establish, effectuate or control; (m) To make and enforce bylaws or rules and regulations for the management and regulation of its business and affairs and for the use, maintenance and operation of any public facility, and to amend the same; (n) To do and perform any acts and things authorized by this act under, through or by means of its own officers, agents and employees, or by contract with any governmental unit or person; (o) To acquire, purchase, construct, lease, operate, maintain and undertake any project and to fix and collect facility charges for the use thereof; (p) To mortgage, pledge or assign or otherwise encumber all or any portion of its revenues and other income, real and personal property, projects and facilities for the purpose of securing its bonds, notes and other obligations or otherwise in furtherance of the purpose of this act; (q) To extend credit or make loans to redevelopers for the planning, designing, acquiring, constructing, reconstructing, improving, equipping and furnishing any redevelopment project or redevelopment work; (r) To conduct examinations and investigations, hear testimony and take proof, under oath at public or private hearings of any material matter, require the attendance of witnesses and the production of books and papers and issue commissions for the examination of witnesses who are out of the State, unable to attend, or excused from attendance; (s) To authorize a committee designated by it consisting of one or more members, or counsel, or any officer or employee to conduct any such investigation or examination, in which case such committee, counsel, officer or employee shall have power to administer oaths, take affidavits and issue subpoenas or commissions; (t) To enter into any and all agreements or contracts, execute any and all instruments, and do and perform any and all acts or things necessary, convenient or desirable for the purposes of the authority or to carry out any power expressly given in this act subject to the "Local Public Contracts Law," P.L.1971, c.198 (C.40A:11-1 et seq.); (u) To pool loans for any local governmental units within the county or any beneficiary county that are refunding bonds and do and perform any and all acts or things necessary, convenient or desirable for the purpose of the authority to achieve more favorable interest rates and terms for those local governmental units; and (v) To act and exercise the powers of a land bank entity pursuant to P.L.2019, c.159 (C.40A:12A-74 et al.) for any municipality situated within the county pursuant to a land banking agreement approved by an ordinance adopted by the municipal governing body. L.1960, c.183, s.12; amended 1975, c.96, s.6; 1977, c.291, s.1; 1979, c.275, s.33; 1982, c.113, s.8; 2002, c.42, s.9; 2011, c.187, s.4; 2019, c.159, s.17; 2021, c.201, s.14.
N.J. Stat. § 40:48B-15 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 48B / Section 48B-15
Appointment of joint municipal tax assessor, personnel; apportionment of operating costs
Status: in_force

2. The governing bodies of the participating municipalities shall, by agreement, provide for the appointment of a joint municipal tax assessor and other necessary personnel, for the apportionment of the costs and expenses of operation of such office among the participating municipalities, for the addition of other municipalities in the same county and such other terms and conditions as may be necessary and convenient for the establishment and maintenance of the office. The apportionment of costs and expenses may be based upon "apportionment valuations" determined under Revised Statutes 54:4-49, number of taxable properties, population, budgets, and such other factor or factors, or any combination thereof, as may be provided in the agreement. The agreement shall be subject to approval by resolution of the governing bodies of each of the municipalities prior to its execution by such official or officials as may be authorized to execute such agreement. A copy of every pertinent resolution, agreement and every amendment thereto shall be filed with the Director of the Division of Taxation in the Department of the Treasury and the Director of the Division of Local Finance in the Department of Community Affairs. L.1967,c.180,s.2; amended 1995,c.356,s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:9-1.5 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 9 / Section 9-1.5
Nonresident appointees to become bona fide residents; failure to maintain; grounds for removal or discharge
Status: in_force

The governing body of a local unit which has adopted a resolution or ordinance, as the case may be, pursuant to section 1 of this act shall require therein that all nonresidents subsequently appointed to positions or employments shall become bona fide residents of the local unit within 1 year of their appointment, except as otherwise provided in such ordinance or resolution pursuant to sections 4 and 5 of this act. It shall be the duty of the hiring authority to insure that all employees hired after the effective date of this act remain bona fide residents of the local unit in which they are employed. Failure of any such employee to maintain residency in a local unit shall be cause for removal or discharge from service. In the event such employee does not maintain bona fide residency, the hiring authority shall notify said employee that failure to again take up bona fide residency in the local unit within 6 months of such notification will result in removal or discharge from service. Such removal or discharge shall take effect on the date specified in such notice, but any employee so removed or discharged shall have the right to such appeals as are available pursuant to law. L.1978, c. 63, s. 3, eff. June 30, 1978.
N.J. Stat. § 40:62-147 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 62 / Section 62-147
Supplying water to dwellers along line; rates; consent required
Status: in_force

The commission may supply with water, dwellers in municipalities, other than those represented by the commission, through which its mains may pass, and for that purpose may lay mains and pipes in or under any street, road, avenue, alley or public place in such other municipality. Such water shall be supplied to dwellers in other municipalities upon the same or as favorable terms and conditions as water shall be furnished to other similar customers of the commission. The consent of the municipal authorities of such other municipality to the supplying of its dwellers with water shall be first obtained.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:12-19 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 12 / Section 12-19
Conveyance of lands for educational purposes
Status: in_force

19. When the governing body of a county or municipality shall determine by resolution that all or any part of a tract of land improved or unimproved is no longer needed for public purposes, the governing body may authorize the conveyance of such lands or any portion thereof to the State when so requested or approved by resolution of the State Board of Education or any board of trustees or board of governors, as appropriate, of a public institution of higher education or to any board of education in the county or municipality or to a regional board of education of a regional school district or to a consolidated board of education of a consolidated school district or the board of education of any county vocational school, requesting or approving such conveyance by resolution, for a nominal consideration, to be used by the State for educational purposes, connected with the district board of education or the regional board of education or the consolidated board of education or the board of education of any county vocational school, and may cause the same to be duly conveyed by its proper officers accordingly. A prior dedication or use for park purposes of such land or any part thereof shall not be deemed to preclude a transfer and conveyance thereof under the provisions of this section. L.1971,c.199,s.19; amended 1994,c.48,s.297.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:9-154.13 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 9 / Section 9-154.13
Fees
Status: in_force

The municipality may charge a reasonable fee, as determined by the appointing authority, for uniforms supplied pursuant to this act, but shall not charge a fee for the costs of required training or the issuance of a certificate of appointment. L. 1987, c. 260, s. 7.
N.J. Stat. § 40:23-5.5 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 23 / Section 23-5.5
Conduct of activities requiring real estate broker's license prohibited
Status: in_force

This act shall not authorize any county agency to conduct activities requiring a license as a real estate broker. L.1962, c. 124, s. 5, eff. July 25, 1962.
N.J. Stat. § 40:62-133.7 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 62 / Section 62-133.7
Provisions permitted in bond resolution
Status: in_force

Any bond resolution of the commission providing for or authorizing the issuance of any bonds may contain provisions, and the commission, in order to secure the payment of these bonds and in addition to its other powers, shall have the power, by provision in the bond resolution, to covenant and agree with the several holders of these bonds, as to: a. The custody, security, use, expenditure or application of the proceeds of the bonds; b. The construction and completion, acquisition, enlargement, extension or improvement of all or any part of the waterworks; c. The use, regulation, operation, maintenance, insurance or disposition of all or any part of the waterworks, or restrictions on the exercise of the powers of the commission to dispose, or to limit or regulate the use, of all or any part of the waterworks; d. Payment of the principal of or interest on the bonds, or any other obligations, and the sources and methods thereof, the rank or priority of the bonds or obligations as to any lien or security, or the acceleration of the maturity of the bonds or obligations; e. The use and disposition of any moneys of the commission, including revenues, sometimes referred to in this amendatory and supplementary act as "water revenues," derived or to be derived from the operation of all or any part of the waterworks, including any parts thereof previously constructed or acquired and any parts, enlargements, extensions, replacements or improvements thereof subsequently constructed or acquired; f. Pledging, setting aside, depositing or trusteeing all or any part of the water revenues or other moneys of the commission 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 waterworks, and the powers and duties of any trustee with regard thereto; g. The setting aside out of the water revenues or other moneys of the commission of reserves and sinking funds, and the source, custody, security, regulation, application and disposition thereof; h. Determination or definition of the water revenues or of the expenses of operation and maintenance of the waterworks; i. The rents, rates or the use, products or services of the waterworks, including any parts thereof previously constructed or acquired and any parts, enlargements, extensions, replacements or improvements thereof subsequently constructed or acquired, and the fixing, establishment, collection and enforcement of the same, the amount or amounts of water revenues to be produced thereby, and the disposition and application of the amounts charged or collected; j. The assumption or payment or discharge of any indebtedness, liens or other claims relating to any part of the waterworks, or any obligations having or which may have a lien on any part of the water revenues; k. Limitations on the issuance of additional bonds or any other obligations or on the incurrence of indebtedness of the commission; l. Vesting in a trustee or trustees within or without the State the property, rights, powers and duties in trust as the commission may determine which may include any or all rights, powers and duties of the trustee appointed by the holders of bonds pursuant to section 9 of this amendatory and supplementary act, and limiting or abrogating the right of the holders to appoint a trustee pursuant to section 9 of this amendatory and supplementary act or limiting the rights, duties and powers of the trustee; m. Payment of costs or expenses incident to the enforcement of the bonds or of the provisions of the bond resolution or of any covenant or contract with the holders of the bonds; n. 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 shall consent thereto, and the manner in which the consent may be given or evidenced; or o. Any other matter or course of conduct which, by recital in the bond resolution, is declared to further secure the payment of the principal of or interest on the bonds. The provisions of the bond resolution and the covenants and agreements constitute valid and legally binding contracts between the commission and the several holders of the bonds, regardless of the time of issuance of the bonds, and are enforceable by the holder or holders of the bonds by appropriate action, suit or proceeding in any court of competent jurisdiction, or by proceeding in lieu of prerogative writ. L.1991,c.162,s.8.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:14-122.1 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 14 / Section 14-122.1
Requirement of residency in municipality; prohibition
Status: in_force

No municipality shall pass any ordinance, resolution, rule, regulation, order or directive, making residency therein a condition of employment for the purpose of original appointment, continued employment, promotion, or for any other purpose for any member of a police department and force and any such ordinance, resolution, rule, regulation, order or directive in existence on the effective date of this act or passed hereafter shall be void and have no force or effect. L.1972, c. 3, s. 11, eff. Feb. 15, 1972.
N.J. Stat. § 40:62-8 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 62 / Section 62-8
Joint municipal airports
Status: in_force

In addition to any and all other powers, the governing bodies of any two or more municipalities may acquire jointly by gift, purchase, condemnation, or any other manner, lands and interest therein for airport purposes, and at the joint expense of such municipalities erect thereon and maintain buildings for these purposes.
N.J. Stat. § 40:54A-6 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 54A / Section 54A-6
Resolution of governing body; investigation and report by authority
Status: in_force

Whenever an authority having first been authorized so to do by resolution adopted by the governing body of the municipality and after investigation and study shall plan to undertake any seaquarium facility or facilities the authority shall make to the governing body of the municipality a detailed report dealing with the proposed seaquarium facility or facilities. Notwithstanding any other provision of this act, the authority shall not construct or acquire such seaquarium facility or facilities, or make any lease or other agreement relating to use by any governmental unit or person of all or any part of any seaquarium facility for a term in excess of 2 years, until there has been filed with the authority a copy of a resolution adopted by the governing body of the municipality certified by its clerk, describing such seaquarium facility or facilities in terms sufficient for reasonable identification and consenting to the construction or acquisition thereof by the authority or the making of such lease or other agreement. Nothing contained in this section shall be deemed to dispense with the necessity for the authorization by a resolution adopted by the governing body of the municipality before the authority shall undertake any such investigation and study. L.1964, c. 103, s. 6, eff. May 29, 1964.
N.J. Stat. § 40:60-15 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 60 / Section 60-15
Public buildings as memorials; subscriptions
Status: in_force

The governing body may by ordinance provide for the construction within the limits of the municipality, under the direction of a commission as hereinafter constituted, with the aid of gifts by subscription or otherwise, of hospitals, schools or other public buildings, to be dedicated to public use as permanent memorials commemorative of the services of soldiers and sailors of the United States in any war in which the United States has participated.
N.J. Stat. § 40:5-2.10b — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 5 / Section 5-2.10b
Provision of services to runaway, homeless youths, families.
Status: in_force

1. The governing body of a county or municipality annually may appropriate funds to a private, nonprofit organization for the purpose of providing services to runaway or homeless youths and their families. The services may include temporary shelter, food, clothing, medical care, transportation, individual and family counseling, and any other service necessary to provide adequate temporary, protective care for runaway or homeless youths, or to aid in reuniting the youths with their parents or guardians. On or before December 31 of each year, the governing body of a municipality shall provide to the Office of Homelessness Prevention in the Department of Community Affairs a list of nonprofit organizations to which the governing body appropriated funds pursuant to this section and any available information in the possession of the governing body concerning persons who are homeless or at risk for homelessness in accordance with any applicable privacy, security, and data quality standards. For the purposes of this section, "runaway or homeless youth" means a person under the age of 18, who is absent from his legal residence without the consent of his parents or legal guardian, or who is without a place of shelter where supervision and care are available. L.1982, c.56, s.1; amended 2019, c.73, s.7.
N.J. Stat. § 40:61-16 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 61 / Section 61-16
Burial grounds conveyed; acceptance and use by municipality
Status: in_force

Any municipality may receive, hold and maintain any lands so conveyed, and embellish and improve the same, from time to time, for the purposes of a public park or parks.
N.J. Stat. § 40:55D-76 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 55D / Section 55D-76
Other powers
Status: in_force

a. Sections 59 through 62 of this article shall apply to the power of the board of adjustment to: (1) Direct issuance of a permit pursuant to section 25 of this act for a building or structure in the bed of a mapped street or public drainage way, flood control basin or public area reserved pursuant to section 23 of this act; or (2) Direct issuance of a permit pursuant to section 27 of this act for a building or structure not related to a street. b. The board of adjustment shall have the power to grant, to the same extent and subject to the same restrictions as the planning board, subdivision or site plan approval pursuant to article 6 of this act or conditional use approval pursuant to section 54 of this act, whenever the proposed development requires approval by the board of adjustment of a variance pursuant to subsection d. of section 57 of this act (C. 40:55D-70). The developer may elect to submit a separate application requesting approval of the variance and a subsequent application for any required approval of a subdivision, site plan or conditional use. The separate approval of the variance shall be conditioned upon grant of all required subsequent approvals by the board of adjustment. No such subsequent approval shall be granted unless such approval can be granted without substantial detriment to the public good and without substantial impairment of the intent and purpose of the zone plan and zoning ordinance. The number of votes of board members required to grant any such subsequent approval shall be as otherwise provided in this act for the approval in question, and the special vote pursuant to the aforesaid subsection d. of section 57 shall not be required. c. Whenever an application for development requests relief pursuant to subsection b. of this section, the board of adjustment shall grant or deny approval of the application within 120 days after submission by a developer of a complete application to the administrative officer or within such further time as may be consented to by the applicant. In the event that the developer elects to submit separate consecutive applications, the aforesaid provision shall apply to the application for approval of the variance. The period for granting or denying any subsequent approval shall be as otherwise provided in this act. Failure of the board of adjustment to act within the period prescribed shall constitute approval of the application, and a certificate of the administrative officer as to the failure of the board of adjustment to act shall be issued on request of the applicant, and it shall be sufficient in lieu of the written endorsement or other evidence of approval herein required, and shall be so accepted by the county recording officer for purposes of filing subdivision plats. Whenever review or approval of the application by the county planning board is required by section 5 of P.L.1968, c. 285 (C. 40:27-6.3), in the case of a subdivision, or section 8 of P.L.1968, c. 285 (C. 40:27-6.6), in the case of a site plan, the municipal board of adjustment shall condition any approval that it grants upon timely receipt of a favorable report on the application by the county planning board or approval by the county planning board by its failure to report thereon within the required time. An application under this section may be referred to any appropriate person or agency for its report; provided that such reference shall not extend the period of time within which the zoning board of adjustment shall act. L.1975, c. 291, s. 63, eff. Aug. 1, 1976. Amended by L.1979, c. 216, s. 25; L.1984, c. 20, s. 13, eff. March 22, 1984.
N.J. Stat. § 40:23-16 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 23 / Section 23-16
Contents of joint contract; amendments
Status: in_force

Any contract so entered into shall set forth the proportion of the cost each party thereto shall assume and shall specify all the details of the management of the joint undertaking and any other matters which may be deemed necessary for insertion therein. The contract may be amended from time to time by the contracting parties.
N.J. Stat. § 40:55D-48.3 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 55D / Section 55D-48.3
Failure to comply with act; disapproval of application
Status: in_force

No planning board, board of adjustment or municipal governing body shall approve the application of any corporation or partnership which does not comply with this act. L.1977, c. 336, s. 3, eff. Jan. 24, 1978.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:10-38.12 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 10 / Section 10-38.12
Immunity of commissioners; nonliability of State
Status: in_force

12. Neither the commissioners of the joint insurance fund nor any person executing bonds issued pursuant to this act shall be liable personally on the bonds by reason of the issuance thereof. Bonds issued by a joint insurance fund pursuant to this act shall not be in any way a debt or liability of the State, either legal, moral or otherwise, nor shall they be in any way a debt or liability of any member local unit of the fund, either legal, moral or otherwise, except as provided by P.L.1983, c.372 (C.40A:10-36 et seq.), and nothing in this act shall be construed to authorize any joint insurance fund to incur any indebtedness on behalf of or in any way to obligate the State or any member local unit. Nothing in this act shall be construed to alter or impair the power of the commissioner to suspend or terminate the authority of any joint insurance fund created pursuant to subsection b. of section 1 of P.L.1983, c.372 (C.40A:10-36) or to assume control of the insurance fund as provided under section 9 of P.L.1983, c.372 (C.40A:10-44) in order to enable a fund to meet its obligations, cover its expected losses or to liquidate, rehabilitate or otherwise modify its affairs. L.1993,c.269,s.12.
N.J. Stat. § 40:55D-29 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 55D / Section 55D-29
Preparation of capital improvement program.
Status: in_force

20. a. The governing body may authorize the planning board from time to time to prepare a program of municipal capital improvement projects projected over a term of at least 6 years, and amendments thereto. Such program may encompass major projects being currently undertaken or future projects to be undertaken, with federal, State, county and other public funds or under federal, State or county supervision. The first year of such program shall, upon adoption by the governing body, constitute the capital budget of the municipality as required by N.J.S.40A:4-43 et seq. The program shall classify projects in regard to the urgency and need for realization, and shall recommend a time sequence for their implementation. The program may also contain the estimated cost of each project and indicate probable operating and maintenance costs and probable revenues, if any, as well as existing sources of funds or the need for additional sources of funds for the implementation and operation of each project. The program shall, as far as possible, be based on existing information in the possession of the departments and agencies of the municipality and shall take into account public facility needs indicated by the prospective development shown in the master plan of the municipality or as permitted by other municipal land use controls. In preparing the program, the planning board shall confer, in a manner deemed appropriate by the board, with the mayor, the chief fiscal officer, other municipal officials and agencies, and the school board or boards. Any such program shall include an estimate of the displacement of persons and establishments caused by each recommended project. b. In addition to any of the requirements in subsection a. of this section, whenever the planning board is authorized and directed to prepare a capital improvements program, every municipal department, authority or agency shall, upon request of the planning board, transmit to said board a statement of all capital projects proposed to be undertaken by such municipal department, authority or agency, during the term of the program, for study, advice and recommendation by the planning board. c. In addition to all of the other requirements of this section, any municipality that intends to provide for the transfer of development within its jurisdiction pursuant to section 3 of P.L.2004, c.2 (C.40:55D-139) shall include within its capital improvement program provision for those capital projects to be undertaken in the receiving zone or zones required as a condition for adopting a development transfer ordinance pursuant to subsection b. of section 4 of P.L.2004, c.2 (C.40:55D-140). L.1975,c.291,s.20; amended 2004, c.2, s.38.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:5-14.4 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 5 / Section 5-14.4
Application for approval of plan relative to disposition of certain assets.
Status: in_force

3. a. The governing body of a municipality shall apply to the Local Finance Board on or before the 30th day prior to the closing of an agreement for the disposition of an asset requiring board approval in accordance with section 2 of P.L.2008, c.65 (C.40A:5-14.3), for approval of a plan, in the form of an ordinance, to allocate the proceeds of the sale, assignment, lease, transfer, or execution of a redevelopment agreement. The application shall be made in accordance with procedures or forms promulgated by the Local Finance Board. The proposed allocation plan shall state the purposes for which the cash proceeds resulting from the sale, assignment, lease, transfer, or redevelopment of the asset shall be used. b. Upon the filing of an application pursuant to subsection a. of this section, the Local Finance Board shall schedule a hearing within 45 calendar days upon receipt of the application, for the purpose of approving a proposed plan to allocate the proceeds of the sale, assignment, lease, transfer, or redevelopment of the asset. At the hearing the Local Finance Board may approve the proposed plan or require its modification. The plan may be amended from time-to-time, as deemed necessary by the governing body and the Local Finance Board subject to a two-thirds majority voter referendum. c. Upon approval by the Local Finance Board in accordance with subsection b. of this section, a proposed ordinance to effectuate the allocation plan may be finally adopted by the municipality. d. A sale, assignment, lease, transfer, or redevelopment of a municipal asset requiring approval of an allocation plan pursuant to this section shall be voidable if the municipal governing body fails to comply with the requirements of this section. L.2008, c.65, s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 40:76-2 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 76 / Section 76-2
Petition for submission; proposition stated
Status: in_force

A petition in writing, signed by not less than twenty-five per cent of the electors of the municipality, shall be filed by the agent designated in the petition with the municipal clerk, requesting that a special election be called at which the following proposition shall be submitted to the voters of the municipality: "Shall the (name of municipality) abandon its government under chapters 70 to 76 of the title Municipalities and Counties of the Revised Statutes (s. 40:70-1 et seq.), commonly known as the "Walsh Act', and resume the form of government under the law under which it was operating at the time when such commission form of government was adopted, subject to any amendments and supplements to said laws which have been passed in the interim?"
N.J. Stat. § 40:37-11 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 37 / Section 37-11
Limitation of powers
Status: in_force

Except with the consent of the agencies hereinafter named, the powers and duties provided for in this article for a county shade tree commission shall not be valid or operative: a. Within the limits of any highway, park or parkway now or hereafter under the jurisdiction of a municipal shade tree commission; b. Within the limits of any county park, for the establishment or maintenance of which there has or shall have been appointed a special park commission; c. Within the dedicated limits of any State highway with the establishment or maintenance of which the State Highway Commission of New Jersey is charged; d. Within the limits of any State forest park reservation or State park established by law under the jurisdiction of the Department of Conservation and Economic Development, or of any special park commission of this State, except with the consent of the respective agencies hereinbefore named. The county shade tree commission may co-operate with or contract with any of the agencies hereinbefore named for the establishment or maintenance of ornamental and shade trees or shrubs along any highway or within any forest park reservation or park within the county. Amended by L.1958, c. 41, p. 134, s. 5, eff. May 20, 1958.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:5A-20 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 5A / Section 5A-20
Dissolution of authority by local unit
Status: in_force

20. Notwithstanding the provisions of any other law to the contrary, the governing body of a local unit which has established an authority shall have the power and is authorized by ordinance in the case of a municipality, and ordinance or resolution, as appropriate, in the case of a county, to dissolve the authority, except that the ordinance or resolution, as the case may be, shall be approved by the Local Finance Board prior to adoption. Any authority established by more than one municipality or county may be dissolved by the adoption of parallel ordinances or resolutions, as appropriate. The Local Finance Board shall approve the dissolution if it finds that the ordinance or resolution makes adequate provision in accordance with a bond resolution or otherwise for the payment of all creditors or obligees of the authority and that adequate provision is made for the assumption of those services provided by the authority which are necessary for the health, safety and welfare of the recipients of those services. The ordinance or resolution shall be introduced and adopted in the manner provided by law, shall take effect immediately after final adoption, and shall not be subject to referendum. A copy of the ordinance or resolution as adopted shall be filed immediately with the Local Finance Board and with the Secretary of State. In the event that an authority has obligations outstanding at the time of the taking effect of the ordinance or resolution to dissolve the authority, the local unit or units dissolving the authority are authorized to either issue obligations in furtherance of the dissolution or assume the responsibility for and payment of the obligations of the authority being dissolved; if an authority created by a local unit or units is dissolved and has obligations outstanding at the time that the ordinance or resolution to dissolve the authority takes effect, an existing authority which serves the same local unit or units, or that serves one of the local units which is served by the authority being dissolved, is authorized to issue obligations in furtherance of the dissolution or to assume the responsibility for and payment of the obligations of the authority being dissolved, as provided in this section. No such assumption of responsibility for and payment of the obligations of the dissolved authority shall be effective, however, until the local unit or units or the existing authority proposing to undertake such assumption determines, by resolution of the governing body setting forth facts that constitute the basis for the determination, that such assumption will be a cost effective means of meeting those obligations as compared with the issuance of obligations of the local unit or units, or of the existing authority, and transmits a certified copy of that resolution to the Local Finance Board. An ordinance or resolution dissolving an authority shall designate which local unit or units or which authority, as the case may be, will assume the outstanding debt, and no such ordinance or resolution including a provision for assumption of responsibility for and payment of that outstanding debt by the local unit or units or existing authority shall take effect until there shall have been a public hearing, conducted by the governing body pursuant to the "Open Public Meetings Act," P.L. 1975, c.231 (C.10:4-6 et seq.), on the question of such assumption. Any obligations issued in furtherance of dissolution shall have a period of usefulness not exceeding 40 years from the date of issuance. The assumption by the local unit of the obligations of the authority sought to be dissolved for which the local unit is not the guarantor or any bonds to be issued in furtherance of a dissolution shall be authorized by a bond ordinance to be introduced and adopted in accordance with the provisions of the "Local Bond Law," N.J.S.40A:2-1 et seq., except for the provisions of sections 40A:2-11, 40A:2-26, 40A:2-27 and 40A:2-31 of the New Jersey Statutes, and except that the bond ordinance shall take effect immediately after final adoption and shall not be subject to referendum. The bonds or other indebtedness for which the responsibility and payment is assumed may be deducted from the gross debt of the local unit by action of the Local Finance Board in accordance with subsection d. of N.J.S.40A:2-7. Notwithstanding any of the provisions of the "Local Bond Law" regarding the sale of bonds, bonds issued for this purpose shall be sold under the direction and supervision of the Local Finance Board on terms prescribed by the Local Finance Board, and may be sold at either public or private sale as the board shall prescribe. Notwithstanding the provisions of any other law, rule or regulation to the contrary, if in order to make adequate provision for the payment of outstanding obligations of an authority being dissolved, the local unit or authority determines, with the approval of the Local Finance Board, to assume the responsibility and payment of the obligations of such authority, the local unit or authority, as the case may be, is hereby authorized, for so long as any bonds issued by the authority being dissolved remain outstanding, to exercise directly all of the powers of such authority, as if it had not been dissolved including the power and authority to assume the responsibility and payment of such outstanding obligations on the same terms and conditions as the outstanding authority obligations and to exercise all rights under any law, including the right to create pledges of revenue or create liens on property or grant security interests as appropriate and necessary to comply with the terms of the bond indenture or to assure that the security of the holders of such authority obligations shall not be adversely affected by the assumption of such obligations by the local unit or authority. Nothing contained in this section or in this act shall limit the powers accorded under any other law to any county or municipality to dissolve any authority which it has created or of which it has joined in the creation, nor limit any general reorganization powers accorded under law to any county or municipality to alter or abolish its agencies, but the provisions of this section and this act shall be supplementary to the powers accorded under any other law. L.1983,c.313,s.20; amended 1987, c.319, s.9; 2001, c.29, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 40:41A-90 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 41A / Section 41A-90
Signatures to recall petition
Status: in_force

Each signer of a recall petition shall add to his signature his place of residence giving the street and number or other significant designation if there shall be no street and number. One of the signers to each such paper shall take an oath that the statement therein made is true as he believes and that each signature appended to the paper is the genuine signature of the person whose name it purports to be. Within 10 days from date of filing the petition the county clerk shall complete his examination and ascertain whether or not such petition is signed by the requisite number of qualified voters, shall attach to the petition his certificate showing the result of his examination and shall by certified or registered mail send a copy of the certificate to the person filing the petition. If by that certificate the petition is shown to be insufficient it may be amended within 10 days from the date of said certificate. The county clerk shall within 5 days after such amendment make a similar examination and determination of the amended petition, and if the certificate shall show the same to be insufficient, it shall be returned to the person filing it without prejudice to the filing of a new petition to the same effect. L.1972, c. 154, s. 90, eff. Sept. 19, 1972.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:4-31 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 4 / Section 4-31
Arrangement of appropriations
Status: in_force

The several items of appropriations shall have set forth in parallel columns to the right thereof the following: a. Amount of appropriations for current year. b. Amount of appropriations for preceding year. c. Amount of appropriations by emergency resolution. d. Amount of total appropriations for preceding year as modified by all transfers. e. Amounts expended (paid or charged). f. Amounts expended (reserved). L.1960, c. 169, s. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1962.
N.J. Stat. § 40:55D-139 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 55D / Section 55D-139
Transfer of development potential within jurisdiction.
Status: in_force

3. a. The governing body of any municipality that fulfills the criteria set forth in section 4 of P.L.2004, c.2 (C.40:55D-140) may, by ordinance approved by the county planning board, provide for the transfer of development potential within its jurisdiction. The governing bodies of two or more municipalities that fulfill the criteria set forth in section 4 of P.L.2004, c.2 (C.40:55D-140) may, by substantially similar ordinances approved by their respective county planning boards, provide for a joint program for the transfer of development potential, including transfers from sending zones in one municipality to receiving zones in the other, regardless of whether or not those municipalities are situated within the same county. Any such program shall be carried out by the municipal planning board or boards. A program may include the designation of one or more sending or receiving zones. b. The Office of Smart Growth shall provide such technical assistance as may be requested by municipalities or a county planning board, and as may be reasonably within the capacity of the office to provide, in the preparation, implementation or review, as the case may be, of the master plan elements required to have been adopted by the municipality as a condition for adopting a development transfer ordinance pursuant to section 4 of P.L.2004, c.2 (C.40:55D-140), capital improvement program or development transfer ordinance. L.2004,c.2,s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 40:33-13.2g — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 33 / Section 33-13.2g
Offices; expenses; payment; employees, consultants and clerical staff; report of findings and recommendations; referendum question on reorganization of system
Status: in_force

a. The governing body of the county shall provide the county library study commission with such offices as may be necessary for the conduct of its business and shall make available such equipment and supplies as it may require. b. All necessary expenses actually incurred by the county library study commission and its members shall be paid, upon certification of the chairman of the commission, by the county treasurer within the limits of funds appropriated by the county governing body for this purpose, subject to such fiscal procedures as may be established by the governing body. c. The county library study commission may appoint such employees, consultants, and clerical staff as are necessary to carry out the provisions of this act within the limits of funds appropriated by the governing body of the county for this purpose, subject to such fiscal procedures as may be established by the governing body. d. The county library study commission shall report its findings and recommendations to the county governing body within 1 calendar year following the date of its establishment and it shall be the responsibility of the governing body to make a copy of the commission's report available without cost to any member of the public requesting the same. If the county library study commission shall recommend the reorganization of the county library system as provided in section 8 of this act, the county clerk shall cause a referendum question conforming with the requirements of section 5 of this act to be placed on the ballot at the next general election occurring not less than 60 days following the clerk's receipt of notice of the commission's recommendations and the summary required to be prepared pursuant to section 5 of this act. If the commission recommends that a county library system be reorganized pursuant to sections 6 and 7 of this act, the county clerk shall cause a referendum question to appear only on the ballots in those municipalities to which the question is applicable at the next general election occurring not less than 60 days following the clerk's receipt of notice of the commission's recommendations. L.1981, c. 489, s. 4, eff. Jan. 12, 1982.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:12A-57 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 12A / Section 12A-57
Application for issuance of negotiable bonds, obligations secured by payments in lieu of taxes, special assessments
Status: in_force

9. a. The municipality may, by resolution of the governing body, authorize the municipality to apply to the authority for the authority to issue negotiable bonds or other obligations secured by payments in lieu of taxes and special assessments. Bonds so issued shall be for the purpose of financing or refinancing the construction, reconstruction, repair, alteration, improvement, and development of any on-site or off-site infrastructure improvements, or parking or transportation facilities, or work that reduces, abates or prevents environmental pollution, or other improvements that provide a public benefit within or to a landfill reclamation improvement district. b. A municipality that has created a landfill reclamation improvement district pursuant to section 3 of P.L.1995, c.173 (C.40A:12A-52) may, by resolution of its governing body, enter into contracts with the authority relating to any project or projects for the purpose of financing or refinancing the construction, reconstruction, repair, alteration, improvement, and development of any on-site or off-site infrastructure improvements, or parking or transportation facilities, or work that reduces, abates or prevents environmental pollution, or other improvements that provide a public benefit within or to a landfill reclamation improvement district. A resolution so adopted shall contain findings and determinations of the governing body: (1) that the project will result in the closure and remediation of a landfill and create employment opportunities in the municipality; and, (2) that the contract with the authority is a necessary inducement to the undertaking of the project in that the contract makes the financing thereof feasible. The contract or contracts may provide for the assignment, for the benefit of bondholders, of all or any portion of payments in lieu of taxes and special assessments. A contract 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 requested by the municipality and as may be agreed to by the authority in conformity with its contracts with the holders of bonds, and shall be valid and binding on the municipality. The municipality is hereby authorized and directed to do and perform any contract so entered into by it and to provide for the discharge of any obligation thereunder in the same manner as other obligations of the municipality. Any contract, and any instrument making or evidencing the same, may be pledged or assigned by the authority, with the consent of the municipality executing the contract, to secure its bonds and thereafter may not be modified except as provided by the terms of the instrument or by the terms of the pledge or assignment. c. The payments in lieu of taxes and special assessments may be assigned directly to the authority or the trustee for the bonds as payment or security for the bonds. Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, the assignment shall be an absolute assignment of all the municipality's right, title, and interest in the payment in lieu of taxes and special assessments, or portion thereof, along with the rights and remedies provided to the municipality under the agreement including, but not limited to, the right of collection of payments due. Payments in lieu of taxes and special assessments shall not be included in the general funds of the municipality, nor shall they be subject to any laws regarding the receipt, deposit, investment or appropriation of public funds and shall retain such status notwithstanding enforcement of the payment or assessment by the municipality or assignee as provided herein. The municipality shall be a "person" within the meaning of that term as defined in section 3 of P.L.1974, c.80 (C.34:1B-3); and the purpose described in this section shall be a "project" within the meaning of that term as defined in section 3 of P.L.1974, c.80 (C.34:1B-3). d. Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection g. of section 37 of P.L.1992, c.79 (C.40A:12A-37), the bonds and notes issued pursuant to this section shall be non-recourse obligations, and shall not be direct and general obligations of the municipality, and the municipality shall not be obligated to levy and collect a tax sufficient in an amount to pay the principal and interest on the bonds and notes when the same become due and payable. The provisions of the "Local Government Supervision Act (1947)," P.L.1947, c.151 (C.52:27BB-1 et seq.) shall not apply to any bonds or other obligations issued or authorized pursuant to this section and those bonds or other obligations shall not be considered gross debt of the municipality on any debt statement filed in accordance with the "Local Bond Law," N.J.S.40A:2-1 et seq., and the provisions of chapter 27 of Title 52 of the Revised Statutes shall not apply to such bonds. e. The proceeds from the sale of the bonds and any funds provided by any department of the State, authority created by the State or bi-state authority, shall not require compliance with public bidding laws, including the "Local Public Contracts Law," P.L.1971, c.198 (C.40A:11-1 et seq.), or any other statute where the redeveloper shall undertake the landfill closure, remediation, redevelopment and construction of the infrastructure improvements. The use of these funds shall be subject to public accountability and oversight by the municipality or agency providing the funds. L.1996,c.73,s.9.
N.J. Stat. § 40:37-245 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 37 / Section 37-245
Results returned and certified; record of
Status: in_force

The votes cast for and against the adoption of sections 40:37-195 to 40:37-247 of this title shall be counted, returned, certified and canvassed in the manner provided by the laws relating to elections, and the county clerk shall file a tabulated statement of the number of votes so cast together with his certificate thereon, in his office, there to remain of record.
N.J. Stat. § 40:68A-11 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 68A / Section 68A-11
Interim certificates; temporary bonds or other instruments
Status: in_force

After sale of any revenue bonds pursuant to this act, the port authority shall have power to authorize the execution and issuance to the purchasers, pending the preparation of the definitive bonds, of interim certificates therefor or of temporary bonds or other temporary instruments exchangeable for the definitive bonds when prepared, executed and ready for delivery. The holders of such interim certificates, temporary bonds or other temporary instruments shall have all the rights and remedies which they would have as holders of the definitive bonds. L.1948, c. 349, p. 1390, s. 11, eff. Sept. 1, 1948.
N.J. Stat. § 40:69A-94 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 69A / Section 69A-94
Absence or disability of manager
Status: in_force

The manager may designate a qualified administrative officer of the municipality to perform his duties during his temporary absence or disability. In the event of his failure to make such designation, the council may by resolution appoint an officer of the municipality to perform the duties of the manager during such absence or disability until he shall return or his disability shall cease. L.1950, c. 210, p. 488, s. 9-14.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:9-140.15 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 9 / Section 9-140.15
Renewal of municipal finance officer certificates.
Status: in_force

10. a. Commencing January 1, 1991, all municipal finance officer certificates, except those issued pursuant to section 4 of P.L.1971, c.413 (C.40A:9-140.4) or pursuant to section 6 of P.L.1988, c.110 (C.40A:9-140.11), shall be renewed upon application, payment of the required fee of $50, and verification that the applicant has met continuing education requirements, all as set forth in this section. Each renewal shall be for a period of two years. The renewal date shall be 30 days prior to the expiration date. b. Each municipal finance officer certificate subject to renewal pursuant to this section issued prior to January 1, 1992 shall expire on January 1, 1994. Each municipal finance officer certificate issued on or after January 1, 1992 shall expire two years from the date on which the certificate was originally issued. c. Each applicant for renewal of a municipal finance officer certificate shall, on a form prescribed by the director, furnish proof of having earned at least 3.0 continuing education units. For the purposes of this section, 1.0 continuing education unit equals 10 contact hours. Upon verification of this requirement, and upon payment of a fee of $50 to the order of the Treasurer of the State of New Jersey, the director shall renew the municipal finance officer certificate. d. Where the holder of a municipal finance officer certificate has allowed the certificate to lapse by failing to renew the certificate, a new application and certificate shall be required. If application is made within six months of the expiration of the certificate, then application may be made in the same manner as a renewal; provided, however, that such application may be made in the same manner as a renewal within 12 months of the expiration of the certificate if the director determines that either of the following circumstances prevents a certificate holder from earning the required continuing education units within six months of the expiration of the certificate: (1) a flood, hurricane, superstorm, tornado, or other natural disaster, and a state of emergency has been declared as a result thereof by the Governor; or (2) a medical event or condition. L.1988, c.110, s.10; amended 1991, c.175, s.13; 2015, c.95, s.42.
N.J. Stat. § 40:11A-16 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 11A / Section 11A-16
Bonds; legal investment for banks and trustees
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any restrictions on investments contained in any laws of this State, the State and all public officers, municipal corporations, political subdivisions, and public bodies, all banks, bankers, 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 or other obligations issued by a parking authority created pursuant to this parking authority law and any amendments thereto; it being the purpose of this act to authorize any persons, firms, corporations, associations, political subdivisions, bodies and officers, public or private, to use any funds owned or controlled by them, including (but not limited to) sinking, insurance, investment, retirement, compensation, pension and trust funds, and funds held on deposit, for the purchase of any such bonds or other obligations and that such bonds or other obligations shall be authorized security for all public deposits; provided, however, that nothing contained in this section shall be construed as relieving any person, firm, or corporation from any duty of exercising reasonable care in selecting securities. L.1948, c. 198, p. 989, s. 16.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:4-56 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 4 / Section 4-56
Contracts of special or technical nature
Status: in_force

A local unit may, if it so elects, enter into a contract for the purposes set forth in 40A:4-53 without advertising, provided the governing body shall, by resolution duly adopted by not less than 2/3 vote of the full membership thereof, determine that the services to be rendered are of a special technical nature and thus will not permit of special advertising. In the case of the purpose set forth in 40A:4-54, the provisions of general laws relating to contracts and public bidding shall control. L.1960, c. 169, s. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1962.
N.J. Stat. § 40:37-254 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 37 / Section 37-254
Purchase and condemnation of contiguous lands
Status: in_force

The board of chosen freeholders of any such county wherein land has been acquired, improved, maintained and developed, as provided in this article, may, if such board shall so determine it to be proper and necessary for the convenience, accommodation and benefit of the inhabitants of the county, acquire, in fee or otherwise, by purchase, gift, grant, devise or by the exercise of eminent domain, additional lands contiguous to any property developed and maintained as a public park or recreation ground.
N.J. Stat. § 40:37D-15 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 37D / Section 37D-15
Conveyance of governmental real property to authority
Status: in_force

15. All counties and municipalities and other governmental subdivisions, authorities, and public departments, agencies and commissions of the State, notwithstanding any contrary provision of law, are authorized to lease, lend, grant or convey to the authority at its request upon terms and conditions as the governing body or other proper authorities of the counties, municipalities and governmental subdivisions, authorities and departments, agencies or commissions of the State deem reasonable and fair and without the necessity for any advertisement, order of court or other action or formality, other than the authorizing ordinance of the governing body of the municipality, the authorizing resolution of the governing body of the county, or the regular and formal action of any public body concerned, any real property or interest therein which may be necessary or convenient to the effectuation of the purposes of the authority, including public highways and real property already devoted to public use, provided that the real property is located within the site authorized for the center. L.1994,c.98,s.15.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:11-23.2 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 11 / Section 11-23.2
Mandatory items for bid plans, specifications.
Status: in_force

2. When required by the bid plans and specifications, the following requirements shall be considered mandatory items to be submitted at the time specified by the contracting unit for the receipt of the bids; the failure to submit any one of the mandatory items shall be deemed a fatal defect that shall render the bid proposal unresponsive and that cannot be cured by the governing body: a. A guarantee to accompany the bid pursuant to section 21 of P.L.1971, c.198 (C.40A:11-21); b. A certificate from a surety company pursuant to section 22 of P.L.1971, c.198 (C.40A:11-22); c. A statement of corporate ownership pursuant to section 1 of P.L.1977, c.33 (C.52:25-24.2); d. A listing of subcontractors pursuant to section 16 of P.L.1971, c.198 (C.40A:11-16); e. A document provided by the contracting agent in the bid plans, specifications, or bid proposal documents for the bidder to acknowledge the bidder's receipt of any notice or revisions or addenda to the advertisement or bid documents. f. (Deleted by amendment, P.L.2009, c.315.) L.1999, c.39, s.2; amended 2004, c.57, s.1; 2009, c.315, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 40:61-22.29 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 61 / Section 61-22.29
Fines or penalties, disposition
Status: in_force

All moneys collected either as fines or penalties for violation of a rule or regulation shall become part of the funds of the municipality. L.1957, c. 166, p. 598, s. 9, eff. July 22, 1957.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:67-1 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 67 / Section 67-1
Short title.
Status: in_force

1. This act shall be known and may be cited as the "Regional Rehabilitation and Reentry Center Authority Act." L.2023, c.346, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:14-153 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 14 / Section 14-153
Records and badges of awards to members and officers
Status: in_force

40A:14-153. Whenever an award shall be made to a member or officer of the police department or force for heroic or meritorious service by a national or Statewide police service organization or a governmental or voluntary agency, a record of such award shall be made by the chief or other person in charge of the department or force of which the recipient is a member or officer, and it shall constitute part of his service record. If the recipient receives a bar, medal or other similar device representing said award which conveniently can be worn, upon authorization, it shall be worn above or opposite the police badge, whichever is appropriate. Medals awarded by the Fraternal Order of Police Grand Lodge, the Fraternal Order of Police New Jersey State Lodge, Honor Legion or the New Jersey State Policemen's Benevolent Association shall not require authorization to be worn. Unauthorized persons shall not wear any such bar or device or imitation thereof. L.1971, c.197, s.1; amended 1984,c.229; 1989,c.339,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 40:62-13.2 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 62 / Section 62-13.2
Connection fee imposed.
Status: in_force

1. In addition to rates, rents, or charges, the municipal governing body may impose a separate charge in the nature of a connection fee upon the owner or occupant of the property being connected to the municipal electric distribution system. The connection charges shall be uniform within each class of users and the amount thereof shall not exceed the actual cost of the physical connection plus an amount representing a fair payment towards the cost of the system and computed in the following manner: a. The amount representing all debt service, including but not limited to sinking funds, reserve funds, the principal and interest on bonds, and the amount of any loans and interest thereon, paid by the municipality to defray the capital cost of developing the system as of the end of the immediately preceding budget year shall be added to all capital expenditures made by a municipality not funded by a bond ordinance or debt for the development of the system as of the end of the immediately preceding budget year; b. Any gifts, contributions or subsidies to the municipality 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 municipality by a public entity under a service agreement or service contract which is not repaid to the public entity by the municipality, shall then be subtracted; c. The remainder shall be divided by the total number of service units served by the municipality at the end of the immediately preceding budget year, and the results shall then be apportioned to each new customer 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 electric usage for the connector shall be divided by the average daily electric usage for the average single family residence in the municipality to produce the number of service units to be attributed. The connection fee shall be recomputed at the end of each budget year, after a public hearing is held. The revised connection fee may be imposed upon those who subsequently connect to the system in that budget year. The combination of the connection fee and the rates, rents, or charges for supplying electricity shall be such that the revenues derived shall be adequate to pay the expenses of operation and maintenance of the electric distribution system, including improvements, extensions, enlargements and replacements to the electric distribution system, reserves, insurance, principal and interest on any bonds, and to maintain reserves or sinking funds therefor as may be required under the bond covenants or any contracts, or as may be deemed necessary or desirable. L.2021, c.270.
N.J. Stat. § 40:69A-149.15 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 69A / Section 69A-149.15
Tax collector
Status: in_force

The municipal tax collector shall receive and collect all moneys assessed or raised by taxation or assessment for any purpose. The collector shall enter in suitable books or other records to be kept by him the sums received each day together with the account to which each receipt is credited. Within 48 hours after the receipt of any moneys of the municipality, or on the first banking day thereafter, the collector shall deposit such moneys in the authorized public depository of the municipality to the credit of the appropriate account. He shall report to the council at least once each month at the same time as the treasurer is required to report, all receipts and deposits and cash on hand belonging to the municipality. Within 60 days after the end of the fiscal year, and at such other times as may be required by the council, the collector shall make and furnish a detailed and true list of all delinquent taxpayers for the next preceding year or for such period as the council may require. L.1981, c. 465, s. 36, eff. Jan. 9, 1982.
N.J. Stat. § 40:12-15.10 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 12 / Section 12-15.10
Agreement with charitable conservancy, non-profit organization.
Status: in_force

3. a. A local government unit may enter into an agreement with a charitable conservancy or other tax exempt nonprofit organization to acquire and hold, on behalf of the local government unit, real property, or any interest therein, for recreation and conservation purposes, farmland preservation purposes, or historic preservation purposes, for possible eventual conveyance to the local government unit or another entity approved by the local government unit. b. A local government unit may enter into an agreement with a charitable conservancy or other tax exempt nonprofit organization to acquire and hold, on behalf of the local government unit, items of antiquity, historic artifacts or documents, or other items of an historic character or nature, for possible eventual conveyance to the local government unit or another entity approved by the local government unit. c. Any 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.). d. For the purposes of this section, "local government unit" means a county or municipality, or any agency, authority, or other entity thereof. L.2005,c.108,s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:14-16 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 14 / Section 14-16
Leaves of absence with pay to certain members and officers
Status: in_force

The governing body of any municipality, by ordinance, may provide for granting leaves of absence with pay not exceeding one year, to members and officers of its paid or part-paid fire department and force who shall be injured, ill or disabled from any cause, provided that the examining physician appointed by said governing body, shall certify to such injury, illness or disability. L.1971, c. 197, s. 1, eff. July 1, 1971.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:4-70 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 4 / Section 4-70
Recital of borrowing power; authorization
Status: in_force

In the text of each tax anticipation note there shall appear in substance the following recital: "This note is issued pursuant to the local budget law and in anticipation of the collection of taxes of the budget year 19 (stating the budget year); the gross borrowing power in respect of such notes, as determined in accordance with said act, is $ (stating the gross borrowing power as shown on the certificate quoted in the resolution authorizing such note); the amount of such notes outstanding, including all notes delivered simultaneously with this note, is $ ." Such recital shall be deemed to be made by any financial officer who signs the note, and his signature to the note shall constitute a declaration to the other officers who sign such note that the recital is correct. Such recital shall constitute conclusive evidence to the holder or holders of such note that the same was fully authorized under and within the powers, limitations and provisions of this chapter. L.1960, c. 169, s. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1962.
N.J. Stat. § 40:63-119 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 63 / Section 63-119
Commissioners; oath and duties; assessment proportionate to benefits; excess apportioned between municipalities
Status: in_force

The commissioners before they enter upon the execution of their duties shall severally take and subscribe an oath that they will make such assessment fairly and impartially, according to the best of their skill and judgment, and thereupon shall at once proceed to perform the duties hereby imposed upon them. They shall, within sixty days, unless the court shall, before or after its expiration, extend the time, make a just and equitable assessment of the costs, damages and expenses of the improvements, or any part thereof, upon the lands and real estate located in any of the territory of such municipality fronting on the improvement or works which are peculiarly benefited thereby, in proportion to and not in excess of the advantage each shall be deemed to acquire. If the costs, damages, and expenses shall exceed the amount of the benefits, the excess shall be assessed upon and paid by the municipalities respectively so jointly contracting in accordance with the provisions in the joint contract for the apportionment or percentages of costs, damages and expenses among the jointly contracting municipalities. Amended by L.1953, c. 37, p. 723, s. 228, eff. March 19, 1953.
N.J. Stat. § 40:14-23 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 14 / Section 14-23
Unauthorized powers
Status: in_force

Nothing herein contained shall authorize the acquisition by any commission organized in accordance with this act of any property or interests therein, by condemnation or right of eminent domain but such rights of acquisition shall remain in the respective municipalities and counties, nor shall any such commission issue bonds or other notes, or borrow money in the manner and procedure provided by the local bond law. L.1971, c. 316, s. 8, eff. Sept. 14, 1971.
N.J. Stat. § 40:33-13.8 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 33 / Section 33-13.8
Organization of board; officers; term of office
Status: in_force

The board of trustees shall organize annually and elect, from among its members, a president and vice-president. It shall also appoint a treasurer and secretary. The treasurer may be treasurer of one of the participating counties. All officers shall serve for 1 year and until their successors are elected. L.1962, c. 134, s. 6, eff. July 27, 1962.
N.J. Stat. § 40:61-22.6 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 61 / Section 61-22.6
Public golf course and other recreational facilities; acquisition of property
Status: in_force

1. The governing body of any municipality may lease, or may acquire, in fee or less estate, by gift, devise, grant or purchase any land or real estate and rights therein, improved or unimproved, within or without the municipality, for use as a public golf course, and for such other recreational, playground, or public entertainment purposes and activities as it may determine to provide in connection therewith. L.1945, c. 282, p. 830, s. 1, eff. May 2, 1945.
N.J. Stat. § 40:37C-5 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 37C / Section 37C-5
Powers
Status: in_force

The authority shall have the following powers together with all powers incidental thereto or necessary for the performance thereof: a. To have perpetual succession as a public body corporate and politic; b. to adopt bylaws for the regulation of its affairs and the conduct of its business; c. to sue and to be sued; d. to have and to use a corporate seal and to alter the same at pleasure; e. to maintain an office at such place or places within the county as it may designate; f. to acquire after a public notice has been given at least 20 days prior thereto in a newspaper of general circulation in the area served by the authority, in the name of the authority by purchase or otherwise, on such terms and conditions and in such manner as it may deem proper any land and other property which it may determine is reasonably necessary for any of its pollution control facilities; g. to determine, with the approval of the State Department of Environmental Protection, the location and manner of construction of pollution control facilities to be financed under the provisions of this act, and to acquire, construct, reconstruct, repair, alter, improve, extend, own, lease, finance, sell, maintain and dispose of the same and to enter into contracts for any and all of such purposes, and to designate persons as its employees and agents to accomplish the same; h. to lease to a person or persons any or all of the pollution control facilities upon such terms, conditions and guarantees as the authority shall deem proper, and to charge and collect rent and fees therefor and to terminate any such lease upon the failure of the lessee to comply with any of the obligations thereof; and to include in any such lease, if desired, provisions that the lessee or lessees thereof, and any guarantor of such lease, shall have upon the termination of the lease term options to renew the term of the lease for such period or periods and at such rent as shall be determined by the authority or to purchase any or all of the pollution control facilities for a nominal amount or otherwise or that upon payment of all of the indebtedness incurred by the authority for the financing of such pollution control facilities of the authority may convey any or all of the pollution control facilities to the lessee or lessees thereof; i. to sell to a person or persons any or all of the pollution control facilities upon such terms and conditions as the authority shall deem proper including the right to receive for such sale the note or notes of the person or persons purchasing the facility; j. to acquire, hold, pledge, mortgage and dispose of real and personal property in the exercise of its powers and performance of its duties under this act; k. to invest and reinvest bond proceeds pending application to the purposes for which such bonds were issued and other funds under its control, subject only to the provisions of any bond resolution, lease or other agreement entered into by such authority; l . to issue bonds in such principal amounts as, in the opinion of such authority, shall be necessary to provide sufficient funds to carry out the purpose of this act, including the planning, financing, acquisition, construction and other project costs of pollution control facilities, the payment of interest on the bonds of the authority, the provision for working capital and all other expenditures of the agency incident to and necessary or convenient for carrying out its purposes and powers and to refund the same, all as provided for in this act; m. to employ engineers, architects, attorneys, accountants, construction and financial experts, superintendents, managers and such other employees and agents, without regard to the provisions of Title 11 of the Revised Statutes, as may be necessary in its judgment and to fix their compensation; n. to receive and accept from any public agency loans or grants for or in aid of the construction of pollution control facilities and any portion thereof, or for equipping the same, and to receive and accept grants, gifts or other contributions from any source; o . to refund, after public notice has been given, outstanding obligations incurred by any agency or any person to finance the cost of pollution control facilities, including obligations incurred for pollution control facilities undertaken and completed after the enactment of this act when the authority finds that such financing is in the public interest; p. to extend credit or make loans to any person in order to pay or provide for the payment of any project costs of a pollution control facility; and q. to do all things necessary and convenient to carry out the purposes of this act. L.1973, c. 376, s. 5, eff. Jan. 9, 1974. Amended by L.1983, c. 298, s. 6, eff. Aug. 8, 1983.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:12A-14 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 12A / Section 12A-14
Conditions for determination of need for rehabilitation.
Status: in_force

14. a. A delineated area may be determined to be in need of rehabilitation if the governing body of the municipality determines by resolution that a program of rehabilitation, as defined in section 3 of P.L.1992, c.79 (C.40A:12A-3), may be expected to prevent further deterioration and promote the overall development of the community; and that there exist in that area any of the following conditions such that (1) a significant portion of structures therein are in a deteriorated or substandard condition; (2) more than half of the housing stock in the delineated area is at least 50 years old; (3) there is a pattern of vacancy, abandonment or underutilization of properties in the area; (4) there is a persistent arrearage of property tax payments on properties in the area; (5) environmental contamination is discouraging improvements and investment in properties in the area; or (6) a majority of the water and sewer infrastructure in the delineated area is at least 50 years old and is in need of repair or substantial maintenance. Where warranted by consideration of the overall conditions and requirements of the community, a finding of need for rehabilitation may extend to the entire area of a municipality. Prior to adoption of the resolution, the governing body shall submit it to the municipal planning board for its review. Within 45 days of its receipt of the proposed resolution, the municipal planning board shall submit its recommendations regarding the proposed resolution, including any modifications which it may recommend, to the governing body for its consideration. Thereafter, or after the expiration of the 45 days if the municipal planning board does not submit recommendations, the governing body may adopt the resolution, with or without modification. The resolution shall not become effective without the approval of the commissioner pursuant to section 6 of P.L.1992, c.79 (C.40A:12A-6), if otherwise required pursuant to that section. b. A delineated area shall be deemed to have been determined to be an area in need of rehabilitation in accordance with the provisions of this act if it has heretofore been determined to be an area in need of rehabilitation pursuant to P.L.1975, c.104 (C.54:4-3.72 et seq.), P.L.1977, c.12 (C.54:4-3.95 et seq.) or P.L.1979, c.233 (C.54:4-3.121 et al.). c. (1) A municipality may adopt an ordinance declaring a renovation housing project to be an area in need of rehabilitation for the purposes of Article VIII, Section I, paragraph 6 of the New Jersey Constitution if the need for renovation resulted from conflagration. (2) For the purposes of this subsection, "renovation housing project" means any work or undertaking to provide a decent, safe, and sanitary dwelling, to exclusively benefit a specific household, by the renovation, reconstruction, or replacement of the household's home on the same lot by either a charitable entity organized to perform home renovations or by a for-profit builder using 75% or more volunteer labor-hours to accomplish the construction for the project. The undertaking may include any buildings; demolition, clearance, or removal of buildings from land; equipment; facilities; or other personal properties or interests therein which are necessary, convenient, or desirable appurtenances of the undertaking. d. (1) A municipality may adopt an ordinance declaring a renovation housing project to be an area in need of rehabilitation for the purposes of Article VIII, Section I, paragraph 6 of the New Jersey Constitution if at least half of the number of people occupying the dwelling as their primary residence qualify for a federal income tax credit pursuant to 26 U.S.C. s.22 as a result of being permanently and totally disabled and the improvements to be made to the dwelling are made substantially to accommodate those disabilities. (2) For the purposes of this subsection, "renovation housing project" means any work or undertaking to provide a decent, safe, and sanitary single-family dwelling, to exclusively benefit at least half of the number of people occupying a dwelling as their primary residence, by the renovation, reconstruction, or replacement of that dwelling on the same lot by either a charitable entity organized to perform home renovations or by a for-profit builder using 75% or more volunteer labor-hours to accomplish the construction for the project. The undertaking may include any buildings; demolition, clearance, or removal of buildings from land; equipment; facilities; or other personal properties or interests therein which are necessary, convenient, or desirable appurtenances of the undertaking. L.1992, c.9, s.14; amended 2001, c.155; 2003, c.125, s.5; 2007, c.90, s.1; 2007, c.91, s.1; 2013, c.159, s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 40:60-25.2 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 60 / Section 60-25.2
Lease of land for parking lot
Status: in_force

Any municipality may acquire by lease or leases any land or lands therein, and entrances to and exits from any such lands, for the purpose of making the same available to the public for the parking of vehicles. Any such lease shall be for such period or periods of time and upon such terms and conditions as the governing body of the municipality, by resolution duly adopted by the affirmative vote of the majority of all the members thereof, shall determine. L.1942, c. 138, p. 427, s. 2.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:9-32 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 9 / Section 9-32
Superintendent of buildings and grounds; appointment; bond
Status: in_force

In any county the governing body, by resolution or ordinance, as appropriate, may provide for the appointment of a county superintendent of buildings and grounds. Upon any such appointment the governing body shall fix the compensation and prescribe the powers, duties and functions of said county superintendent. The term of office of the county superintendent of buildings and grounds shall be 5 years from the date of his appointment and until his successor is chosen and qualified. The said superintendent shall be required to furnish a bond in such amount as the governing body shall fix. The bond shall be subject to approval as to form by the governing body or the county counsel. L.1971, c. 200, s. 1, eff. July 1, 1971. Amended by L.1979, c. 433, s. 1, eff. Feb. 14, 1980.
N.J. Stat. § 40:66A-13 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 66A / Section 66A-13
Negotiability of bonds or obligations
Status: in_force

Any provision of any law to the contrary notwithstanding any bond or other obligation issued pursuant to this act shall be fully negotiable in the meaning and for all purposes of the law merchant and negotiable instruments law of the State, and each holder or owner of such a bond or other obligation, or of any coupon appurtenant thereto, by accepting such bond or coupon shall be conclusively deemed to have agreed that such bond, obligation or coupon is and shall be fully negotiable within the meaning and for all purposes of said law merchant and negotiable instruments law. L.1948, c. 348, p. 1367, s. 13, eff. Sept. 1, 1948.
N.J. Stat. § 40:14B-71 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 14B / Section 14B-71
Findings, declarations relative to municipal review, approval of plans for utility improvements
Status: in_force

9. The Legislature hereby finds and declares that: a. It is necessary for the protection of the public health and safety that municipal authorities review and approve plans for utility improvements which developers will convey to municipal authorities or which will serve more than one user or service unit; b. Changes in the operation and lending procedures of financial institutions have significantly restricted the amount of financing available for development activities prior to the initiation of construction; c. It is in the public interest to improve regulatory efficiency through standardized municipal authority procedures; d. The public interest is best served through the use of standardized procedures to govern the approval and installation of utility improvements which are consistent with and follow the accepted procedures established in the "Municipal Land Use Law," P.L.1975, c.291 (C.40:55D-1 et seq.). L.1999,c.11,s.9.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:10-26 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 10 / Section 10-26
Group life insurance plans
Status: in_force

In addition to the insurance required pursuant to chapter 15 of Title 34 of the Revised Statutes, the governing body of a municipality, in which an incorporated volunteer first aid, emergency, rescue or ambulance squad renders services throughout the municipality whose members have or shall form themselves into a group or groups for the purpose of obtaining a group life insurance plan with any insurance company authorized to do business in New Jersey, may appropriate moneys to defray the cost of such insurance and pay the premiums therefor. A municipality shall not undertake the cost of any policy of group life insurance where the amount payable upon the death of each assured exceeds the amount of $10,000.00. L.1979, c. 230, s. 1, eff. Oct. 15, 1979.
N.J. Stat. § 40:71-9 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 71 / Section 71-9
Elective and appointive officers' terms cease; boards abolished; exception
Status: in_force

Upon the adoption of chapters seventy to seventy-six of this Title, and the organization of the commissioners first elected, the governing body or bodies and all other boards and bodies whether State or local municipal agencies then existing in the municipality, except the board of education and any municipal court, shall be ipso facto abolished and the terms of all councilmen, aldermen and all other officers, whether elective or appointive, shall immediately cease and determine, and all the powers and duties devolved by law upon such boards and bodies shall pass to, vest in and be performed by the board of commissioners elected under the provisions of said chapters seventy to seventy-six, but nothing in this section contained shall prohibit the creation of subordinate boards authorized by section 40:72-7 of this Title. The board of commissioners shall have and exercise all the powers granted or to be granted to the boards and bodies supplanted by it, by laws enacted subsequent to the organization of said board, unless such power is expressly withheld. Nothing herein contained shall be construed to affect in any way the term of office of any policeman, fireman, or other employee of any police or fire department, veteran of any war, or other official or employee now protected by any tenure of office act. Wherever a municipality is operating under the provisions of subtitle three of Title 11 of the Revised Statutes, at the time of the adoption of the provisions of chapters seventy to seventy-six of this Title, then nothing herein contained relative to the termination of his term, dismissal or discharge shall apply to any person holding any position or office coming within the classified service of the Civil Service law. Amended by L.1953, c. 37, p. 732, s. 237, eff. March 19, 1953.
N.J. Stat. § 40:11A-22.5 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 11A / Section 11A-22.5
Firearms banned
Status: in_force

No parking enforcement officer may carry a firearm while engaged in the actual performance of the officer's official duties. A parking enforcement officer shall be deemed to be on duty only while the officer is performing the public safety functions enumerated in paragraph (d) of subsection (3) of section 22 of P.L.1948, c. 198 (C. 40:11A-22(3)(d)) on behalf of a parking authority and when that officer is receiving compensation, if any, from the parking authority at the rates or stipends as shall be established by ordinance. L. 1987, c. 291, s. 6.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:65-16 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 65 / Section 65-16
Provisions of joint contract.
Status: in_force

16. a. The joint contract shall provide for the operation of the public services, public improvements, works, facilities, or undertakings of the joint meeting or regional service agency, for the apportionment of the costs and expenses of operation required therefor among the contracting local units, for the addition of other local units as members of the joint meeting or regional service agency, for the terms and conditions of continued participation and discontinuance of participation in the joint meeting or regional service agency by the contracting local units, and for such other terms and conditions as may be necessary or convenient for the purposes of the joint meeting or regional service agency. The apportionment of costs and expenses may be based upon assessed valuations, population, and such other factor or factors, or any combination thereof, as may be provided in the joint contract. b. (1) Notwithstanding any law to the contrary concerning approval of contracts, the joint contract shall be subject to approval by resolution of the governing bodies of each of the local units prior to its execution by the official or officials who are authorized to execute a joint contract. (2) The joint contract shall specify the name by which the joint meeting or regional service agency shall be known. (3) The joint contract may be amended from time to time by agreement of the parties thereto, in the same manner as the original contract was authorized and approved. (4) A copy of every resolution creating a joint meeting or regional service agency, and every amendment thereto, shall be forthwith filed with the director. L.2007, c.63, s.16; amended 2019, c.433, s.8.
N.J. Stat. § 40:55D-144 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 55D / Section 55D-144
Characteristics of sending zone.
Status: in_force

8. a. A sending zone shall be composed predominantly of land having one or more of the following characteristics: (1) agricultural land, woodland, floodplain, wetlands, threatened or endangered species habitat, aquifer recharge area, recreation or park land, waterfront, steeply sloped land or other lands on which development activities are restricted or precluded by duly enacted local laws or ordinances or by laws or regulations adopted by federal or State agencies; (2) land substantially improved or developed in a manner so as to present a unique and distinctive aesthetic, architectural, or historical point of interest in the municipality; (3) other improved or unimproved areas that should remain at low densities for reasons of inadequate transportation, sewerage or other infrastructure, or for such other reasons as may be necessary to implement the State Development and Redevelopment Plan adopted pursuant to P.L.1985, c.398 (C.52:18A-196 et al.) and local or regional plans. b. Notwithstanding subsection a. of this section, lands permanently restricted through development easements or conservation easements existing prior to the adoption of a development transfer ordinance may be included in a sending zone upon a finding by the municipal governing body that this inclusion is in the public interest. c. The development transfer ordinance may assign bonus development potential to specified properties in the sending zone based on specified criteria in order to encourage the permanent protection of those lands pursuant to the development transfer ordinance. L.2004,c.2,s.8.
N.J. Stat. § 40:54C-7 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 54C / Section 54C-7
Authority of commission
Status: in_force

5. The commission established by an ordinance authorized pursuant to section 1 of P.L.1982, c.68 (C.40:52-7), in furtherance of the 10-year master plan for the growth of tourism pursuant to the provisions of section 8 of the "Division of Travel and Tourism Act," P.L.1977, c.225 (C.34:1A-52), may: a. Apply for, receive and accept, from the United States, the State, or any other public or private source, contributions or donations of money, property, labor or other thing of value, to be held, used and applied for, or in aid of, the commission's authorized purposes pursuant to section 5 of P.L.1982, c.68 (C.40:54C-3); b. Make grants of money, property or personal services to any person, business or organization engaged in the tourist industry, upon such terms and conditions as the commission may prescribe; and c. Enter into any and all agreements or contracts, execute any and all instruments, and do or perform any and all acts necessary or convenient for the purposes of the commission to carry out any power, function or duty exercised thereby. L.1992,c.166,s.5.
N.J. Stat. § 40:62-105.38 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 62 / Section 62-105.38
Lands included in district after enlargement
Status: in_force

Upon the adoption and publication of such ordinance by the township committee in the manner required by law, such water district shall thereafter for all purposes comprise the lands originally laid off and also such additional lands as shall be added thereto be such ordinance. L.1951, c. 280, p. 967, s. 38, eff. June 25, 1951.
N.J. Stat. § 40:55D-136.19 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 55D / Section 55D-136.19
Soil, fill recycling services, certain, running of period suspended.
Status: in_force

13. The running of the period of any registration, application, or licensing requirement or timeframe imposed pursuant to P.L.2019, c.397 (C.13:1E-127.1 et al.), applicable to a person who performs soil and fill recycling services related to road or bridge construction activities, shall be suspended as of March 9, 2020 and the calculation of any registration, application filing, and licensing dates and the requirements related thereto, shall resume on the 60th day after the conclusion of the COVID-19 extension period. L.2020, c.53, s.13.
N.J. Stat. § 40:55D-88.1 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 55D / Section 55D-88.1
Short title.
Status: in_force

1. This act shall be known and may be cited as the "Peter J. Barnes III Wildlife Preservation Act." L.2009, c.132, s.1; amended 2021, c.195, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 40:37-168.2 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 37 / Section 37-168.2
Group insurance; payment of part of premiums by commission
Status: in_force

Whenever a group has been or may hereafter be established in accordance with the provisions heretofore set forth, it shall be lawful for the commission, except in counties where a county employees' pension fund operates under the provisions of chapter one hundred sixty, laws of one thousand nine hundred and forty-three (R.S. s. 43:10-18.1 et seq.), and the amendments and supplements thereto, to pay as additional compensation to the individual members of the said group or groups a part of the premium on the said group policy or policies; provided, however, that the portion of the premium thus paid by the commission does not exceed twenty-five per centum (25%); and further provided, that nothing in this act contained shall be construed as compelling the commission to pay any portion of the premium on the said group policy or policies. L.1945, c. 241, p. 764, s. 2, eff. April 25, 1945.
N.J. Stat. § 40:23-6.17 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 23 / Section 23-6.17
Care and treatment of veterans in county hospitals
Status: in_force

Boards of chosen freeholders are authorized to enter into contracts with the United States Government, or any of its agencies through the proper Federal officials, for the care and treatment in any county hospital, including clinic or out-patient service, of any soldier, sailor, marine or nurse under the jurisdiction of the Veterans Administration of the United States Government, without regard to his legal settlement, and to receive and care for such soldiers, sailors, marines and nurses upon such terms and conditions, and upon such payments by the United States Government, as shall be mutually agreed upon between any such board of chosen freeholders and the proper officials of the United States Government. L.1946, c. 73, p. 262, s. 1, eff. April 12, 1946.
N.J. Stat. § 40:56-9 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 56 / Section 56-9
Condemnation; ordinance and map; abandonment of improvement; payment into Superior Court
Status: in_force

Except as provided in article four of this chapter (s. 40:56-58 et seq.), as to cities of the first class, when an improvement ordinance shall require the taking of real estate, or any interest therein, the ordinance when introduced shall state the location and character of the improvement proposed to be made and the real estate or interest therein proposed to be taken therefor, sufficiently described so as to be readily identified and located, and the ordinance as introduced shall be accompanied by a map showing in detail the location and dimensions of the real estate proposed to be taken, or in which rights and interests are to be taken. After the passage of the ordinance the map together with a copy of the ordinance attested by the municipal clerk shall be filed by him with the officer or board charged with the duty of making assessments for benefits in the municipality, or with the commissioners appointed to make the assessments for benefits for the particular improvement, and said officer or board or commissioners shall proceed to make an award for the real estate, or interest therein to be taken for such improvement, to the owner or owners thereof, after hearings held, and upon notice thereof given in the way and manner provided in section 40:56-25 and 40:56-26 of this Title in the case of assessments for benefits and awards for incidental damages where no real estate or rights therein are to be taken, and shall certify and report the same to the governing body in the manner provided in section 40:56-30 of this Title. Said governing body shall proceed and act upon the report in the manner provided in said section 40:56-30. If for any reason, such as that the aggregate awards for damages are so large as to make the improvement unwise in the judgment of the governing body, nothing herein shall be construed to deprive it of power to abandon the proposed improvement and repeal the improvement ordinance, at any time before confirmation of any award for real estate to be taken thereunder. When an award for damages for real estate or any interest therein taken for any local improvement is confirmed by the governing body, or the court, as the case may be, the amount thereof shall, after such confirmation, be tendered to the person or persons entitled thereto promptly and before the commencement of the work. If it is uncertain as to who is entitled thereto or if the municipality is unable to tender such award by reason of the incapacity or absence of any person entitled thereto, or otherwise, or if any person or persons refuse to accept or receive such award the same may be paid into the Superior Court to be distributed to the person or persons entitled thereto according to law. Amended by L.1953, c. 37, p. 698, s. 182, eff. March 19, 1953.
N.J. Stat. § 40:66A-6 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 66A / Section 66A-6
Acquisition of facilities.
Status: in_force

6. Every incinerator or environmental services authority is hereby authorized and directed, subject to the limitations of this act, to acquire, in its own name but for the local unit or units, by purchase, gift, condemnation or otherwise, and, notwithstanding the provisions of any charter, ordinance or resolution of any county or municipality to the contrary, to construct, maintain, operate and use such incinerators, treatment plants or works at such places, and such other plants, structures, property and conveyances, as in the judgment of the incinerator or environmental services authority will provide an effective and satisfactory method for promoting the purposes of the incinerator or environmental services authority. L.1948, c.348, s.6; amended 2012, c.31, s.6.
N.J. Stat. § 40:37-129 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 37 / Section 37-129
Freeholders to borrow money upon requisition of park commission; bonds; limitation
Status: in_force

To meet the expenses incurred under the provisions of sections 40:37-96 to 40:37-174 of this title in addition to the sum of money received from benefit assessments as herein provided and otherwise, the board of chosen freeholders of the county shall from time to time, on the requisition of the park commission, borrow money in the name and on the credit of the county, by issuing bonds of the county to a sum in the aggregate not exceeding two million five hundred thousand dollars.
N.J. Stat. § 40:48-5.1 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 48 / Section 48-5.1
Contracts with humane societies where no pound established; advertisement unnecessary
Status: in_force

Whenever in any municipality there shall not be established under municipal authority a public pound for the keeping of stray dogs, cats or other domestic pets, and there shall exist in the county wherein such municipality is situated or in any adjoining county, a pound maintained by any humane society or other similar association, not organized for pecuniary profit, which shall have continuously maintained said pound for at least 1 year, such municipality shall enter into negotiations and may contract with such society or association for any period not exceeding 5 years, for collecting, keeping for redemption and destroying all such stray animals found within the municipal limits. Any provision of any law requiring advertisement for bids before the letting of any contract involving the expenditure of money shall not be applicable to the making of any such contract with such society or association. Amended by L.1977, c. 88, s. 1, eff. May 14, 1977.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:4-16 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 4 / Section 4-16
County board to advise director of failure to receive budget
Status: in_force

40A:4-16. Where the county board has not received a copy of the budget resolution or other evidence showing the amount to be raised by taxation for the purposes of a county or taxing district not later than March 31 of the calendar fiscal year, in the case of a county, taxing district or a municipality for which the fiscal year is January 1 through December 31 or not later than October 6 in those municipalities which operate on the State fiscal year, the board shall immediately notify the director of such failure. L.1960, c.169, s.1; amended 1991,c.75,s.13; 1994,c.72,s.10.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:12-2 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 12 / Section 12-2
Definitions
Status: in_force

2. Definitions. The following words shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates the contrary: (a) "Acquire" shall include acquisition by gift, devise, purchase, exchange, grant, lease, condemnation, or installment purchase agreement unless otherwise indicated. (b) "Buildings" shall include any building or buildings and any structures, improvements, ingress or egress, grounds or plazas, necessary and incidental to the purpose of the building and the safety, comfort and well-being of its occupants. (c) "Capital improvements" shall include, in addition to buildings, any structures, fixtures, edifices, byways, parking lots, service facilities, and any other facility necessary and incidental to the lawful performance of any function of a county or municipality. (d) "County" means any county of this State of whatever class. (e) "Municipality" means any town, township, borough, village or city of whatever class heretofore or hereafter created under general or special charter. (f) "Personal property" shall mean any personal property necessary and incidental to the furnishing, refurnishing or refurbishing of a building. "Personal property" shall also include, but not be limited to, office furniture, office equipment, office supplies, computers, computer equipment, telephone equipment, cameras, tractors, lawn mowers, dump trucks, golf carts, modular office trailers, tools, janitorial supplies and farm animals. (g) "Real property" shall include, in addition to the usual connotations thereof, development rights or easements, or any right, interest or estate in the area extending above any real property, or capital improvement thereon, to such a height or altitude as any title, interest or estate in real property may extend, commonly known as "air rights." (h) "Resolution" or "ordinance" when used in connection with the action of a county or municipality means a resolution or ordinance adopted by the governing body of the county or municipality. In any case in which a resolution or ordinance authorizing the expenditure of public moneys is required to be approved by any other board, body or commission of the State, county or municipality, "resolution" or "ordinance" shall mean also adopted or approved by the board, body or commission authorized to take such action on behalf of the State, county or municipality. (i) "Sale" shall include the conveyance of any estate, interest, easement or title to, or the waiver, release, or modification of any conditions, restrictions or limitations on any real property, capital improvement or personal property of the county or municipality, but shall not include any lease or exchange of such property. L.1971,c.199,s.2; amended 1992,c.157,s.4; 1995,c.12,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:10-39 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 10 / Section 10-39
Bylaws for joint insurance fund
Status: in_force

The commissioners shall prepare and, after the approval, by resolution, of the governing body of each participating local governmental unit, shall adopt bylaws for the joint insurance fund. The bylaws shall include, but not be limited to: a. Procedures for the organization and administration of the joint insurance fund, the insurance fund commission and, if appropriate, the executive board of the fund. The procedures may include the designation of one member local unit to serve as the lead agency to be responsible for the custody and maintenance of the assets of the fund and such other duties as may be assigned by the commissioners of the fund; b. Procedures for the assessment of members for their contributions to the fund and for the collection of contributions in default; c. Procedures for the maintenance and administration of appropriate reserves in accordance with sound actuarial principles; d. Procedures for the purchase of commercial direct insurance or reinsurance, if any; e. Contingency plans for paying losses in the event that the fund is exhausted; f. Procedures governing loss adjustment and legal fees; g. Procedures for the joining of the fund by a non-member local unit; h. Procedures for the withdrawal from the fund by a local unit; i. Procedures for the expulsion of a member local unit; j. Procedures for the termination and liquidation of the joint insurance fund and the payment of its outstanding obligations; k. Such other procedures and plans as the Commissioner of the Department of Insurance may require by rule and regulation. L.1983, c. 372, s. 4, eff. Oct. 28, 1983.
N.J. Stat. § 40:81-17 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 81 / Section 81-17
Certain persons ineligible for appointments
Status: in_force

No member of the municipal council who shall have been recalled as hereinafter provided, or who shall have resigned from office while recall proceedings were pending against him, shall be appointed to any office in the municipal government within two years after such recall or resignation.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:12A-40 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 12A / Section 12A-40
Payment in lieu of taxes
Status: in_force

40. In connection with any housing project located wholly or partly within the area in which it is authorized to act, a public body may agree with a housing authority, redevelopment agency, redevelopment entity or the federal government that a certain sum, in no event to exceed the amount equal to 10% of the amount received by that authority, agency, entity or government in the form of shelter rents, or that no sum, shall be paid by that authority, agency, entity or government in lieu of taxes for any year or period of years. L.1992,c.79,s.40.
N.J. Stat. § 40:41A-109 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 41A / Section 41A-109
Suspension of ordinance
Status: in_force

Upon the filing of a referendum petition with the county clerk, the ordinance shall be suspended until 10 days following a finding by the county clerk that the petition is insufficient or, if amended petition be filed, until 5 days thereafter; or, if the petition or amended petition be found to be sufficient, until it be withdrawn by the committee of the petitioners or until repeal of the ordinance by vote of the board or approval or disapproval of the ordinance by the voters. L.1972, c. 154, s. 109, eff. Sept. 19, 1972.
N.J. Stat. § 40:41A-96 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 41A / Section 41A-96
Publication of notices of arrangements for recall elections; conduct
Status: in_force

The county 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 county officers. L.1972, c. 154, s. 96, eff. Sept. 19, 1972.
N.J. Stat. § 40:37-97.1 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 37 / Section 37-97.1
Continuation of incumbent commissioners in office
Status: in_force

Members of any county park commission governed by sections 40:37-96 to 40:37-174 of the Revised Statutes in office on the effective date of this act shall continue as members of such commission for the terms for which they were appointed. L.1962, c. 116, s. 4.
N.J. Stat. § 40:62-105.25 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 62 / Section 62-105.25
Payment of taxes
Status: in_force

a. The board of water commissioners shall certify the amount of money voted at the annual district meeting to the assessor of the township in which said district is situate, who, except as provided in subsection b. of this section, shall assess said money on the inhabitants of said district and their estates and taxable property therein in the same manner as township taxes are assessed and the money shall be assessed, levied and collected at the same time and in the same manner as other township taxes. The collector or treasurer of the township in which said district is situate shall pay over all moneys so assessed to the treasurer or custodian of funds of said water district one-half on or before July 1 in the year for which said taxes are levied and the other half on or before January 1 of the following year, to be held and expended for the purpose of providing and maintaining means for supplying water in such district. b. Property within the water district shall be exempt from the assessment authorized in subsection a. of this section if: (1) The water supplied by the water district is not reasonably available to the owner of the property; and (2) Prior to each annual assessment the board of water commissioners determines that the exemption would not adversely affect the ability of the water district to meet principal reduction and interest payments on outstanding bonds issued thereby. L. 1951, c. 280, p. 962, s. 25, eff. June 25, 1951. Amended by L. 1985, c. 191, s. 3, eff. June 20, 1985.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:20-10 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 20 / Section 20-10
Provisions for transfer or sale.
Status: in_force

10. The financial agreement may provide: a. That the municipality will consent to a sale of the project by the urban renewal entity to another urban renewal entity organized under P.L.1991, c.431 (C.40A:20-1 et seq.), their successors, assigns, all owning no other project at the time of the transfer and that, upon assumption by the transferee urban renewal entity of the transferor's obligations under the financial agreement, the tax exemption of the improvements thereto and, to the extent authorized pursuant to section 12 of P.L.1991, c.431 (C.40A:20-12), land shall continue and inure to the transferee urban renewal entity, its respective successors or assigns. b. That the municipality will consent to a sale of the project to purchasers of units in the condominium if the project or any portion thereof has been devoted to condominium ownership, and to their successors, assigns, all owning (in the case of housing) no other condominium unit of a project at the time of the transfer, and that, upon assumption by the condominium unit purchaser of the transferor's obligations under the financial agreement, the tax exemption of the project buildings and improvements and, to the extent authorized pursuant to section 12 of P.L.1991, c.431 (C.40A:20-12), land shall continue and inure to the unit purchaser, his respective successors or assigns. c. That the municipality will consent to a sale of the project to purchasers of units in fee simple, if the project or any portion thereof has been devoted to fee simple ownership, and to their successors, assigns, all owning (in the case of housing) no other fee simple unit of a project at the time of the transfer, and that, upon assumption by the fee simple unit purchaser of the transferor's obligations under the financial agreement, the tax exemption of the project buildings and improvements and, to the extent authorized pursuant to section 12 of P.L.1991, c.431 (C.40A:20-12), land shall continue and inure to the fee simple unit purchaser, his respective successors or assigns. The provisions of this subsection shall not be construed to authorize the sale of a project between an urban renewal entity and a for-profit developer. d. Any financial agreement which provides for consent pursuant to subsection a., b. or c. of this section may allow the municipality to levy an administrative fee, not to exceed two percent of the annual service charge, for the processing of any such request for the continuation of a tax exemption. L.1991,c.431,s.10; amended 1999, c.210; 2003, c.125, s.10.
N.J. Stat. § 40:55D-13 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 55D / Section 55D-13
Notice concerning master plan.
Status: in_force

7.2. Notice concerning master plan. The planning board shall give: (1) Public notice of a hearing on adoption, revision or amendment of the master plan; such notice shall be given by publication in the official newspaper of the municipality, if there be one, or in a newspaper of general circulation in the municipality at least 10 days prior to the date of the hearing; (2) Notice by personal service or certified mail to the clerk of an adjoining municipality of all hearings on adoption, revision or amendment of a master plan involving property situated within 200 feet of such adjoining municipality at least 10 days prior to the date of any such hearing; (3) Notice by personal service or certified mail to the Office of Planning Advocacy and to the county planning board in which the municipality is situated, of (a) all hearings on the adoption, revision or amendment of the municipal master plan at least 10 days prior to the date of the hearing; such notice shall include a copy of any such proposed master plan, or any revision or amendment thereto; and (b) the adoption, revision or amendment of the master plan not more than 30 days after the date of such adoption, revision or amendment; such notice shall include a copy of the master plan or revision or amendment thereto; (4) Notice by personal service or certified mail to the military facility commander of a military facility which has registered with the municipality pursuant to section 1 of P.L.2005, c.41 (C.40:55D-12.4) of (a) all hearings on the adoption, revision, or amendment of the municipal master plan at least 10 days prior to the date of the hearing; such notice shall include a copy of any such proposed master plan, or any revision or amendment thereto; and (b) the adoption, revision, or amendment of the master plan not more than 30 days after the date of such adoption, revision, or amendment; such notice shall include a copy of the master plan or revision or amendment thereto. L.1975, c.291, s.7.2; amended 2016, c.21, s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:20-22 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 20 / Section 20-22
Tax exemptions approved pursuant to C.40A:20-1 et seq. ratified and validated.
Status: in_force

15. The terms and conditions of any tax exemption approved pursuant to P.L.1991, c.431 (C.40A:20-1 et seq.) or its predecessor statutes, as the case may be, including any financial agreement, separate agreement or amendment implementing that exemption, are hereby ratified and validated. This ratification and validation shall include, without limitation, the structure and methods used to calculate excess profits and annual service charges, including the limitation of revenue, expenses and total project costs, to those of the urban renewal entity, regardless of any other entity, whether affiliated or unaffiliated, with the urban renewal entity. L.2003,c.125,s.15.
N.J. Stat. § 40:63-101 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 63 / Section 63-101
Use of streets in other municipalities
Status: in_force

Such jointly contracting municipalities may construct such trunk or outlet sewers or sewers or drains and all necessary appurtenances thereto through or partly through, under, along and across the streets, highways, private or public lands or lands under water, in such other municipality, in such a manner however as not to unnecessarily impede travel or navigation; and may enter upon and dig up any street, highway, or private or public lands for the purpose of constructing such trunk or outlet sewers or sewers or drains and appurtenances, or for repairing or maintaining the same.
N.J. Stat. § 40:76-27 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 76 / Section 76-27
Certain acts prohibited; penalties
Status: in_force

Any person not an elector who shall willfully and knowingly sign any petition provided for in this chapter, and any person who shall willfully and knowingly advise, aid or abet any person not an elector to sign any petition provided for in this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. Any person who shall violate any of the provisions of this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
N.J. Stat. § 40:14A-34 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 14A / Section 14A-34
Repeal section
Status: in_force

Article three of chapter sixty-three of Title 40, Municipalities and Counties, of the Revised Statutes (R.S. s. 40:63-140 et seq.), is hereby repealed. L.1946, c. 138, p. 673, s. 34, eff. April 23, 1946.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:2-50 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 2 / Section 2-50
Conclusiveness of validity of obligations
Status: in_force

After issuance, all obligations shall be conclusively presumed to be fully authorized and issued by all the laws of this State, and any person shall be estopped from questioning their sale, execution or delivery by the local unit. L.1960, c. 169, s. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1962.
N.J. Stat. § 40:23-47 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 23 / Section 23-47
Findings, declarations
Status: in_force

1. The Legislature finds and declares that it is necessary for the health, safety and welfare of the residents of this State that a standard, basic three-line address system be established and adopted on a county-by-county basis which will accurately reflect the location of all existing and potential properties, without duplication. The Legislature further finds and declares that such a standard mailing address system shall function for use in conjunction with the emergency 9-1-1 system, for delivery of mail, and for all other uses for which an address is applicable. The Legislature further finds and declares that prior to the implementation of a standard 9-1-1 locatable mailing address system on a Statewide level, it is necessary to demonstrate the feasibility of such a program by establishing a pilot program in a single county; that the pilot program should take place in an area where significant problems exist due to a dual mailing address system; that Burlington County is a large county in which several municipalities have the same postal name, several streets within municipalities have similar names, and many residents of municipalities in the county have experienced difficulty when needing emergency services due to these circumstances; and that because of the above mentioned criteria, in Burlington County, a pilot program to test the feasibility of a standard mailing address system would be especially suitable and would provide the best laboratory to demonstrate the feasibility of the program. L.1991,c.265,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:4-35.1 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 4 / Section 4-35.1
Transfer of surplus revenue.
Status: in_force

5. To the extent there is available surplus revenue collected by a municipality pursuant to chapter 62 of Title 40 of the Revised Statutes for supplying a utility service which is regulated by the Board of Public Utilities pursuant to subsection d. of N.J.S.40A:31-23, or to the extent there is available surplus revenue collected by a county or municipality from a stormwater utility established pursuant to P.L.2019, c.42 (C.40A:26B-1 et al.), an amount not to exceed five percent of the annual costs of operation of the utility may be transferred annually from the accounts of the municipal utility or county utility, as appropriate, and included in the local budget pursuant to N.J.S.40A:4-35. L.1983, c.111, s.5; amended 1989, c.109, s.2; 2019, c.42, s.20.
N.J. Stat. § 40:48E-5 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 48E / Section 48E-5
Hotel owners, tax payments; calculation, refund.
Status: in_force

5. a. Except as provided in subsection e. of this section, for any calendar year, the owner of a hotel shall be required to pay the greater of the real property tax (defined to be the payment of ad valorem taxes or payment in lieu of taxes or payment of annual service charges) or the hotel use or occupancy tax, to be calculated as follows: (1) If the quarterly installment of the real property tax is less than the quarterly installment of the hotel use or occupancy tax, the owner shall be required to pay only the hotel use or occupancy tax. (2) If the quarterly installment of the real property tax is greater than the quarterly installment of the hotel use or occupancy tax, the owner shall be required to pay the hotel use or occupancy tax, and, in addition, the owner shall be required to make a supplemental payment. For the purposes of this section, "supplemental payment" means an amount equal to the excess of the real property tax installment over the hotel use or occupancy tax installment. b. At the end of the calendar year, the total hotel use or occupancy tax payments made during the year shall be adjusted as follows: (1) If the total of the hotel use or occupancy tax payments, excluding any supplemental payments, made during the year exceeds the total real property tax for that year, the city shall refund to the owner the total amount of the supplemental payments, if any, made during the year; or (2) If the total of the hotel use or occupancy tax payments, excluding any supplemental payments, made during the year does not exceed the total real property tax for the year, and if the total of the hotel use or occupancy tax payments and supplemental payments made during the year does exceed the total real property tax for the year, the city shall refund to the owner the difference between: (a) the total property tax paid and (b) the sum of the hotel or occupancy tax paid plus the supplemental payments paid. c. The refunds shall be paid to the owner without interest by July 1 of the succeeding year or 15 days after the adoption of the annual budget by the municipal council, whichever is later. d. No refund shall be made in any year in which the owner has failed to be current in its hotel use or occupancy tax, including any supplemental payments required under this section. For the purposes of this section, "current" means that quarterly installments of tax have been paid in accordance with R.S.54:4-66. e. A city imposing a hotel use or occupancy tax pursuant to the provisions of section 3 of P.L.1981, c.77 (C.40:48E-3), by ordinance, may require that any hotel located within the municipality annually pay to the municipality both the real property tax due and owing on the hotel, defined to be the payment of ad valorem taxes or payment in lieu of taxes or payment of annual service charges, and the hotel use or occupancy tax authorized pursuant to section 3 of P.L.1981, c.77 (C.40:48E-3). L.1981, c.77, s.5; amended 1991, c.23, ss.1,2; 2006, c.97, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:11-11 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 11 / Section 11-11
Additional matters regarding contracts for the provision and performance of goods and services.
Status: in_force

11. Additional matters regarding contracts for the provision and performance of goods and services. (1) The contracting units entering into a joint agreement pursuant to section 10 of P.L.1971, c.198 (C.40A:11-10) may designate a joint contracting agent. (2) Contracts made pursuant to a joint purchasing agreement shall be subject to all of the terms and conditions of this act. (3) Any contracting unit serving as a joint contracting agent pursuant to this section, may make an appropriation to enable it to perform any such contract and may anticipate as revenue payments to be made and received by it from any other party to the agreement. Any items so included in a local budget shall be subject to the approval of the Director, Division of Local Government Services, who shall consider the matter in conjunction with the requirements of chapter 4 of Title 40A of the New Jersey Statutes. The agreement and any subsequent amendment or revisions thereto shall be filed with the Director of the Division of Local Government Services in the Department of Community Affairs. (4) Any joint contracting agent so designated pursuant to a joint purchasing agreement shall have the sole responsibility to comply with the provisions of section 23 of P.L.1971, c.198 (C.40A:11-23). (5) The governing bodies of two or more contracting units or boards of education or for purposes related to the distribution of electricity, the governing bodies of two or more contracting units providing electrical distribution services pursuant to R.S.40:62-12 through R.S.40:62-25, may by resolution establish a cooperative pricing system as hereinafter provided. Any such resolution shall establish procedures whereby one participating contracting unit in the cooperative pricing system shall be empowered to advertise and receive bids to provide prices for all other participating contracting units in such system for the provision or performance of goods or services; provided, however, that no contract shall be awarded by any participating contracting unit for a price which exceeds any other price available to the participating contracting unit, or for a purchase of goods or services in deviation from the specifications, price or quality set forth by the participating contracting unit. (6) The governing body of a county government may establish a cooperative pricing system for the voluntary use of contracting units within the county. No vendor shall be required or permitted to extend bid prices to participating contracting units in a cooperative pricing system unless so specified in the bids. No cooperative pricing system and agreements entered into pursuant to such system, or joint purchase agreements established pursuant to this act, the "Interlocal Services Act," P.L.1973, c.208 (C.40:8A-1 et seq.) or any other provision of law, shall become effective without prior approval of the Director of the Division of Local Government Services and said approval shall be valid for a period not to exceed five years. The director's approval shall be based on the following: (a) Provision for maintaining adequate records and orderly procedures to facilitate audit and efficient administration, and (b) Adequacy of public disclosure of such actions as are taken by the participants, and (c) Adequacy of procedures to facilitate compliance with all provisions of the "Local Public Contracts Law" and corresponding regulations, and (d) Clarity of provisions to assure that the responsibilities of the respective parties are understood. Failure of the Director of the Division of Local Government Services to approve or disapprove a properly executed and completed application to establish a cooperative pricing system and agreements entered into pursuant to such system or other joint purchase agreement within 45 days from the date of receipt of said application by the director shall constitute approval of said application, which shall be valid for a period of five years, commencing from the date of receipt of said application by the director. The Director of the Division of Local Government Services is hereby authorized to promulgate rules and regulations specifying procedures pertaining to cooperative pricing systems and joint purchase agreements entered into pursuant to this act, the "Interlocal Services Act," P.L.1973, c.208 (C.40:8A-1 et seq.) and any other provision of law. L.1971,c.198,s.11; amended 1975, c.353, s.9; 1977, c.53, s.6; 1979, c.420; 1991, c.143, s.4; 1995, c.356, s.8; 1999, c.440, s.17.
N.J. Stat. § 40:48-8.30 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 48 / Section 48-8.30
Fund for repository of moneys paid to state treasurer
Status: in_force

There is created a fund to be held by the State Treasurer, but not to exist in the State Treasury, to be the repository for moneys paid to the State Treasurer pursuant to this act and disbursed as provided herein. L.1979, c. 273, s. 5, eff. Jan. 3, 1980.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:9-9.2 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 9 / Section 9-9.2
Directory of local authorities, boards, commissions.
Status: in_force

2. a. (1) The clerk of the municipality, or other official designated by the governing body, shall compile and maintain, on an ongoing basis, a directory of local authorities, boards and commissions. (2) The directory shall include at least the following information for every authority, board and commission: (a) the name of the authority, board, or commission; (b) the number of members or positions; (c) a list of currently appointed members, along with their terms of office; (d) vacancies; (e) general frequency of meetings; and (f) the appointing authority and the enabling statute, ordinance, or resolution, if any. b. (1) Any person interested in service on a municipal authority, board or commission shall file a one-page form with the clerk of the municipality expressing interest in public service. (2) The form shall be in substantially the following form however, a municipality may require the submission of additional information: Citizen Leadership Form I, , hereby apply to perform public service on the following municipal authorities, boards or commissions: a) b) c) 1. Name: 2. Address of Residence: 3. Phone Number: 4. E-mail Address: 5. Education, prior volunteer or work related experience, or other civic involvement which could be of use to authorities, boards or commissions: (3) Address, phone number and email address shall be deemed confidential for the purposes of P.L.1963, c.73 (C.47:1A-1 et seq.) and P.L.2001, c.404 (C.47:1A-5 et al.). L.2009, c.141, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 40:85-3 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 85 / Section 85-3
Petition; form and content
Status: in_force

The petition shall be in substantially the following form: "To the municipal clerk of (name of municipality): "You are hereby requested to lay before the municipal council of the municipality of (name of municipality) forthwith the demand of the undersigned to request the county clerk to place upon the general ballot to be used at the next general election to be held in said municipality, the following public question: " 'Shall the municipality (name of municipality) abandon its organization under the municipal manager form of government under subtitle 5 of the title Municipalities and Counties of the Revised Statutes (s. 40:79-1 et seq.), and resume the form of government under the law under which it was being governed when the municipal manager form of government was adopted?' "
N.J. Stat. § 40:80-15 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 80 / Section 80-15
No proceedings to adopt other government within four years
Status: in_force

No municipality governed by the municipal manager form of government shall, within four years after the adoption thereof, take proceedings for the adoption of any other law prescribing a form of government.
N.J. Stat. § 40:68A-27 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 68A / Section 68A-27
Liberal construction; regulation of port authorities
Status: in_force

This act shall be construed liberally to effectuate the legislative intent and as complete and independent authority for the performance of each and every act and thing herein authorized, and a port authority shall not be subject to regulation as to its service charges or as to any other matter whatsoever by any officer, board, agency, commission or other office of the State. L.1948, c. 349, p. 1400, s. 27, eff. Sept. 1, 1948.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:65-23 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 65 / Section 65-23
Termination of joint contract.
Status: in_force

23. The joint contract shall be terminated upon the adoption of a resolution to that effect by the governing bodies of two-thirds of the local units then participating; except that if only two local units are then participating, adoption of a resolution by both units shall be required to terminate the contract. The termination shall not be made effective earlier than the end of the fiscal year next succeeding the fiscal year in which the last of the required number of local units adopts its termination resolution L.2007, c.63, s.23.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:2-36 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 2 / Section 2-36
Lost, destroyed or defaced obligations
Status: in_force

Lost, destroyed or defaced obligations shall be reissued in the form and tenor of the original obligations upon supplying to the satisfaction of the governing body (a) proof of ownership, (b) proof of loss or destruction or the defaced or partially destroyed obligations, (c) adequate surety bond, and (d) payment of cost of preparation of new obligations. The new obligations shall be issued pursuant to resolution of the governing body setting forth the written request of the holder or owner or his authorized attorney or legal representative, of the lost, destroyed or defaced obligations and the date, maturity, interest rate, denomination and numbers of such obligations and the amount and term of the surety bond. The new obligations shall be signed by such officers in office at the time of the issuance or the authorization thereof, and the new coupons, if any, shall be authenticated by the facsimile signature of such present or former financial officer as the governing body may designate. L.1960, c. 169, s. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1962.
N.J. Stat. § 40:19-3 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 19 / Section 19-3
Petition for resolution; resolution on initiative of board
Status: in_force

If a petition signed by at least twenty per cent of the legal voters of the county shall be presented to the board, requesting such a change of the county seat from one municipality to another therein named, the board shall pass a resolution therefor. The board of chosen freeholders may pass such resolution on its own initiative.
N.J. Stat. § 40:69A-207 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 69A / Section 69A-207
Offices abolished on effective date of plan; administrative code
Status: in_force

17-58. a. At 12 o'clock noon on the effective date of an optional plan adopted pursuant to this act, all offices then existing in such municipality shall be abolished and the terms of all elected and appointed officers shall immediately cease and determine; provided, that nothing in this section shall be construed to abolish the office or terminate the term of office of any member of the board of education, board of fire commissioners of a township fire district, trustees of the free public library, commissioners of a local housing authority, members of a municipal shade tree commission, board of managers of a municipal hospital, municipal magistrates or of any official or employee now protected by any tenure of office law, or of any policeman, fireman, teacher, principal or school superintendent whether or not protected by a tenure of office law. If the municipality is operating under the provisions of Title 11 of the Revised Statutes (Civil Service) at the time of the adoption of an optional plan under this act, nothing herein contained shall affect the tenure of office of any person holding any position or office coming within the provisions of said Title 11 as it applies to said officers and employees. If the municipal clerk has, prior to the effective date of the optional plan, acquired a protected tenure of office pursuant to law, he shall become the first municipal clerk under the optional plan. b. Provision for officers and for the organization and administration of the municipal government under the optional plan may be made by an interim resolution pending the adoption of an administrative code. c. Within 90 days after the date of organization of the first municipal council elected under the optional plan, the municipal governing body shall adopt, by ordinance, an administrative code organizing the administration of the municipal government, setting forth the duties, responsibilities and powers of all municipal officers, departments and agencies, and establishing the manner of performance thereof. The code shall restate the major provisions of the municipal charter and the applicable sections of general law, and provide such additional details as are necessary to present a complete guide describing: the municipal offices; how municipal officers are selected; how municipal departments, divisions, boards, commissions, and agencies are organized; lines of supervisory responsibility and accountability; and procedures to be followed to carry out the functions and activities of the municipal government. d. The administrative code shall take effect 30 days after its adoption. Thereupon, all municipal offices, departments, divisions, boards, commissions, and agencies shall assume the form, perform the duties and responsibilities, and exercise the powers granted under the administrative code in the manner prescribed therein. e. The administrative code may be amended or supplemented from time to time by ordinance, subject to the provisions of law. L.1950,c.210,s.17-58; amended 1954,c.69,s.6; 1967,c.127; 1971,c.268,s.2; 1977,c.392; 1991,c.430,s.6.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:14-164 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 14 / Section 14-164
Chapter 288 of the laws of 1966 saved from repeal
Status: in_force

Chapter 288 of the laws of 1966 (C. 40:149-3.2 and C. 40:149-3.3) is saved from repeal. [The act saved from repeal by this section provides for the validating of appointments of certain members and officers of a police department or force in a township and their eligibility for membership in the police and firemen's retirement system.] L.1971, c. 197, s. 1, eff. July 1, 1971.
N.J. Stat. § 40:60-25.34 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 60 / Section 60-25.34
Cemeteries detrimental to public health or morals; possession by municipality
Status: in_force

Wherever there exists in any municipality of this State any burying ground or cemetery, owned or controlled by a church or other corporation, which has neglected to care for the same, so that in the opinion of the board of health of such municipality the said burying ground or cemetery has become a detriment to public health or to the morals of the community, the said board of health may apply to the board or body having charge or control of the finances of said municipality to take possession or authorize the board of education of the municipality to take possession of said burying ground or cemetery. L.1948, c. 80, p. 467, s. 2, eff. May 21, 1948.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:9-22.23 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 9 / Section 9-22.23
Request for advisory opinion from municipal ethics board
Status: in_force

A local government officer or employee serving the municipality may request and obtain from the municipal ethics board an advisory opinion as to whether any proposed activity or conduct would in its opinion constitute a violation of the municipal code of ethics or any financial disclosure requirements. Advisory opinions of the municipal ethics board shall not be made public, except when the ethics board by the vote of two-thirds of all of its members directs that the opinion be made public. Public advisory opinions shall not disclose the name of the local government officer or employee unless the ethics board in directing that the opinion be made public so determines. L.1991,c.29,s.23.
N.J. Stat. § 40:12-21 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 12 / Section 12-21
Definitions relative to county, municipal parks
Status: in_force

2. As used in this act: "Improvement" means, but is not necessarily limited to, construction, reconstruction, stabilization, repair, rehabilitation, renovation, or restoration of a park or park facility, building, structure, infrastructure, or feature. "Local government unit" means a county, municipality, or joint meeting, including any commission, utilities or other authority, board, or agency thereof, or a county park commission, county board of park commissioners, county or municipal board of recreation commissioners, municipal recreation commission, or similar entity. "Operation" means, but is not necessarily limited to, the providing of park or recreation services, equipment, materials, supplies, or staff personnel. "Park" means a park, playground, picnic area, square, monument, beach, waterfront, recreation area, conservation area, or similar place or property, or any open space, owned or controlled by a local government unit. "Participating business entity" means a business entity that has entered into a park maintenance, operation, or improvement agreement with a local government unit in accordance with this act. "Participating entity" means a business entity or nonprofit organization that has entered into a park maintenance, operation, or improvement agreement with a local government unit in accordance with this act. L.1992,c.101,s.2; amended 1996, c.132, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 40:23-6.42 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 23 / Section 23-6.42
Receipt and expenditure of moneys
Status: in_force

The board of chosen freeholders may receive and expend moneys from the State, Federal Government or private individuals, corporations or associations thereof, to meet the expenses of the county office on aging. L.1970, c. 248, s. 5, eff. Jan. 1, 1971.
N.J. Stat. § 40:55D-36 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 55D / Section 55D-36
Appeals
Status: in_force

27. Appeals. Where the enforcement of section 26 of P.L.1975, c.291 (C.40:55D-35) would entail practical difficulty or unnecessary hardship, or where the circumstances of the case do not require the building or structure to be related to a street, the board of adjustment may upon application or appeal, vary the application of section 26 of P.L.1975, c.291 (C.40:55D-35) and direct the issuance of a permit subject to conditions that will provide adequate access for firefighting equipment, ambulances and other emergency vehicles necessary for the protection of health and safety and that will protect any future street layout shown on the official map or on a general circulation plan element of the municipal master plan pursuant to paragraph (4) of subsection b. of section 19 of P.L.1975, c.291 (C.40:55D-28). Sections 59 through 62 of P.L.1975, c.291 (C.40:55D-72 through C.40:55D-75) shall apply to applications or appeals pursuant to this section. In any municipality in which there is no board of adjustment, the planning board shall have the same powers and be subject to the same restrictions as provided in this section. The board of adjustment shall not exercise the power otherwise granted by this section if the proposed development requires approval by the planning board of a subdivision, site plan or conditional use in conjunction with which the planning board has power to direct the issuance of a permit pursuant to subsection c. of section 47 of P.L.1975, c.291 (C.40:55D-60). L.1975,c.291,s.27; amended 1991,c.256,s.7.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:16-20 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 16 / Section 16-20
Nomination of successor to be elected at regular municipal or general election
Status: in_force

The nomination of a successor to be elected at a regular municipal or general election shall be made in the manner provided in Title 19 of the Revised Statutes. L.1979, c. 83, s. 1, eff. April 26, 1979.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:9-17 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 9 / Section 9-17
Deductions for payment to credit unions, or to insurance companies or banks, savings banks or savings and loan associations for individual retirement annuity or account
Status: in_force

Whenever any person holding public office, position or employment, whose compensation is paid by any county or municipality or by any board, body, agency or commission thereof, or any board of education, shall indicate in writing to the proper disbursing officer his desire to have any deductions made from his compensation for payment: a. to a credit union, organized under the laws of this State or of the United States, the membership of which is limited to public employees, or b. to an insurance company authorized to do business in this State for the purchase of an individual retirement annuity written on a group or individual basis, as defined by section 408(b) of the Federal Internal Revenue Code of 1954 as amended (26 U.S.C. s. 408(b)), or c. to any State or federally chartered bank, savings bank, or savings and loan association selected by the employer for deposit into an individual retirement account, as defined by section 408(a) of the Federal Internal Revenue Code of 1954 as amended (26 U.S.C. s. 408(a)), such deductions shall be made by the proper disbursing officer, when directed so to do by resolution of the governing body of any county or municipality or by resolution of the board, body, agency or commission or board of education of which he is the disbursing officer, and shall be transmitted to the treasurer of the credit union, insurance company or the bank, savings bank, or savings and loan association. Any such written authorization may be withdrawn upon filing notice of such withdrawal with the proper disbursing officer. L.1971, c. 200, s. 1, eff. July 1, 1971. Amended by L.1983, c. 445, s. 1, eff. Jan. 9, 1984.
N.J. Stat. § 40:33-13.15 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 33 / Section 33-13.15
Disposition of revenues
Status: in_force

Money paid to the regional library for lost or damaged books or other library materials, for use of "pay" or "rental" collections and for the sale of library books or other library property shall be held by the board of trustees and spent only for the purchase of books or other materials or for the replacement of library property. Fines, nonresident fees and other miscellaneous revenue received by the regional library shall be turned over to the treasurers of the participating counties in proportionate shares as stipulated in the regional library agreement or in accordance with the apportionment of annual appropriations set forth therein. Each board of chosen freeholders of the participating counties may, by resolution, reappropriate the sums so received to the board of trustees, in addition to the other moneys appropriated for regional library purposes. L.1962, c. 134, s. 13, eff. July 27, 1962.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:31-12 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 31 / Section 31-12
Rates, rentals, connection fees, or other charges as lien on real property; discontinuance of service.
Status: in_force

40A:31-12. a. Rates, rentals, connection fees or other charges levied in accordance with N.J.S.40A:31-10 and 40A:31-11, shall be a first lien or charge against the property benefited therefrom. If any part of the amount due and payable in rates, rentals, connection fees or other charges remains unpaid for 30 days following the date for the payment thereof, interest upon the amount unpaid shall accrue at a rate of interest to be determined in accordance with N.J.S.40A:31-17. The governing body or bodies of the local unit or units may authorize payment of delinquent assessments on an installment basis in accordance with R.S.54:5-19. Liens levied in accordance with this section shall be enforceable in the manner provided for real property tax liens in chapter 5 of Title 54 of the Revised Statutes.
b. Nothing in this section shall be construed to limit the right of a local unit or local units to discontinue service to any property for the failure to pay any amount owing within 30 days after the date the amount is due and payable, if written notice of the proposed discontinuance of service and of the reasons therefor has been given, within at least 10 days prior to the date of discontinuance, to the owner of record of the property. In the event that notice is provided by mail, the notice requirements shall be satisfied if the mailing is made to the last known address of the owner of record and is postmarked at least 10 days prior to the date of discontinuance.
c. Notwithstanding the provisions of subsections a. and b. of this section, if the Governor has declared 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, in response to a flood, hurricane, superstorm, tornado, natural or other disaster, or public health emergency, then, for the duration of the public health emergency, state of emergency, or both and for a period up to 90 days after the public health emergency, state of emergency, or both, are no longer in effect, the governing body or bodies of the local unit or units may, in its discretion, engage in any combination of the following: (1) not charge interest on the delinquent payment; (2) not place a lien on such parcel of real property for the unpaid balance for any service charge and all interest accruing thereon; or (3) not discontinue service of any property for the failure to pay any amount owing. The governing body shall exercise the discretionary authority it is provided under this subsection consistently to all properties, or to all properties of the same use type or other appropriate category.
amended 2020, c.39, s.5.
N.J. Stat. § 40:37-242 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 37 / Section 37-242
Referendum; submission at general election; notice
Status: in_force

The question of the adoption of sections 40:37-195 to 40:37-247 of this title shall be submitted to the voters of any county having the necessary population at the next general election. The county clerk shall, at least ten days before the election, give public notice by publication in two or more newspapers published and circulating in the county, that the submission will be made at the ensuing election. The notice shall state briefly the question to be submitted.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:14-127.1 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 14 / Section 14-127.1
Reappointment of certain law enforcement officers.
Status: in_force

1. a. Notwithstanding the provisions of any other law to the contrary, any former State trooper, sheriff's officer or deputy, or county or municipal police officer who has separated from service voluntarily or involuntarily other than by removal for cause on charges of misconduct or delinquency, shall be deemed to meet the maximum age requirement for appointment established by N.J.S.40A:14-127, if his actual age, less the number of years of his previous service as a law enforcement officer, would meet the maximum age requirement established by said section, but no person may be appointed who is over the age of 45 as of the date of his reappointment; except that in the case of a State trooper, sheriff's officer or deputy, or county or municipal police officer whose separation from service was involuntary due to a lay-off or reduction in force, such person shall be deemed to meet the maximum age requirement for appointment by complying with the procedure established hereinbefore without regard to his actual age at the time of reappointment. b. For the purposes of meeting the maximum age requirement for appointment established by N.J.S.40A:14-127 and for the purpose of taking any civil service examination for appointment as a municipal police officer, the Civil Service Commission, for good cause shown, may deem an individual a former State trooper, sheriff's officer or deputy, or county or municipal police officer in accordance with subsection a. of this section, even though that individual's separation from current service will not occur except upon a new appointment. L.1979, c.461, s.1; amended 1980, c.41, s.1; 1991, c.492, s.1; 1993, c.319; 2008, c.29, s.99.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:2-8.1 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 2 / Section 2-8.1
Issuance of bond anticipation note; rules, regulations.
Status: in_force

11. a. On and after the effective date of P.L.2003, c.15, a local unit may, in anticipation of the issuance of bonds, borrow money and issue notes if the bond ordinance or subsequent resolution so provides. Any such note shall be designated as a "bond anticipation note" and shall be subject to the following provisions: (1) every note shall contain a recital that it is issued for a period not exceeding one year and may be renewed from time to time for additional periods, none of which shall exceed one year; (2) all such notes, including renewals, shall mature and be paid not later than the first day of the fifth month following the close of the tenth fiscal year next following the date of the original notes; and (3) (a) no such notes shall be renewed beyond the third anniversary date of the original notes unless an amount of such notes, at least equal to the first legally payable installment of the bonds in anticipation of which those notes are issued, is paid and retired on or before each subsequent anniversary date beyond which such notes are renewed from funds other than the proceeds of obligations; or (b) for a bond ordinance approved prior to the effective date of P.L.2003, c.15, the governing body may choose to apply the following renewal requirements instead of the requirements of subparagraph (a) of this paragraph: no such notes shall be renewed beyond the third anniversary date of the original notes unless an amount of such notes, at least equal to the first legally payable installment of the bonds in anticipation of which those notes are issued, is paid and retired on or before the third anniversary date, and if such notes are renewed beyond the fourth anniversary date of the original notes, a like amount is paid or retired on or before the fourth anniversary date from funds other than the proceeds of obligations. b. The local finance board shall, in accordance with the provisions of the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), adopt such rules and regulations as are necessary to implement the provisions of this act. L.2003,c.15,s.11; amended 2003, c.306.
N.J. Stat. § 40:20-77 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 20 / Section 20-77
Special meetings; how called; notice
Status: in_force

Special meetings shall be held on the written or printed order of the director, or of any three members of the board, specifying the business and object thereof, and the place where the meeting shall be held. The clerk of the board shall call any such special meeting upon receipt of such order, by written notice directed to the respective members of the board, and left at their respective places of abode, or mailed to the post office nearest thereto, at least five days before the day of the meeting. The notices shall state the business and object of the meeting and the place where the meeting is to be held.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:4-45 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 4 / Section 4-45
Separate capital budgets
Status: in_force

The board may require separate capital budgets to give effect to a general improvement program as follows: a. A special capital budget for the expenditure of funds realized from the sale of obligations and adopted at the time such sale is authorized. b. A separate capital budget adopted at the same time and as part of the annual budget. c. A consolidated capital budget providing for the consolidation of capital projects, with the annual budget treating borrowed funds and other receipts as special revenue and capital projects as separately itemized appropriations under the proper office, department, institutions or other agency of the local unit. d. Any other type or form of budget adapted to planning and guiding expenditures for capital improvement programs. L.1960, c. 169, s. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1962.
N.J. Stat. § 40:62-28 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 62 / Section 62-28
Income placed in separate fund; control of fund
Status: in_force

The ordinance shall provide that all income from such station or hall, or both, shall be placed in a separate fund under the joint control of the management of the station or hall, or both, and the director in charge of such department or departments, the treasurer of such municipality and such other municipal officer or officers as the ordinance may designate. Amended by L.1939, c. 253, p. 668, s. 1, eff. July 18, 1939.
N.J. Stat. § 40:46-53 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 46 / Section 46-53
Act operative on favorable vote
Status: in_force

The municipal clerk shall certify the results of the election to the legislative body of the municipality at its first meeting thereafter, enter the same at large in its minutes and certify the same to the Secretary of State. If it appears by the certificate of the clerk that a majority of the votes cast on the question are in favor of the adoption of this act, the act shall be operative in such municipality. L.1950, c. 211, p. 529, s. 15, eff. June 8, 1950.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:4-55.17 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 4 / Section 4-55.17
Applicability of tax anticipation notes provisions to special emergency notes; filing resolution
Status: in_force

The provisions of the chapter hereby supplemented relating to tax anticipation notes shall apply to special emergency notes. A copy of the resolution shall be filed forthwith after it is adopted with the Director of the Division of Local Finance in the Department of Community Affairs for that purpose. L.1968, c. 194, s. 5, eff. July 19, 1968.
N.J. Stat. § 40:68-26 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 68 / Section 68-26
Repeals
Status: in_force

All general or special laws, or parts thereof, inconsistent herewith are to the extent of such inconsistency hereby repealed. L.1956, c. 220, p. 780, s. 2, eff. Jan. 16, 1957.
N.J. Stat. § 40:43-12 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 43 / Section 43-12
Substitution of parties in legal action
Status: in_force

The new municipality shall be substituted, on its own application, as party plaintiff or defendant in any suit pending in any court of law or equity, by or against such old municipality.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:14-7 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 14 / Section 14-7
Creation and establishment of fire departments and forces
Status: in_force

The governing body of any municipality, by ordinance, may create and establish a paid or part-paid fire department and force and provide for the maintenance, regulation and control thereof, and except as otherwise provided by law, appoint such members, officers and personnel as shall be deemed necessary, determine their terms of office, fix their compensation and prescribe their powers, functions and duties and adopt and promulgate rules and regulations for the government of the department and force and for the discipline of its members. L.1971, c. 197, s. 1, eff. July 1, 1971.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:12A-20 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 12A / Section 12A-20
Rules, regulations concerning admission to housing project; publishing of notice relative to waiting list.
Status: in_force

20. a. The municipality, county, or housing authority shall establish rules and regulations concerning admissions to any housing project which shall provide priority categories for persons displaced or caused to be displaced by public action or by redevelopment projects, highway programs, or other public works; persons living in housing found to be "substandard" within the meaning of P.L.1966, c.168 (C.2A:42-74 et seq.) or P.L.1971, c.224 (C.2A:42-85 et seq.), or otherwise violative of minimum health and safety standards; persons and families who, by reason of family income, family size, or disabilities have special needs; and elderly persons. b. A housing authority established pursuant to section 17 of P.L.1992, c.79 (C.40A:12A-17) shall advertise on its Internet website or on a webpage on the Internet website of the local unit that established the housing authority, in both English and Spanish, notice of when it is accepting applications for its housing assistance waiting list, unless otherwise prohibited by federal law, rule, or regulation. The electronic advertisement shall be in addition to any notice currently being published in a newspaper, as applicable. L.1992, c.79, s.20; amended 2017, c.51, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 40:48-8.29a — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 48 / Section 48-8.29a
Ordinances; adoption of supplementary act; operative without voter approval; covenant not to reduce or repeal tax
Status: in_force

In any municipality in which the provisions of P.L.1947, c. 71 (C. 40:48-8.15 et seq.) are presently operative pursuant to an ordinance and referendum thereon approving the same heretofore adopted and held in accordance with the provisions of that act, any ordinance to adopt the provisions of this amendatory and supplementary act shall, upon adoption, become operative within the municipality without any requirement to submit the same to the voters for their approval or disapproval. Such municipality may also provide and covenant by ordinance that the ordinance authorizing such tax will not be amended so as to repeal or reduce such tax while bonds entitled to the benefits of this act are outstanding with the holders of such bonds, unless the resolution authorizing such bonds shall provide otherwise. Such covenant shall constitute a valid and legally binding contract between such municipality and such holders. L.1981, c. 461, s. 3, eff. Jan. 8, 1982.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:14-163 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 14 / Section 14-163
Chapter 187 of the laws of 1964 saved from repeal
Status: in_force

Chapter 187 of the laws of 1964 (C. 40:47-20.12), as amended by P.L.1969, c. 267, s. 6, is saved from repeal. [The act saved from repeal by this section provides that in any municipality where no police department or force existed and subsequently upon the creation of such a department or force, any person, if otherwise qualified, may be appointed as chief of police of such department or force, notwithstanding he is over the maximum age as therein prescribed, or was not a resident of said municipality for 6 months preceding his appointment, provided he agrees to become a resident of said municipality within 3 years from the date of his appointment.] L.1971, c. 197, s. 1, eff. July 1, 1971.
N.J. Stat. § 40:65-9.6 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 65 / Section 65-9.6
Appropriations and procedure
Status: in_force

Appropriations and procedure shall follow the lawful practice heretofore observed in case of crosswalks and the like laid at public expense under section 40:65-10 of the Revised Statutes. L.1941, c. 208, p. 607, s. 3.
N.J. Stat. § 40:72-12 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 72 / Section 72-12
Director of finance; when to act as mayor
Status: in_force

The director of the department of revenue and finance shall be vice president of the board and, in case of vacancy in the office of mayor, shall perform the duties of that office.
N.J. Stat. § 40:8-9 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 8 / Section 8-9
Applications
Status: in_force

All applications for the position of airport security officers shall, in the first instance, be made to the chief of police of the county in which the airport is located, except that where the county does not have an organized full-time police department, application shall be made to the Superintendent of State Police. The chief of police or the superintendent, as the case may be, shall investigate and determine the character, competency, integrity and fitness of the person or persons designated in the application. If the application is approved by the chief of police or the superintendent, the approved application shall be returned to the governing body which shall issue a commission to the person appointed, a copy of which shall be filed in the office of the superintendent and with the chief of police of the county and municipality in which such airport is located. L.1979, c. 332, s. 2, eff. Jan. 21, 1980.
N.J. Stat. § 40:3-8 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-8
Commissioners not to receive compensation; bonds; secretary and assistants
Status: in_force

The members of the sinking fund commission shall receive no compensation, and shall give bond with corporate security to the municipality, county, or school district, as the case may be, for the faithful performance of their duties, in such sum as shall from time to time be fixed by the governing body of the municipality, county or school district. When authorized by the governing body the sinking fund commission may employ a secretary and other assistants at such salary as the governing body may fix, or may appoint one of its members as secretary, and one as treasurer, or one of its members to fill both offices, and allow such appointee or appointees such compensation as may be fixed by the governing body. All surety bond premiums, compensations and all expenses necessarily incurred by the sinking fund commission in the discharge of its duties shall be paid from general funds, and not from the sinking fund accounts.
N.J. Stat. § 40:68-47 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 68 / Section 68-47
Payment of moneys to district treasurer
Status: in_force

The tax collector of the municipality in which the district is situate shall pay over all money collected by him which shall have been assessed in accordance with the provisions of this act to the treasurer of the district. L.1967, c. 184, s. 21, eff. July 27, 1967.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:14-140 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 14 / Section 14-140
Drivers and attendants of police vehicles; other personnel
Status: in_force

The governing body of any municipality, by ordinance, may provide for the appointment of drivers and attendants of police vehicles and for the appointment of electrical equipment servicemen, janitors and matrons for said department or force, and upon their appointments they shall become members thereof. L.1971, c. 197, s. 1, eff. July 1, 1971.
N.J. Stat. § 40:48-8.21 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 48 / Section 48-8.21
Disposition of sales taxes
Status: in_force

All revenues collected under any such ordinance by the Director of the Division of Taxation pursuant to section 1 of P.L.1980, c. 60 (C. 54:32B-24.1) shall be apportioned according to the following schedule: (a) Through June 30, 1981, all such revenues shall be deposited in the general fund of the municipality and may be used for general municipal purposes, including the reduction and liquidation of bonded indebtedness, the payment of salaries, construction, reconstruction, maintenance and repair of municipal buildings, installations and properties, and for such other purposes as may be provided by existing ordinances or ordinances hereafter enacted for general municipal purposes; (b) For revenues collected during the period from July 1, 1981 through February 28, 1982, 66 2/3 % of such revenues shall be paid to the municipality and deposited and used as provided in subsection (a) of this section and 33 1/3 % of such revenues shall be retained by the State Treasurer for deposit in the fund established pursuant to the provisions of section 5 of P.L.1979, c. 273 (C. 40:48-8.30), to be used and distributed according to the terms herein provided; (c) For revenues collected during the period from March 1, 1982 through June 30, 1982, 2/7 of such revenues shall be paid to the municipality and deposited and used as provided in subsection (a) of this section, and 5/7 of such revenues shall be retained by the State Treasurer for deposit in the fund established pursuant to section 5 of P.L.1979, c. 273 (C. 40:48-8.30) and be distributed according to the terms of this act; (d) For revenues collected during the period from July 1, 1982 through August 31, 1982, all such revenues shall be retained by the State Treasurer for deposit in the fund established pursuant to section 5 of P.L.1979, c. 273 (C. 40:48-8.30) and distributed according to the terms of P.L.1981, c. 461 (C. 40:48-8.16a et al.); (e) For revenues collected during the period from September 1, 1982 through December 31, 1982, 2/9 of such revenues shall be paid to the municipality and deposited and used as provided in subsection (a) of this section, and 7/9 of such revenues shall be retained by the State Treasurer for deposit in the fund established pursuant to section 5 of P.L.1979, c. 273 (C. 40:48-8.30) and be distributed according to the terms of P.L.1981, c. 461 (C. 40:48-8.16a et al.); (f) On and after January 1, 1983, all such revenues shall be retained by the State Treasurer for deposit in the fund established pursuant to section 5 of P.L.1979, c. 273 (C. 40:48-8.30) and distributed according to the terms herein provided. L.1947, c. 71, p. 433, s. 7, eff. April 19, 1947. Amended by L.1979, c. 273, s. 3, eff. Jan. 3, 1980; L.1981, c. 461, s. 4, eff. Jan. 8, 1982; L.1982, c. 10, s. 1, eff. March 11, 1982; L.1982, c. 125, s. 3, eff. Sept. 2, 1982.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:9-49.1 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 9 / Section 9-49.1
Burial expenses of indigents
Status: in_force

1. Notwithstanding any provision of law, rule or regulation to the contrary, when an indigent person dies in his resident county without a surviving spouse, parent or emancipated child or in a county other than his resident county, the resident county of the indigent decedent is responsible for the necessary and reasonable expenses for the burial. For the purposes of this act, "indigent decedent" means a person who dies without leaving an ascertainable estate sufficient to pay part or all of the person's burial expenses and whose burial expenses are not payable by the State pursuant to P.L.1959, c.86 (C.44:10-1 et seq.), P.L.1947, c.156 (C.44:8-107 et seq.) or P.L.1973, c.256 (C.44:7-85 et seq.), or by the county pursuant to N.J.S.40A:9-49. L.1987,c.67,s.1; amended 2002, c.121, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:14-152.2 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 14 / Section 14-152.2
Immunity from tort liability; provision of benefits for police, law enforcement officer exercising Statewide police powers; exemptions; terms defined
Status: in_force

1. Whenever any municipal police officer or other law enforcement officer has been conferred with Statewide police powers and is acting under lawful authority beyond the territorial limits of his employing municipality or other appointing authority, said police officer or law enforcement officer, as the case may be, shall have all of the immunities from tort liability and shall have all of the pension, relief, disability, workmen's compensation, insurance, and other benefits enjoyed while performing duties within said employing municipality or the jurisdictional responsibility of the other appointing authority, as the case may be; provided, however, in the case of a law enforcement officer other than a municipal police officer or a county law enforcement officer afforded such immunities and benefits under the provisions of section 1 of P.L.1977, c.439 (C.40A:14-107.1), the immunities from tort liability and other benefits enjoyed while performing duties within the jurisdictional responsibility of the appointing authority shall be extended only in those instances where (1) the law enforcement officer has been requested by the other jurisdiction to perform law enforcement duties within its boundaries; or (2) the law enforcement officer is performing law enforcement duties within another jurisdiction upon the orders of his superiors. As used in this section, "law enforcement officer" means any person who is employed as a permanent full-time member of any State, county or municipal law enforcement agency, department, or division of those governments who is statutorily empowered to act for the detection, investigation, arrest, conviction, detention, or rehabilitation of persons violating the criminal laws of this State and statutorily required to successfully complete a training course approved by, or certified as being substantially equivalent to such an approved course, by the Police Training Commission pursuant to P.L.1961, c.56 (C.52:17B-66 et seq.). "Law enforcement agency" means any public agency, other than the Department of Law and Public Safety, any police force, department or division within the State of New Jersey, or any county or municipality thereof, which is empowered by statute to act for the detection, investigation, arrest, conviction, detention, or rehabilitation of persons violating the criminal laws of this State. L.1977,c.437,s.1; amended 1996, c.115, s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 40:33-2 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 33 / Section 33-2
Referendum
Status: in_force

No such library shall be established until assented to by the legal voters of the county at any election at which the question of the establishment thereof shall be submitted. In counties which have heretofore adopted the provisions of an act entitled "An act to provide for the establishment and maintenance of county free libraries," approved April seventh, one thousand nine hundred and twenty, the referendum election provided for herein need not be held and the provisions of this article shall apply to such counties.
N.J. Stat. § 40:55D-108 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 55D / Section 55D-108
Historic preservation commission funded by governing body
Status: in_force

22. a. The governing body shall make provision in its budget and appropriate funds for the expenses of the historic preservation commission. b. The historic preservation commission may employ, contract for, and fix the compensation of experts and other staff and services as it shall deem necessary. The commission shall obtain its legal counsel from the municipal attorney at the rate of compensation determined by the governing body, unless the governing body, by appropriation, provides for separate legal counsel for the commission. Expenditures pursuant to this subsection shall not exceed, exclusive of gifts or grants, the amount appropriated by the governing body for the commission's use. L.1985,c.516,c.22; amended 1991,c.199,s.7.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:4-55.18 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 4 / Section 4-55.18
Distressed municipality defined
Status: in_force

As used in this act the term "distressed municipality" means any municipality required to pay a judgment in an amount which would require an increase in the municipal purposes levy for any year in excess of 40% over the immediately preceding year. L.1982, c. 66, s. 1, eff. July 12, 1982.
N.J. Stat. § 40:69A-195 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 69A / Section 69A-195
Ballots
Status: in_force

The ballots to be used at such election shall be in substantially the following form: "To vote upon the public question printed below, if in favor thereof mark a cross (X) or plus (+) or check (/) in the square at the left of the word Yes, and if opposed thereto mark a cross (X) or plus (+) or a check (/) in the square to the left of the word No." "Shall the ordinance ................... Yes. (indicate whether submitted by council or initiative or referendum petition) providing No. for ......................................... (here state nature of proposed ordinance or proposition) be adopted?" L.1950, c. 210, p. 519, s. 17-46, eff. June 8, 1950.
N.J. Stat. § 40:41A-46 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 41A / Section 41A-46
Officers
Status: in_force

Each county operating under this article shall be governed by an elected board of freeholders and an appointed county manager and by such other officers and employees as may be duly appointed pursuant to this article, general law, or ordinance. L.1972, c. 154, s. 46, eff. Sept. 19, 1972.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:11-5.2 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 11 / Section 11-5.2
Applicability of C.40A:11-1 et seq. to certain contracts by city of first class.
Status: in_force

12. Notwithstanding the provisions of P.L.2002, c.47 (C.40A:12-17.1 et al.) to the contrary, any expenditure of funds by a duly incorporated nonprofit association that has entered into a contract with the governing body of a city of the first class pursuant to sections 1 and 2 of P.L.2002, c.47 (C.40A:12-17.1 and 40A:11-5.1) for any capital improvements to, or construction of, water supply facilities or wastewater treatment systems shall be subject to the provisions of the "Local Public Contracts Law," P.L.1971, c.198 (C.40A:11 -1 et seq.) whenever the funds have been derived from the proceeds of obligations or other available public moneys of any public entity including, but not limited to, debt issued by the New Jersey Environmental Infrastructure Trust established pursuant to P.L.1985, c.334 (C.58:11B-1 et seq.), as amended and supplemented by P.L.1997, c.224, or a city of the first class. L.2002,c.47,s.12.
N.J. Stat. § 40:68A-54 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 68A / Section 68A-54
Construction or operation of port system; additional powers; relocation of facilities
Status: in_force

In addition to other powers conferred by this act or by any other law, and not in limitation thereof, every municipal port authority, in connection with construction or operation of any part of a port system, shall have power to make reasonable regulations for the installation, construction, maintenance, repair, renewal, relocation and removal of tracks, pipes, mains, conduits, cables, wires, towers, poles or any other equipment and appliances (herein called "facilities" ) of any public utility as defined in section 48:2-13 of the Revised Statutes, in, on, along, over or under any real property of the municipal port authority. Whenever in connection with construction or operation of any part of a port system, any municipal port authority shall determine that it is necessary that any such facilities, which now are, or hereafter may be, located in, on, along, over or under any such real property, should be relocated in such real property, or should be removed therefrom, the public utility owning or operating such facilities shall relocate or remove the same in accordance with the order of the municipal port authority, provided, however, that the cost and expenses of such relocation or removal, including the cost of installing such facilities in a new location, or new locations, and the cost of any lands or any rights or interest in lands, or any other rights acquired to accomplish such relocation or removal, less the cost of any lands or any rights or interests in lands or any other rights of the public utility paid to the public utility in connection with the relocation or removal of such property, shall be paid by the municipal port authority and may be included in the cost of such port system. In case of any such relocation or removal of facilities, as aforesaid, the public utility owning or operating the same, its successors or assigns, may maintain and operate such facilities, with the necessary appurtenances, in the new location or new locations for as long a period, and upon the same terms and conditions, as it had the right to maintain and operate such facilities in their former location. L.1960, c. 192, p. 826, s. 26, eff. Feb. 15, 1961.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:4-58 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 4 / Section 4-58
Appropriation transfers during last 2 months of fiscal year
Status: in_force

a. Should it become necessary, during the last 2 months of the fiscal year, to expend for any of the purposes specified in the budget an amount in excess of the respective sums appropriated therefor and there shall be an excess in any appropriations over and above the amount deemed to be necessary to fulfill the purpose of such appropriation, the governing body may, by resolution setting forth the facts, adopted by not less than 2/3 vote of the full membership thereof, transfer the amount of such excess to those appropriations deemed to be insufficient; no transfers may be made to appropriations for contingent expenses or deferred charges. b. No transfers may be made under this section from appropriations for 1. contingent expenses, 2. deferred charges, 3. cash deficit of preceding year, 4. reserve for uncollected taxes, 5. down payments, 6. capital improvement fund, 7. interest and redemption charges. L.1960, c. 169, s. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1962.
N.J. Stat. § 40:54-19 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 54 / Section 54-19
Devises and bequests to trustees.
Status: in_force

40:54-19. The board of trustees may receive, hold and manage any devise, bequest or donation heretofore made or hereafter to be made and given for the establishment, increase or maintenance of a free public library within the municipality. Any devise, bequest, or donation made pursuant to this section shall not be deemed surplus or transferred by the board of trustees, pursuant to the provisions of R.S.40:54-15, to the municipality. amended 2011, c.224, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:12A-7 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 12A / Section 12A-7
Adoption of redevelopment plan.
Status: in_force

7. a. No redevelopment project shall be undertaken or carried out except in accordance with a redevelopment plan adopted by ordinance of the municipal governing body, upon its finding that the specifically delineated project area is located in an area in need of redevelopment or in an area in need of rehabilitation, or in both, according to criteria set forth in section 5 or section 14 of P.L.1992, c.79 (C.40A:12A-5 or 40A:12A-14), as appropriate. The redevelopment plan shall include an outline for the planning, development, redevelopment, or rehabilitation of the project area sufficient to indicate: (1) Its relationship to definite local objectives as to appropriate land uses, density of population, and improved traffic and public transportation, public utilities, recreational and community facilities and other public improvements. (2) Proposed land uses and building requirements in the project area. (3) Adequate provision for the temporary and permanent relocation, as necessary, of residents in the project area, including an estimate of the extent to which decent, safe and sanitary dwelling units affordable to displaced residents will be available to them in the existing local housing market. (4) An identification of any property within the redevelopment area which is proposed to be acquired in accordance with the redevelopment plan. (5) Any significant relationship of the redevelopment plan to (a) the master plans of contiguous municipalities, (b) the master plan of the county in which the municipality is located, and (c) the State Development and Redevelopment Plan adopted pursuant to the "State Planning Act," P.L.1985, c.398 (C.52:18A-196 et al.). (6) As of the date of the adoption of the resolution finding the area to be in need of redevelopment, an inventory of all housing units affordable to low and moderate income households, as defined pursuant to section 4 of P.L.1985, c.222 (C.52:27D-304), that are to be removed as a result of implementation of the redevelopment plan, whether as a result of subsidies or market conditions, listed by affordability level, number of bedrooms, and tenure. (7) A plan for the provision, through new construction or substantial rehabilitation of one comparable, affordable replacement housing unit for each affordable housing unit that has been occupied at any time within the last 18 months, that is subject to affordability controls and that is identified as to be removed as a result of implementation of the redevelopment plan. Displaced residents of housing units provided under any State or federal housing subsidy program, or pursuant to the "Fair Housing Act," P.L.1985, c.222 (C.52:27D-301 et al.), provided they are deemed to be eligible, shall have first priority for those replacement units provided under the plan; provided that any such replacement unit shall not be credited against a prospective municipal obligation under the "Fair Housing Act," P.L.1985, c.222 (C.52:27D-301 et al.), if the housing unit which is removed had previously been credited toward satisfying the municipal fair share obligation. To the extent reasonably feasible, replacement housing shall be provided within or in close proximity to the redevelopment area. A municipality shall report annually to the Department of Community Affairs on its progress in implementing the plan for provision of comparable, affordable replacement housing required pursuant to this section. (8) Proposed locations for zero-emission vehicle fueling and charging infrastructure within the project area in a manner that appropriately connects with an essential public charging network. b. A redevelopment plan may include the provision of affordable housing in accordance with the "Fair Housing Act," P.L.1985, c.222 (C.52:27D-301 et al.) and the housing element of the municipal master plan. c. The redevelopment plan shall describe its relationship to pertinent municipal development regulations as defined in the "Municipal Land Use Law," P.L.1975, c.291 (C.40:55D-1 et seq.). The redevelopment plan shall supersede applicable provisions of the development regulations of the municipality or constitute an overlay zoning district within the redevelopment area. When the redevelopment plan supersedes any provision of the development regulations, the ordinance adopting the redevelopment plan shall contain an explicit amendment to the zoning district map included in the zoning ordinance. The zoning district map as amended shall indicate the redevelopment area to which the redevelopment plan applies. Notwithstanding the provisions of the "Municipal Land Use Law," P.L.1975, c.291 (C.40:55D-1 et seq.) or of other law, no notice beyond that required for adoption of ordinances by the municipality shall be required for the hearing on or adoption of the redevelopment plan or subsequent amendments thereof. d. All provisions of the redevelopment plan shall be either substantially consistent with the municipal master plan or designed to effectuate the master plan; but the municipal governing body may adopt a redevelopment plan which is inconsistent with or not designed to effectuate the master plan by affirmative vote of a majority of its full authorized membership with the reasons for so acting set forth in the redevelopment plan. e. Prior to the adoption of a redevelopment plan, or revision or amendment thereto, the planning board shall transmit to the governing body, within 45 days after referral, a report containing its recommendation concerning the redevelopment plan. This report shall include an identification of any provisions in the proposed redevelopment plan which are inconsistent with the master plan and recommendations concerning these inconsistencies and any other matters as the board deems appropriate. The governing body, when considering the adoption of a redevelopment plan or revision or amendment thereof, shall review the report of the planning board and may approve or disapprove or change any recommendation by a vote of a majority of its full authorized membership and shall record in its minutes the reasons for not following the recommendations. Failure of the planning board to transmit its report within the required 45 days shall relieve the governing body from the requirements of this subsection with regard to the pertinent proposed redevelopment plan or revision or amendment thereof. Nothing in this subsection shall diminish the applicability of the provisions of subsection d. of this section with respect to any redevelopment plan or revision or amendment thereof. f. The governing body of a municipality may direct the planning board to prepare a redevelopment plan or an amendment or revision to a redevelopment plan for a designated redevelopment area. After completing the redevelopment plan, the planning board shall transmit the proposed plan to the governing body for its adoption. The governing body, when considering the proposed plan, may amend or revise any portion of the proposed redevelopment plan by an affirmative vote of the majority of its full authorized membership and shall record in its minutes the reasons for each amendment or revision. When a redevelopment plan or amendment to a redevelopment plan is referred to the governing body by the planning board under this subsection, the governing body shall be relieved of the referral requirements of subsection e. of this section. L.1992, c.79, s.7; amended 2008, c.46, s.2; 2019, c.267, s.3; 2021, c.168, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 40:14B-2 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 14B / Section 14B-2
Policy
Status: in_force

It is hereby declared to be in the public interest and to be the policy of the State to foster and promote by all reasonable means the provision and distribution of an adequate supply of water for the public and private uses of counties and municipalities and their inhabitants, the collection, disposal and recycling of solid waste, including sewage sludge, in an environmentally sound manner, the relief of lands and waters in or bordering the State from pollution, from domestic, industrial and other sources, including pollution derived from chemical and hazardous wastes, and thus the reduction and ultimate abatement of the menace to the public health resulting from such pollution, and the generation of hydroelectric power. It is the purpose and object of this act to further and implement such policy by (1) Authorizing counties, or municipalities either separately or in combination with other municipalities, by means and through the agency of a municipal authority, to acquire, construct, maintain, operate or improve works for the accumulation, supply or distribution of water, works for the collection, treatment, recycling, and disposal of solid wastes, works for the collection, treatment, purification or disposal of sewage or other wastes, and works for the generation of hydroelectric power; (2) Authorizing service charges to occupants or owners of property for direct or indirect connection with and the use, products or services of such works, and providing for the establishment, collection and enforcement of such charges; (3) Creating as bodies corporate and politic municipal authorities to have full responsibility and powers with respect to such works and the establishment, collection, enforcement, use and disposition of all such service charges; (4) Providing for the financing of such works, for the issuance of bonds therefor, and for the payment and security of such bonds; and (5) In general, granting to counties and municipalities and to such municipal authorities discretionary powers to provide for utility services designed to provide or distribute such a supply of water, to recycle or dispose of solid waste, to relieve pollution of such waters in or bordering the State at the expense of the users of such services or of counties or municipalities or other persons contracting for or with respect to the same or to generate hydroelectric power. L.1957, c. 183, p. 634, s. 2, eff. Aug. 22, 1957. Amended by L.1977, c. 384, s. 3, eff. Feb. 10, 1978; L.1980, c. 34, s. 2, eff. June 6, 1980.
N.J. Stat. § 40:34A-7 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 34A / Section 34A-7
Municipalities; cooperation with county; acquisition of property; provision of services
Status: in_force

For the purpose of aiding and cooperating in the planning, undertaking, construction or operation of an off-street parking facility of a county, any municipality in which such facility is or is to be located in whole or in part may: (a) acquire real property in its name for such facility or for new or for widening of existing roads, streets, parkways, avenues, highways or sidewalks for or to such facility, or partly for such purposes and partly for other municipal purposes, by purchase or condemnation in the manner provided by law for the acquisition of real property by a municipality, (b) cause water, sewer, lighting or drainage facilities, or other works or services which it is otherwise empowered to undertake to be furnished to or in connection with such facility, (c) furnish, dedicate, close, pave, install, grade, regrade, plan, or replan roads, streets, parkways, avenues, highways, sidewalks or other places which it is otherwise empowered to undertake or (d) do any and all things necessary or convenient to aid and cooperate in the planning, undertaking, construction or operation of such facility, and cause services to be furnished to the county in connection therewith of the character which such municipality is otherwise empowered to furnish. L.1972, c. 83, s. 7, eff. July 10, 1972.
N.J. Stat. § 40:41A-2 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 41A / Section 41A-2
Election of charter study commission
Status: in_force

At the same election as the public question is submitted, seven members of an 11-member charter study commission shall be elected by the county's registered voters. There shall be placed on the ballot the names of charter study commission candidates who shall have been nominated in the same manner as provided by law for candidates nominated by petition for freeholder, except that they shall be listed without party or other designation or slogan. The voting instructions shall state that the voter may vote on the question and that, regardless of how or whether he voted on the charter question, he may vote for seven members of a charter study commission who shall serve if the question is determined in the affirmative. L.1972, c. 154, s. 2, eff. Sept. 19, 1972. Amended by L.1975, c. 84, s. 2, eff. May 5, 1975.