N.J. Stat. § 40:45-21 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 45 / Section 45-21
Run-off elections; adoption or abandonment of provisions; submission by ordinance or petition to voters; vote necessary
Status: in_force

a. Any municipality governed by the provisions of this act, but not by the provisions of sections 14 and 15 of this act, may, by referendum, adopt the provisions of those sections. Any municipality governed by the provisions of this act and by the provisions of sections 14 and 15 may, by referendum, abandon the provisions of those sections and continue to be governed by the provisions of this act. The question of adopting, or of abandoning, those provisions may be submitted to the voters either by ordinance of the governing body or by petition of the registered voters. Any ordinance adopted, or each petition paper submitted, for the purpose shall state the proposition that run-off elections be held in the municipality; or, in the case of abandonment, that run-off elections not be held in the municipality. b. Upon adoption by the governing body of an ordinance conforming with the provisions of this section, the municipal clerk shall provide for the submission of the question at the next general election or regular municipal election occurring in the municipality not less than 60 days after the date of the adoption of the ordinance. c. Any petition submitted by the registered voters pursuant to this section shall be signed by the registered voters of the municipality in a number at least equal to 10% of the total votes cast in the municipality at the last preceding general election at which members of the General Assembly were elected. The petition shall be filed with the clerk of the municipality who shall, upon filing, ascertain and certify the number and validity of the signatures affixed thereto. If the petition is determined to be insufficient, the person designated in the petition for the purpose shall have 10 days from the notification of insufficiency to file a supplementary petition designed to rectify the insufficiency, which shall be in the same form and shall be filed in the same manner as the original petition. If no supplementary petition is filed within 10 days after notification, or if the clerk shall examine the supplementary petition and determine that an insufficiency still exists, the clerk shall file a certificate of insufficiency in his office and notify the designated person of the insufficiency. A finding of insufficiency shall not prejudice the filing of a new petition for the same purpose. If the petition is determined to be sufficient, the clerk shall so certify, shall transmit a certified copy to the governing body of the municipality, and shall provide for the submission of the question at the next general election or regular municipal election occurring in the municipality not less than 60 days after the date of certification. d. At the election, the question shall be submitted in the appropriate form as follows: (1) If the ordinance or petition proposes the holding of run-off elections in the municipality, the question shall be posed: "Shall run-off elections be held in (insert name of municipality) as permitted by the "Uniform Nonpartisan Elections Law'?" (2) If the ordinance or petition proposes the abandonment of run-off elections in the municipality, the question shall be posed: "Shall (insert name of municipality) abandon the holding of run-off elections as permitted by the "Uniform Nonpartisan Elections Law'?" e. The question submitted pursuant to subsection d. of this section shall be approved if a majority of those voting on the question shall vote in favor of the question, and shall take effect for the next regular municipal election held in the municipality and thereafter. f. No ordinance may be adopted and no petition may be filed proposing the adoption of the provisions of sections 14 and 15 of this act, or the abandonment of the provisions of those sections, within 4 years after the date on which the municipality initially adopted a plan or form of government, or charter, requiring the holding of run-off elections in the municipality, or within 4 years after the date on which a question was last submitted to the voters pursuant to subsection d. of this section. L.1981, c. 379, s. 17, eff. Jan. 1, 1982.
N.J. Stat. § 40:56-64 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 56 / Section 56-64
Assessments a lien.
Status: in_force

40:56-64. Every assessment for local improvements of any kind, together with interest thereon and all costs and charges connected therewith, shall upon the effective date of the ordinance or resolution authorizing the assessment be a first lien upon the real estate described in the assessment, paramount to all prior or subsequent alienations and descents thereof or encumbrances thereon, except subsequent taxes or assessments, notwithstanding any mistake in the name of the owner or any omission to name any owner who is unknown, and notwithstanding any lack of form therein or in any other proceeding which does not impair the substantial rights of the owner or other person having a lien upon or interest in any such real estate. Confirmation of the assessment by the Superior Court shall not affect the validity and commencement of a lien against land that has been assessed for benefits, but shall be considered to affect only the amount of the lien. All assessments for local improvements shall be presumed to have been regularly assessed and confirmed, and every assessment or proceeding preliminary thereto shall be presumed to have been regularly made or conducted until the contrary be shown. Amended 1953, c.37, s.201; 2002, c.15, s.8.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:10-23.3 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 10 / Section 10-23.3
Payment of health benefit premiums for certain local government retirees
Status: in_force

1. Notwithstanding the provisions of N.J.S.40A:10-23 to the contrary, an employer which pays the premiums for health benefits for retirees pursuant to that section and which has adopted or adopts an early retirement incentive program pursuant to P.L.1993, c.99, P.L.1993, c.138, or P.L.1993, c.181 may, by adoption of a resolution by its governing body and filing a certified copy of the resolution with the Director of the Division of Pensions and Benefits or by inclusion of appropriate language in its resolution adopting the early retirement incentive program, elect to pay the premium for a retiree under that program who retires on the basis of 25 years or more of service credit in a State or locally administered retirement system, including any additional service credit provided under the early retirement incentive program, and a period of service from 0 to 15 years with the employer at the time of retirement, such period to be determined by the employer and included in its resolution. L.1994,c.34,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 40:60-51.5 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 60 / Section 60-51.5
Waiver, release or modification of covenants, conditions or limitations as to erection of buildings or use of land in conveyances
Status: in_force

Any municipality is authorized and empowered, by resolution of the governing body thereof, to waive, release or modify any covenants, conditions or limitations as to the erection of buildings or any other use to be made of land heretofore imposed by said municipality in sales and conveyances of land by such municipality at public or private sale made prior to the effective date of this act, but only after public hearing held before such governing body, of the holding of which notice describing the lands in question and the covenants, conditions or limitations to be waived, released or modified and, if to be modified, describing the manner in which the same shall be modified, shall first have been given by advertisement published once each week for two weeks in a newspaper published in said municipality or, if no newspaper be published therein, then in a newspaper circulating in such municipality; provided, however, that the power herein granted shall not be exercised to impair any vested or contractual rights of third parties. L.1953, c. 403, p. 2040, s. 1, eff. Sept. 16, 1953.
N.J. Stat. § 40:47-20.10 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 47 / Section 47-20.10
Validation of appointment of policemen exceeding maximum age
Status: in_force

Any appointment to the police department of a municipality heretofore made of an individual otherwise qualified who on the date of appointment exceeded the maximum age for appointment by less than 10 months, after the allowance of credit for his military service in time of war, is hereby validated and confirmed and the continued employment of such person as a member of the police department is authorized, provided said appointment is confirmed by resolution of the governing body adopted within 30 days after the effective date of this act. L.1962, c. 56, s. 1.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:12-4 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 12 / Section 12-4
Further acquisitions authorized.
Status: in_force

4. Any county or municipality may acquire: (a) Any real property, capital improvement, personal property or any interest or estate whatsoever therein, including easements, water, water power, or water rights, either within or without the county or municipality, except that no such property belonging to the State or any of its agencies, a county or any municipality shall be acquired without its express consent; (b) Any outstanding easement, right or interest in any real property, capital improvement or personal property previously acquired by the county or municipality which the governing body shall determine to be necessary or useful for the proper exercise of any power conferred or duty imposed upon the county or municipality by this or any other law; but this section shall not operate, or be construed, to repeal or supersede any law requiring the consent of any other county or municipality, or any State authority, department, agency or commission for the acquisition of any such property; or (c) Any real property for the purpose of farmland preservation, which property may be resold or leased by the county or municipality with an agricultural deed restriction placed on the property by the county or municipality. L.1971, c.199, s.4; amended 2009, s.147, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 40:23-6.18 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 23 / Section 23-6.18
Necessary funds; appropriation
Status: in_force

To meet any necessary expenses incurred by any board of chosen freeholders under the provisions of this act, it shall be lawful for such board to appropriate and raise funds annually in the same manner as appropriations are made for county purposes. L.1946, c. 73, p. 263, s. 2, eff. April 12, 1946.
N.J. Stat. § 40:43-21 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 43 / Section 43-21
Commissioners appointed where no agreement reached
Status: in_force

40:43-21. If the joint committee shall be unable to agree upon a division of the assets or debts of said municipalities, or in case any of the municipalities desires to have such allotment and division made by commissioners, the governing body of any of the municipalities may apply to a judge of the Superior Court for the appointment of three disinterested persons as commissioners, who shall make the above appraisal and apportionment in the manner hereinbefore provided; and their determination in writing, signed by any two of them, shall be binding and conclusive upon each of the municipalities. The commissioners shall receive such compensation for their services as the judge shall by order determine, to be paid by the municipalities equally. Amended 1953,c.37,s.152; 1991,c.91,s.384.
N.J. Stat. § 40:47-51 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 47 / Section 47-51
Paid fire departments in certain municipalities; fire commissioners
Status: in_force

L.1886, c. 42, p. 54 (C.S. p. 2380, s.s. 217 to 219), entitled "An act to enable cities and municipalities of this state to create and maintain a paid fire department," approved March first, one thousand eight hundred and eighty-six, saved from repeal. [This act enables municipalities not having paid fire departments before March 1, 1886, to authorize and establish the same by popular referendum and provide for the appointment and powers and duties of a board of fire commissioners.]
N.J. Stat. § 40:20-20.5 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 20 / Section 20-20.5
Election under adopted proposition
Status: in_force

In the event of a favorable vote on a proposition submitted pursuant to the provisions of section 6 of this amendatory and supplementary act, the first election of members of the board of chosen freeholders under that adopted proposition shall take place at the next general election immediately following that adoption. In November of the first general election following the adoption of the proposition, the terms of all incumbent members of the board of chosen freeholders shall be deemed terminated at noon on the first Monday following the election of the new board of chosen freeholders. On that date, the newly elected freeholders shall take office and the new board shall organize itself accordingly, but their terms of office shall expire as if they had taken office on January 1 in the year following their election and in accordance with the following terms: a. If there be three members to be elected, two shall be elected for two years and one for four years. b. If there be five members to be elected, three shall be elected for two years and two for four years. c. If there be seven members to be elected, four shall be for two years and three for four years. d. If there be nine members to be elected, five shall be elected for two years and four for four years. The length of the terms specified in subsections a. through d. of this section shall be determined by a drawing to be conducted by the county clerk 60 days prior to the first general election. In all elections after the first election, all members shall be elected for four year terms beginning on January 1 in the year following their election. Nothing in this section shall be construed to prevent an incumbent freeholder from becoming a candidate for the new board, even if his present term on the board has not yet expired. L. 1987, c. 236, s. 7.
N.J. Stat. § 40:37-131.2 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 37 / Section 37-131.2
Additional bonds; issuance; maximum amount; proceeds
Status: in_force

To meet the further expenses to be incurred by counties of the first class under the provisions of sections 40:37-96 to 40:37-174 of the Revised Statutes, to which this act is a supplement, for the acquisition, development and improvement of parks and parkways, in counties of the first class in this State, in which said sections of the Revised Statutes are, or shall hereafter be, operative, the board of chosen freeholders in any such county may, from time to time, in addition to any bonds theretofore authorized by law, on the request of the board of park commissioners in any such county, in the name and on the credit of the said county, borrow money by issuing the bonds of said county to a sum not exceeding in the aggregate $1,500,000.00 over and above the total amount theretofore authorized by law. Such bonds shall be issued in accordance with the provisions of chapter 2 of Title 40A of the New Jersey Statutes (sections 40A:2-1 et seq.). The proceeds of the sale of the said bonds after deducting expenses for negotiating the same and for engraving, and all other expenses connected with their issue and sale, shall be paid over to the said park commission. L.1969, c. 184, s. 1, eff. Nov. 5, 1969.
N.J. Stat. § 40:56-17 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 56 / Section 56-17
Joint municipal improvements; agreement; contracts with county
Status: in_force

Any two or more municipalities may unite in undertaking any one or more of the works mentioned in this article as a local or general improvement. One or more municipalities may unite with a county in the undertaking of any such improvement. Whenever such work is contemplated a proposed agreement shall be prepared setting forth the work or works to be undertaken, the plans and specifications therefor, the proportion of the cost thereof to be borne by each and any other provisions deemed necessary to be inserted therein.
N.J. Stat. § 40:24-9 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 24 / Section 24-9
Court defined; jurisdiction.
Status: in_force

40:24-9. The word "court" as used in this chapter means and includes the Superior Court, municipal court and any judge having the powers of a committing magistrate; and jurisdiction for the purpose mentioned herein is hereby conferred upon said courts and judges respectively. Amended 1953,c.37,s.45; 1991,c.91,s.379.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:14-88 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 14 / Section 14-88
Compensation for members of boards of fire commissioners
Status: in_force

The secretary and treasurer shall be members of the board and their appointments shall be for terms of one year. Each member of the board of fire commissioners shall receive as compensation such amounts as the board shall fix subject to review by the governing body wherein the fire district is located. L.1971, c. 197, s. 1, eff. July 1, 1971.
N.J. Stat. § 40:55D-129 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 55D / Section 55D-129
Reports; analysis
Status: in_force

a. The governing body of a municipality which adopts a development transfer ordinance shall annually prepare and submit a report on the operation of the development transfer ordinance to the county planning board. b. The county planning board shall submit copies of these reports along with an analysis of the effectiveness of the ordinances in achieving the purposes of this act to the State Planning Commission on July 1 of the third year next following enactment of this act. c. The State Planning Commission shall submit, to the Governor, the President of the Senate, and to the Speaker of the General Assembly 90 days subsequent to receiving the report from the Burlington county planning board, copies of its analysis along with its recommendations as to the advisability of enacting transfer of development rights enabling legislation on a Statewide basis. L.1989,c.86,s.19.
N.J. Stat. § 40:48E-6 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 48E / Section 48E-6
Tax in addition to sales and use tax
Status: in_force

The tax imposed hereunder shall be in addition to the tax imposed by the "Sales and Use Tax Act" (P.L.1966, c. 30, C. 54:32B-1 et seq.). L.1981, c. 77, s. 6.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:4-41 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 4 / Section 4-41
Computation of reserve for uncollected taxes.
Status: in_force

40A:4-41. a. For the purpose of determining the amount of the appropriation for "reserve for uncollected taxes" required to be included in each annual budget where less than 100% of current tax collections may be and are anticipated, anticipated cash receipts shall be as set forth in the budget of the current year, and in accordance with the limitations of statute for anticipated revenue from, surplus appropriated, miscellaneous revenues and receipts from delinquent taxes. b. Receipts from the collection of taxes levied or to be levied in the municipality, or in the case of a county for general county purposes and payable in the fiscal year shall be anticipated in an amount which is not in excess of the percentage of taxes levied and payable during the next preceding fiscal year which was received in cash by the last day of the preceding fiscal year. c. (1) For any municipality in which tax appeal judgments have been awarded to property owners from action of the county tax board pursuant to R.S.54:3-21 et seq., or the State tax court pursuant to R.S.54:48-1 et seq. in the preceding fiscal year, the governing body of the municipality may elect to determine the reserve for uncollected taxes by using the average of the percentages of taxes levied which were received in cash by the last day of each of the three preceding fiscal years. Election of this choice shall be made by resolution, approved by a majority vote of the full membership of the governing body prior to the introduction of the annual budget pursuant to N.J.S.40A:4-5. (2) If tax appeal judgments of the county tax board pursuant to R.S.54:3-21 et seq., or the State tax court pursuant to R.S.54:48-1 et seq., result in tax reductions for the previous fiscal year, the governing body of the municipality may elect to calculate the current year reserve for uncollected taxes by reducing the certified tax levy of the prior year by the amount of the tax levy adjustments resulting from those judgments. Election of this choice shall be made by resolution, approved by a majority vote of the full membership of the governing body prior to the introduction of the annual budget pursuant to N.J.S.40A:4-5. d. The director may promulgate rules and regulations to permit a three-year average to be used to determine the amount required for the reserve for uncollected taxes for municipalities to which subsection c. of this section is not applicable. amended 1991, c.75, s.19; 1997, c.28; 2000, c.126, s.18; 2007, c.344, s.1., s.2(note); 2010, c.56, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:9-75 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 9 / Section 9-75
County clerk in certain counties may establish court division and registry division
Status: in_force

In any county having a population in excess of 400,000, and not having a register of deeds and mortgages, the county clerk therein may establish and maintain in his office 2 separate divisions to be known, respectively, as the court division and registry division. The county clerk may appoint a deputy county clerk for each division who shall hold such office during the pleasure of the county clerk but not beyond the term for which the county clerk is elected. The compensation of said deputy county clerks shall be fixed by the board of chosen freeholders of the county and paid by the county. The deputy county clerks before entering upon their duties shall take and subscribe an oath of office in similar form and manner as in the case of county clerks. In performing their duties the deputy clerks shall have the same powers as the county clerk. L.1971, c. 200, s. 1, eff. July 1, 1971.
N.J. Stat. § 40:60-51.9 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 60 / Section 60-51.9
Cost of removal and reinterment
Status: in_force

The cost of the removal of the bodies and of the acquisition of the lands wherein the bodies shall be reinterred shall be deemed to be a municipal expense and municipal funds may be appropriated to provide for the payment of the said expense, or the necessary funds may be provided for by requiring the purchaser of said lands to assume such expense as a condition of the purchase. L.1963, c. 127, s. 2, eff. July 3, 1963.
N.J. Stat. § 40:66A-51 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 66A / Section 66A-51
Service charge with regard to real property; interest; liens, enforcement of; collection
Status: in_force

(a) In the event that a service charge of any solid waste management authority with regard to any parcel of real property shall not be paid as and when due, interest shall accrue and be due to the solid waste management authority on the unpaid balance at the rate of 1% per month until such service charge, and the interest thereon, shall be fully paid to the solid waste management authority. (b) In the event that a service charge of any solid waste management authority with regard to any parcel of real property owned by any person, firm, corporation or association shall not be paid as and when due, the unpaid balance thereof and all interest accruing thereon shall be a lien on such parcel. Such lien shall be superior and paramount to the interest in such parcel of any owner, lessee, tenant, mortgagee or other person except the lien of State, county and municipal taxes and shall be on a parity with and deemed equal to the lien on such parcel of State, county and municipal taxes. (c) In the event that a service charge of any solid waste management authority with regard to any parcel of real property shall not be paid as and when due, the solid waste management authority may, in its discretion, discontinue the furnishing of any of the services and facilities of said garbage and solid wastes disposal system until such service charge and any subsequent service charge with regard to such parcel and all interest accrued thereon shall be fully paid to the solid wastes management authority. (d) The collector or other officer of every municipality charged by law with the duty of enforcing municipal liens on real property shall enforce, with and as any other municipal lien on real property in such municipality, all service charges and the lien thereof and shall pay over to the solid waste management authority the sums or a pro rata share of the sums realized upon such enforcement or upon liquidation of any property acquired by the municipality by virtue of such enforcement. (e) In the event that any service charge of a solid waste management authority shall not be paid as and when due, the unpaid balance thereof and all interest accrued thereon, together with attorneys' fees and costs, may be recovered by the solid waste management authority in a civil action, and any lien on real property for such service charge and interest accrued thereon may be foreclosed or otherwise enforced by the solid wastes management authority by action or suit in equity as for the foreclosure of a mortgage on such real property. (f) All rights and remedies granted by this act for the collection and enforcement of service charges shall be cumulative and concurrent. L.1968, c. 149, s. 18, eff. Aug. 16, 1968.
N.J. Stat. § 40:3-16 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-16
Annual sinking fund requirements; amortization basis
Status: in_force

The annual sinking fund requirements for the uncanceled bonds of any issue of term bonds issued by any municipality, county or school district, shall not be less than an amount, which, figured at the time of the issuance of such bonds, would if thereafter annually contributed to such fund, with the fund and with the accumulations thereon, and the contributions thereto, computed at the rate of three and one-half per cent per annum, produce at the date of maturity an amount equal to the amount of the bonds, which shall be known as the "amortization basis" . Any part of the sinking fund for an issue of bonds, which arises from other sources than the tax levy, shall be deducted from the sinking fund requirements to be placed in the tax levy and the balance only raised by taxation. Moneys accruing to the sinking fund from the payment of assessments, or the receipts from utilities dedicated to bond payments, shall be credited as principal and not as earnings.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:12A-44 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 12A / Section 12A-44
Duties, authority of commissioner
Status: in_force

44. The Commissioner of Community Affairs shall be the chief advocate of the State in working with the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development to promote the redevelopment and housing purposes of this act. The Commissioner of Community Affairs is authorized to hold an annual Redevelopment and Housing Congress to review current developments in redevelopment and housing occurring throughout the State. L.1992,c.79,s.44.
N.J. Stat. § 40:15A-3 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 15A / Section 15A-3
Program materials.
Status: in_force

3. a. In implementing a Yellow Dot Program and designing program materials, a local governing body shall give consideration to the program materials used by similar programs in the State and other states. The local governing body may also consult with interested parties, including, but not limited to, local law enforcement agencies, fire departments, emergency medical services personnel, agencies or organizations that have direct contact with senior citizens, and any other organizations that promote the health and safety of motorists. b. Program materials shall include, but need not be limited to: (1) An adhesive yellow decal which will be affixed to the rear driver's side window of the program participant's vehicle; (2) A health information card which provides space for an individual to attach a recent photograph and indicate the individual's name, emergency contact information, physicians' names and contact information, medical conditions, recent surgeries, allergies, medications, and any other information the local governing body shall deem to be relevant to emergency responders in the case of a motor vehicle accident or emergency; and (3) A yellow envelope into which the health information card is to be inserted and which shall be placed in the program participant's glove compartment. L.2013, c.191, s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 40:62-26 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 62 / Section 62-26
Municipal radio broadcasting stations; bonds
Status: in_force

The governing body of any municipality may by ordinance provide and maintain a municipal radio broadcasting station to advertise its advantages, and in connection therewith, furnish musical, educational and miscellaneous programs, either by its own agency, or through remote controls installed within the municipality or elsewhere. It may contract for the purchase or lease of equipment necessary for the installation and operation of such station, and may make contracts and leases with any person or corporation for remote control service, royalty contracts with publishers and such other contracts as may be convenient for the most effectual operation of the broadcasting station. Any municipality may sell its equipment and apply the proceeds to the purchase of new equipment, or exchange its equipment for other radio broadcasting equipment. The governing body may issue bonds to provide for the cost of such station, including all necessary equipment, machinery and the installation thereof, land and buildings to house the same and to provide funds for its maintenance and operation.
N.J. Stat. § 40:37-174 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 37 / Section 37-174
Election expenses; payment by county
Status: in_force

All expenses incident to the election, properly certified by the county judge or if there are two or more county judges by all or a majority of them, of the county shall be paid by the county wherein the election is held in the same manner as other election expenses therein are paid. Amended by L.1953, c. 37, p. 662, s. 92, eff. March 19, 1953.
N.J. Stat. § 40:32-7.17 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 32 / Section 32-7.17
Power conferred as additional
Status: in_force

The power conferred in this act is in addition to those given by any other law or laws. L.1958, c. 94, p. 541, s. 12.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:20-16.1 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 20 / Section 20-16.1
Payment of net profits to municipality; condition
Status: in_force

5. The provisions of section 16 of P.L.1991, c.431 (C.40A:20-16) to the contrary notwithstanding, a nonprofit corporation that is the sponsor of a qualified subsidized housing project shall not be required to pay over to the municipality its net profits, if any, for any year in which it is subject to federal requirements concerning residual receipts. L.1994,c.87,s.5.
N.J. Stat. § 40:43-66.54 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 43 / Section 43-66.54
Study of fiscal aspects of proposed consolidation.
Status: in_force

20. a. The Department of Community Affairs shall, within five months from the date of its receipt of all the election results or ordinances, or both, establishing a commission pursuant to section 7 of P.L.1977, c.435 (C.40:43-66.41), prepare an objective study of the fiscal aspects of the proposed consolidation, and shall report its findings to the commission. b. The department shall, to every possible extent, advise and cooperate with any consolidation commission created pursuant to P.L.1977, c.435 (C.40:43-66.35 et seq.) and shall make available its facilities, records, and technical and professional resources. The department shall consider promptly any commission application for a State grant to conduct, or any commission request for the department to conduct, any other feasibility study or studies consistent with the provisions of P.L.1977, c.435 (C.40:43-66.35 et seq.); provided, however, that whenever any such study or studies are to be conducted by a party other than the department, said party shall be approved by, and conduct such study or studies under the supervision of, the department. Upon approval of such study or studies, the commissioner shall certify the amount approved therefor to the State Treasurer, who shall make immediate payment thereon. Any application for financial assistance submitted by a commission created pursuant to P.L.1977, c.435 (C.40:43-66.35 et seq.) shall have first claim on any moneys appropriated under any State aid or grant program that authorizes the use of funds for these purposes. At the written request of such a commission, a reservation of moneys shall be made by the commissioner prior to the formal filing of an application therefor by such commission. L.1977,c.435,s.20; amended 1999, c.58, s.7.
N.J. Stat. § 40:24-4 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 24 / Section 24-4
Proceedings against persons violating resolutions
Status: in_force

Proceedings against any person violating any such resolution of the board of chosen freeholders shall be as in the case of disorderly persons. Amended by L.1953, c. 37, p. 643, s. 41, eff. March 19, 1953.
N.J. Stat. § 40:66A-18 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 66A / Section 66A-18
Service charge with regard to real property; interest; liens, enforcement of; collection.
Status: in_force

18. (a) In the event that a service charge of any incinerator or environmental services authority with regard to any parcel of real property shall not be paid as and when due, interest shall accrue and be due to the incinerator or environmental services authority on the unpaid balance at the rate of one per centum (1%) per month until such service charge, and the interest thereon, shall be fully paid to the incinerator or environmental services authority. (b) In the event that a service charge of any incinerator or environmental services authority with regard to any parcel of real property owned by any person, firm, corporation or association shall not be paid as and when due, the unpaid balance thereof and all interest accruing thereon shall be a lien on such parcel. Such lien shall be superior and paramount to the interest in such parcel of any owner, lessee, tenant, mortgagee or other person except the lien of State, county and municipal taxes and shall be on a parity with and deemed equal to the lien on such parcel of State, county and municipal taxes. (c) In the event that a service charge of any incinerator or environmental services authority with regard to any parcel of real property shall not be paid as and when due, the incinerator or environmental services authority may, in its discretion, discontinue the furnishing of any of the services and facilities of said garbage disposal system until such service charge and any subsequent service charge with regard to such parcel and all interest accrued thereon shall be fully paid to the incinerator or environmental services authority. (d) The collector or other officer of every municipality charged by law with the duty of enforcing municipal liens on real property shall enforce, with and as any other municipal lien on real property in such municipality, all service charges and the lien thereof and shall pay over to the incinerator or environmental services authority the sums or a pro rata share of the sums realized upon such enforcement or upon liquidation of any property acquired by the municipality by virtue of such enforcement. (e) In the event that any service charge of an incinerator or environmental services authority shall not be paid as and when due, the unpaid balance thereof and all interest accrued thereon, together with attorneys' fees and costs, may be recovered by the incinerator or environmental services authority in a civil action, and any lien on real property for such service charge and interest accrued thereon may be foreclosed or otherwise enforced by the incinerator or environmental services authority by action or suit in equity as for the foreclosure of a mortgage on such real property. (f) All rights and remedies granted by this act for the collection and enforcement of service charges shall be cumulative and concurrent. L.1948, c.348, s.18; amended 2012, c.31, s.19.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:10-17 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 10 / Section 10-17
Contracts for group insurance, individual retirement annuity programs or individual retirement accounts
Status: in_force

Any local unit or agency thereof, herein referred to as employers, may: a. Enter into contracts of group life, accidental death and dismemberment, hospitalization, dental, medical, surgical, major medical expense, or health and accident insurance with any insurance company or companies authorized to do business in this State, or may contract with a nonprofit hospital service or medical service or dental service corporation with respect to the benefits which they are authorized to provide respectively. The contract or contracts shall provide any one or more of such coverages for the employees of such employer and may include their dependents; b. Enter into a contract or contracts to provide drug prescription and other health care benefits, or enter into a contract or contracts to provide drug prescription and other health care benefits as may be required to implement a duly executed collective negotiation agreement, or as may be required to implement a determination by a local unit to provide such benefit or benefits to employees not included in collective negotiations units; c. Enter into a contract with an insurance company authorized to do business in this State to provide to its employees on a group or individual basis, individual retirement annuities, as defined by section 408(b) of the Federal Internal Revenue Code of 1954 as amended (26 U.S.C. s. 408(b)). The contract shall provide for coverage under these annuities of any employee of the employer and may provide for the establishment of annuities on behalf of the spouse of the employee. Nothing herein contained shall be deemed to authorize coverage of dependents of an employee under a group life insurance policy or to allow the issuance of a group life insurance policy under which the entire premium is to be derived from funds contributed by the insured employees. L.1979, c. 230, s. 1, eff. Oct. 15, 1979. Amended by L.1980, c. 145, s. 1, eff. Nov. 12, 1980; L.1983, c. 445, s. 2, eff. Jan. 9, 1984.
N.J. Stat. § 40:68-37 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 68 / Section 68-37
Polls; hours open; record of persons voting
Status: in_force

The polls for the election of said commissioners shall be opened at 2:00 P.M. and shall remain open until 8:00 P.M. of the day fixed for the election. The municipality shall furnish to the judge of elections suitable books in which shall be entered the names and addresses of each person voting within the district. L.1967, c. 184, s. 11, eff. July 27, 1967.
N.J. Stat. § 40:37-132.2 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 37 / Section 37-132.2
Moneys received for lands transferred by counties for state highway purposes; release for specific purposes
Status: in_force

When, in any county having a county park commission governed by the provisions of R.S. 40:37-96 to 40:37-174, inclusive, the park commission has heretofore transferred and conveyed or shall hereafter transfer and convey parklands or parkways to the State of New Jersey for State highway purposes, an amount not to exceed $50,000.00 of the moneys received in payment therefor may be released, annually, by the governing body of the county for expenditure by the county park commission for the operation and maintenance of its existing park or parkway lands. The balance of such moneys, if any, shall be applied, in the manner determined by the governing body of the county, to the retirement of any outstanding and unpaid county bonds issued for the purpose of the acquisition and original improvement of the parklands or parkways so transferred or conveyed to the State; and any remaining balance shall be set aside by said park commission as a capital improvement fund which, with the concurrence of the governing body of the county, may be used from time to time by the commission for the acquisition of additional lands for park or parkway purposes and the development and improvement of such lands or parkways or the public parks under the jurisdiction of the commission. L.1980, c. 131, s. 1, eff. Oct. 20, 1980.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:4-72 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 4 / Section 4-72
Sale and report of sale
Status: in_force

All tax anticipation notes may be sold at not less than par and accrued interest at private sale without previous public offering, either by resolution of the governing body or by a financial officer authorized to sell such notes by resolution of the governing body. The financial officer making any such sale shall report in writing to the governing body at the next meeting the amount, description, interest rate and maturities of the notes sold, the price obtained and the name of the purchaser, and such report shall be entered in full on the minutes of such meeting. L.1960, c. 169, s. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1962.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:4-32 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 4 / Section 4-32
Separate items of appropriations
Status: in_force

Separate items shall be included for at least: a. Administration, operation and maintenance of each office, department, institution or other agency of the local unit. b. Contingent expenses in an amount not more than 3% of the total amount stated pursuant to subdivision a of this section. c. Interest and debt redemption charges. d. Deferred charges and statutory expenditures. e. The payment of all judgments not for capital purposes and for which notes or bonds cannot be lawfully issued. f. Such reserves as may be required by this chapter, or deemed advisable by the governing body. g. Cash deficit of preceding year. L.1960, c. 169, s. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1962.
N.J. Stat. § 40:37-142 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 37 / Section 37-142
Conveyance of park lands for school purposes in certain cases
Status: in_force

When land acquired prior to April twentieth, one thousand nine hundred and thirty-one, for a public park by the commission surrounds on three sides land of the board of education of any town in which the public park is situate in whole or in part, and upon which land of the board of education a public schoolhouse has been erected, and when, by appropriate resolution, upon the request of the board of education, the park commission shall declare that a public necessity exists for the transfer, for school purposes, of a portion of the park land, not exceeding one acre in area, to the board of education, of which necessity the park commission shall be the sole judge, then the park commission may sell and convey, for school purposes, for such consideration, if any, and upon such terms and conditions as it may determine, to the board of education, or transfer, for school purposes, to the board of education, the care, custody and control of a portion of the park land, not exceeding one acre in area, contiguous to the land of the board of education, and the board of education may, by the passage of an appropriate resolution, accept the land so conveyed, and the care, custody and control thereof.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:9-98 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 9 / Section 9-98
Sheriff not to perform duties of office before giving bond and taking oath; misdemeanor
Status: in_force

If a sheriff elect shall perform any of the duties of his office before giving bond or taking the oath of office as provided by law, he shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. L.1971, c. 200, s. 1, eff. July 1, 1971.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:4-55.10 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 4 / Section 4-55.10
Exclusion from next succeeding budget; limitation on period of appropriation
Status: in_force

Any emergency appropriation adopted under the provisions of this section shall not be included in the next succeeding budget but must be canceled or otherwise provided for within a 3-year period after the adoption thereof. L.1965, c. 87, s. 3, eff. June 8, 1965.
N.J. Stat. § 40:66A-7 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 66A / Section 66A-7
Incinerator, environmental services authority as political subdivision; powers.
Status: in_force

7. Every incinerator or environmental services 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 health and welfare and shall have perpetual succession and have the following powers: (1) To adopt and have a common seal and to alter the same at pleasure; (2) To sue and to be sued; (3) In the name of the incinerator or environmental services authority and on its behalf, to acquire, hold, use and dispose of its service charges and other revenues and other moneys; (4) In the name of the incinerator or environmental services authority but for the local unit or unit, to acquire, hold, use and dispose of other personal property for the purposes of the incinerator or environmental services authority; (5) In the name of the incinerator or environmental services authority but for the local unit or units, to acquire by purchase, gift, condemnation or otherwise, real property and easements therein, necessary or useful and convenient for the purposes of the incinerator or environmental services authority, and 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 incinerator or environmental services authority; (6) To 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; (7) To accept gifts or grants of real or personal property, money, material, labor or supplies for the purpose of the incinerator or environmental services authority, and to make and perform such agreements and contracts as may be necessary or convenient in connection with the procuring, acceptance or disposition of such gifts or grants; (8) To enter on any lands or premises for the purposes of the incinerator or environmental services authority; (9) 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 the garbage disposal system and any other of its properties, and to amend the same; (10) 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 contracts with any persons; and (11) To enter into any and all contracts, execute any and all instruments, and do and perform any and all acts or things necessary, convenient or desirable for the purpose of the incinerator or environmental services authority or to carry out any power expressly given in this act subject to P.L.1971, c.198 "Local Public Contracts Law" (C.40A:11-1 et seq.). L.1948, c.348, s.7; amended 1975, c.96, s.11; 2012, c.30, s.7.
N.J. Stat. § 40:62-105.27 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 62 / Section 62-105.27
Rights and powers of water commissioners
Status: in_force

The water commissioners of every water district shall have all the rights and powers, within said water district, which shall have been conferred upon townships by any statute relating to the supplying of water for public or private use. L.1951, c. 280, p. 963, s. 27, eff. June 25, 1951.
N.J. Stat. § 40:67-19 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 67 / Section 67-19
Vacation of streets and places dedicated but not accepted; ordinance; notice and hearing
Status: in_force

Whenever there shall have been a dedication of lands as a public street or highway or a public square or public place, and the same has not been accepted or opened by the municipality, and it shall appear to the governing body that the public interest will be better served by releasing those lands or any part thereof from such dedication, the governing body may by ordinance release and extinguish the public right arising from said dedication as to the whole or any part of those lands, and thereupon said lands or the part thereof so released shall be effectually discharged therefrom as though the dedication had not taken place; but only after notice of the intention of the governing body to consider any such ordinance, and a hearing thereon, shall have been given as provided in section 40:49-6 of this title concerning ordinances for the vacation of streets.
N.J. Stat. § 40:62-34.11 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 62 / Section 62-34.11
Special emergency notes as general obligation of municipality; tax levy
Status: in_force

The Special Emergency Notes to be issued for the indebtedness of the municipality amounting to $2,000,000.00, together with all interest thereon shall be a general obligation of the municipality and the municipality shall have the power to levy ad valorem taxes upon the taxable property within the municipality for the payment of the obligation and interest thereon without limitation of rate or amount. L.1960, c. 2, p. 13, s. 2.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:9-113 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 9 / Section 9-113
Acting sheriff or newly appointed or elected sheriff to execute uncompleted writs and processes
Status: in_force

All writs and processes remaining unexecuted which were in the hands of a sheriff at the time of his death, disability or disqualification, shall be executed or the execution thereof completed by the acting sheriff, if there be one, otherwise the newly appointed or elected sheriff. All advertisements of sales of real and personal property shall be continued and adjournments of such sales may be made, of which all persons shall take notice without any other than the usual notice required by law for such advertisements, adjournments and sales. Said advertisements, adjournments and sales shall be made by the acting sheriff, if there be one, otherwise the newly appointed or elected sheriff as though the writs and processes had been directed and delivered to such acting sheriff or newly appointed or elected sheriff. The acting sheriff or newly appointed or elected sheriff shall be entitled to the same fees for his services and be liable to all the penalties and consequences of law for neglect of duty, as if the writs and processes had been originally directed and delivered to him. L.1971, c. 200, s. 1, eff. July 1, 1971.
N.J. Stat. § 40:37-156a — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 37 / Section 37-156a
Review of conviction
Status: in_force

40:37-156a. Any member or officer of any such police force or police department not operating under the provisions of subtitle three of Title 11 of the Revised Statutes who has been convicted of any violation of any of the rules or regulations of such department by the official or board empowered to try members of such police department may obtain a review of such conviction in the Superior Court. Such review shall be obtained by giving written notice of an application for review to the officer or board convicting the member of such department within ten days after notice of such conviction is given to the member convicted. The officer or board making such conviction shall send to the court a copy of the record of such conviction, including the rule or regulation violated and the charge or charges upon which the applicant was tried. Such court shall retry such charge or charges de novo and either affirm or reverse such conviction. The court may order or adjudge that the applicant be returned to any office or position from which he may have been removed under such conviction and that he be restored to all things he may have lost thereby, and may make such other order or judgment as it shall deem proper under the circumstances. Amended 1953,c.37,s.90; 1991,c.91,s.383.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:9-145.3a — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 9 / Section 9-145.3a
Uncertified tax collector, application for certificate; issuance
Status: in_force

6. Within six months of the effective date of P.L.1993, c.25 (C.40A:9-145.3a et al.), a tax collector who does not hold a tax collector certificate and who has been granted tenure pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.40A:9-144 or N.J.S.40A:9-145, or who has held office continuously for five consecutive years in the same municipality shall, at no cost, apply to the director on a form approved by the director for a tax collector certificate. Upon verification of the applicant's eligibility under the tenure or service conditions described herein, the director shall issue a tax collector certificate that is marked as being valid only in the municipality employing the tax collector. A tax collector holding such a certificate shall then be subject to all provisions affecting other certificate holders under this act, including but not limited to renewal, continuing education and maintenance of tenure rights. L.1993,c.25,s.6.
N.J. Stat. § 40:54-29.19 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 54 / Section 54-29.19
Appropriation for capital improvements; borrowing
Status: in_force

Each municipality, to provide for such capital improvement, shall either: (a) appropriate its proportionate share of the sum or sums for the purposes certified or agreed upon or determined in the same manner as other appropriations are made by it pursuant to the Local Budget Law (R.S. 40:2-1 et seq.); or (b) by ordinance appropriate such sum or sums for such purposes, pursuant to said ordinance borrow the sum or sums so appropriated and secure the repayment of the sum or sums so borrowed by the authorization and issuance of bonds or notes of the municipality pursuant to and in the manner and within the limitations prescribed by the Local Bond Law (R.S. 40:1-1 et seq.). L.1959, c. 155, p. 623, s. 17, eff. Sept. 4, 1959.
N.J. Stat. § 40:13-4 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 13 / Section 13-4
Contract not to exceed three years; advertisement for bids unnecessary
Status: in_force

The contract may be for one or more years, not exceeding three, as the governing bodies of such county, municipality and school district may provide under the contract and 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.
N.J. Stat. § 40:60-36.3 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 60 / Section 60-36.3
Offer of reconveyance of lands conveyed with conditions and restrictions
Status: in_force

If a majority of the votes cast at such election are in favor of retaining said lands with said conditions, limitations and restrictions thereon, the said lands shall be so retained; but, if a majority of the votes so cast shall be against so retaining said lands, the governing body of said municipality shall offer to convey all the right, title and interest of the municipality to the person who conveyed said lands to the municipality or to his or her heirs or assigns or to such person or persons who may then have the reversionary interest in the same. The word "person" as used in this paragraph and in the succeeding paragraph hereof shall be construed to include the heirs-at-law, next of kin, devisees, administrators, executors, successors and assigns of the individual or individuals who conveyed said lands to the municipality, and where the grantor to the municipality was a corporation, the word "person" shall include such corporation, its successors and assigns. L.1941, c. 104, p. 236, s. 2, eff. April 30, 1941.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:14-78 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 14 / Section 14-78
Appropriations, other matters to be voted upon, form of question.
Status: in_force

40A:14-78. a. Any appropriation or other matter to be voted upon at an election held at a time other than at the time of the general election shall be in the form of a question, placed upon the ballot immediately following the names of the candidates for members of the board of fire commissioners, in substantially the following form: YES. (Question to be voted on) NO. The voter shall indicate his approval or opposition by making a cross (X), plus (+) or check (?) mark in ink or pencil in the appropriate square. b. Any appropriation or other matter to be voted upon at an election held at the time of the general election shall be in the form of a question placed upon the ballot in accordance with the requirements of Title 19 of the Revised Statutes. amended 1994, c.77, s.21; 2017, c.206, s.17.
N.J. Stat. § 40:69A-115 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 69A / Section 69A-115
Adoption by municipalities under 12,000; applicable laws
Status: in_force

The form of government provided in this article shall be known as the "small municipality plan." It may be adopted by any municipality having a population of less than 12,000 inhabitants and shall, together with articles 2 and 17, govern any municipality the voters of which have adopted the plan pursuant to this act. L.1950, c. 210, p. 495, s. 13-1, eff. June 8, 1950. Amended by L.1981, c. 465, s. 29, eff. Jan. 9, 1982.
N.J. Stat. § 40:78-5 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 78 / Section 78-5
Salaries of assessor and collector
Status: in_force

The governing body of the village may by ordinance fix the salaries of the village assessor and village collector, which shall not be increased or diminished during their respective terms of office.
N.J. Stat. § 40:20-18 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 20 / Section 20-18
Results of election; return and canvassing.
Status: in_force

40:20-18. The district boards of registry and elections shall make returns of the election held under sections 40:20-8 to 40:20-13 of this Title in the case of elections held on primary election for the general election day, in the manner provided by law for making returns in cases of special elections, and in the case of elections held on the day of a general election, in the manner provided by law for making returns of general elections. The statements of the results of each election held hereunder shall be transmitted by the district boards of registry and elections to the officers designated by law for the purpose, and the votes shall be canvassed and determined by the county board of elections in the manner provided by law, and it shall certify the result to the county clerk. amended 1948, c.5, s.2; 2011, c.134, s.59.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:9-134.1 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 9 / Section 9-134.1
Municipality to provide clerk with means of defense in certain actions, legal proceedings
Status: in_force

The governing body of a municipality shall provide its municipal clerk with necessary means for the defense of any action or legal proceeding arising out of and directly related to the clerk's lawful exercise of authority in the furtherance of official duties, except for: a. a disciplinary proceeding instituted against the municipal clerk by the municipality; or b. a criminal proceeding instituted as a result of a complaint on behalf of the municipality. If any such disciplinary or criminal proceeding shall be dismissed or finally determined in favor of the municipal clerk, the municipality shall reimburse the municipal clerk for the reasonable costs of the defense. Where the costs of defense are based on the same hourly rate authorized by the municipality for services rendered to it by the municipal attorney, there shall be a presumption that the hourly rate is reasonable. L.1991,c.73,s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 40:67-6 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 67 / Section 67-6
Conduits for wires; rental; construction by utility corporation
Status: in_force

Every municipality may lay and construct in its streets and public places conduits for carrying wires, and place therein wires owned or controlled by it, and may rent to persons space therein for their wires. The governing body may make, amend, repeal and enforce ordinances, authorizing public utility corporations to lay and construct conduits in the streets and public places to carry the wires of any such persons.
N.J. Stat. § 40:14B-66 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 14B / Section 14B-66
Annual audit
Status: in_force

Each municipal authority shall cause an annual audit of its accounts to be made, and for this purpose it shall employ a registered municipal accountant of New Jersey or a certified public accountant of New Jersey. The audit shall be completed and filed with the municipal authority within 4 months after the close of the fiscal year of the municipal authority and a certified duplicate copy thereof shall be filed with the Director of the Division of Local Government in the Department of the Treasury within 5 days after the original report is filed with the municipal authority. L.1957, c. 183, p. 677, s. 66, eff. Aug. 22, 1957.
N.J. Stat. § 40:62-107.4 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 62 / Section 62-107.4
Purchase of water distribution system of adjoining municipality
Status: in_force

Any municipality of this state, owning its water supply and supplying therefrom the water for the water distribution system owned and operated by an adjoining municipality, may by ordinance, the provisions of which shall be assented to by ordinance of such adjoining municipality, purchase such water distribution system of such adjoining municipality, and issue its bonds therefor.
N.J. Stat. § 40:61-22.28 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 61 / Section 61-22.28
Violations of rules and regulations
Status: in_force

The magistrate having jurisdiction over actions for the violation of other municipal ordinances shall have jurisdiction in actions for the violation of any such rule or regulation. The rules and regulations shall be enforced by the same proceedings and processes, and the practice for the enforcement thereof shall be the same as that provided by law for the enforcement of other ordinances of the municipality. L.1957, c. 166, p. 598, s. 8, eff. July 22, 1957.
N.J. Stat. § 40:23-6.14 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 23 / Section 23-6.14
Tenure of employees
Status: in_force

All employees of the commission shall hold their office or employment at the pleasure of the commission. L.1940, c. 24, s. 13, eff. March 30, 1940.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:2-4 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 2 / Section 2-4
Payment of obligations
Status: in_force

The power and obligation of a local unit to pay any and all bonds and notes issued by it pursuant to this chapter, or any act of which this chapter is a revision, shall be unlimited, and the local unit shall levy ad valorem taxes upon all the taxable property within the local unit for the payment of the principal of and interest on such bonds and notes without limitation as to rate or amount. L.1960, c. 169, s. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1962.
N.J. Stat. § 40:12-7 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 12 / Section 12-7
Appropriation for current expenses; office
Status: in_force

The board or body having control of the finances of each county and municipality having playgrounds and recreation places shall annually fix, determine and appropriate a sum sufficient for the care, custody, policing and maintenance of such playgrounds and recreation places, and for the expenses of the several boards of commissioners, which shall be raised by taxation in the same manner as other taxes. The board or body having control of the finances shall provide a suitable office or offices for the board of recreation commissioners.
N.J. Stat. § 40:41A-18 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 41A / Section 41A-18
Discharge of commission
Status: in_force

If the commission shall recommend that no change in the form of the county's government be made, the commission shall be discharged as of the date of the filing of its report. If the commission shall recommend that one of the optional plans set forth in articles 3 through 6 of this act be adopted, it shall be discharged when the plan is approved or rejected by the electorate. If the commission shall recommend that a petition be presented to the Legislature for a special charter, the commission shall be discharged when the board of freeholders shall have taken all necessary steps to present the bill to the Legislature. L.1972, c. 154, s. 18, eff. Sept. 19, 1972.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:9-28 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 9 / Section 9-28
Comptroller; term; duties
Status: in_force

The board of chosen freeholders of any county may, by resolution, create the office of county comptroller and fix his duties and compensation. The county comptroller shall be elected by the board for a term of 3 years. In any county in which the office of county comptroller is created he shall be responsible for rendering the reports and maintenance of the accounts otherwise required of the county treasurer. L.1971, c. 200, s. 1, eff. July 1, 1971.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:13-2 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 13 / Section 13-2
Extension of county boundaries into the ocean; jurisdiction
Status: in_force

The territorial limits of each county or portion thereof fronting upon the open sea shall extend to a line parallel with the ocean shore line of the county, and distant, easterly, 3 nautical miles therefrom and the division lines between said counties shall extend from the several points where they reach the sea in courses east until they severally reach said outer lines of said counties for all purposes including jurisdiction over criminal and other offenses committed. L.1979, c. 181, s. 3, eff. Aug. 29, 1979.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:4-45.19 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 4 / Section 4-45.19
Increases in final appropriations or tax levies in years in which new service or program is funded; explanatory statement on ballot concerning amount of appropriation
Status: in_force

a. In the first local budget year in which a county or municipality shall commence to fund a new service or program, which it is required to provide as a result of a binding referendum initiated and approved by the voters of the county or municipality, there shall be added to the final appropriations upon which the permissible municipal expenditures are calculated, or upon which the permissible county tax levy is calculated, the amount determined by the county or municipal governing body to be necessary to fund the service or program in that local budget year. b. Notwithstanding the provisions of any other law to the contrary, whenever, on or after the effective date of this act, a binding referendum question is required to be submitted in a county or municipality as a result of a petition initiated by the voters thereof, the approval of which by the voters would require the county or municipality to provide a new service or program, the governing body of the county or municipality shall cause to be set forth in an accompanying explanatory statement to the public question to appear on the ballot the amount of appropriations determined by the governing body to be necessary to fund the service or program in the first local budget year following approval of the question, and such other relevant information as the governing body may wish to include therein. The amount so set forth shall be the amount added to the county or municipal final appropriations pursuant to subsection a. of this section in the first local budget year in which the county or municipality shall commence to fund the service or program approved by the voters. c. For the purposes of subsections a. and b. of this section, in determining the amount of appropriations necessary to fund the provision of a new service or program, the county or municipal governing body shall deduct an amount equal to the amount of any revenues anticipated to be derived from service fees to be imposed for the service or program in the first local budget year in which the county or municipality shall commence to fund the service or program. If in any local budget year thereafter, the county or municipality shall impose new service fees or increased service fees for the service or program, the amount of final appropriations upon which the permissible municipal expenditures are calculated, or upon which the permissible county tax levy is calculated, shall be reduced in the first full local budget year to which the new or increased service fees pertain, by the amount to be derived in that year from the new service fees or the increase in service fees. L.1983, c. 312, s. 2, eff. Aug. 26, 1983.
N.J. Stat. § 40:55D-171 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 55D / Section 55D-171
Construction of act; State-owned rights-of-way.
Status: in_force

10. Nothing in P.L.2024, c.95 (C.40:55D-164 et al.) permits the use of State-owned rights-of-way for the purposes of outdoor dining. A permit for the use of the State rights-of-way shall be issued upon application and approval of the New Jersey Department of Transportation. For the purposes of locally owned roads that intersect the State highway system, setbacks from the State right-of-way line will be 50 feet from April 1 to October 31, and 100 feet from November 1 to March 31. L.2024, c.95, s.10.
N.J. Stat. § 40:37C-10 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 37C / Section 37C-10
Nonliability of state, political subdivision thereof, county or municipality; guarantee of rights and remedies of bondholders
Status: in_force

Bonds issued under the provisions of this act shall not be deemed to constitute a debt or liability of the State or of any political subdivision thereof, but shall be payable solely from the funds herein provided therefor. The issuance of bonds under the provisions of this act shall not, directly, indirectly or contingently, obligate the State or any political subdivision thereof to levy any form of taxation therefor or to make any appropriation for their payment. Nothing in this act shall be construed to authorize an agency to create a debt of the State or any county or municipality within the meaning of the Constitution or statutes of New Jersey and all bonds issued by such authority pursuant to the provisions of this act, unless funded or refunded pursuant to this act, are payable and shall state that they are payable solely from the funds pledged for their payment in accordance with the resolution authorizing their issuance or in any indenture executed as security therefor. The State, county, and municipality shall not in any event be liable for the payment of the principal of or interest or premiums, if any, on any bonds of an authority or for the performance of any pledge, obligation or agreement of any kind whatsoever which may be undertaken by such authority. No breach by an authority of any such pledge, obligation or agreement may impose any pecuniary liability upon the State, county or municipality or any charge upon their general credit or against their taxing power. The State, however, does pledge and agree with the holders of any bonds issued under this act that it will not limit or alter the rights hereby vested in any authority to fulfill the terms of any agreements made with the holders thereof consistent herewith, or in any way impair the rights and remedies of such holders until such bonds, together with the interest thereon, with interest on any unpaid installments of interest, and all costs and expenses for which the authority is liable in connection with any action or proceeding by or on behalf of such holders, are fully met and discharged. Any authority is authorized to include this pledge and agreement of the State in any agreement it may make with the holders of such bonds. L.1973, c. 376, s. 10, eff. Jan. 9, 1974.
N.J. Stat. § 40:27-8 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 27 / Section 27-8
Existing boards continued in conformity with this chapter
Status: in_force

County planning boards lawfully in existence on June eighth, one thousand nine hundred and thirty-five, if continued after January first, one thousand nine hundred and thirty-six, shall be reconstituted in accordance with the provisions of this chapter.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:11-3 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 11 / Section 11-3
Bid threshold; period of contracts.
Status: in_force

3. a. (1) When the cost or price of a contract, in the aggregate, does not exceed in a contract year the total sum of $17,500, the governing body, by ordinance or resolution, as appropriate to the contracting unit, may authorize a purchasing agent or other designated employee to award the contract without public advertising for bids. (2) Notwithstanding the provisions of any other law, rule, or regulation to the contrary, a contract having an anticipated value in excess of $17,500, but below the contracting unit's applicable public bidding threshold, is not required to be awarded by the governing body of the contracting unit and may be awarded by the qualified purchasing agent of the contracting unit. (3) The governing body of a contracting unit that has designated a purchasing agent pursuant to subsection a. of section 9 of P.L.1971, c.198 (C.40A:11-9) may establish a bid threshold of up to $25,000 or the threshold amount adjusted by the Governor pursuant to subsection c. of this section. (4) The governing body of any contracting unit may adopt an ordinance or resolution to set a lower threshold for the receipt of public bids or the solicitation of competitive quotations. (5) Bidding thresholds established by the governing body of a contracting unit pursuant to paragraphs (2) or (3) of this subsection may be granted for each contract or by a general delegation of the power to negotiate and award the contracts pursuant to this section. b. Any contract made pursuant to this section may be awarded for a period of up to 24 consecutive months, except that contracts for professional services pursuant to subparagraph (i) of paragraph (a) of subsection (1) of section 5 of P.L.1971, c.198 (C.40A:11-5) may be awarded for a period not exceeding 12 consecutive months. The Division of Local Government Services shall adopt and promulgate rules and regulations concerning the methods of accounting for all contracts that do not coincide with the contracting unit's fiscal year. c. The Governor, in consultation with the Department of the Treasury, shall, no later than March 1 of every fifth year beginning in the fifth year after the year in which P.L.1999, c.440 takes effect, adjust the threshold amount, in direct proportion to the rise of the index rate as that term is defined in section 2 of P.L.1971, c.198 (C.40A:11-2), and shall round the adjustment to the nearest $1,000. The Governor shall, no later than June 1 of every fifth year, notify each governing body of the adjustment. The adjustment shall become effective on July 1 of the year in which it is made. L.1971, c.198, s.3; amended 1975, c.353, s.2; 1977, c.53, s.1; 1979, c.350, s.1; 1985, c.60, s.1; 1985, c.469, s.6; 1991, c.143, s.1; 1996, c.113, s.18; 1999, c.440, s.7; 2009, c.166, s.2; 2023, c.252, s.6.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:9-1.8 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 9 / Section 9-1.8
Preference in promotion
Status: in_force

Any local unit which has adopted a resolution or ordinance, as the case may be, pursuant to section 1 of this act shall give preference in promotion to officers and employees who are bona fide residents of the local unit. When promotions are based upon merit as determined by suitable promotion tests or other objective criteria, a resident shall be given preference over a nonresident in any instance when all other measurable criteria are equal. The preference granted by this section shall in no way diminish, reduce, or affect the preference granted pursuant to any other provision of law. L.1978, c. 63, s. 6, eff. June 30, 1978.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:27-13 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 27 / Section 27-13
Payment of assessment in installments by owner of assessed real estate
Status: in_force

The governing body of a local unit may by resolution or ordinance, as the case may be, permit the owner of real estate upon which an assessment for an improvement has been made to pay the assessment in installments pursuant to the procedures contained in R.S. 40:56-35. Source: C. 40:23-41 (P.L. 1977, c. 333, s. 8). L. 1987, c. 179, s. 1.
N.J. Stat. § 40:37-103 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 37 / Section 37-103
Condemnation for parks; law applicable
Status: in_force

Whenever the commission shall have determined to take and acquire any real estate or any right or interest therein for any public park or place which it has located as provided in sections 40:37-96 to 40:37-174 of this title, and cannot acquire the same by agreement with the owner, by reason of disagreement as to price, the legal incapacity or absence of the owner, or his inability to convey valid title, or for any other reason, the compensation therefor shall be ascertained and paid in the manner directed in and by chapter 1 of the title Eminent Domain (s. 20:1-1 et seq.).
N.J. Stat. § 40A:67-11 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 67 / Section 67-11
Bond, other obligation, fully negotiable, regional rehabilitation, reentry center.
Status: in_force

11. A bond or other obligation issued pursuant to P.L.2023, c.346 (C.40A:67-1 et seq.) shall be fully negotiable for the purposes of the negotiable instruments law under Title 12A of the New Jersey Statutes, and each holder or owner of a bond or other obligation, or of any appurtenant coupon, by accepting the bond or coupon shall be conclusively deemed to have agreed that the bond, obligation, or coupon shall be fully negotiable for the purposes of the negotiable instruments law under Title 12A of the New Jersey Statutes. L.2023, c.346, s.11.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:61-8 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 61 / Section 61-8
Statutes Repealed.
Status: in_force

The following acts are hereby repealed: P.L.1897, c. 30, s. 1 to 3 (R.S. 40:108-1(1) to R.S. 40:108-1(3)) P.L.1955, c. 176, s. 1 (C. 40:108-1(3.1)) P.L.1897, c. 30, s. 14 to 17 (R.S. 40:108-1(14) to R.S. 40:108-1(17)) P.L.1953, c. 304 (C. 40:108-1(17.1)) P.L.1897, c. 30, s. 18 to 34 (R.S. 40:108-1(18) to R.S. 40:108-1(34)) P.L.1897, c. 30, s. 38 to 39 (R.S. 40:108-1(38) to R.S. 40:108-1(39)) P.L.1897, c. 30, s. 43 to 51 (R.S. 40:108-1(43) to R.S. 40:108-1(51)) P.L.1897, c. 30, s. 56 (R.S. 40:108-1(56)) P.L.1897, c. 30, s. 58 to 64 (R.S. 40:108-1(58) to R.S. 40:108-1(64)) P.L.1897, c. 30, s. 67 to 149 (R.S. 40:108-1(67) to R.S. 40:108-1(149)) P.L.1899, c. 52, s. 1 to 34 (R.S. 40:109-3(1) to R.S. 40:109-3(34)) P.L.1899, c. 52, s. 38 to 39 (R.S. 40:109-3(38) to R.S. 40:109-3(39)) P.L.1899, c. 52, s. 43 to 51 (R.S. 40:109-3(43) to R.S. 40:109-3(51)) P.L.1899, c. 52, s. 56 (R.S. 40:109-3(56)) P.L.1899, c. 52, s. 58 to 102 (R.S. 40:109-3(58) to R.S. 40:109-3(102)) P.L.1939, c. 358 (C. 40:171-106A) P.L.1947, c. 332 (C. 40:171-109.1) R.S. 40:171-188.1 to R.S. 40:171-188.2 P.L.1947, c. 270 (C. 40:171-188.3) R.S. 40:171-191 P.L.1965, c. 155 (C. 40:171-217.1 to 40:171-217.3) P.L.1952, c. 162 (C. 40:171-221.1 to 40:171-221.2) P.L.1950, c. 55 (C. 40:171-234) R.S. 40:173-1 to R.S. 40:173-3 P.L.1953, c. 69 (C. 40:173-3.1 to C. 40:173-3.2) R.S. 40:173-4 to R.S. 40:173-20 R.S. 40:174-148 R.S. 40:175-1 R.S. 40:176-3 to R.S. 40:176-8 P.L.1966, c. 248 (C. 40:176-8.1) R.S. 40:176-9 to R.S. 40:176-10 R.S. 40:176-13 to R.S. 40:176-19 P.L.1957, c. 26 (C. 40:176-20) R.S. 40:177-1 to R.S. 40:177-12 R.S. 40:178-1 to R.S. 40:178-30 P.L.1947, c. 311 (C. 40:178-30.1) R.S. 40:178-31 to R.S. 40:178-48 R.S. 40:179-1 to R.S. 40:179-125 R.S. 40:180-1 to R.S. 40:180-4 R.S. 40:181-1 to R.S. 40:181-6 R.S. 40:182-1 to R.S. 40:182-2 R.S. 40:183-1 to R.S. 40:183-50 R.S. 40:183-52 to R.S. 40:183-76 R.S. 40:184-1 to R.S. 40:184-28 R.S. 40:184-29 to R.S. 40:184-37 R.S. 40:185-1 to R.S. 40:185-3 P.L.1954, c. 42 (C. 40:185-4 to 40:185-5) R.S. 40:186-1 to R.S. 40:186-4 R.S. 40:188-1 to R.S. 40:188-14 R.S. 40:189-1 to R.S. 40:189-6 R.S. 40:190-1 to R.S. 40:190-12 L. 1987, c. 314, s. 1.
N.J. Stat. § 40:60-25.12 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 60 / Section 60-25.12
Intent of act; validity of bonds and notes
Status: in_force

It is the intent of this act that the power to issue bonds and notes under this act and the validity of the bonds and notes so issued shall not be dependent in any manner on the power to acquire property or to settle, adjust and discharge encumbrances or claims thereon, under this act, or be affected by the validity or regularity of the proceedings therefor, or the authorization thereof, for the financing of which such bonds or notes are issued or are to be issued. L.1944, c. 206, p. 731, s. 6, eff. April 21, 1944.
N.J. Stat. § 40:85-7 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 85 / Section 85-7
Clerk to examine petitions; amendments
Status: in_force

The municipal clerk shall examine the petition and within ten days of the date of its being filed with him, shall certify the same to the municipal council if the same is complete and regular, and if the same is not complete and regular, the same may be amended in any respect to cure the defects.
N.J. Stat. § 40:55D-72 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 55D / Section 55D-72
Appeals and applications to board of adjustment
Status: in_force

a. Appeals to the board of adjustment may be taken by any interested party affected by any decision of an administrative officer of the municipality based on or made in the enforcement of the zoning ordinance or official map. Such appeal shall be taken within 20 days by filing a notice of appeal with the officer from whom the appeal is taken specifying the grounds of such appeal. The officer from whom the appeal is taken shall immediately transmit to the board all the papers constituting the record upon which the action appealed from was taken. b. A developer may file an application for development with the board of adjustment for action under any of its powers without prior application to an administrative officer. L.1975, c. 291, s. 59, eff. Aug. 1, 1976. Amended by L.1979, c. 216, s. 24.
N.J. Stat. § 40:56-72 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 56 / Section 56-72
Financing and assessment to properties especially benefited; list
Status: in_force

A pedestrian mall or special improvement district ordinance may provide that all costs of development, construction and acquisition relating to the creation of a pedestrian mall or provision of improvements for a special improvement district, as the case may be, shall be financed and assessed to properties especially benefited thereby as provided generally by R.S. 40:56-1 et seq., and the ordinance shall list and describe, by lot and block numbers and by street addresses, all properties to be assessed for the pedestrian mall or special district improvements, as the case may be. L.1972, c. 134, s. 8, eff. Aug. 17, 1972. Amended by L.1984, c. 151, s. 8, eff. Sept. 10, 1984.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:14-133 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 14 / Section 14-133
Days of employment and days off; emergency
Status: in_force

The days of employment of any member or officer of the police department or force, including any officer having supervision or regulation of traffic upon county roads, parks and parkways shall not exceed 6 days in any one week, except in cases of emergency the officer, board or official in charge of such police department or force shall have authority to retain on duty any member or officer during the period of the emergency, but in any such case and within 12 months thereafter, such member or officer shall be given a day off for each extra day so served by him during the emergency. L.1971, c. 197, s. 1, eff. July 1, 1971.
N.J. Stat. § 40:62-101 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 62 / Section 62-101
Water district assessments; exemption
Status: in_force

a. Except as provided in subsection b. of this section, the cost of the creation and establishment of such water district or districts and the installation and construction of such water systems shall be assessed against the real estate benefited thereby in proportion to and not in excess of the benefits conferred, and such assessments shall bear interest and penalties from the same time and at the same rate as assessments for local improvements in the district or districts where they are imposed, and from the date of confirmation shall be a first and paramount lien upon the real estate assessed to the same extent, and be enforced and collected in the same manner, as assessments for local improvements. No assessments shall be invalid by reason of failure to receive notice or any other infirmity. b. Real estate in the water district shall be exempt from the assessment authorized by 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 assessment, the governing body of the municipality where the water district is located determines that the exemption would not adversely affect the ability of the municipality to meet the principal reduction and interest payments on outstanding bonds issued by the municipality for the creation and establishment of the water district and installation and construction of the water system. Amended by L. 1985, c. 191, s. 1, eff. June 20, 1985.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:5-44 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 5 / Section 5-44
Definitions relative to card or other electronic based payments.
Status: in_force

2. As used in this act: "Association" means an organization whose members are issuers. "Cardholder" means the person or organization named on the face of a credit card or debit card to whom or for whose benefit the credit card or debit card is issued by an issuer. "Card based payment" means a monetary obligation tendered by the user of a credit card or debit card.
"Card payment system" means a technical procedure by which obligations owed a local unit or court may be paid by credit card or debit card. "Credit card" means any instrument or device linked to an established line of credit, whether known as a credit card, charge card, credit plate, or by any other name, issued with or without fee by an issuer for the use of the cardholder in satisfying outstanding financial obligations, obtaining money, goods, services or anything else of value on credit. "Debit card" means any instrument or device, whether known as a debit card, automated teller machine card, or by any other name, issued with or without fee by an issuer for the use of the cardholder in obtaining money, goods, services or anything else of value through the electronic authorization of a financial institution to debit the cardholder's account. "Director" means the Director of the Division of Local Government Services in the Department of Community Affairs. "Electronic funds transfer" means any transfer of funds, other than a transaction originated by check, draft, or similar paper instrument, that is initiated through an electronic terminal, telephone, or computer or magnetic tape for the purpose of ordering, instructing or authorizing a financial institution to debit or credit an account, and includes an in-person funds transfer and an online funds transfer.
"Electronic funds transfer system" means a technical procedure by which obligations owed to or collected by the Supreme Court, the Superior Court, Tax Court or a local unit may be paid by an electronic transaction between the financial institution of the person or organization owing the obligation and the financial institution of the governmental entity. "In-person funds transfer" means any transfer of funds through a service that accepts a payment made in-person, by any method, and then transmits those funds to a payee by electronic funds transfer, but shall not include a service that requires a local unit to maintain, and funds to be transmitted to, an account that is not a designated depository of the local unit pursuant to N.J.S.A.40A:5-14. "Issuer" means the business organization or financial institution which issues a credit card or debit card, or its duly authorized agent.
"Local unit" means any unit of government subject to the provisions of chapter 5 or 5A of Title 40A of the New Jersey Statutes, and the constituent parts of those units, including but not limited to independent local authorities, public libraries, municipal courts and joint municipal courts. " Online funds transfer" means any Internet-based transfer of funds through an Internet-based payment system, but shall not include a service that requires a local unit to maintain, and funds to be transmitted to, an account that is not a designated depository of the local unit pursuant to N.J.S.A.40A:5-14. "Service charge" means a fee charged by the Supreme Court, the Superior Court, Tax Court or local unit in excess of the total obligation owed by a person or organization to offset processing charges or discount fees for the use of a card payment system or an electronic funds transfer system.
L.1995, c.325, s.2; amended 2020, c.34, s.9.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:2-2 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 2 / Section 2-2
Definitions
Status: in_force

The following words as used in this chapter shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates a different meaning: "bond ordinance" means an ordinance adopted as herein provided by the governing body of a local unit authorizing obligations; "equalized valuation basis" of a local unit means the average for the last 3 preceding years, of the sum total of a. the aggregate equalized valuation of real property together with improvements, as certified in the Table of Equalized Valuations by the Director of the Division of Taxation in the Department of the Treasury, on October 1 of each year, pursuant to chapter 86 of the laws of 1954, and b. the assessed valuation of Class II railroad property as set forth in the table of equalized valuations referred to in "a" above. "governing body" means the board of chosen freeholders of a county, or the commission, council, board or body having control of the finances of a municipality; "local improvement" means an improvement or property, part or all of the cost of which has been, or is to be specially assessed on property; "obligations" means bonds or notes of a local unit; "refunding bond ordinance" means an ordinance adopted by the governing body of the local unit authorizing refunding bonds. L.1960, c. 169, s. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1962. Amended by L.1964, c. 72, s. 1.
N.J. Stat. § 40:55D-60 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 55D / Section 55D-60
Planning board review in lieu of board of adjustment
Status: in_force

Whenever the proposed development requires approval pursuant to this act of a subdivision, site plan or conditional use, but not a variance pursuant to subsection d. of section 57 of this act (C. 40:55D-70), the planning board shall have the power to grant to the same extent and subject to the same restrictions as the board of adjustment: a. Variances pursuant to subsection 57 c. of this act; b. Direction pursuant to section 25 of this act for issuance of a permit 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; and c. Direction pursuant to section 27 of this act for issuance of a permit for a building or structure not related to a street. Whenever relief is requested pursuant to this section, notice of the hearing on the application for development shall include reference to the request for a variance or direction for issuance of a permit, as the case may be. The developer may elect to submit a separate application requesting approval of the variance or direction of the issuance of a permit and a subsequent application for any required approval of a subdivision, site plan or conditional use. The separate approval of the variance or direction of the issuance of a permit shall be conditioned upon grant of all required subsequent approvals by the planning board. No such subsequent approval shall be granted unless the 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. L.1975, c. 291, s. 47, eff. Aug. 1, 1976. Amended by L.1979, c. 216, s. 19; L.1984, c. 20, s. 10, eff. March 22, 1984.
N.J. Stat. § 40:3-11 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-11
Annual report; publication
Status: in_force

The sinking fund commission shall report annually, on or before January fifteenth, to the governing body of the municipality, county or school district fully and in detail with reference to the amount, investment and sufficiency of the sinking funds in their hands, as of December thirty-first of the previous year. Such report shall be published for distribution by the sinking fund commission during the month of January of each year. In addition, the commission shall make such other and further reports as shall be required by the governing body of the municipality, county or school district or by any state authority pursuant to law.
N.J. Stat. § 40:68-29 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 68 / Section 68-29
Election of commissioners; term
Status: in_force

On a day designated in the ordinance creating such district, a special election shall be held in the district, to elect 3 commissioners who shall be qualified voters and residents of such district. The commissioners so elected shall hold office for 3 years and until their successors are elected. L.1967, c. 184, s. 3, eff. July 27, 1967.
N.J. Stat. § 40:69A-29 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 69A / Section 69A-29
Powers of municipality.
Status: in_force

2-4. Each municipality governed by an optional form of government pursuant to this act shall, subject to the provisions of this act or other general laws, have full power to: (a) Organize and regulate its internal affairs, and to establish, alter, and abolish offices, positions and employments and to define the functions, powers and duties thereof and fix their terms, tenure and compensation; (b) Adopt and enforce local police ordinances of all kinds and impose one or more of the following penalties: fines not exceeding $2,000 or imprisonment for any term not exceeding 90 days, or a period of community service not exceeding 90 days for the violation thereof; prescribe that for the violation of particular ordinances at least a minimum penalty shall be imposed which shall consist of a fine which may be fixed at an amount not exceeding $100; prescribe that for the violation of an ordinance pertaining to unlawful solid waste disposal at least a minimum penalty shall be imposed which shall consist of a fine which may be fixed at an amount not exceeding $2,500 or a maximum penalty by a fine not exceeding $10,000; to construct, acquire, operate or maintain any and all public improvements, projects or enterprises for any public purpose, subject to referendum requirements otherwise imposed by law, and to exercise all powers of local government in such manner as its governing body may determine; (c) Sue and be sued, to have a corporate seal, to contract and be contracted with, to buy, sell, lease, hold and dispose of real and personal property, to appropriate and expend moneys, and to adopt, amend and repeal such ordinances and resolutions as may be required for the good government thereof; (d) Exercise powers of condemnation, borrowing and taxation in the manner provided by general law. Any person who is convicted of violating an ordinance within one year of the date of a previous violation of the same ordinance and who was fined for the previous violation, shall be sentenced by a court to an additional fine as a repeat offender. The additional fine imposed by the court upon a person for a repeated offense shall not be less than the minimum or exceed the maximum fine fixed for a violation of the ordinance, but shall be calculated separately from the fine imposed for the violation of the ordinance. Any municipality which chooses not to impose an additional fine upon a person for a repeated violation of any municipal ordinance may waive the additional fine by ordinance or resolution. Any municipality that chooses to impose a fine in an amount greater than $1,250 upon an owner for violations of housing or zoning codes shall provide a 30-day period in which the owner shall be afforded the opportunity to cure or abate the condition and shall also be afforded an opportunity for a hearing before a court of competent jurisdiction for an independent determination concerning the violation. Subsequent to the expiration of the 30-day period, a fine greater than $1,250 may be imposed if a court has not determined otherwise or, upon reinspection of the property, it is determined that the abatement has not been substantially completed. L.1950,c.210,s.2-4; amended 1983, c.410, s.2; 1987, c.411, s.2; 1989, c.114, s.2; 2003, c.231, s.7; 2005, c.269, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:4-55.15 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 4 / Section 4-55.15
Surplus funds; inclusion in annual budget
Status: in_force

When any such appropriation is financed from surplus funds available, at least 1/3 of the amount thereof shall be included in each succeeding annual budget until the appropriation has been fully provided for. L.1968, c. 194, s. 3, eff. July 19, 1968.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:60-5 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 60 / Section 60-5
Powers of the Mayor
Status: in_force

a. The mayor shall be the head of the municipal government. b. The mayor shall have all those powers designated by general law. c. The mayor shall preside at meetings of the council and may vote to break a tie. d. Every ordinance adopted by the council shall, within five days after its passage, Sundays excepted, be presented to the mayor by the borough clerk. The mayor shall, within ten days after receiving the ordinance, Sundays excepted, either approve the ordinance by affixing his signature thereto or return it to the council by delivering it to the clerk together with a statement setting forth his objections thereto or any item or part thereof. No ordinance or any item or part thereof shall take effect without the mayor's approval, unless the mayor fails to return the ordinance to the council, as prescribed above, or unless the council, upon consideration of the ordinance following its return, shall, by a vote of two-thirds of all the members of council, resolve to override the veto. e. No ordinance shall be passed, or appointment of any subordinate officer of the borough be confirmed, except by a vote of a majority of the members of the council present at the meeting, provided that at least three affirmative votes shall be required for such purpose, the mayor voting only in the case of a tie. f. If any ordinance contains more than one distinct section, clause or item, the mayor may approve one or more thereof and veto the rest. g. The mayor shall nominate and, with the advice and consent of council, appoint all subordinate officers of the borough, unless the specific terms of the general law clearly require a different appointment procedure. He shall make his nomination to any such office within thirty days of that office becoming vacant. h. The mayor shall see to it that the laws of the State and the ordinances of the borough are faithfully executed. He shall recommend to the council such measures as he may deem necessary or expedient for the welfare of the borough. He shall maintain peace and good order and have the power to suppress all riots and tumultuous assemblies in the borough. (Source: R.S. 40:87-16, R.S. 40:87-31, R.S. 40:88-1, R.S. 40:93-1, R.S. 40:93-3 to R.S. 40:93-8, R.S. 40:94-3 and New.) (Added by P.L. 1987, c.379, effective January 8, 1988.)
N.J. Stat. § 40A:9-25 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 9 / Section 9-25
Removal of officers and employees; procedure; review
Status: in_force

In any county wherein Title 11 (Civil Service) of the Revised Statutes is not operative and unless otherwise provided by law, any officer or employee of such county who shall be removable from his office or position only for cause, shall not be removed from his office or position until after written charges of the cause of complaint shall have been preferred against him, signed by the person making such charges. The complaint shall be filed with the governing body of the county and a copy thereof shall be served upon the officer or employee so charged, with notice of a designated time and place for the hearing thereon, which shall be no sooner than 10 days nor later than 30 days from the service of the complaint. At the hearing such officer or employee may be represented by counsel. The governing body and the person so charged shall have the power to subpena witnesses and documentary evidence. The governing body shall prescribe the rules and regulations for the conduct of the hearing. No officer or employee shall be removed from his office or position for political reasons. The Superior Court shall have jurisdiction to review the determination of the governing body and shall hear the cause de novo on the record below. Either party may supplement the record with additional testimony subject to the rules of evidence. The court may either affirm, reverse or modify the conviction. L.1971, c. 200, s. 1, eff. July 1, 1971. Amended by L.1981, c. 75, s. 1, eff. March 23, 1981.
N.J. Stat. § 40:23-8.16 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 23 / Section 23-8.16
County facilities leased by nonprofit or charitable association; reimbursement of costs of renovation
Status: in_force

Any county may appropriate an amount not to exceed $250,000.00 for payment to a nonprofit or charitable association of all or part of any costs incurred in the renovation or improvement of any building or structure owned by the county and leased, for a term of 21 years at a nominal consideration, to said association for use in the provision of health services. Any costs so incurred shall be reimbursable only to the extent that the renovations or improvements have served to enhance the value of said building or structure. The enhanced value due to such renovations or improvements shall be ascertained and certified to the board of chosen freeholders of said county at the termination of the lease. L.1975, c. 71, s. 1, eff. Apr. 25, 1975.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:5A-3 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 5A / Section 5A-3
Definitions
Status: in_force

3. As used in this act: a. "Authority" means a body, public and corporate, created by one or more municipalities or counties pursuant to any law authorizing that creation, which law provides that the public body so created has at least the following powers: (1) To adopt and use a corporate seal; (2) To sue and be sued; (3) To acquire and hold real or personal property for its purposes; and (4) To provide for and secure the payment of its bonds or other obligations, or to provide for the assessment of a tax on real property within its district, or to impose charges for the use of its facilities or any combination thereof. b. "Director" means the Director of the Division of Local Government Services in the Department of Community Affairs. c. "Service contract" means an agreement of a local unit or units intended to provide security for an issue of obligations of an authority, including, but not limited to, a contract providing for payments by a local unit or units with respect to a project, facility, or public improvement of an authority or payments for debt service therefor. d. "Local Finance Board" means the Local Finance Board in the Division of Local Government Services in the Department of Community Affairs. e. "Local unit or units" means a county or municipality which created or joined in the creation of an authority, or which proposes to create or join in the creation thereof, or which proposes to enter into a service contract with an authority. f. "Project financing" means the financing by an authority of a public facility for the benefit of the inhabitants of a local unit or units and for which the financing costs will be paid, directly or indirectly, by those inhabitants and includes payment for the design and plan for the public facility. g. "Bond resolution" means a bond resolution of an authority, or a trust indenture to be executed by an authority, or other similar proceeding or document. L.1983,c.313,s.3; amended 1987,c.319,s.1; 1992,c.79,s.52.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:26B-18 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 26B / Section 26B-18
Rules, regulations.
Status: in_force

18. The Department of Environmental Protection, the Division of Local Government Services in the Department of Community Affairs, and the Local Finance Board may adopt, pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), rules and regulations necessary for the implementation of P.L.2019, c.42 (C.40A:26B-1 et al.). L.2019, c.42, s.18.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:9-23 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 9 / Section 9-23
Eligibility of members of the board of chosen freeholders for other offices or positions; conditions; exceptions
Status: in_force

No member of a board of chosen freeholders during the term for which he is elected shall be eligible for appointment to any office or position required to be filled by the board unless he shall resign and cease to be such a member at least 3 months prior to his appointment, except in cases where such office or position, by law, may be filled by a member of the board or the appointment is to the position of county counsel or county treasurer. L.1971, c. 200, s. 1, eff. July 1, 1971.
N.J. Stat. § 40:60-25.29 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 60 / Section 60-25.29
Lands declared to be acquired and used for a public purpose; eminent domain
Status: in_force

Any lands acquired, owned, controlled or occupied by such municipality for the purposes enumerated in sections one and two hereof shall and are hereby declared to be acquired, owned, controlled and occupied for a public purpose and as a matter of public necessity for the purpose of relieving traffic in and through the streets of such municipality, and such municipality shall have the right to acquire property for such purpose or purposes under the power of eminent domain as and for a public necessity. L.1946, c. 302, p. 1005, s. 3.
N.J. Stat. § 40:48-2.60 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 48 / Section 48-2.60
Definitions relative to charitable clothing bins.
Status: in_force

1. For the purposes of P.L.2007, c.209 (C.40:48-2.60 et seq.), "solicitation" or "solicit" means the request, directly or indirectly, for money, credit, property, financial assistance, or other thing of any kind or value. Solicitation shall include, but not be limited to, the use or employment of canisters, cards, receptacles or similar devices for the collection of money or other thing of value. A solicitation shall take place whether or not the person making the solicitation receives any contribution. "Appropriate municipal agency" means the agency determined by resolution of the municipal governing body. L.2007, c.209, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 40:14B-51 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 14B / Section 14B-51
Connections with or closing off other public facilities
Status: in_force

In order to carry out and effectuate its purposes, every municipal authority is hereby authorized to enter upon and connect with any existing public drains, sewers, conduits, pipelines, pumping and ventilating stations and sewage treatment plants or works or any other public property of a similar nature within the district and, if deemed necessary by the municipal authority, close off and seal outlets and outfalls therefrom. No municipal authority shall, however, take permanent possession or make permanent use of any such sewage treatment plant or works unless it acquires the same. L.1957, c. 183, p. 671, s. 51, eff. Aug. 22, 1957.
N.J. Stat. § 40:66A-7.2 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 66A / Section 66A-7.2
Certified copy of bond resolution proceedings; filing.
Status: in_force

2. Every such "incinerator or environmental services authority" shall file a certified copy of every bond resolution as finally passed with the Director of the Division of Local Government Services in the Department of Community Affairs and in addition shall file a certified copy of all bond proceedings with the said director. L.1952, c.304, s.2; amended 2012, c.31, s.9.
N.J. Stat. § 40:66A-54 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 66A / Section 66A-54
Public bodies to pay service charges
Status: in_force

Each county, municipality and other public body shall promptly pay to a solid waste management authority all service charges which the solid waste management authority may charge to it, as owner or occupant of any real property and shall provide for the payment thereof in the same manner as other obligations of such county, municipality or public body. L.1968, c. 249, s. 21, eff. Aug. 16, 1968.
N.J. Stat. § 40:37-4 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 37 / Section 37-4
Commissioners serve without compensation; expenses
Status: in_force

The shade tree commissioners shall serve without compensation, but with the consent of the board of chosen freeholders, shall be entitled to be reimbursed for their necessary expenses, and, with the consent of the board, may employ such expert, clerical or other assistance as they deem necessary and proper, and may fix their compensation, which shall be paid as is the compensation of other employees of the county. With the consent of the board the commissioners may buy, sell or exchange such trees, plants, equipment or supplies as they deem necessary and proper for the work of the commission, and make payment therefor in the manner in which such expenditures are ordinarily made by the county.
N.J. Stat. § 40:37-117 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 37 / Section 37-117
Assessments a lien; collection; action at law
Status: in_force

The county park commissioners may collect the assessments for benefits either by a civil action in the name of the commission against the person from whom it is due, together with the costs of making the same and interest at the rate of six per centum (6%) per annum from the date of confirmation, or by a sale of the property benefited, or by both of these remedies, which are to be cumulative. Every assessment shall be a first lien upon the property benefited as ascertained by the commissioners, to the amount of the assessment with the interest and costs from the date of the confirmation thereof. Amended by L.1953, c. 37, p. 659, s. 86, eff. March 19, 1953.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:14-181 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 14 / Section 14-181
Adoption of guidelines for internal affairs by law enforcement agency.
Status: in_force

10. Every law enforcement agency, including a police department of an institution of higher education established pursuant to P.L.1970, c.211 (C.18A:6-4.2 et seq.), shall adopt and implement guidelines which shall be consistent with the guidelines governing the "Internal Affairs Policy and Procedures" of the Police Management Manual promulgated by the Police Bureau of the Division of Criminal Justice in the Department of Law and Public Safety, and shall be consistent with any tenure or civil service laws, and shall not supersede any existing contractual agreements. L.1996, c.115, s.10; amended 2015, c.52.
N.J. Stat. § 40:37-253 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 37 / Section 37-253
Acquisition and improvement of other lands
Status: in_force

In any county of the second class wherein lands have been acquired, developed or improved, the board of chosen freeholders may acquire, in fee or otherwise, by gift, grant or devise, other lands and rights in lands for public parks and recreation grounds and develop, improve, maintain, preserve and care for the same as a public park or parks and recreation ground or recreation grounds. Nothing in this article contained shall be construed to apply to any county of the second class, which has adopted the provisions of any other law for the establishment and maintenance of a county park commission.
N.J. Stat. § 40:68A-50 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 68A / Section 68A-50
Appointment of receiver; powers and duties
Status: in_force

If the bond resolution of a municipal port authority authorizing or providing for the issuance of a series of its bonds shall provide in substance that the holders of the bonds of such series shall be entitled to the benefits of section 21 of this act and shall further provide in substance that any trustee appointed pursuant to said section or having the powers of such a trustee shall have the powers provided by this section, then such trustee, whether or not all of the bonds of such series shall have been declared due and payable, shall be entitled to the appointment of a receiver of the port system, and such receiver may enter upon and take possession of the port system and, subject to any pledge or contract with the holders of such bonds, shall take possession of all moneys and other property derived from or applicable to the acquisition, construction, operation, maintenance or reconstruction of the port system and proceed with such acquisition, construction, operation, maintenance or reconstruction which the municipal port authority is under any obligation to do, and operate, maintain and reconstruct the port system and fix, charge, collect, enforce and receive the facility charges and all system revenues thereafter arising subject to any pledge thereof or contract with the holders of such bonds relating thereto and perform the public duties and carry out the contracts and obligations of the municipal port authority in the same manner as the municipal port authority itself might do and under the direction of the court. L.1960, c. 192, p. 824, s. 22, eff. Feb. 15, 1961.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:9-131 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 9 / Section 9-131
Acting mayor
Status: in_force

In every municipality, unless otherwise provided by law, if a vacancy occurs in the office of mayor, by reason of death, resignation or otherwise, the presiding officer of the governing body shall become the acting mayor until a successor is elected and qualified. L.1971, c. 200, s. 1, eff. July 1, 1971.
N.J. Stat. § 40:11-25 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 11 / Section 11-25
Inclusion of necessary amounts in budget
Status: in_force

The governing body of a municipality or the board of chosen freeholders of a county awarding any pension pursuant to this act shall include in the municipal or county budget, as the case may be, a sum sufficient to pay fully any pension allowed under sections 1 and 2 of this act and cause the same to be raised by taxation as other municipal or county revenues are raised. L.1958, c. 151, p. 666, s. 4, eff. Dec. 17, 1958.
N.J. Stat. § 40:61-40 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 61 / Section 61-40
Advertisement for bids
Status: in_force

Any such letting shall be advertised in some newspaper circulating in the municipality at least ten days prior to the receipt of bids.
N.J. Stat. § 40:37A-101 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 37A / Section 37A-101
Selection of site location for disposal system
Status: in_force

4. Whenever any county improvement authority chooses to exercise the powers granted by P.L.1973, c.330 (C.40:37A-100 et al.) with respect to the selection of a site location or locations for any facility of its garbage and solid waste disposal system, it shall so inform the Commissioner of Environmental Protection, and shall make or cause to be made, after consultation with the commissioner, such preliminary surveys, investigations, studies, borings, maps, plans, drawings and estimates of costs and revenues relating to the type and location of such garbage and solid waste disposal facilities, or any part thereof, which the authority may deem necessary to purchase or construct in order to protect the health, safety and welfare of the inhabitants of the county or any beneficiary county. In addition, the authority may make or cause to be made a study and a map of all existing garbage and solid waste disposal treatment and disposal facilities proposed for or already operating in the county or any beneficiary county. The undertaking of all such studies and surveys and the provision of the necessary maps, sketches, data and plans in connection therewith, shall be deemed a county purpose and the costs thereof may be paid out of general funds of the county or beneficiary county; but all such costs shall be reimbursed to the county or any beneficiary county by the county improvement authority. L.1973,c.330,s.4; amended 1994,c.76,s.13.
N.J. Stat. § 40:75-2.1 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 75 / Section 75-2.1
Change of form of government--Continuation of commissioners and others in office
Status: in_force

Whenever in any municipality governed under "The Commission Form of Government Law" the qualified voters of the municipality have, or shall have, adopted another form of government, pursuant to the provisions of chapter 210 of the laws of 1950, which other form of government will not become effective until July 1 following the date fixed by law for the next election for commissioners in such municipality, no such election for commissioners shall be held in such municipality, but the commissioners in office at the time fixed for the holding of such election shall continue in office, and all subordinate boards, departments, bodies, offices, positions and employments shall likewise continue in effect and the incumbents thereof shall continue to hold the same, until 12:00 o'clock noon on said July 1, with the same effect and subject to the same restrictions as though the terms of office of said commissioners had extended to and terminated at said time on said July 1. L.1955, c. 12, p. 54, s. 1, eff. May 10, 1955.
N.J. Stat. § 40:37-1 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 37 / Section 37-1
Shade tree commission; freeholders' powers
Status: in_force

40:37-1. The board of chosen freeholders of any county may, by resolution, establish and appoint a board of shade tree commissioners to consist of not more than five residents of the county, and to be known as the "shade tree commission of county". The board of chosen freeholders may also, by resolution, appoint not more than two residents of the county as alternate members to the commission. The board of chosen freeholders, or such committee or committees thereof as it may designate, may exercise all the functions herein conferred on the shade tree commission. Amended 1995,c.1,s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:12A-56 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 12A / Section 12A-56
Provision for tax abatement, payments in lieu of taxes; special assessments.
Status: in_force

8. a. 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 provide for tax abatement within that district and for payments in lieu of taxes in accordance with the provisions of P.L.1991, c.431 (C.40A:20-1 et seq.); provided, however, that the provisions of section 12 of P.L.1991, c.431 (C.40A:20-12) establishing a minimum or maximum annual service charge and requiring staged increases in annual service charges over the term of the exemption period, and of section 13 of P.L.1991, c.431 (C.40A:20-13) permitting the relinquishment of status under that act, shall not apply to landfill reclamation improvement district projects. b. In addition to, or in lieu of, the tax abatement provided for in subsection a. of this section, the municipality may provide by ordinance for one or more special assessments within the landfill reclamation improvement district in accordance with chapter 56 of title 40 of the Revised Statutes, R.S.40:56-1 et seq., provided, however, that the provisions of R.S.40:56-35 shall be applied so that if any installment of a special assessment shall remain unpaid for 30 days after the time at which it shall become due, the municipality may provide, by ordinance, either that: (1) the whole assessment or balance due thereon shall become and be immediately due; or, (2) any subsequent installments which would not yet have become due except for the default shall be considered as not in default and that the lien for the installments not yet due shall continue; and provided, further, that the ordinance may require that the assessments be payable in yearly installments, with legal interest thereon, over a period of years up to but in no event exceeding the period of years for which the bonds were issued, or for 30 years, whichever shall be less. In levying a special assessment on the lands or improvements, or both, located in the district, the municipality may provide that the amount of the special assessment shall be a specific amount, not to exceed the cost of the improvements, paid with respect to property located in the district. That specific amount shall, to the extent accepted by the owner of the property benefitted, be deemed the conferred benefit, in lieu of the amount being determined by the procedures otherwise applicable to determining the actual benefit conferred on the property. Special assessments levied pursuant to an ordinance adopted under this subsection shall constitute a municipal lien under R.S.40:56-33. c. Upon adoption, a copy of the ordinance shall be filed for public inspection in the office of the municipal clerk, and there shall be published in a newspaper, published or circulating in the municipality, a notice stating the fact and the date of adoption and the place where the ordinance is filed and a summary of the contents of the ordinance. The notice shall state that any action or proceeding of any kind or nature in any court questioning the validity or proper authorization of the ordinance or the actions authorized to be taken as set forth in the ordinance shall be commenced within 20 days after the publication of the notice. If no action or proceeding questioning the validity of the ordinance providing for tax abatement, special assessments or other actions authorized by the ordinance shall be commenced or instituted within 20 days after the publication of the notice, the county and the school district and all other municipalities within the county and all residents and taxpayers and owners of property therein shall be forever barred and foreclosed from instituting or commencing any action or proceeding in any court questioning the validity or enforceability of the ordinance or the validity or enforceability of acts authorized under the ordinance, and the ordinance and acts authorized by the ordinance shall be conclusively deemed to be valid and enforceable in accordance with their terms and tenor. L.1996,c.73,s.8; amended 2002, c.15, s.9.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:11-23.5 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 11 / Section 11-23.5
Rules, regulations.
Status: in_force

2. The Division of Local Government Services in the Department of Community Affairs shall adopt, pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), rules and regulations to effectuate the purposes of this act. L.2011, c.71, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:2-6 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 2 / Section 2-6
Debt limitation
Status: in_force

No bond ordinance shall be finally adopted if it appears from the supplemental debt statement required by this chapter that the percentage of net debt as stated therein pursuant to 40A:2-42 exceeds 2.00%, in the case of a county, or 3 1/2 %, in the case of a municipality. L.1960, c. 169, s. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1962. Amended by L.1964, c. 72, s. 2.
N.J. Stat. § 40:62-131 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 62 / Section 62-131
Consent of state
Status: in_force

In all cases in which the owner of waterworks purchased or condemned in pursuance of sections 40:62-108 to 40:62-150 of this title has at the time of such purchase or condemnation the consent of the state to take and divert water from any source for domestic and public use, the rights obtained by such consent shall pass to and vest in the municipalities acquiring the waterworks as provided in said sections 40:62-108 to 40:62-150, and no further or other consent of any state board or commission shall be necessary. The municipalities shall be bound by all the terms and conditions attached to such consent and accepted by the owner of the waterworks purchased or condemned. Nothing in said sections 40:62-108 to 40:62-150 shall be interpreted to affect the power and authority of the state water policy commission over the sources of water supply in this state.
N.J. Stat. § 40:108-1 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 108 / Section 108-1
Referendum act; mayor and council; wards; councilmen at large; boards and officers; improvements; beach protection; public utility plants
Status: in_force

L.1897, c. 30, p. 46 (C.S. pp. 1297 to 1336, s.s. 2440 to 2564), entitled "An act relating to and providing for the government of cities of this state containing a population of less than twelve thousand inhabitants," approved March twenty-fourth, one thousand eight hundred and ninety-seven, saved from repeal, together with amendments and supplements approved on the following dates: March 21, 1899 (L.1899, c. 53, p. 142; C.S. pp. 1297, 1298, 1308, s.s. 2441, 2445 to 2447, 2473). March 22, 1899 (L.1899, c. 84, p. 206; C.S. pp. 1319 to 1322, s.s. 2509 to 2515). March 23, 1900 (L.1900, c. 142, p. 338; C.S. p. 1309, s. 2474). April 3, 1902 (L.1902, c. 115, p. 359; C.S. p. 1307, s. 2470). March 28, 1904 (L.1904, c. 80, p. 192; C.S. p. 1298, s. 2448). March 28, 1904 (L.1904, c. 85, p. 198; C.S. p. 1309, s. 2475). March 29, 1904 (L.1904, c. 199, p. 359; C.S. p. 1309, s. 2474). April 12, 1905 (L.1905, c. 139, p. 260). [Validated certain bonds theretofore issued]. April 9, 1906 (L.1906, c. 96, p. 154; C.S. pp. 1322, 1323, s.s. 2516 to 2521). April 14, 1908 (L.1908, c. 266, p. 562; C.S. pp. 1323 to 1325, s.s. 2522 to 2531). April 17, 1909 (L.1909, c. 161, p. 240; C.S. pp. 1326 to 1329, s.s. 2532 to 2543). April 9, 1910 (L.1910, c. 174, p. 291; C.S. p. 1325, s. 2531). April 1, 1912 (L.1912, c. 284, p. 506; 1924 Suppl. s. 38-2557). April 16, 1912 (L.1912, c. 404, p. 850; 1924 Suppl. s. 38-2450a). February 11, 1915 (L.1915, c. 4, p. 15; 1924 Suppl. s.s. 38-2462a to 38-2462m). March 30, 1915 (L.1915, c. 126, p. 227; 1924 Suppl. s.s. 38-2564a, 38-2564b). March 18, 1916 (L.1916, c. 195, p. 408; 1924 Suppl. s. 38-2500a). March 2, 1925 (L.1925, c. 22, p. 78). April 2, 1929 (L.1929, c. 41, p. 73). [This act, together with its amendments and supplements, applies to all cities having a population of less than 12,000 inhabitants. The act when enacted was referendum but by L.1911, c. 365, p. 756, became operative in all cities of less than 12,000 inhabitants. The act provides for the division of the city into two or more wards. Where there are two wards three councilmen are elected from each ward, but where there are more than two wards only one councilman is elected from each ward. The original act provided for one councilman at large but by a supplement of 1912 the number was increased to two in cities having an uneven number of wards. In such cases each holds for two years and their terms expire in alternate years. A mayor is elected at large for a two-year term. He is the chief executive officer of the city and head of the police department. The council appoints all officers not elected. There is a board of assessors, a board of education and in certain cases a board of public works. The council is empowered to pass ordinances and provide penalties for violations thereof which are triable before the police court provided for by the act. Specific powers are granted with relation to taxation, improvements, beach protection, condemnation, assessments for benefits, purchase and condemnation of public utility plants and the purchase of private sewers.]
N.J. Stat. § 40:48-4.13 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 48 / Section 48-4.13
Not used for hire.
Status: in_force

4. The use of municipally owned buses, vans or other motor vehicles for transportation of senior citizens and citizens with disabilities pursuant to P.L.1985, c.199 (C.40:48-4.10 et seq.) shall not be construed or used for hire and shall not be subject to regulation by or the jurisdiction of the Department of Transportation. L.1985, c.199, s.4; amended 2017, c.131, s.170.
N.J. Stat. § 40:67-4 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 67 / Section 67-4
Materials for street improvements
Status: in_force

In the making of any street improvement a municipality may use any material the governing body may deem best suited therefor, and in ascertaining the cost of any improvement for the purpose of certifying the same to the assessing officer or board, may determine the value of any old material used by the municipality in such work.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:16-11 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 16 / Section 16-11
Appointment to fill vacancy where incumbent was nominee of a political party; time to fill vacancy
Status: in_force

40A:16-11. Appointment to fill vacancy where incumbent was nominee of a political party; time to fill vacancy. If the incumbent whose office has become vacant was elected to office as the nominee of a political party, the municipal committee of the political party of which the incumbent was the nominee shall, no later than 15 days after the occurrence of the vacancy, present to the governing body the names of three nominees for the selection of a successor to fill the vacancy. The governing body shall, within 30 days after the occurrence of the vacancy, appoint one of the nominees as the successor to fill the vacancy. If the governing body fails to appoint one of the nominees within the time prescribed herein, the municipal committee that named the three nominees shall, within the next 15 days, appoint one of the nominees as the successor to fill the vacancy, and such person shall be sworn in immediately. If the municipal committee which nominated the incumbent fails to submit the names of the nominees within the time prescribed herein, the governing body may, within the next 15 days, fill the vacancy by the appointment of a successor from the same political party which had nominated the incumbent whose office has become vacant. If, on the effective date of this act, the governing body had previously received from the municipal committee the names of three nominees to fill any such vacancy and had not filled the vacancy, the governing body, within 30 days after the effective date of this act, shall appoint one of the nominees as the successor to fill the vacancy. L.1979, c.83, s.1; amended 1980,c.101,s.3; 1990,c.57,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 40:68A-55 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 68A / Section 68A-55
Aid and co-operation of local units
Status: in_force

For the purpose of aiding and co-operating in the planning, undertaking, acquisition, construction or operation of any project of a municipal port authority, the local unit may: (a) acquire real property in its name for any project or for the widening of existing roads, streets, parkways, avenues or highways or for new roads, streets, parkways, avenues, or highways to any such project, 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 such municipality; (b) furnish, dedicate, close, vacate, pave, install, grade, regrade, plan or replan streets, roads, roadways, alleys, sidewalks or other places which it is otherwise empowered to undertake; and (c) do any and all things necessary or convenient to aid and co-operate in the planning, undertaking, construction or operation of any such project, and cause services to be furnished to the municipal port authority of the character which such municipality is otherwise empowered to furnish, and to incur the entire expense thereof. L.1960, c. 192, p. 827, s. 27, eff. Feb. 15, 1961.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:9-22.1 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 9 / Section 9-22.1
Short title
Status: in_force

This act shall be known and may be cited as the "Local Government Ethics Law." L.1991,c.29,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:9-100 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 9 / Section 9-100
Effective date of commission and expiration of term of office
Status: in_force

The commission of every newly-elected sheriff shall bear date and take effect on January 1, next succeeding his election, or if such date falls upon a Sunday, then on the following day, and the term of his office shall be 3 years. L.1971, c. 200, s. 1, eff. July 1, 1971. Amended by L.1973, c. 57, s. 2, eff. March 15, 1973.
N.J. Stat. § 40:41A-134 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 41A / Section 41A-134
Scope of budget and message
Status: in_force

The budget document shall be prepared by the budget officer in such form as will comply with the Local Budget Law, together with such additional schedules and analyses as he deems desirable, or as may be required or approved by the board of chosen freeholders. The budget message shall explain the budget both in fiscal terms and in terms of work to be done. It shall outline the proposed financial policies of the county for the ensuing fiscal year, describe the important features of the budget plan, and indicate its major objectives. It shall indicate any major changes in financial policies and in expenditures, appropriations and revenues as compared with the preceding fiscal year, and shall set forth reasons for the changes. L.1972, c. 154, s. 134, eff. Sept. 19, 1972.
N.J. Stat. § 40:48E-7 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 48E / Section 48E-7
Surcharge on hotel occupancies, certain municipalities, funding fire services.
Status: in_force

1. a. A surcharge at the rate of $3 per day shall be imposed for every occupancy of a room or rooms in a hotel that is subject to taxation pursuant to subsection (d) of section 3 of P.L.1996, c.30 (C.54:32B-3) and is located in a city of the first class in which there is located an international airport. The surcharge imposed under this section shall be in addition to any other tax or fee imposed pursuant to statute or local ordinance or resolution by any governmental entity upon the occupancy of a hotel room in the municipality. b. The surcharge imposed pursuant to subsection a. of this section shall be collected and administered by the Director of the Division of Taxation in the Department of the Treasury. In carrying out the provisions of this subsection, the director shall have all the powers granted under the “Sales and Use Tax Act,” P.L.1966, c.30 (C.54:32B-1 et seq.). The director shall determine and certify to the State Treasurer on a monthly basis the amount of revenues collected by the director pursuant to subsection a. of this section. The State Treasurer, upon the certification of the director and upon the warrant of the Director of the Division of Budget and Accounting in the Department of the Treasury, shall pay and distribute the amount so determined and certified on a monthly basis to the municipality in which the hotel is located. c. All surcharge revenues received by a municipality pursuant to subsection b. of this section shall be deposited into a dedicated fire services trust fund. Amounts deposited in the trust fund shall be used by the municipality solely and exclusively to fund appropriations for firefighting services. The amount deposited into the dedicated fire services trust fund shall be anticipated in the budget of the municipality as a special item of revenue and as an appropriation item of an amount equal to any such special item of revenue pursuant to N.J.S.40A:4-87. The amount deposited into the fire services trust fund shall be inserted into the annual budget as a special item of revenue or appropriation only when the total amount appropriated for firefighting services in the adopted budget of the municipality for the current fiscal year is greater than the amount appropriated for firefighting services in the previous fiscal year, exclusive of any amount appropriated from the fire services trust fund appropriated in the budget. The amount appropriated and expended for the hiring and retention of employees of the fire service shall not exceed 37 percent of all surcharge revenues received by the municipality and deposited into the dedicated fire services trust fund in the period beginning January 1, 2026 and ending December 31, 2028. Beginning January 1, 2029, the Director of the Division of Local Government Services in the Department of Community Affairs may set the maximum percentage of surcharge revenue received by the municipality that may be utilized for the hiring and retention of employees of the fire service. d. As used in this section: “Fire service” means a municipal agency or department, or a fire district, utilizing volunteer, career, or part-paid firefighters for rescue, fire suppression, and related activities. “Firefighting services” means the hiring, retention, and training of employees of the fire service, the acquisition of equipment for the fire service, and the undertaking of capital improvements benefitting the fire service of the municipality authorized to receive surcharges pursuant to subsection a. of this section. “Occupied room” means a room or rooms of any kind in any part of a hotel, other than a place of assembly, that is used or possessed by a guest or guests overnight or for a portion of a day, whether or not for consideration. L.2025, c.158, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 40:55D-159 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 55D / Section 55D-159
Purchase by development transfer bank.
Status: in_force

23. a. A development transfer bank may purchase property in a sending zone if adequate funds have been provided for these purposes and the person from whom the development potential is to be purchased demonstrates possession of marketable title to the property, is legally empowered to restrict the use of the property in conformance with P.L.2004, c.2 (C.40:55D-137 et al.), and certifies that the property is not otherwise encumbered or transferred. b. The development transfer bank may, for the purposes of its own development potential transactions, establish a municipal average of the value of the development potential of all property in a sending zone of a municipality within its jurisdiction, which value shall generally reflect market value prior to the effective date of the development transfer ordinance. The establishment of this municipal average shall not prohibit the purchase of development potential for any price by private sale or transfer, but shall be used only when the development transfer bank itself is purchasing the development potential of property in the sending zone. Several average values in any sending zone may be established for greater accuracy of valuation. c. The development transfer bank may sell, exchange, or otherwise convey the development potential of property that it has purchased or otherwise acquired pursuant to the provisions of P.L.2004, c.2 (C.40:55D-137 et al.), but only in a manner that does not substantially impair the private sale or transfer of development potential. d. When a sending zone includes agricultural land, a development transfer bank shall, when considering the purchase of development potential based upon values derived by municipal averaging, submit the municipal average arrived at pursuant to subsection b. of this section for review and comment to the CADB. The development transfer bank shall coordinate the development transfer program with the farmland preservation programs established pursuant to the "Agriculture Retention and Development Act," P.L.1983, c.32 (C.4:1C-11 et al.) and the "Garden State Preservation Trust Act," sections 1 through 42 of P.L.1999, c.152 (C.13:8C-1 et seq.) to the maximum extent practicable and feasible. e. A development transfer bank may apply for funds for the purchase of development potential under the provisions of sections 1 through 42 of P.L.1999, c.152 (C.13:8C-1 et seq.), or any other act providing funds for the purpose of acquiring and developing land for recreation and conservation purposes consistent with the provisions and conditions of those acts. f. A development transfer bank may apply for matching funds for the purchase of development potential under the provisions of the "Garden State Preservation Trust Act," sections 1 through 42 of P.L.1999, c.152 (C.13:8C-1 et seq.) for the purpose of farmland preservation and agricultural development consistent with the provisions and conditions of that act and the "Agriculture Retention and Development Act," P.L.1983, c.32 (C.4:1C-11 et al.). In addition, a development transfer bank may apply to the State Transfer of Development Rights Bank established pursuant to section 3 of P.L.1993, c.339 (C.4:1C-51) for either planning or development potential purchasing funds, or both, as provided pursuant to section 4 of P.L.1993, c.339 (C.4:1C-52). L.2004,c.2,s.23.
N.J. Stat. § 40:14A-8.3 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 14A / Section 14A-8.3
Reduction in fees by sewerage authority for certain affordable housing projects.
Status: in_force

2. a. A county, regional or municipal sewerage authority shall establish within its rates or schedules a 50% reduction in the connection fee or tapping fee assessed pursuant to section 8 of P.L.1946, c.138 (C.40:14A-8) for new connections to the sewerage system which is to be charged to public housing authorities, to non-profit organizations building affordable housing projects, and to any other affordable housing, including affordable housing units in inclusionary projects. b. For units previously connected to the authority's system that were demolished or refurbished to allow for new affordable housing units and for which a connection or tapping fee was previously paid, a county, regional or municipal sewerage authority shall establish within its rates or schedules a credit against the connection fee or tapping fee to be assessed for connection with the sewerage system to public housing authorities, non-profit organizations building affordable projects, and to any other affordable housing, including affordable housing units in inclusionary projects. The credit shall be the connection fee or tapping fee previously assessed and paid for connection with the sewerage system for units previously connected to the authority's system. c. The connection fee or tapping fee assessable against a public housing authority, non-profit organization, or other affordable housing owner, for units previously connected to the authority's system that were demolished or refurbished to allow for new affordable housing units, including affordable housing units in inclusionary projects, shall be the lesser of the reduced rate provided for in subsection a. of this section, or the current non-reduced rate applicable to other types of housing developments minus the credit provided under subsection b. of this section for units for which a connection fee or tapping fee was previously paid, provided that said public housing authority, non-profit organization, or other affordable housing owner can establish the connection fee or tapping fee was previously assessed and paid for connection with the system. If the same cannot be established, the reduced rate provided for in subsection a. of this section shall be assessed. L.2005, c.29, s.2; amended 2018, c.74, s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 40:14B-17 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 14B / Section 14B-17
Compensation to members
Status: in_force

A municipal authority may reimburse its members for necessary expenses incurred in the discharge of their duties. The resolution, ordinance or parallel ordinances for the creation of a municipal authority or for the reorganization of a sewerage authority as a municipal authority may provide that the members of the municipal authority may receive compensation for their services within an annual and other limitations to be stated in such resolution, ordinance or parallel ordinances, and in that event, each member may receive from the municipal authority such compensation for his services as the municipal authority may determine within the limitations stated in such resolution, ordinance or parallel ordinances. The said provisions or limitations stated in any such resolution, ordinance or parallel ordinances may be amended or added by subsequent resolution, ordinance or parallel ordinances, as the case may be, but no reduction of any such limitation shall be effective as to any member of the municipal authority then in office except upon the written consent of such member. No member of any municipal authority shall receive any compensation for his services except as provided in this section. L.1957, c. 183, p. 647, s. 17, eff. Aug. 22, 1957.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:10-21.2 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 10 / Section 10-21.2
Negotiations for next collective agreement.
Status: in_force

79. A public employer and employees who are in negotiations for the next collective negotiation agreement to be executed after the employees in that unit have reached full implementation of the premium share set forth in section 39 of P.L.2011, c.78 (C.52:14-17.28c) shall conduct negotiations concerning contributions for health care benefits as if the full premium share was included in the prior contract. The public employers and public employees shall remain bound by the provisions of sections 39, 42, and 44 of P.L.2011, c.78 (C.52:14-17.28c, C.40A:10-21.1, and C.40A:5A-11.1), notwithstanding the expiration of those sections, until the full amount of the contribution required by section 39 has been implemented in accordance with the schedule set forth in section 42. Employees subject to any collective negotiations agreement in effect on the effective date of P.L.2011, c.78, that has an expiration date on or after the expiration of sections 39 through 44, inclusive, of P.L.2011, c.78, shall be subject, upon expiration of that collective negotiations agreement, to sections 39, 42, and 44 until the health care contribution schedule set forth in section 42 is fully implemented. After full implementation, those contribution levels shall become part of the parties' collective negotiations and shall then be subject to collective negotiations in a manner similar to other negotiable items between the parties. A public employee whose amount of contribution in retirement was determined in accordance with section 42 or 44 shall be required to contribute in retirement the amount so determined pursuant to section 42 or 44 notwithstanding that section 42 or 44 has expired, with the retirement allowance, and any future cost of living adjustment thereto, used to identify the percentage of the cost of coverage. L.2011, c.78, s.79.
N.J. Stat. § 40:62-113.1 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 62 / Section 62-113.1
Nonapplicability to Passaic Valley Water Commission
Status: in_force

14. Notwithstanding any provision of P.L.1995, c.101 (C.58:26-19 et al.) or R.S.40:62-110 et seq., to the contrary, the Passaic Valley Water Commission shall not enter into a contract with a private firm for the provision of water supply services pursuant to P.L.1995, c.101 (C.58:26-19 et al.) unless the governing bodies of each of the member municipalities comprising the Passaic Valley Water Commission shall have first approved the contract. L.1995,c.101,s.14.
N.J. Stat. § 40:5-2.4 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 5 / Section 5-2.4
"General conflagration" defined
Status: in_force

The term "general conflagration" as used herein shall be construed, for the purposes hereof, to mean and include: any monetary damage to the improved property of or physical suffering to twenty-five or more families, or both, in any county, whether in one or more municipalities in such county. L.1941, c. 48, p. 129, s. 4, eff. April 23, 1941.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:10-23.2 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 10 / Section 10-23.2
Liability of certain townships for health benefits for certain retirees
Status: in_force

1. Notwithstanding the provisions of N.J.S.40A:10-23 or any other law to the contrary, a township having a population of at least 90,000 according to the latest federal decennial census and located in a county of the second class having a population of at least 525,000 according to that census which shall have established a health insurance plan covering employees in and retirants from the service of that township, and their dependents, may by ordinance of the governing body assume the liability for the entire cost of continuing to provide that coverage to, and thereupon shall pay all of the premiums for, former employees of the township who, having rendered at least 15 years of service to the township, retired from such employment on or before October 15, 1992 and prior to the attainment of age 62, and including the premiums for coverage of the dependents of those former employees, except that each of those former employees shall be liable for the payment each month of such charges as shall be applicable to that former employee under the schedule of retiree contributions for such coverage in effect on June 30, 1993. In the event that, on or after July 1, 1993 and prior to the effective date of such an ordinance, a former employee entitled to coverage under this section shall have paid any charge with respect to such coverage which is in excess of the amount applicable under that schedule, the township shall, within 30 days of the effective date of the ordinance, reimburse the amount of that excess charge to the former employee. The provisions of this section shall not apply to a former employee who retired on a disability pension or after 25 years' or more service with the employer, or who retired and reached the age of 62 or older with at least 15 years of service with the employer. L.1994,c.30.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:4-55.13 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 4 / Section 4-55.13
Public exigency caused by civil disturbances; special emergency appropriation; resolution
Status: in_force

A local unit may by resolution make special emergency appropriations after the adoption of the budget, for costs arising from a public exigency caused by civil disturbances. L.1968, c. 194, s. 1, eff. July 19, 1968.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:9-90 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 9 / Section 9-90
Register of deeds and mortgages is the county recording officer
Status: in_force

In counties having a register of deeds and mortgages the said register shall be the recording officer of the county as fully as the county clerk is the recording officer in counties not having a register of deeds and mortgages. L.1971, c. 200, s. 1, eff. July 1, 1971.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:12A-24 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 12A / Section 12A-24
Dissolution of redevelopment agency, housing authority
Status: in_force

24. A municipality or county may dissolve its redevelopment agency or housing authority by ordinance, or by resolution in the case of a county whose charter does not provide for the adoption of ordinances, and transfer all the agency's or authority's assets, liabilities and responsibilities to itself in accordance with the provisions of section 20 of the "Local Authorities Fiscal Control Law," P.L.1983, c.313 (C.40A:5A-20). L.1992,c.79,s.24.
N.J. Stat. § 40:37-8 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 37 / Section 37-8
Copy of rules as evidence
Status: in_force

A copy of any rule or regulation of the shade tree commission, certified to under the hand of the secretary or chairman, shall be taken in all courts as full and legal proof of the existence of the rule or regulation, and of compliance with the requirements of law in relation to the making and approval thereof, unless the contrary be shown. Amended by L.1953, c. 37, p. 651, s. 64; L.1958, c. 41, p. 133, s. 4, eff. May 20, 1958.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:14-19 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 14 / Section 14-19
Suspension and removal of members and officers
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise provided by law no permanent member or officer of the paid or part-paid fire department or force shall be removed from his office, employment or position for political reasons or for any cause other than incapacity, misconduct, or disobedience of rules and regulations established for the government of the paid or part-paid fire department and force, nor shall such member or officer be suspended, removed, fined or reduced in rank from or in office, employment or position therein except for just cause as hereinabove provided and then only upon a written complaint, setting forth the charge or charges against such member or officer. Said complaint shall be filed in the office of the body, officer or officers having charge of the department or force wherein the complaint is made and a copy thereof shall be served upon the member or officer so charged, with notice of a hearing thereon designating its time and place by the proper authorities, which shall be not less than 10 nor more than 30 days from the date of service of the complaint. A failure to substantially comply with said provisions as to the service of the complaint shall require a dismissal of the complaint. L.1971, c. 197, s. 1, eff. July 1, 1971. Amended by L.1971, c. 443, s. 3, eff. Feb. 15, 1972; L.1981, c. 75, s. 7, eff. March 23, 1981.
N.J. Stat. § 40:37-11.4 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 37 / Section 37-11.4
Capital improvement fund; investment of moneys
Status: in_force

Whenever proceeds from the sale of lands, or moneys otherwise received, are required by law to be set aside by a county park commission as a capital improvement fund, the commission may, in its discretion, invest and keep invested the moneys of such funds, so far as the same can be done in securities authorized by law for the investment of trust funds. L.1973, c. 29, s. 2, eff. Feb. 16, 1973.
N.J. Stat. § 40:43-66.39 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 43 / Section 43-66.39
Proposal for formation of joint municipal consolidation study commission.
Status: in_force

5. The governing body of any municipality proposing to consolidate with one or more other municipalities may, by ordinance or resolution, propose the formation of a joint municipal consolidation study commission as provided for in section 7 of this act. The ordinance or resolution shall state that the governing body is seeking the formation of a joint municipal consolidation study commission pursuant to the provisions of this act, and shall name the municipalities for which a consolidation study is proposed. Upon adoption of such ordinance or resolution, the clerk of the municipality adopting the ordinance or resolution shall forthwith transmit a certified copy thereof to the municipal clerk of each of the other municipalities named in the ordinance or resolution and to the clerk of the county in which such municipalities are located. L.1977,c.435,s.5; amended 2001, c.342, s.5.
N.J. Stat. § 40:37-158 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 37 / Section 37-158
Control of fund; bond of treasurer; investments
Status: in_force

The park police pension fund in each county shall be managed and controlled by the park commission of that county. The secretary of the commission shall be treasurer, ex officio, of the fund, and all moneys of the fund shall be received and disbursed by him, and shall be deposited in such bank or banks of deposit as the commission shall designate. The treasurer shall give bond in such sum as the commission shall determine, with sufficient sureties to be approved by it, for the faithful performance of his duties. If the surety is a corporation, the premiums shall be paid by the commission from the funds under its control. The commission shall invest and keep invested the moneys of the fund, so far as the same can be done, in securities authorized by law for the investment of trust funds.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:5A-11 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 5A / Section 5A-11
Approval of budget.
Status: in_force

11. No authority budget subject to the provisions of subsection a. of section 10 of P.L.1983, c.313 (C.40A:5A-10) shall be finally adopted until the director shall have approved same. In granting the approval, the director shall consider whether or not: a. All estimates of revenue are reasonable, accurate and correctly stated; b. Items of appropriation are properly set forth; c. In itemization, form and content, the budget will permit the exercise of the comptroller function within the authority; d. The schedule of rates, fees and charges then in effect will produce sufficient revenues, together with all other anticipated revenues, to satisfy all obligations to the holders of bonds of the authority, to meet operating expenses, capital outlays, debt service requirements, and to provide for such reserves, all as may be required by law, regulation or terms of contracts and agreements. The director may require such documentation, records and other information, and undertake any audit or investigation, as the director may deem necessary in connection with the review. If the director finds that all requirements of law and the rules and regulations of the Local Finance Board have been met, the director shall, within 45 days after receipt of the budget, approve it; otherwise the director shall within that time refuse to approve it. The director, in refusing to approve the budget, shall not substitute the director's discretion with respect to the amount of an appropriation when that amount is not made mandatory by law or regulation. If a budget fails to incorporate infrastructure improvements identified in an asset management plan required pursuant to section 7 of P.L.2017, c.133 (C.58:31-7) or any regulations adopted by the Commissioner of Environmental Protection pursuant to P.L.1977, c.74 (C.58:10A-1 et seq.) pertaining to asset management, as applicable, the director may order the inclusion of the improvements, along with any revenues or appropriations necessary to fund and effectuate the improvements. The director may order other measures as the director deems necessary to ensure the integrity of the authority's water infrastructure; however, the director may take into account the authority's fiscal circumstances in determining appropriate measures. Any decision of the director in the course of budget review under this section may be appealed to the Local Finance Board in the manner generally provided by law. L.1983, c.313, s.11; amended 2015, c.95, s.19; 2021, c.184, s.12.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:4-21 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 4 / Section 4-21
Separate sections required
Status: in_force

The budget shall provide separate sections for: a. Operation of local unit (current fund). b. Operation of any municipal public utility. c. Dedicated assessment budget. d. Dedicated by rider. L.1960, c. 169, s. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1962.
N.J. Stat. § 40:18-2 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 18 / Section 18-2
County vested with all property; proceedings unaffected
Status: in_force

Every county, by its corporate name, shall succeed to and become vested with all property, real and personal, now held by the county or its board of chosen freeholders under the corporate name as heretofore existing, and no suit, proceeding, instrument or liability shall abate or in anywise be affected by any change of corporate name.
N.J. Stat. § 40:27-6.13 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 27 / Section 27-6.13
Notice of hearing on granting variance or establishing or amending official municipal map; contents
Status: in_force

Whenever a hearing is required before a zoning board of adjustment or the governing body of a municipality in respect to the granting of a variance or establishing or amending an official municipal map involving property adjoining a county road or within 200 feet of an adjoining municipality, and notice of said hearing is required to be given, the person giving such notice shall also, at least 10 days prior to the hearing, give notice thereof in writing by certified mail to the county planning board. The notice shall contain a brief description of the property involved, its location, a concise statement of the matters to be heard and the date, time and place of such hearing. L.1968, c. 285, s. 15, eff. July 1, 1969.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:20-8 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 20 / Section 20-8
Application required, form, contents
Status: in_force

8. Every urban renewal entity qualifying under this act, before proceeding with any projects, shall make written application to the municipality for approval thereof. The application shall be in a form, and shall certify to those facts and data, as shall be required by the municipality, and shall include but not be limited to: a. A general statement of the nature of the proposed project, that the undertaking conforms to all applicable municipal ordinances, and that the project accords with the redevelopment plan and master plan of the municipality, or, in the case of a redevelopment relocation housing project, provides for the relocation of residents displaced or to be displaced from a redevelopment area, or, in the case of a low and moderate income housing project, the housing units are restricted to occupation by low and moderate income households. b. A description of the proposed project outlining the area included and a description of each unit thereof if the project is to be undertaken in units and setting forth architectural and site plans as required. c. A statement prepared by a qualified architect or engineer of the estimated cost of the proposed project in the detail required, including the estimated cost of each unit to be undertaken. d. The source, method and amount of money to be subscribed through the investment of private capital, setting forth the amount of stock or other securities to be issued therefor or the extent of capital invested and the proprietary or ownership interest obtained in consideration therefor. e. A fiscal plan for the project outlining a schedule of annual gross revenue, the estimated expenditures for operation and maintenance, payments for interest, amortization of debt and reserves, and payments to the municipality to be made pursuant to a financial agreement to be entered into with the municipality. f. A proposed financial agreement conforming to the provisions of section 9 of this act. The application shall be addressed and submitted to the mayor or other chief executive officer of the municipality. The mayor or other chief executive officer shall, within 60 days of his receipt of the application thereafter, submit the application with his recommendations to the municipal governing body. The governing body shall by resolution approve or disapprove the application, but in the event of disapproval, changes may be suggested to secure approval. An application may be revised and resubmitted. L.1991,c.431,s.8.
N.J. Stat. § 40:62-31 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 62 / Section 62-31
Accounts and audits
Status: in_force

A complete system of accounts covering all income and all expenditures shall be maintained by the authority operating the station or hall and shall be audited quarterly by the comptroller of the municipality. Amended by L.1939, c. 253, p. 668, s. 2, eff. July 18, 1939.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:26B-4 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 26B / Section 26B-4
Governing body may establish stormwater utility.
Status: in_force

4. a. The governing body of any county or municipality may, by resolution or ordinance, as appropriate, establish a stormwater utility for the purposes of acquiring, constructing, improving, maintaining, and operating stormwater management systems in the county or municipality, consistent with State and federal laws, rules, and regulations.
b. Any stormwater utility that is established pursuant to this section shall be considered a "municipal public utility" for the purposes of Title 40A of the New Jersey Statutes. Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, a county or municipality may establish a stormwater utility as a new department within the county or municipality, or as an operation of an existing department or departments having responsibility and control over stormwater management systems or portions thereof.
c. A county or municipality that establishes a stormwater utility pursuant to this section shall submit a copy of the resolution or ordinance adopted pursuant to subsection a. of this section to the Department of Environmental Protection and the Division of Local Government Services in the Department of Community Affairs. The establishment of a stormwater utility pursuant to this section shall not be construed to modify or otherwise affect a county or municipality's obligations under any New Jersey Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit or any other rule, regulation, order, or permit issued by the department. L.2019, c.42, s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 40:48A-1 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 48A / Section 48A-1
Acquisition, construction and maintenance of public improvements, works, etc. within grounds of certain camp meeting associations
Status: in_force

Whenever the lands or grounds owned by and controlled by any camp meeting association heretofore or hereafter incorporated under the laws of this State for the purpose of providing any religious body or society with a permanent camp meeting ground or place for religious services shall lie wholly within the boundaries of any municipality, and said association and the lessees thereof pay taxes to said municipality based upon assessments and rates fixed by said municipality, and the lessees are legal voters in said municipality, said municipality, upon the formal request of the board of trustees of any said camp meeting association, may, within the boundaries of said association, acquire or construct any public improvement, works, or undertakings, do any act, maintain any property or render and perform any or all services, which any such municipality for itself, is empowered to acquire, construct, do, maintain or render, provided the governing bodies of said association and municipality consent to and approve the same, provided further however, that all rights, privileges, and powers granted by law, charter or otherwise, to any such camp meeting association, shall not be impaired. L.1951, c. 141, p. 598, s. 1. Amended by L.1958, c. 26, p. 79, s. 2, eff. April 29, 1958.
N.J. Stat. § 40:55D-71 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 55D / Section 55D-71
Expenses and costs
Status: in_force

a. The governing body shall make provision in its budget and appropriate funds for the expenses of the board of adjustment. b. The board of adjustment may employ, or contract for, and fix the compensation of legal counsel, other than the municipal attorney, and experts and other staff and services as it shall deem necessary, not exceeding, exclusive of gifts or grants, the amount appropriated by the governing body for its use. L.1975, c. 291, s. 58, eff. Aug. 1, 1976.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:4-80 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 4 / Section 4-80
Action on disapproved budget
Status: in_force

If the budget is disapproved, a full statement of reasons with instructions for corrections of the budget shall be transmitted to the local unit with notice of the refusal by the director to approve the same. The certification of disapproval of the director shall be published at least once in a newspaper of general circulation within the local unit. Cost of such publication shall be borne by the local unit. L.1960, c. 169, s. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1962.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:12-13.7 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 12 / Section 12-13.7
Contents of notice of public hearing
Status: in_force

3. The following information shall be included in all notices required pursuant to section 2 of this act: a. A general description and the location of the real property or capital improvement proposed to be sold, leased, or exchanged, including the street address, if any, and the lot and block numbers from the currently applicable municipal tax map. In the case of an exchange, the notice shall also include a general description and the location of the real property or capital improvement proposed to be transferred to the county, including the street address, if any, and the lot and block numbers from the currently applicable municipal tax map; b. The name of the parties to the proposed sale, lease, or exchange, if known; c. A description of the current and proposed use of the real property or capital improvement proposed to be sold, leased, or exchanged; d. The date, time, and place of the public hearing; e. A statement that the public may submit written comments to the county on or before the date of the public hearing; f. A brief description of the comment procedures; g. The name and address of the person in the county designated to receive written comments and to contact for additional information and copies of any reports, analyses, hearing transcripts, or appraisals of value prepared concerning the proposed sale, lease, or exchange; and h. Any additional information considered by the county to be necessary or appropriate. L.1993,c.36,s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 40:67-12.3 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 67 / Section 67-12.3
Compensation for private structure or building maintained within boundaries of street
Status: in_force

Whenever a structure or building has been erected or maintained as private property within the limits or boundaries of a public street or highway for such a long period of time that the seizure, removal or abatement of the same by the municipality having jurisdiction and control of such street or highway, without compensation to the owner, would work a great hardship, the governing body of such municipality shall have full power and authority, in its discretion, to award compensation to the owner of such structure or building, in such manner and upon such terms as it may, by resolution, determine. The power and authority hereby granted shall include the right to defray the cost of removing, abating, vacating, repairing or rebuilding such structures or buildings.
N.J. Stat. § 40:33-19 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 33 / Section 33-19
Funding county library services
Status: in_force

Following the passage of a resolution to reorganize the free county library pursuant to the provisions of this act and annually thereafter, the board of chosen freeholders shall determine a sum sufficient for the maintenance of first and second level services at the county library. The sum to be raised for first level services shall be certified by the board of chosen freeholders to the county board of taxation, which shall apportion such amount among the municipalities receiving first level services. The amount thus apportioned to each municipality for first level services shall be assessed, levied and collected in the same manner and at the same time as other county taxes are assessed, levied and collected therein. The sum to be raised and appropriated for second level services shall be raised and appropriated by the board of chosen freeholders in the same manner as moneys are raised and appropriated for other county purposes pursuant to the Local Budget Law (N.J.S. 40A:4-1 et seq.). L. 1977, c. 300, s. 5, eff. Dec. 16, 1977. Amended by L. 1985, c. 240, s. 1, eff. July 17, 1985.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:2-58 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 2 / Section 2-58
Details of refunding bonds
Status: in_force

Refunding bonds may be issued in 1 or more series and shall contain the word "refunding" in their title and shall recite that they are issued pursuant to this chapter and shall bear such date or dates, mature at such time or times not exceeding 40 years as may be approved by the Local Finance Board from their date, bear interest at such rate or rates, payable at such time or times, be in such denomination and in such form, either coupon or registered, carry such registration privileges, be executed in such manner consistent with the provisions of this chapter for bonds of a local unit, be payable at such place or places, and be subject to such terms of redemption, with or without premium, as may be determined by the refunding bond ordinance or by subsequent resolution or resolutions of the governing body. L.1960, c. 169, s. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1962. Amended by L.1978, c. 36, s. 5, eff. June 19, 1978.
N.J. Stat. § 40:68A-42 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 68A / Section 68A-42
Schedule of facility charges
Status: in_force

Every municipal port authority may prescribe and from time to time when necessary revise a schedule of all its facility charges. The facility charges fixed, charged and collected shall comply with the terms of any contract of the municipal port authority and may be so adjusted that the revenues of the municipal port authority will at all times be adequate to pay the expenses of operation and maintenance of the port system, including reserves, insurance, improvements, replacements, and other required payments, and to pay the principal of and interest on any bonds and to maintain such reserves or sinking funds therefor as may be required by the terms of any contract of the municipal port authority or as may be deemed necessary or desirable by the municipal port authority. A copy of such schedule of facility charges in effect shall be a public record. L.1960, c. 192, p. 817, s. 14, eff. Feb. 15, 1961.
N.J. Stat. § 40:3-1 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-1
Definitions
Status: in_force

For the purposes of this chapter, bonds which are payable in installments in successive years during at least three-quarters of the period covered by the term of the whole issue, shall be known as "serial bonds" . All other bonds shall be known as "term bonds" . The term "governing body" as used in this chapter means the board or body having charge and control of the finances of the municipality, county or school district.
N.J. Stat. § 40:49-20 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 49 / Section 49-20
Hearing to persons interested
Status: in_force

At the time and place so stated in such publication, or at any time and place to which the meeting or the further consideration of the ordinance, map and report, shall from time to time be adjourned, all persons interested shall be given an opportunity to be heard concerning the ordinance, map and report, and to file objections in writing to any of them.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:10-41 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 10 / Section 10-41
Approval of bylaws and plan of risk management
Status: in_force

No joint insurance fund shall begin providing insurance coverage to its member local units until its bylaws and plan of risk management have been approved as hereinafter provided: a. The commissioners of each joint insurance fund shall concurrently file with the Commissioner of the Department of Insurance for his approval a copy of the fund's bylaws adopted pursuant to section 4. of this act and a copy of the fund's plan of risk management prepared pursuant to section 5. of this act. b. Upon receipt of any such bylaws and plan of risk management, the Commissioner of Insurance shall immediately notify the Commissioner of the Department of Community Affairs and shall immediately provide that commissioner with a copy of the bylaws and plan of risk management. The Commissioner of the Department of Community Affairs, or if the commissioner shall so designate, the Director of Local Government Services in the Department of Community Affairs, is empowered to approve or disapprove any such bylaws and plans on the basis of whether or not they conform with rules and regulations governing the custody, investment or expenditure of public moneys. Within 25 working days of the receipt of any such bylaws and plan of risk management, the Commissioner of the Department of Community Affairs shall notify the Commissioner of Insurance of his approval or disapproval. As a condition of approval, the Commissioner of the Department of Community Affairs may require such modification of any bylaws or plan of risk management as he may deem necessary to bring them into conformity with the rules and regulations governing the custody, investment or expenditure of public moneys. No bylaws or plan of risk management disapproved by the Commissioner of the Department of Community Affairs, or his designee, shall take effect. If the Commissioner of the Department of Community Affairs, or his designee, fails to approve or disapprove any bylaws or plan of risk management within 25 working days, the bylaws or plan of risk management shall be deemed approved. c. Within 30 working days of receipt, the Commissioner of Insurance shall either approve or disapprove the bylaws or plan of risk management of any joint insurance fund. If the Commissioner of Insurance shall fail to either approve or disapprove the bylaws or plan of risk management within that 30 working day period, the bylaws or plan shall be deemed approved. If any bylaws or plan shall be disapproved, the Commissioner of Insurance shall set forth in writing the reasons for disapproval. Upon the receipt of the notice of disapproval, the commissioners of the affected joint insurance fund may request a public hearing. The public hearing shall be convened by the Commissioner of Insurance in a timely manner. L.1983, c. 372, s. 6, eff. Oct. 28, 1983.
N.J. Stat. § 40:37-156 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 37 / Section 37-156
Park police; removal; trial; proceedings
Status: in_force

40:37-156. No member or officer of the police force or police department shall be removed except after trial and conviction by the park commission, or a member or members thereof, of the violation of proper rules and regulations for the appointment, control and management of members of such force or department and for the securing of proper discipline and efficiency among the members thereof. The park commission, or the member or members thereof before whom such trial is to be had, shall have and are hereby given the power to issue writs of subpoena under the seal of the park commission and signed by the secretary or by one of the members of the park commission, to compel the attendance of witnesses in this State and the production of papers in support of the charges. Upon the request of the person to be tried, like writs of subpoena shall be issued in his behalf. The fees for witnesses for attendance and travel shall be the same as allowed witnesses before the Superior Court. Every person, who neglects or refuses to obey the command of such writ and who shall have been paid the proper witness fees, shall be liable to a penalty of fifty dollars ($50.00), to be sued for in the name of the park commission in any court of competent jurisdiction and the penalty, when collected, shall be paid into the maintenance fund of the park commission. Amended 1946,c.27; 1991,c.91,s.383.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:2-55 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 2 / Section 2-55
Filing and effective date of refunding bond ordinance
Status: in_force

A certified copy of any refunding bond ordinance shall be filed with the director before final passage, together with a complete statement in form prescribed by the director and signed by the chief financial officer of the local unit as to the outstanding obligations to be paid, funded or refunded by issuance of the refunding bonds. No refunding bond ordinance or any resolution performing, determining or authorizing matters or acts in connection with refunding bonds shall take effect until the consent of the local government board shall have been endorsed upon a certified copy thereof as adopted. Any certification or endorsement of consent made by the local government board or by a majority of the members thereof or by the secretary thereof pursuant to its direction as to any issue of refunding bonds shall, after the issuance of such refunding bonds in reliance thereon, be conclusive as to its validity or regularity and shall not be contested in any action or proceeding relating to such refunding bonds instituted after the issuance of such bonds. L.1960, c. 169, s. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1962. Amended by L.1978, c. 36, s. 4, eff. June 19, 1978.
N.J. Stat. § 40:14B-7 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 14B / Section 14B-7
Filing of recognition ordinance or resolution
Status: in_force

A copy of each resolution or ordinance for the creation of a municipal authority or resolution or ordinance for the reorganization of a sewerage authority or a county sewer authority as a municipal authority adopted pursuant to this act, duly certified by the appropriate officer of the local unit, shall be filed in the office of the Secretary of State. Upon proof of such filing of a certified copy of the resolution or ordinance or of certified copies of the parallel ordinances for the creation of a municipal authority as aforesaid or of a certified copy of the resolution or ordinance for the reorganization of a sewerage authority or a county sewer authority as a municipal authority as aforesaid, the municipal authority therein referred to shall, in any suit, action or proceeding involving the validity or enforcement of, or relating to, any contract or obligation or act of the municipal authority, be conclusively deemed to have been lawfully and properly created, organized and established and authorized to transact business and exercise its powers under this act. A copy of any such certified resolution or ordinance, duly certified by or on behalf of the Secretary of State, shall be admissible in evidence in any suit, action or proceeding and shall be conclusive evidence of due and proper filing thereof as aforesaid. L.1957, c. 183, p. 642, s. 7, eff. Aug. 22, 1957. Amended by L.1977, c. 384, s. 7, eff. Feb. 10, 1978.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:14-78.14 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 14 / Section 14-78.14
Deferred charge
Status: in_force

The total amount of all emergency appropriations shall be provided in full by the fire district as a deferred charge in the budget of the next succeeding fiscal year. In the event that the budget is not approved by the voters, that deferred charge shall remain in the budget for the fire district to be adopted by the municipal governing body pursuant to the law. L. 1985, c. 288, s. 10, eff. Aug. 14, 1985.
N.J. Stat. § 40:48-2.12r — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 48 / Section 48-2.12r
Complaints, proceedings against landlord, recovery from tenant.
Status: in_force

5. a. If during the period for which a landlord is required to give security pursuant to section 4 of P.L.1993, c.127 (C.40:48-2.12q) a substantiated complaint is recorded against the property in question, the governing body or its designee may institute proceedings against the landlord for the forfeiture or partial forfeiture of the security, for an extension as provided in subsection e. of section 4 of P.L.1993, c.127 (C.40:48-2.12q), of the period for which such security is required, or for an increase in the amount of security required, or for any or all of those purposes. b. Any forfeiture or partial forfeiture of security shall be determined by the hearing officer solely in accordance with the amount deemed necessary to provide for the compensatory purposes set forth in subsection d. of section 4 of P.L.1993, c.127 (C.40:48-2.12q). Any decision by the hearing officer to increase the amount or extend the period of the required security shall be determined in light of the same factors set forth in subsection d. of section 4 of P.L.1993, c.127 (C.40:48-2.12q), and shall be taken only to the extent that the nature of the substantiated complaint or complaints out of which proceedings arise under this section indicates the appropriateness of such change in order to carry out the purposes of this act effectually. The decision of the hearing officer in such circumstances shall be enforceable in the same manner as provided in subsection d. of section 4 of P.L.1993, c.127 (C.40:48-2.12q). c. A landlord may recover from a tenant any amounts of security actually forfeited as described in subsection b. of this section. L.1993, c.127, s.5; amended 2009, c.170, s.5.
N.J. Stat. § 40:67-3 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 67 / Section 67-3
Hack or cab stands at hotels
Status: in_force

The owner or lessee of any public hotel maintaining fifty or more rooms for the accommodation of travelers may, with the permission of the body having control of the streets, designate a space in the street in front of the hotel as a hack or cab stand, and the hacks or cabs which shall be permitted to occupy the same.
N.J. Stat. § 40:41A-66 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 41A / Section 41A-66
Legislative power; exercise by ordinance; exceptions; exercise by resolution
Status: in_force

The legislative power of the county shall be vested in the board of chosen freeholders. Such legislative power shall be exercised by ordinance, except for the exercise of the following powers which are required to be, or are permitted to be, exercised by resolution: a. The establishment of a municipal advisory council pursuant to section 29 of P.L.1972, c. 154 (C. 40:41A-29); b. The conduct of an inquiry or investigation pursuant to section 86 of such act (C. 40:41A-86); c. The expression of disapproval of the suspension or dismissal of officers or employees pursuant to section 87 of such act (C. 40:41A-87); d. The exercise of the power of advice and consent to actions of the supervisor pursuant to section 67c. of such act (C. 40:41A-67c.); e. The override of a veto of the county supervisor pursuant to section 67g. of such act (C. 40:41A-67g.); f. The adoption of rules for the board pursuant to section 100 of such act (C. 40:41A-100); g. The establishment of times and places for board meetings pursuant to section 99 of such act (C. 40:41A-99); h. The establishment of the board as a committee of the whole and the delegation of any number of its members as an ad hoc committee, both pursuant to section 86 of such act (C. 40:41A-86); i. The declaration of emergencies pursuant to section 101c. of such act (C. 40:41A-101c.); j. The identification of emergency situations pursuant to section 128 of such act (C. 40:41A-128); k. Application for a county department of civil service pursuant to section 130 of such act (C. 40:41A-130); l. Designation of qualified newspapers pursuant to section 142 of such act (C. 40:41A-142); m. The appointment and removal of such officers and employees as the board is permitted by law; n. Approval of contracts presented by the county administrator; o. Actions specified as resolutions in the "Local Budget Law" (N.J.S. 40A:4-1 et seq.); p. Consent to municipal ordinances or resolutions regulating traffic or parking on county roads pursuant to section 1 of P.L.1957, c. 69 (C. 39:4-197.2), except that the resolution of consent shall be subject to the approval or veto of the county supervisor, as provided for in the case of ordinances by subsection f. of section 65 of P.L.1972, c. 154 (C. 40:41A-65f.), and to the requirements set forth therein for overriding a veto; and q. The expression of such board policies or opinions as require no formal action by the governing body. L.1972, c. 154, s. 66, eff. Sept. 19, 1972. Amended by L.1978, c. 141, s. 9, eff. Nov. 13, 1978; L.1983, c. 199, s. 3, eff. May 31, 1983.
N.J. Stat. § 40:55D-66.14 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 55D / Section 55D-66.14
Compliance.
Status: in_force

3. Small wind energy systems shall be built to comply with all applicable Federal Aviation Administration requirements, including 14 C.F.R. part 77, subpart B regarding installations close to airports, and all applicable airport zoning regulations. L.2009, c.244, s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 40:48J-2 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 48J / Section 48J-2
Nonprofit Hospital Community Service Contribution Study Commission.
Status: in_force

2. a. There is established, in but not of the Department of Health, a commission to be known as the Nonprofit Hospital Community Service Contribution Study Commission. The commission shall consist of ten members as follows: the Commissioner of Health, ex officio; the Director of the Division of Local Government Services in the Department of Community Affairs, ex officio; two members of the Senate to be appointed by the President of the Senate, who shall not both be of the same political party; two members of the General Assembly to be appointed by the Speaker of the General Assembly, who shall not both be of the same political party; two members, appointed by the Governor, who are mayors of municipalities entitled to receive annual community service contributions pursuant to section 1 of P.L.2021, c.17 (C.40:48J-1); and two members, appointed by the Governor, who are chief executive officers of hospitals assessed annual community service contributions pursuant to section 1 of P.L.2021, c.17 (C.40:48J-1). Each member may designate a representative to attend meetings of the commission, and each designee may lawfully vote and otherwise act on behalf of the member who designated that individual to serve as a designee. The members shall serve for terms of three years, commencing on the date of appointment, and may be reappointed. Vacancies in the membership of the commission shall be filled for the unexpired terms in the same manner as the original appointments. b. The members shall be appointed within 60 days following the effective date of this section. The commission shall organize as soon as practicable after the appointment of a majority of its members and shall select a chair and a treasurer from among its members, and a secretary who need not be a member of the commission. The presence of six members of the commission shall constitute a quorum. The commission may conduct business without a quorum, but may only vote on the issuance of the report required to be submitted to the Governor and the Legislature pursuant to subsection e. of this section, and on any recommendations, when a quorum is present. c. All commission members shall serve without compensation, but shall be eligible for reimbursement of necessary and reasonable expenses incurred in the performance of their official duties within the limits of funds appropriated or otherwise made available to the commission for its purposes. d. The commission may meet and hold public hearings at the place or places it designates during the sessions or recesses of the Legislature. e. The commission shall study the implementation of P.L.2021, c.17 (C.40:48J-1 et al.) and shall issue a report to the Governor and the Legislature, pursuant to section 2 of P.L.1991, c.164 (C.52:14-19.1), every three years from the effective date of this section; provided, however, that the initial report shall be issued within one year following that effective date. The reports shall include: (1) an analysis of the financial impact of P.L.2021, c.17 (C.40:48J-1 et al.) on both hospitals and satellite emergency care facilities assessed annual community service contributions thereunder and the municipalities receiving such contributions; (2) an assessment of the adequacy of the amount of the annual community service contributions; (3) an analysis of the administration and equity of these contributions; and (4) any recommendations that the commission determines would improve the administration, equity, or any other aspect of the annual community service contribution system established by P.L.2021, c.17 (C.40:48J-1 et al.). L.2021, c.17, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 40:69A-186 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 69A / Section 69A-186
Petition papers; affidavits
Status: in_force

All petition papers circulated for the purposes of an initiative or referendum shall be uniform in size and style. Initiative petition papers shall contain the full text of the proposed ordinance. The signatures to initiative or referendum petitions need not all be appended to one paper, but to each separate petition there shall be attached a statement of the circulator thereof as provided by this section. Each signer of any such petition paper shall sign his name in ink or indelible pencil and shall indicate after his name his place of residence by street and number, or other description sufficient to identify the place. There shall appear on each petition paper the names and addresses of five voters, designated as the Committee of the Petitioners, who shall be regarded as responsible for the circulation and filing of the petition and for its possible withdrawal as hereinafter provided. Attached to each separate petition paper there shall be an affidavit of the circulator thereof that he, and he only, personally circulated the foregoing paper, that all the signatures appended thereto were made in his presence, and that he believes them to be the genuine signatures of the persons whose names they purport to be. L.1950, c. 210, p. 516, s. 17-37, eff. June 8, 1950.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:26B-15 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 26B / Section 26B-15
Rules, regulations relative to wages; financial assistance.
Status: in_force

15. Each county, municipality, and authority shall adopt rules and regulations requiring that not less than the prevailing wage rate be paid to workers employed in the performance of any construction contract undertaken in connection with financial assistance provided for the construction of a stormwater management system under P.L.2019, c.42 (C.40A:26B-1 et al.). The prevailing wage rate shall be the rate determined by the Commissioner of Labor pursuant to the provisions of P.L.1963, c.150 (C.34:11-56.25 et seq.).
For the purposes of this section, "financial assistance" means any loan, bond, loan guarantee, grant, incentive, tax exemption, or other financial assistance approved, funded, authorized, administered, or provided by the municipality, county, or authority in connection with the construction of a stormwater management system. L.2019, c.42, s.15.
N.J. Stat. § 40:62-133.12 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 62 / Section 62-133.12
Investment of sinking funds, other moneys, funds
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any restriction contained in any other law, rule or regulation, the State and all public officers, municipalities, counties, political subdivisions and public bodies, and agencies thereof, 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 of the commission, and the bonds shall be authorized security for any and all public deposits. L.1991,c.162,s.14.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:9-156 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 9 / Section 9-156
Elective and appointive officers; commencement of term of office; exceptions
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise provided by law, the terms of office of all elective officers in any municipality shall commence at 12 o'clock noon on January 1 next succeeding their election and continue for the terms prescribed by law. The terms of office of all officers appointed by the mayor or other chief executive officer or by the governing body of any municipality, except to fill vacancies, shall commence on January 1 of the year in which they are appointed and continue for the terms prescribed by law, except that the term of office of the assessor shall commence on July 1 next following appointment and continue for the prescribed number of years. No appointment of any officer shall be made by the mayor or other chief executive officer or by the governing body of any municipality where the term of the office is to commence after the expiration of the term of the officer making the appointment or of any member of the governing body. L.1971, c. 200, s. 1, eff. July 1, 1971. Amended by L.1981, c. 394, s. 4, eff. Jan. 6, 1982.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:11-16.8 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 11 / Section 11-16.8
Rules, regulations.
Status: in_force

2. The Commissioner of Community Affairs, not later than 90 days immediately following the effective date of P.L.2017, c.317 (C.40A:11-16.7 et seq.), shall promulgate rules and regulations pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.) as may be necessary to standardize the forms and procedures throughout the State for the new changed conditions process. L.2017, c.317, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 40:14A-31.2 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 14A / Section 14A-31.2
Payment of benefit
Status: in_force

2. a. An authority subject to the provisions of this act shall annually pay the appropriate municipality the full amount of the benefit provided for in this act, and a recipient municipality may anticipate this amount for the purposes of preparing its annual budget. All cash payments shall be appropriated by the municipality in accordance with the provisions of the "Local Budget Law," N.J.S.40A:4-1 et seq. The authority responsible for paying the benefit specified under this act may, subject to the prior agreement of the recipient municipality, provide such benefit to the municipality in the following manner: (1) Notwithstanding the provisions of section 31 of P.L.1946, c.138 (C.40:14A-31), as payment in lieu of taxes on the land on which the wastewater treatment plant, dewatering plant and sludge incineration facility are situated, and such payment shall be due and owing at the same time as the third quarterly payment of property taxes is due and owing pursuant to R.S.54:4-66; (2) As an exemption of all or part of the fees and charges for the treatment of all wastewater generated within the boundaries of the municipality; (3) As a lump sum cash payment or payments, according to a schedule established by the governing body of the recipient municipality; or (4) Any combination thereof. b. The payment of a host community benefit under this section shall be included as a cost of operation and maintenance for which rents, rates, fees or other charges are collected by the authority pursuant to section 8 of P.L.1946, c.138 (C.40:14A-8). L.1995,c.358,s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 40:63-91 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 63 / Section 63-91
Acquisition of land; purchase
Status: in_force

The joint meeting acting on behalf and in the corporate names of the several municipalities jointly contracting with each other regarding the public improvement or works authorized to be jointly constructed under the provisions of this article, and represented in such joint meeting, may, at any time after the execution of the joint contract between such municipalities, and in the joint names of all the contracting municipalities, purchase and acquire, by resolution, any and all lands, rights or interests in land, either within such municipalities, or any of them, or beyond the limits of any of them, which may be deemed necessary for such public improvement or works. Such contracting municipalities may jointly treat with the owners thereof for the same; and such municipalities acting in joint meeting, may jointly secure or purchase said lands, rights or interests therein, from the owners of the same, and agree to make such compensation therefor as such joint meeting may deem reasonable; and shall receive from such owner or owners a conveyance of such rights of way, lands and real estate, rights or easements therein, in the joint corporate names of such contracting municipalities.