N.J. Stat. § 40:37-95.9 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 37 / Section 37-95.9
Office; expenditures; limitation; appropriation of moneys from revenue producing facilities
Status: in_force

The board of chosen freeholders shall provide the commission with a suitable office and upon the establishment of the commission may make available for expenditures by the commission such sums as the board of chosen freeholders may by a majority vote approve. Except as provided in section 10 of this act, the amount so made available in any calendar year for the expenses of the commission shall not be greater than the excess, if any, of a sum equal to 1 mill on each dollar of the aggregate true or full value of all property in the several taxing districts of the county, as determined by the county board of taxation, over the amount to be paid by the county in such year for debt service on bonds or other obligations for park purposes issued by the county pursuant to said section 10. The board of chosen freeholders shall also have power to appropriate to the use of the commission, in addition to the sums appropriated for expenses as aforesaid, such moneys as may arise from revenue-producing facilities operated by the commission. L.1946, c. 276, p. 943, s. 9. Amended by L.1949, c. 256, p. 820, s. 1; L.1950, c. 336, p. 1115, s. 1; L.1960, c. 166, p. 706, s. 1, eff. Jan. 3, 1961; L.1971, c. 406, s. 2, eff. Jan. 20, 1972.
N.J. Stat. § 40:23-6.15 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 23 / Section 23-6.15
Salaries of employees
Status: in_force

The commission shall fix the salaries of all employees within the limits of the appropriation made therefor by the board of chosen freeholders and such salaries shall be compensation in full for services rendered. L.1940, c. 24, s. 14, eff. March 30, 1940.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:9-140.4 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 9 / Section 9-140.4
Issuance of certificate to registered municipal accountant; fee
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding the qualifications established in section 2 of this act, a municipal finance officer certificate shall be issued to any person who is licensed as a registered municipal accountant in the State of New Jersey who shall make application as required in section 2 of this act, and who shall furnish proof that he has received a certificate indicating satisfactory completion or instruction of a training course in principles of financial management, as provided by the Division of Local Government Services or Rutgers, The State University, with the approval of the Division of Local Government Services of the State, upon payment of a fee of $50 to the order of the Treasurer of the State of New Jersey. L.1971,c.413,s.4; amended 1975,c.198,s.3; 1988,c.110,s.4; 1991,c.175,s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:9-28.1 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 9 / Section 9-28.1
Definitions
Status: in_force

1. As used in this act: "Chief financial officer" means the official appointed to be responsible for the proper financial administration of the county under the "Local Bond Law," N.J.S.40A:2-1 et seq.; the "Local Budget Law," N.J.S.40A:4-1 et seq.; the "Local Fiscal Affairs Law," N.J.S.40A:5-1 et seq.; the "Local Public Contracts Law," P.L.1971, c.198 (C.40A:11-1 et seq.) and such other statutes, and such rules and regulations promulgated by the Director of the Division of Local Government Services, the Local Finance Board, or any other State agency, as may pertain to the financial administration of the county. "County finance officer" means a county director of finance, assistant director of finance, fiscal officer, comptroller, assistant comptroller, treasurer, assistant treasurer, deputy treasurer, or other position involved in day to day conduct of fiscal operations of a county government who is not a member of the governing body of a county. "Director" means the Director of the Division of Local Government Services in the Department of Community Affairs. L.1993,c.87,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:12-13.2 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 12 / Section 12-13.2
Sales of real property; right of first refusal of contiguous owners
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, whenever any municipality intends to sell real property which is less than the minimum size required for development under the municipal zoning ordinance and is without any capital improvements thereon, it shall accord the owner or owners of any real property contiguous to such real property the right to prior refusal to purchase such land. L.1975, c. 73, s. 2, eff. May 1, 1975.
N.J. Stat. § 40:48-4.4 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 48 / Section 48-4.4
Contracts; conditions, terms and provisions
Status: in_force

Each contract entered into in accordance with the provisions of this act shall contain conditions, terms and provisions as the municipality may require including, but not limited to, provisions relating to: a. The method of providing reduced fares for senior citizens; b. The method of accounting for the level of service rendered to determine the amount to be paid to the motor bus carrier; c. The procedure for determining the eligibility of persons to receive reduced fares as provided for in this act which shall include provision for issuance of identification cards to eligible senior citizens by the municipality in the form and manner and at such places as the municipality shall prescribe; d. Auditing and settlement of payment; e. Such other matters as the municipality deems to be in the public interest. L.1973, c. 67, s. 4, eff. March 22, 1973.
N.J. Stat. § 40:33-13.9 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 33 / Section 33-13.9
Boards as body public and corporate; powers
Status: in_force

The board of trustees shall be a body public and corporate and may: (a) sue and be sued; (b) adopt a corporate seal; (c) hold in trust and manage all property of the regional library; (d) acquire and dispose of any real and personal property, including books and all other library materials, by purchase, sale, gift, lease, bequest, device or other similar manner for its corporate purposes; (e) employ and fix the compensation of a library director, to whom it shall delegate the administrative responsibilities of the library, and such other professional librarians and other employees it deems necessary; (f) adopt rules and regulations and do all things necessary for the proper establishment and operation of the library; (g) contract with other counties, municipalities, library boards of trustees and other agencies for the furtherance of its purpose; and (h) invest any funds in the same manner as the governing body of a municipality is authorized by law to invest moneys held by it. L.1962, c. 134, s. 7, eff. July 27, 1962.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:14-191 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 14 / Section 14-191
Annual certification list.
Status: in_force

9. Each participating emergency service organization shall furnish to the sponsoring agency an annual certification list, certified under oath, of all volunteer members, which shall identify those active volunteer members who have qualified for credit under the award program for the previous year. This list shall be submitted annually. Notwithstanding the provisions of this section, a volunteer member may request that the member's name be deleted from the list as a participant in the length of service award program. A request for deletion shall be in writing and shall remain effective until withdrawn in the same manner. L.1997,c.388,s.9.
N.J. Stat. § 40:37-100 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 37 / Section 37-100
Powers of other park commissioners cease on appointment of commissioners
Status: in_force

Upon the appointment of commissioners in any county under sections 40:37-96 to 40:37-174 of this title the commissioners appointed in any such county under section 40:37-21 of this title shall turn over to the board appointed under said sections 40:37-96 to 40:37-174 all their maps, plans and other property, and their powers shall terminate, except for the purpose of closing up their work.
N.J. Stat. § 40:11A-13 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 11A / Section 11A-13
Rights of obligees
Status: in_force

An obligee of an authority shall have the right in addition to all other rights which may be conferred on such obligee, subject only to any contractual restrictions binding upon such obligee; (a) By action or proceeding in lieu of prerogative writ, to compel said authority and the commissioners, officers, agents or employees thereof to perform each and every term, provision and covenant contained in any contract of said authority with or for the benefit of such obligee, and to require the carrying out of any or all such covenants and agreements of said authority and the fulfillment of all duties imposed upon said authority by this act. (b) By action to enjoin any acts or things which may be unlawful, or the violation of any of the rights of such obligee of said authority. L.1948, c. 198, p. 987, s. 13. Amended by L.1953, c. 37, p. 632, s. 10, eff. March 19, 1953.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:9-34 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 9 / Section 9-34
Superintendent of child welfare; tenure of office in certain cases
Status: in_force

Any superintendent of child welfare in a county with a population between 350,000 and 600,000, having been connected with the welfare department of the county for at least 15 years, shall have tenure in office and shall only be removed therefrom after due hearing, upon notice and for just and sufficient cause. L.1971, c. 200, s. 1, eff. July 1, 1971.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:9-30.4 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 9 / Section 9-30.4
Revocation or suspension of certificate; request for review by board of chosen freeholders or executive
Status: in_force

Any certified county purchasing official certificate may be revoked or suspended by the director for dishonest practices, or willful or intentional failure, neglect or refusal to comply with the Constitution of the State of New Jersey or laws relating to the purchase of materials or services, or other good cause. The board of chosen freeholders or the officer charged with exercising the executive power of the county, as the case may be, may request a review by the director of the behavior or practices of a certified county purchasing official. No certificate shall be revoked or suspended except upon a prior hearing before the director or his designee after due notice. L.1981, c. 380, s. 4, eff. Dec. 31, 1981.
N.J. Stat. § 40:45-10.1 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 45 / Section 45-10.1
Designation of committee on vacancies
Status: in_force

When several candidates for the office of commissioner petition that their names be grouped together and that one designation named by them shall be printed opposite their names pursuant to section 6 of P.L.1981, c.379 (C.40:45-10), the candidates whose names are to be grouped in a bracket pursuant to that section may file with the clerk of the municipality a designation, in writing, of the names of three persons as a committee on vacancies. A committee on vacancies established pursuant to this act shall have the power if a vacancy arises by death, resignation or otherwise, of any of the candidates included in said group, to fill the vacancy by filing with the clerk of the municipality the name of the candidate in the place of the person whose death, resignation or other occurrence caused the vacancy. Any such designation to fill a vacancy shall have the same force and effect as an original petition of nomination. To be effective, any designation by the committee on vacancies must be filed with the clerk of the municipality not less than 10 days before the election is to be held. In the event a vacancy occurs within 10 days of the election, any filing with the clerk of the municipality of a designated substitute candidate shall be made forthwith, and said designee shall be placed on the ballot if it is feasible to do so. The procedure and the manner and method of placing the name of any substituted candidate on the ballot and of the election of the candidates for the office, as nearly as practicable, shall be in accordance with the provisions of Title 19 of the Revised Statutes applicable in the case of vacancies in other offices to be filled at elections. Nothing in this section shall prevent the filling of vacancies in any other manner authorized by Title 19 of the Revised Statutes, except that a candidate in a group bracket, who joins in the designation of a committee on vacancies under the provisions of this act, may not participate in any other method for filling a vacancy in his candidacy for commissioner. L.1991,c.61,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:5-22 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 5 / Section 5-22
Investigation of expenditures of local unit
Status: in_force

A judge of the Superior Court may, in his discretion, make a summary investigation into the affairs of any local unit and appoint an expert or experts to prosecute such investigation whenever a. a petition for such investigation shall be presented to him, signed by 25 freeholders, who have paid taxes on real estate located within the local unit within 1 year, and such petition sworn to and subscribed by them sets forth that they have cause to believe that the moneys of such local unit are being, or have been, unlawfully or corruptly expended, in which case, at least 10 days' notice of the hearing thereon shall be given to the disbursing officer and the governing body of the local unit; or b. a resolution of the governing body requesting such investigation shall be presented to him. L.1960, c. 169, s. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1962.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:9-145.3c — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 9 / Section 9-145.3c
Regulations, forms, procedures
Status: in_force

8. The director is authorized to adopt, in accordance with the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.) such regulations, forms and procedures as may be necessary to carry out the terms of this act. L.1993,c.25,s.8.
N.J. Stat. § 40:55D-45.4 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 55D / Section 55D-45.4
Modification of timing schedule
Status: in_force

In the event that the developer seeks to modify the proposed timing schedule, such modification shall require the approval of the planning board. The planning board shall, in deciding whether or not to grant approval of the modification, take into consideration prevailing economic and market conditions, anticipated and actual needs for residential units and nonresidential space within the municipality and the region, and the availability and capacity of public facilities to accommodate the proposed development. L. 1987, c. 129, s. 6.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:9-78.15 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 9 / Section 9-78.15
Violations, disorderly persons offense.
Status: in_force

8. Any person who violates any of the provisions of this act, P.L.2017, c.289 (C.40A:9-78.8 et seq.), is guilty of a disorderly persons offense. L.2017, c.289, s.8.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:14-112 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 14 / Section 14-112
Appearance as witness; no loss in compensation
Status: in_force

The board of chosen freeholders of a county, or the county park commissioners may, by resolution, provide that whenever any member of the county police department, county boulevard police system or county park police system shall be required to appear before any grand jury or at any municipal, County, Superior or Supreme Court proceeding, except in a civil action, the time during which he is so engaged shall be considered a time of assignment to, and performance of duty. When such appearance occurs during the member's assigned duty hours, he shall suffer no loss in compensation. When such appearance occurs outside his assigned duty hours he shall receive either compensatory time off from his regular duty hours or additional compensation. L.1971, c. 197, s. eff. July 1, 1971. Amended by L.1973, c. 157, s. 1, eff. June 1, 1973.
N.J. Stat. § 40:48C-6 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 48C / Section 48C-6
Parking tax; special event parking tax surcharge.
Status: in_force

6. a. Any municipality is hereby authorized and empowered to enact an ordinance imposing in any such municipality a tax, not to exceed 15%, on fees for parking, garaging, or storing of motor vehicles, other than parking in a garage which is part of premises occupied solely as a private one- or two-family dwelling. For the purposes of this act, in the case where any parking facility is situated within two contiguous municipalities authorized under section 1 of P.L.1970, c.326 (C.40:48C-1) and section 2 of P.L.1987, c.21 (C.40:48C-1.2), the tax authorized herein may only be imposed on fees attributable to that portion of any parking facility which is situated within the physical boundaries of the municipality. b. In addition to the tax authorized by subsection a. of this section, a municipality also may adopt an ordinance imposing a special event parking tax surcharge of 7% on fees for the parking, garaging, or storing of motor vehicles for events held in the municipality during weekday evenings, beginning at 6:00 p.m. or later, and held at any time on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays. For the purposes of this subsection, "special events" means, but is not limited to, spectator sporting events, trade shows, expositions, concerts, and other public events. An ordinance adopted pursuant to this subsection shall designate the areas of the municipality, to be designated as "special event parking tax surcharge zones," in which the special event parking tax surcharge shall be imposed, but no zone designated under this subsection shall include a facility for the parking, garaging, or storing of motor vehicles that is located on land that comprises any part of an international airport. All surcharges required to be collected shall be anticipated and appropriated in the municipal budget as a dedicated revenue pursuant to N.J.S.40A:4-39 for the purpose of defraying municipal expenses for police, fire, sanitation work, and other services associated with the hosting of special events; provided, however, that sanitation work services paid for out of the surcharge receipts shall be performed solely by employees of the municipality. The ordinance imposing the special event parking tax surcharge shall be void and the surcharge shall not be collected if sanitation work services related to special events and paid for out of the surcharge receipts are not performed solely by employees of the municipality. L.1970, c.326, s.6; amended 1987, c.21, s.1; 2007, c.296, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 40:54-26 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 54 / Section 54-26
Bond issues
Status: in_force

Any municipality that shall hereafter establish a library under the provisions of this article or has heretofore established a free public library pursuant to law may create and issue bonds for the acquisition of lands, the acquisition and erection and improvement of buildings and appliances for library purposes and the equipment and furnishing of library buildings. Such bonds shall be issued pursuant to the provisions of article 1 of chapter 1 of this title (s. 40:1-1 et seq.).
N.J. Stat. § 40:68A-64 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 68A / Section 68A-64
Pledge of state to bondholders
Status: in_force

The State of New Jersey does hereby pledge to and covenant and agree with the holders of any bonds issued pursuant to a bond resolution of a municipal port authority adopted pursuant to this act that the State will not limit or alter the rights hereby vested in the municipal port authority to acquire, construct, maintain, reconstruct and operate its port system, or to fix, establish, charge and collect its facility charges and to fulfill the terms of any agreement made with the holders of such bonds or other obligations, so as to in any way impair the rights or remedies of such holders, and will not modify in any way the exemptions from taxation provided for in this act, until the bonds, together with interest thereon, with interest on any unpaid installments of interest, and all costs and expenses in connection with any action or proceeding by or on behalf of such holders, are fully met and discharged. L.1960, c. 192, p. 831, s. 36, eff. Feb. 15, 1961.
N.J. Stat. § 40:70-3 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 70 / Section 70-3
Municipalities governed hereby
Status: in_force

All municipalities which shall have heretofore adopted the provisions of the act entitled "An act relating to, regulating and providing for the government of cities, towns, townships, boroughs, villages and municipalities governed by boards of commissioners or improvement commissioners in this state" (title as amended), approved April twenty-fifth, one thousand nine hundred and eleven, as amended and supplemented and all municipalities which shall hereafter adopt the provisions of chapters 70 to 76 of this title (s. 40:70-1 et seq.), shall have the commission form of government and be governed in the manner hereinafter in said chapters 70 to 76 set forth.
N.J. Stat. § 40:32-7.10 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 32 / Section 32-7.10
Appropriation by board of chosen freeholders
Status: in_force

The board of chosen freeholders may annually appropriate money to be raised by taxation to develop, maintain, and operate a public golf course and all form of recreation, playground, and public entertainment activities carried on by the county. L.1958, c. 94, p. 539, s. 5. Amended by L.1975, c. 343, s. 2, eff. March 3, 1976.
N.J. Stat. § 40:71-11 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 71 / Section 71-11
Educational system unaffected
Status: in_force

Nothing in this subtitle shall affect or apply to the system of public instruction in any municipality.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:9-47 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 9 / Section 9-47
Assistant medical examiners.
Status: in_force

40A:9-47. The county medical examiner of any county or an intercounty medical examiner may, subject to the approval of the board or boards of chosen freeholders, as applicable, appoint one or more assistant county or intercounty medical examiners to operate under their direction and supervision in accordance with the provisions of P.L.2018, c.62 (C.26:6B-1 et al.), and as prescribed by regulation of the Chief State Medical Examiner. amended 2018, c.62, s.38.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:20-7 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 20 / Section 20-7
Additional powers of urban renewal entities
Status: in_force

7. An urban renewal entity shall have the following powers, in addition to those conferred by the law under which the entity is formed: a. To accept loans or grants from federal, State, county or municipal governments, or from any agency, instrumentality or authority created by one or more of those governments, in aid of the project owned, or to be acquired or undertaken by the entity. b. To borrow money at such rate of interest as may be limited by the terms of the financial agreement, to mortgage or pledge its property, both real and personal, and to secure the payment of is obligations. c. To obtain, or aid in obtaining, from the federal or State government any insurance or guarantee or commitment therefor, as to the payment or repayment of interest or principal, or both, or any part thereof, of any loan or other extension of credit, or any instrument evidencing or securing the same, obtained or to be obtained or entered into by it, and to enter into any agreement, contract or other instrument with respect to insurance or guarantee. L.1991,c.431,s.7.
N.J. Stat. § 40:72-6.1 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 72 / Section 72-6.1
Assignment of departmental powers and duties in counties of first and second class
Status: in_force

The board of commissioners of every municipality governed by the commission form of government in counties of the first class or second class, in assigning the powers and duties to be performed by each department pursuant to section 40:72-5 of the Revised Statutes, shall assign to each department the powers and duties having the greatest relevancy to the subject matter as designated in the name of each respective department and as will result, as nearly as possible, in an equal distribution of powers and duties to each department. L.1956, c. 190, p. 703, s. 1, eff. Dec. 28, 1956.
N.J. Stat. § 40:41A-8 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 41A / Section 41A-8
Advisors to the charter study commission
Status: in_force

In any county in which a charter study commission has been established under this act, there shall also be established an advisory body to be known as the advisory board whose members shall have the right to participate in the deliberations of the charter study commission, but without the right to vote on commission recommendations or to endorse or dissent from any report of the commission by virtue of their official advisory role, although this in no way shall be deemed to inhibit their right to make comments as individuals after the release to the public of the charter study commission's report. The advisory board shall consist of the persons who, as of the second Tuesday of January next following the commission's organization meeting, shall hold the following offices: the director of the county board of freeholders, the county chairmen of the two political parties which received the largest vote in the county in three out of four of the most recent gubernatorial elections, the mayor of the municipality having the largest population in the county and the mayor of the municipality having the smallest population of over 250 in the county, according to the last population estimate published by the New Jersey Department of Labor and Industry, one Senator and one member of the General Assembly, both of whom shall be residents of the county at the time of their election to the advisory body. The Senator and member of the General Assembly shall be elected to the advisory body by a majority vote of the whole number of the county's board of chosen freeholders within 1 week of the approval of the charter study referendum by the county's voters. Nothing in this act shall be deemed to prohibit the board of chosen freeholders from electing as legislative members of the advisory body any persons who are not at the time of their election to the advisory board incumbent legislators but who will be legislators as of 3 p.m. on the second Tuesday of January following the election of the charter study commission. If there is not at least one Senator and one member of the General Assembly residing in the county as of 7 days after the approval of the charter study referendum by the voters, the board of freeholders shall fill the seat or seats in question by electing one or two mayors of municipalities within the county to membership on the advisory board. If the advisory board shall include among its members three or four mayors pursuant to the above provisions, no more than two of these mayors shall be of the same political party, unless there are no mayors of another party or without party affiliation in the county who will accept election to the advisory board. The mayor of any municipality operating under a nonpartisan form of government shall be deemed to be a member of the party in whose primary election he last voted. If he shall never have voted in a primary election, he shall be deemed to have no party affiliation. The membership of the advisory board shall be promulgated by the chairman of the charter study commission not later than 3 p.m. on the second Tuesday of January following the commission's organization meeting. If for any reason any member of the advisory board shall vacate the office by virtue of which he sits on the board, his successor, regardless of such successor's party affiliation, shall also succeed him on the board on the effective date of his assuming his predecessor's office. L.1972, c. 154, s. 8, eff. Sept. 19, 1972. Amended by L.1975, c. 84, s. 5, eff. May 5, 1975.
N.J. Stat. § 40:37-23 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 37 / Section 37-23
Recreation building
Status: in_force

The commissioners appointed under section 40:37-21 of this title may construct and maintain in any such park located in any city of the second class a building to be known as a "recreation building" , and provide for the care, custody and control thereof and make rules and regulations for the maintenance and operation thereof.
N.J. Stat. § 40:48C-1.6 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 48C / Section 48C-1.6
Surcharges imposed; use by municipality.
Status: in_force

3. An ordinance adopted by a municipality pursuant to section 1 or 2 of P.L.2013, c.284 (C.40:48C-1.4 or C.40:48C-1.5) shall impose in any such municipality a surcharge of seven percent on fees for parking, garaging, or storing of motor vehicles, other than parking in a garage which is part of a solely residential premises. All surcharges collected under the ordinance shall be used for the purpose of demolishing and removing abandoned buildings and structures in the municipality. Any collections in excess of the amount necessary for this purpose shall be used for infrastructure projects in the municipality. The collections and expenditures permitted pursuant to this section shall be included in the annual audit of the municipality required pursuant to N.J.S.40A:5-4 to ensure the surcharges are spent for the purposes provided under this section. L.2013, c.284, s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 40:62-138 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 62 / Section 62-138
Control, regulation and protection of water supply system
Status: in_force

The commission may make, enforce, amend and repeal all such resolutions and regulations as it may deem necessary and proper for the distribution, supply, use and protection of the water supplies, and the protection of the buildings, machinery, canals, aqueducts, reservoirs and other works and appurtenances thereto; for the installation and protection of meters, and for fixing and collecting the water rents or prices for water, and for imposing penalties in addition to cutting off the water for nonpayment thereof.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:4-73 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 4 / Section 4-73
Conclusive presumption of validity of proceedings and notes
Status: in_force

Unless a suit, action or proceeding questioning the authorization, sale or execution or otherwise questioning the validity of tax anticipation notes be begun prior to the delivery of such notes, any such notes reciting that they are issued pursuant to this chapter shall, after delivery thereof, be conclusively presumed to be fully authorized by all the laws of this State and to have been sold, executed and delivered by the local unit in conformity therewith. The validity of such notes shall not be questioned by either a party plaintiff or a party defendant, or by the local unit, or any taxpayer thereof, or any other interested party in any court, anything herein or in other statutes to the contrary notwithstanding. L.1960, c. 169, s. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1962.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:65-1 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 65 / Section 65-1
Short title.
Status: in_force

1. Sections 1 through 35 of P.L.2007, c.63 (C.40A:65-1 through C.40A:65-35) shall be known and may be referred to as the "Uniform Shared Services and Consolidation Act." L.2007, c.63, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 40:55D-22 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 55D / Section 55D-22
Conditional approvals
Status: in_force

a. In the event that a developer submits an application for development proposing a development that is barred or prevented, directly or indirectly, by a legal action instituted by any State agency, political subdivision or other party to protect the public health and welfare or by a directive or order issued by any State agency, political subdivision or court of competent jurisdiction to protect the public health and welfare, the municipal agency shall process such application for development in accordance with this act and municipal development regulations, and, if such application for development complies with municipal development regulations, the municipal agency shall approve such application conditioned on removal of such legal barrier to development. b. In the event that development proposed by an application for development requires an approval by a governmental agency other than the municipal agency, the municipal agency shall, in appropriate instances, condition its approval upon the subsequent approval of such governmental agency; provided that the municipality shall make a decision on any application for development within the time period provided in this act or within an extension of such period as has been agreed to by the applicant unless the municipal agency is prevented or relieved from so acting by the operation of law. L.1975, c. 291, s. 13, eff. Aug. 1, 1976.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:14-79 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 14 / Section 14-79
Tax assessment; tax due.
Status: in_force

40A:14-79. Upon proper certification pursuant to section 9 of P.L.1979, c.453 (C.40A:14-78.5), the assessor of the municipality in which the fire district is situate shall assess the amount to be raised by taxation to support the district budget against the taxable property therein, in the same manner as municipal taxes are assessed and the said amount shall be assessed, levied and collected at the same time and in the same manner as other municipal taxes. For the purposes of this section: "District tax due" or "tax due" means the amount so assessed less the district's proportionate share of the property taxes no longer owed by the municipality pursuant to the blue acres property tax exemption established by subsection b. of section 1 of P.L.2013, c.261 (C.54:4-3.3g) and less any applicable credit established by subsection e. of section 1 of P.L.2013, c.261 (C.54:4-3.3g). The collector or treasurer of the municipality in which said district is situate shall pay over all district tax due to the treasurer or custodian of funds of said fire district as follows: on or before April 1, an amount equaling 21.25% of all tax due; on or before July 1, an amount equaling 22.5% of all tax due; on or before October 1, an amount equaling 25% of all tax due; and on or before December 31, an amount equaling the difference between the total of all tax due, and the total of the quarterly amounts of such moneys previously paid over to the fire district. These moneys are to be held and expended for the purpose of providing and maintaining means for extinguishing fires in such district. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the municipal governing body may authorize, in the cash management plan adopted by it pursuant to N.J.S.40A:5-14, a schedule of payments of fire district tax due by which an amount greater than required on any of the first three payment dates cited herein may be paid over. The municipal governing body and board of fire commissioners may, by concurrent resolution, adopt a schedule of payments of fire district tax due by which an amount less than required on any of the first three payment dates cited herein may be paid over. Such resolution shall be included in the cash management plan adopted by the municipal governing body pursuant to N.J.S.40A:5-14. The commissioners may also pay back, or cause to be paid back to such municipality, any funds or any part thereof paid to the treasurer or custodian of funds of such fire district by the collector or treasurer of the municipality, representing taxes levied for fire district purposes but not actually collected in cash by said collector or treasurer. amended 1979, c.453, s.14; 1985, c.288, s.4; 2013, c.261, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 40:68A-16 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 68A / Section 68A-16
Personal liability on bonds; not debt or liability of state or local unit
Status: in_force

Neither the members of the port authority nor any person executing bonds issued pursuant to this act shall be liable personally on the bonds by reason of the issuance thereof. Bonds or other obligations issued pursuant to this act shall not be in any way a debt or liability of the State, and bonds or other obligations issued by a port authority pursuant to this act shall not be in any way a debt or liability of the State or of any local unit or municipality. L.1948, c. 349, p. 1396, s. 16, eff. Sept. 1, 1948.
N.J. Stat. § 40:48-2.51 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 48 / Section 48-2.51
Penalty for violation of fee limits
Status: in_force

An operator engaged in the removal of motor vehicles, or any employee, officer or agent thereof, who engages in a pattern or practice of knowingly violating the fee limits set in section 3 of P.L.1987, c. 127 (C. 40:48-2.50) may be liable to the municipality for a civil penalty of not less than $25.00 or more than $50.00 for each motor vehicle stored with the operator. L. 1987, c. 127, s. 4.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:16-14 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 16 / Section 16-14
Special election to fill vacancy in the office of mayor; limitation on authority to appoint
Status: in_force

If a governing body shall fail to fill a vacancy in the office of mayor as provided in N.J.S. 40A:16-4a or 40A:16-5a within the 30-day period prescribed by N.J.S. 40A:16-11 or 40A:16-12, the municipal clerk shall forthwith fix the date for a special election to fill the vacancy to be held not less than 45 days nor more than 50 days after the expiration of the time fixed for the filling of the vacancy. If the date fixed for a special election shall fall within 20 days prior to the holding of any general election, regular municipal election or any other election within the municipality, the vacancy shall be filled at that election. If the date fixed for a special election shall fall within 20 days after the holding of any general election, regular municipal election or any other election within the municipality, then the special election to fill the vacancy shall be held not less than 20 days nor more than 25 days from the date of that election. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if a vacancy in the office of mayor occurs in the final 6 months of the term of the mayor, no special election shall be held to fill the vacancy. No appointment shall be made by a governing body to fill a vacancy occurring in the office of a mayor after the fixing of a date for a special election to fill the vacancy pursuant to this section. L.1979, c. 83, s. 1, eff. April 26, 1979. Amended by L.1980, c. 93, s. 1, eff. Aug. 28, 1980.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:9-56 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 9 / Section 9-56
Disposition of unidentified, unclaimed dead bodies, no morgue keeper.
Status: in_force

40A:9-56. In any county where there is no morgue keeper, the procedure as to the disposition of unidentified or unclaimed dead bodies shall be as nearly similar as in counties having a morgue keeper, and the duties which would have been performed by the morgue keeper, if there were one, shall be performed by the county or intercounty medical examiner or the assistant county or intercounty medical examiner. amended 2002, c.121, s.4; 2018, c.62, s.45.
N.J. Stat. § 40:10A-5 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 10A / Section 10A-5
Vesting duties and responsibilities of local historian in chairperson of county cultural and heritage commission
Status: in_force

Any county which shall have established a county cultural and heritage commission pursuant to P.L.1968, c. 31 (C. 40:33A-1 et seq.) may, in lieu of establishing the position of local historian, by ordinance or resolution, as appropriate, vest in the chairperson of the commission all the duties and responsibilities provided in this act for local historians of counties to be exercised in addition to those provided in P.L.1968, c. 31 (C. 40:33A-1 et seq.). L.1979, c. 59, s. 5, eff. March 27, 1979.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:4-62.2 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 4 / Section 4-62.2
Establishment of mosquito control reserve fund.
Status: in_force

1. a. A county board of chosen freeholders may, by resolution, establish a mosquito control reserve fund. Unexpended balances budgeted annually for mosquito control may be lapsed into the reserve. Upon passage of a resolution of the board of chosen freeholders, funds in the reserve may be used for any purpose related to mosquito population control by the county after current budget appropriations for that purpose, if any exist, have been expended. b. The Local Finance Board is authorized to adopt rules and regulations, pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), in order to effectuate the purposes of this section. L.2015, c.22, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 40:37-148.2 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 37 / Section 37-148.2
Passaic county; tenure of employees
Status: in_force

Any full-time employee appointed to office, position or employment, pursuant to the provisions of R.S. 40:37-148, by a county park commission in any county of the second class having a population of more than 460,000 and less that 525,000 according to the 1970 Federal census shall secure tenure of office after serving three successive 1-year appointments. Such employee shall hold and continue to hold said office, position or employment during good behavior and shall not be removed therefrom except for good cause, upon written charges and after a public, fair and impartial hearing before the commission. L.1977, c. 262, s. 1, eff. Oct. 18, 1977.
N.J. Stat. § 40:28-4 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 28 / Section 28-4
Bonds for airport purposes; maturity
Status: in_force

40:28-4. a. A county of any class may issue bonds for the purpose of acquiring real estate and thereafter equipping, maintaining, and operating that real estate for airport purposes. b. All bonds issued for airport purposes shall mature and be payable in accordance with the provisions of the "Local Bond Law," (N.J.S.40A:2-1 et seq.). Amended 2022, c.93, s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:5A-21 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 5A / Section 5A-21
Ordering of dissolution
Status: in_force

The Local Finance Board may order the dissolution of a local authority if, after holding a hearing consistent with section 18 of this act, it determines that, due to financial difficulties or mismanagement, the dissolution of an authority will be in the public interest and will serve the health, welfare, or convenience of the inhabitants of the local unit or units, and the dissolution will achieve a more efficient means for providing and financing local public facilities, except that an order dissolving an authority shall assure adequate provision in accordance with a bond resolution or otherwise for all creditors or obligees of the authority. Any order so adopted by the Local Finance Board to provide for the dissolution of an authority shall take effect only upon its approval by the Commissioner of the Department of Community Affairs, the State Treasurer and the Attorney General. Upon approval, the order shall be immediately transmitted to the authority, to the clerk of the governing body of the local unit or units, and to the Secretary of State. L. 1983,c.313, s.21; amended by L. 1987,c.319,s.10.
N.J. Stat. § 40:52-11 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 52 / Section 52-11
Operation of rooming, boarding house, license required
Status: in_force

3. a. Except as provided in subsection b. of this section, no rooming or boarding house shall hereafter be located or operated in any municipality which elects to license such facilities except upon premises licensed for that purpose by the licensing authority of the municipality. b. Any rooming or boarding house that is in lawful operation on the date of enactment of this act shall be entitled to continue in operation for one year from that date and, if the owner of the premises applies for licensure not later than the 60th day next preceding the expiration of that year, until a final determination is made upon that application. L.1993,c.290,s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 40:37-206 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 37 / Section 37-206
Surveys and maps of parks; records
Status: in_force

Before proceeding to purchase or condemn lands for a public park or place, the commission shall determine the location and quantity of land to be included in such park or place, and cause a survey thereof to be made together with a map showing the lands to be embraced therein. The map shall be kept by the commissioners in their office, and the boundary lines of every such park or place shall be recorded in a book to be kept by them for that purpose.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:12A-60 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 12A / Section 12A-60
Bonds exempt from taxation; exceptions
Status: in_force

12. All bonds issued pursuant to this act are hereby declared to be issued by a political subdivision of this State and for an essential public and governmental purpose and the bonds, and the interest thereon and the income therefrom, and all facility charges, funds, revenues and other moneys pledged or available to pay or secure the payment of the bonds, or interest thereon, shall at all times be exempt from taxation except for transfer inheritance and estate taxes. L.1996,c.73,s.12.
N.J. Stat. § 40:56A-1 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 56A / Section 56A-1
Commission; appointment; terms; vacancies
Status: in_force

Commission; appointment; terms; vacancies. The governing body of any municipality may by ordinance establish an environmental commission for the protection, development or use of natural resources, including water resources, located within its territorial limits. The commission shall consist of not less than five nor more than seven members, appointed by the mayor of the municipality, one of whom shall also be a member of the municipal planning board and all of whom shall be residents of the municipality; the members shall serve without compensation except as hereinafter provided. The mayor of the municipality shall designate one of the members to serve as chairman and presiding officer of the commission. The terms of office of the first commissioners shall be for one, two or three years, to be designated by the mayor in making his appointments so that the terms of approximately 1/3 of the members will expire each year, and their successors shall be appointed for terms of three years and until the appointment and qualification of their successors. The mayor or governing body of the municipality may remove any member of the commission for cause, on written charges served upon the member and after a hearing thereon at which the member shall be entitled to be heard in person or by counsel. A vacancy on the commission occurring otherwise than by expiration of a term shall be filled for the unexpired term in the same manner as an original appointment. Notwithstanding any other provisions of law to the contrary, the powers of appointment and removal hereby accorded to the mayor of a municipality shall be vested in the elected official so designated or, where there is a vacancy in the office of mayor, in the duly designated acting mayor. The governing body may, by ordinance, provide for the appointment of not more than two alternate members. Notwithstanding the provisions of any other law or charter heretofore adopted, the ordinance shall provide the method of appointment of alternate members. Alternate members shall be designated at the time of appointment by the authority appointing them as "Alternate No. 1" and "Alternate No. 2." The terms of the alternate members shall be for two years, except that the terms of the alternate members first appointed shall be two years for Alternate No. 1 and one year for Alternate No. 2 so that the term of not more than one alternate member shall expire in any one year. A vacancy occurring otherwise than by expiration of term shall be filled by the appointing authority for the unexpired term only. An alternate member shall not be permitted to act on any matter in which he has either directly or indirectly any personal or financial interest. An alternate member may, after public hearing if he requests one, be removed by the governing body for cause. An alternate member may participate in discussions of the proceedings but may not vote except in the absence or disqualification of a regular member. A vote shall not be delayed in order that a regular member may vote instead of an alternate member. In the event that a choice must be made as to which alternate member is to vote, Alternate No. 1 shall vote first. L.1968,c.245,s.1; amended 1972,c.35,s.2; 1975,c.334,s.8; 1989,c.168,s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:14-70.2 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 14 / Section 14-70.2
Fire district to maintain Internet website, webpage; contents.
Status: in_force

5. Any fire district established pursuant to N.J.S.40A:14-70 shall maintain either an Internet website or a webpage on the municipality's Internet website. The purpose of the website or webpage shall be to provide increased public access to the fire district's operations and activities. The following information, if applicable, shall be posted on the fire district's website or webpage: a. a description of the fire district's mission and responsibilities; b. the budget once adopted for the current and immediately prior fiscal years. Commencing with the fiscal year next following the effective date of P.L.2011, c.167 (C.4:24-20.1 et al.), the budgets of at least three consecutive fiscal years shall be available on the website or webpage; c. the most recent Comprehensive Annual Financial Report or similar financial information; d. the annual audit for the most recent and immediately prior fiscal years. Commencing with the fiscal year next following the effective date of P.L.2011, c.167 (C.4:24-20.1 et al.), the annual audits of at least three consecutive fiscal years shall be available on the website or webpage; e. the fire district's rules, regulations, and official policy statements deemed relevant by the commissioners to the interests of the residents within the district; f. notice, posted pursuant to the "Senator Byron M. Baer Open Public Meetings Act," P.L.1975, c.231 (C.10:4-6 et seq.), of a meeting of the board of fire commissioners, setting forth the time, date, location, and agenda of the meeting; g. the minutes of each meeting of the board of fire commissioners including all resolutions of the commission and their committees for the current fiscal year. Commencing with the fiscal year next following the effective date of P.L.2011, c.167 (C.4:24-20.1 et al.), the approved minutes of meetings for at least three consecutive fiscal years shall be available on the website; h. the name, mailing address, electronic mail address, if available, and phone number of every person who exercises day-to-day supervision or management over some or all of the operations of the fire district; and i. a list of attorneys, advisors, consultants, and any other person, firm, business, partnership, corporation, or other organization which received any remuneration of $17,500 or more during the preceding fiscal year for any service whatsoever rendered to the fire district but shall not include volunteers receiving benefits under a length of service award program established pursuant to section 3 of P.L.1997, c.388 (C.40A:14-185). L.2011, c.167, s.5.
N.J. Stat. § 40:55D-86 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 55D / Section 55D-86
Appointment of joint building officials, zoning officers and planning administrative officers
Status: in_force

The governing bodies of two or more constituent municipalities may provide by agreement, pursuant to procedures set forth herein, for the appointment of a joint building official, zoning officer, planning administrative officer or any thereof, and any other personnel necessary for the enforcement of the provisions of this act. L.1975, c. 291, s. 73, eff. Aug. 1, 1976.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:12A-70 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 12A / Section 12A-70
Bonds exempt from taxation
Status: in_force

7. All bonds issued pursuant to the "Redevelopment Area Bond Financing Law," P.L.2001, c.310 (C.40A:12A-64 et seq.) are hereby declared to be issued by a political subdivision of this State and for an essential public and governmental purpose and the bonds, and the interest thereon and the income therefrom, and all facility charges, funds, revenues and other moneys pledged or available to pay or secure the payment of the bonds, or interest thereon, shall at all times be exempt from taxation except for transfer inheritance and estate taxes. L.2001,c.310,s.7.
N.J. Stat. § 40:11A-1 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 11A / Section 11A-1
Short title
Status: in_force

This act shall be known and may be cited as the "Parking Authority Law." L.1948, c. 198, p. 975, s. 1.
N.J. Stat. § 40:23-6.22 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 23 / Section 23-6.22
Museum facilities and services; maintenance and support
Status: in_force

The board of chosen freeholders of any county or the governing body of any municipality may provide by contract, and appropriate funds for the support and maintenance of existing museum facilities and services for the educational or recreational use and benefit of the public. Such museum facilities and services may include exhibition in a museum building or elsewhere of subjects of natural, historical, educational, scientific, industrial or cultural nature; operation of arts, crafts and other hobby workshops; conduct of field trips and other projects of an educational or recreational nature and provision for the personal services required in connection with any of the foregoing. L.1956, c. 34, p. 77, s. 1, eff. May 14, 1956. Amended by L.1969, c. 34, s. 1, eff. May 9, 1969.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:7-10 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 7 / Section 7-10
Collection of unpaid taxes
Status: in_force

All taxes for county purposes levied or assessed and uncollected in the annexed territory prior to the time when the annexation shall take effect shall be collected by the officer thereafter charged with the duty of collecting taxes in the territory and paid over to the collector of the county from which the territory was taken, and shall be divided according to the report of the committee. L.1979, c. 181, s. 2, eff. Aug. 29, 1979.
N.J. Stat. § 40:45-2 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 45 / Section 45-2
Section 40:45-1 inapplicable in certain cases
Status: in_force

Nothing in this article shall apply to elections of commissioners in municipalities governed by the provisions of subtitle four of this Title (s. 40:70-1 et seq.), or to the election of councilmen in municipalities governed by the provisions of subtitle five of this Title (s. 40:79-1 et seq.), or to the election of municipal officers in those municipalities governed by the provisions of the optional municipal charter law for which a different date for the holding of municipal elections is provided by that law, or to the election of commissioners in municipalities the boundaries of which are not coterminous or coextensive with the boundaries of the township of which they are a part, and whose elective or appointive officers are not authorized by law to assess and collect taxes, or to elections in any village in which elections are provided by law to be held at another time, nor shall it apply to any member of any board of education or school trustee. Amended by L.1950, c. 212, p. 530, s. 1, eff. June 8, 1950.
N.J. Stat. § 40:55D-53.4 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 55D / Section 55D-53.4
Municipal engineer to estimate cost of installation of improvements
Status: in_force

15. The cost of the installation of improvements for the purposes of section 41 of P.L.1975, c.291 (C.40:55D-53) shall be estimated by the municipal engineer based on documented construction costs for public improvements prevailing in the general area of the municipality. The developer may appeal the municipal engineer's estimate to the county construction board of appeals established under section 9 of P.L.1975, c.217 (C.52:27D-127). L.1991,c.256,s.15; amended 1995,c.54,s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:31-10 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 31 / Section 31-10
Rates, rentals, and other charges for water supply services.
Status: in_force

40A:31-10. a. After the commencement of operation of water supply facilities, the local unit or units may prescribe and, from time to time, alter rates or rentals to be charged to users of water supply services. Rates or rentals being in the nature of use or service charges or annual rental charges, shall be uniform and equitable for the same type and class of use or service of the facilities, except as permitted by section 7 of P.L.1994, c.78 (C.40A:31-10.1). Rates or rentals and types and classes of use and service may be based on any factors which the governing body or bodies of that local unit or units shall deem proper and equitable within the region served. b. Every local unit operating a municipal water supply facility shall establish a rate structure that provides for uniform rates, rentals, or other charges for water supply service and fire protection systems. No local unit may impose standby fees or charges for any fire protection system to a residential customer served by a water service line of two inches or less in diameter. c. In fixing rates, rental and other charges for supplying water services, the local unit or units shall establish a rate structure that allows, within the limits of any lawful covenants made with bondholders, the local unit to: (1) Recover all costs of acquisition, construction or operation, including the costs of raw materials, administration, real or personal property, maintenance, taxes, debt service charges, fees and an amount equal to any operating budget deficit occurring in the immediately preceding fiscal year; (2) Establish a surplus in an amount sufficient to provide for the reasonable anticipation of any contingency that may affect the operation of the utility, and, at the discretion of the local unit or units, allow for the transfer of moneys from the budget for the water supply facilities to the local budget in accordance with section 5 of P.L.1983, c.111 (C.40A:4-35.1). d. No local unit or units shall impose any rates or rentals in excess of the cost of water actually used for any sprinkler system required to be installed in any residential health care facility pursuant to the "Health Care Facilities Planning Act," P.L.1971, c.136 (C.26:2H-1 et seq.) and regulations promulgated thereunder or in any rooming or boarding house pursuant to the "Rooming and Boarding House Act of 1979," P.L.1979, c.496 (C.55:13B-1 et al.) and regulations promulgated thereunder. e. Nothing in this section shall preclude a local unit operating a municipal water supply facility from requiring separate dedicated service lines for fire protection. The local unit may require that fire service lines be metered. Nothing in this section shall alter the liability for maintenance and repair of service lines which exists on the effective date of P.L.2003, c.278. L.1989, c.109, s.1; amended 1994, c.78, s.8; 2003, c.278, s.7.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:14-111 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 14 / Section 14-111
Promotion of members and officers in certain cases
Status: in_force

In any county wherein Title 11 (Civil Service) of the Revised Statutes is not in operation, except as otherwise provided by law, a member or officer of the county police department or force shall not be promoted until he has served at least 3 years in such department or force. L.1971, c. 197, s. 1, eff. July 1, 1971.
N.J. Stat. § 40:32-7.12 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 32 / Section 32-7.12
Rules and regulations
Status: in_force

The board of chosen freeholders may by resolution make, alter, amend, and repeal rules and regulations for the supervision, regulation and control of all activities carried on, conducted, sponsored, arranged, or provided for in connection with a public golf course or other county recreational, playground or public entertainment facility, and for the protection of property, and may prescribe and enforce fines and penalties for the violation of any such rule or regulation. L.1958, c. 94, p. 540, s. 7. Amended by L.1975, c. 343, s. 4, eff. March 3, 1976.
N.J. Stat. § 40:48-8.18 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 48 / Section 48-8.18
Exemptions from sales tax
Status: in_force

No such tax sale shall be imposed: (a) upon any isolated transaction not made in the ordinary course of repeated and successive transactions of a like character; (b) upon sales by any State use industry or any sales by any governmental agency in this State to any other governmental agency in this State; (c) upon any sale to or by the State or any county, municipality, school district, or other political subdivision thereof; (d) upon any sales which this State is prohibited from taxing under the Constitution and laws of the United States of America; (e) upon sales or charges made by any church or bona fide purely charitable association not conducted for profit. L.1947, c. 71, p. 432, s. 4, eff. April 19, 1947.
N.J. Stat. § 40:37B-29 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 37B / Section 37B-29
Negotiability of bonds or other obligations
Status: in_force

Any provision of law to the contrary notwithstanding any bond or other obligation issued pursuant to this act shall be fully negotiable within the meaning and for all purposes of the law merchant and laws applicable to negotiable instruments, and each holder or owner of such a bond or obligation, or of any coupon appurtenant thereto, by accepting such bond or coupon shall be conclusively deemed to have agreed that such bond, obligation or coupon is and shall be fully negotiable within the meaning and for all purposes of said law merchant and laws applicable to negotiable instruments. L.1967, c. 136, s. 29, eff. June 28, 1967.
N.J. Stat. § 40:62-61.1 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 62 / Section 62-61.1
Extension of existing water system by municipality not owning system
Status: in_force

The governing body of any municipality, not owning a water system, may, by ordinance, provide for the construction, at the expense of the municipality generally, of an extension to any then existing water system for the purpose of supplying water service to any public school or municipal building within said municipality and for the furnishing of water service to such public school or municipal building by means of such extension. L.1945, c. 37, p. 95, s. 1, eff. March 14, 1945.
N.J. Stat. § 40:32-2.3 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 32 / Section 32-2.3
Lands, buildings and structures
Status: in_force

After such acquisition the board may erect, construct, and maintain on such lands, buildings and structures and the administration and maintenance thereof shall be in accordance with rules adopted by the board. L.1940, c. 33, p. 115, s. 3.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:11-8 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 11 / Section 11-8
Bids for provision or performance of goods or services.
Status: in_force

8. Every contracting agent shall, at intervals to be fixed by the governing body, solicit by public advertisement the submission of bids for the provision or performance of goods or services which are and which under section 4 of P.L.1971, c.198 (C.40A:11-4) can be contracted to be provided or performed only after public advertisement for bids and bidding therefor and all contracts for the provision or performance of such goods or services shall be awarded only in that manner. L.1971,c.198,s.8; amended 1999, c.440, s.14.
N.J. Stat. § 40:43-66.84 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 43 / Section 43-66.84
Tuition, transportation costs of students on federal property
Status: in_force

7. In the event children in a consolidated municipality reside on federal property within the former boundaries of a sparsely populated municipality, the State shall assume fiscal responsibility for the tuition and transportation costs of such children. The Department of Education shall pay the tuition to the school district in which the children are enrolled and pay the transportation costs to the district in which the children reside. L.1995,c.376,s.7.
N.J. Stat. § 40:33-16 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 33 / Section 33-16
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this act: a. "First level services" means services provided by a free county library which are coextensive with those provided by free public libraries established pursuant to chapter 54 of Title 40 of the Revised Statutes which may include but are not limited to over-the-counter borrowing, story-telling and bookmobile programs; and, in addition, the following services provided by the free county library to local libraries: material acquisition and processing, book allowances and book rental services. b. "Second level services" means specialized services provided to all residents of a county by the free county library which supplement services provided by free public libraries and services provided by a free county library to all public libraries, school libraries, industrial, commercial and other special libraries in the county which are designed to assist and strengthen such libraries. Second level services shall include but not be limited to inter-library loan, in-library use of materials, reference and reading guidance, provision of photocopy at cost, compilation and publication of a union list of periodicals and the coordination of cooperative countywide services. L.1977, c. 300, s. 2, eff. Dec. 16, 1977.
N.J. Stat. § 40:81-14 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 81 / Section 81-14
Control of funds; disbursements
Status: in_force

The municipal council, subject to the laws of this state, may prescribe rules and regulations under which the funds of the municipality shall be held and disbursed.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:11-13a — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 11 / Section 11-13a
Contracts, low-volume road, reclaimed asphalt pavement, maximum percentage, total pavement mixtures.
Status: in_force

2. a. Notwithstanding any law, rule, or regulation to the contrary, when entering into a contract for a local road project on a low-volume road, which project does not receive State funds, a local contracting unit, as defined in and subject to the provisions of the "Local Public Contracts Law," P.L.1971, c.198 (C.40A:11-1 et seq.), shall authorize the contracted party to use reclaimed asphalt pavement constituting a maximum of 50 percent, by weight, of the total pavement mixture for base and intermediate pavement courses, and a maximum of 35 percent, by weight, of the total pavement mixture for surface pavement courses, provided that any person or entity that seeks to enter into or renew a contract for the project certifies to the local contracting unit, prior to the award of the contract, that: (1) all asphalt mixtures containing reclaimed asphalt pavement used in the local road project consist of only materials, mixtures, binders, and aggregates that have been approved under current Department of Transportation standard specifications; (2) the person or entity will maintain records of all stockpiles of reclaimed asphalt pavement used in the local road project including, but not limited to, any test results, approval letters from the Department of Transportation, requests for approval to the department and all data submitted therewith, and drawings of stockpile locations at the plant site, including unapproved stockpiles, copies of which shall be provided to the local contracting unit upon request; and (3) the person or entity will maintain records of any performance testing performed on the local road project, copies of which shall be provided to the local contracting unit upon request. b. As used in this section, "low-volume road" means a road, street, or thoroughfare which has an equivalent (80kN) single-axle load level of 300,000 or less over a 20-year design period, and is open to travel by the public. c. Nothing in P.L.2023 c.160 (C.27:2-8.1 et al.) shall be construed as prohibiting a contractor from installing asphalt mixtures that have been approved by the New Jersey Department of Transportation in compliance with the New Jersey Department of Transportation specification for high reclaimed asphalt pavement mixtures. L.2023, c.160, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 40:33B-6 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 33B / Section 33B-6
Appeal
Status: in_force

Any designation effectuated or regulation promulgated pursuant to this act shall be subject to an appeal thereof to the governing body of the county by the owner of the property involved. L. 1987, c. 255, s. 6.
N.J. Stat. § 40:37A-85 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 37A / Section 37A-85
Tax exemptions
Status: in_force

All properties of an authority are hereby declared to be public property of a political subdivision of the State and those properties, and all public facilities, whether or not owned by the authority, are devoted to an essential public and governmental function and purpose and shall be exempt from all taxes and special assessments of the State or any subdivision thereof. All bonds issued pursuant to this act are hereby declared to be issued by a political subdivision of this State and for an essential public and governmental purpose and to be a public instrumentality and such bonds, and the interest thereon and the income therefrom, and all facility charges, funds, revenues and other moneys pledged or available to pay or secure the payment of such bonds, or interest thereon, shall at all times be exempt from taxation except for transfer inheritance and estate taxes. L.1960, c. 183, p. 757, s. 42, eff. Jan. 18, 1961. Amended by L.1982, c. 113, s. 13, eff. Aug. 14, 1982.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:1-9 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 1 / Section 1-9
Applicability of R.S. 1:1 et seq.
Status: in_force

The provisions of R.S. 1:1-8 and sections R.S. 1:1-11 to R.S. 1:1-21, both inclusive, shall be applicable to the enactment and operation of the chapters of Title 40A. L.1960, c. 169, s. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1962.
N.J. Stat. § 40:37-95.13 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 37 / Section 37-95.13
Powers of commission.
Status: in_force

13. The commission may: a. Acquire, maintain and make available to the inhabitants of the county, public parks, playgrounds and recreation places; b. Locate such public parks, playgrounds and recreation places at such point or points within the limits of the county as it may determine; c. Preserve, care for, lay out, construct, maintain, and improve any such parks and places and by itself, or jointly with the State Highway Commission, board of chosen freeholders, or any municipality or other public body, provide for the construction, improvement or maintenance of any roadway or boulevard, within such park or parks or other places; d. Lay out, construct and maintain such sidewalks, roadways, service ways, bridle paths, footpaths, or other ways within any such park or parks or other places; e. Construct, reconstruct, alter, provide, renew and maintain such buildings or other structures, playgrounds and the equipment thereof, as it may determine; f. Enter into contracts with any person, or municipality or other public body, with respect to the laying out, construction or maintenance thereof; g. Engage, or contract for, the services of competent engineers or engineering firms, and do all other acts and things as may in the judgment of the commission be necessary or proper to effectuate and carry out the plan and purposes of this act, but such contract and employment shall not be for a longer period of time than five years; provided, however, that this provision shall not preclude the commission from extending any such contract and employment for a period of not exceeding five years from the date of such extension; h. Whether or not a regularly organized full-time county park police department has been or shall hereafter be established pursuant to law, appoint and commission as many special policemen to patrol such county parks, playgrounds and recreation places as it may deem necessary and any such special policeman shall have the same powers therein as may be exercised by a municipal policeman pursuant to law and such special policeman shall be charged with the duty of preserving order and shall have power to arrest and to hold any offender against the public peace in such county parks, playgrounds and recreation places; i. Subject to the approval of the board of chosen freeholders, lease to the highest bidder, after published advertisement not less than 10 days prior to award of lease, park lands or concessions therein to produce revenues from facilities required for or incidental to the operation of such public parks, playgrounds or recreation places; provided, however, that the period of any such lease shall not exceed 10 years. L.1946,c.276,s.13; amended 1955, c.231; 1971, c.406, s.3; 1999, c.30.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:27-19 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 27 / Section 27-19
Payments by contracting local unit; default; interest
Status: in_force

The chief fiscal officer of each contracting local unit which enters into a contract pursuant to this chapter, shall cause to be paid to the contractor, at the times agreed upon, the amount of money certified to the contracting local unit by the contractor pursuant to this chapter. The power and obligation of the contracting local unit to provide for and make all payments is unlimited and the sums necessary for the payment shall be included in each annual budget of the contracting local unit; and the contracting local unit shall be irrevocably and unconditionally obligated to levy ad valorem taxes on all taxable property therein, without limits as to rate or amount, to the full extent necessary to make all payments, in full, as they become due. If any part of the amount certified to a contracting local unit by a contractor, pursuant to this act, remains unpaid for 30 days following the date fixed for payment by the contract, the contracting local unit thus in default shall be charged with and be liable for, and the chief fiscal officer thereof shall pay to the contractor, interest upon the amount unpaid at the rate of 8% per year. Source: C. 40:23-45 (P.L. 1977, c. 333, s. 12). L. 1987, c. 179, s. 1.
N.J. Stat. § 40:34A-5 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 34A / Section 34A-5
Municipalities; powers
Status: in_force

Every municipality shall have the power from time to time, by or pursuant to ordinance duly adopted or by instruments or other action authorized by such ordinance and for such period and upon such terms, with or without consideration, as may be provided in such ordinance and accepted by the county: (a) to pledge to the county, and covenant and agree with the county to pay to or on the order of the county, all or any part of any funds theretofore or thereafter received by the municipality for or with respect to the parking or storage of motor vehicles, in streets or otherwise, including funds collected in parking meters located in or along streets or otherwise, (b) to sell, lease, lend, donate, grant or convey to the county, or permit the county to use, maintain or operate as part of its public parking system any parking project, lot, facility, garage or undertaking constructed or owned by the municipality, or any meters, equipment or other real or personal property owned by the municipality, which may be necessary or useful and convenient for the purposes of the county or such parking system, (c) to appropriate money for all or any part of the cost of acquisition or construction of any off-street parking facility of the county and, in accordance with the limitations and any exceptions thereto and in the manner or mode of procedure prescribed by the local bond law, to incur indebtedness, borrow money and issue its negotiable bonds for the purpose of financing such facility and appropriation, and to pay the proceeds of such bonds to the county, (d) to covenant and agree with the county to pay to or on the order of the county annually or at shorter intervals not exceeding such sums or amounts of money as may be stated or provided for by formula or otherwise in such ordinance or in any agreement thereunder authorized as a subsidy for the promotion of its purposes, or for payments on account of any cost or expense or the use or services of all or any of the off-street parking facilities of the county or the establishment or provision thereof, and (e) upon authorization by it in accordance with law of the performance of any act or thing which it is empowered by law to authorize and perform and after appropriation of the moneys (if any) necessary for such performance, to covenant and agree with the county to do and perform such act or thing and as to the time, manner and other details of its doing and performance. L.1972, c. 83, s. 5, eff. July 10, 1972.
N.J. Stat. § 40:27-6.4 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 27 / Section 27-6.4
Review of subdivision application; withholding of approval
Status: in_force

The county planning board shall review each subdivision application and withhold approval if said proposed subdivision does not meet the subdivision approval standards previously adopted by the board of chosen freeholders, in accordance with section 4 of this act. In the event of the withholding of approval, or the disapproval of, a subdivision application, the reasons for such action shall be set forth in writing and a copy thereof shall be transmitted to the applicant. L.1968, c. 285, s. 6, eff. July 1, 1969.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:9-44 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 9 / Section 9-44
Road supervisor; appointment; term
Status: in_force

The board of chosen freeholders of any county, by resolution, may provide for the appointment of a county road supervisor and fix his compensation. Unless otherwise provided by law, his term of office shall be 5 years. L.1971, c. 200, s. 1, eff. July 1, 1971.
N.J. Stat. § 40:75-35 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 75 / Section 75-35
Clerk to examine incumbent's petition; amendment and refiling
Status: in_force

If the clerk shall believe the incumbent's petition to be defective in any particular, he shall return it to the incumbent with his reasons therefor, and the petition may be corrected and returned within three days after its return by the clerk.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:13-14 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 13 / Section 13-14
Powers and authority of commissioners
Status: in_force

In the discharge of their duties the commissioners shall have all of the powers set forth in N.J.S. 40A:13-7. L.1979, c. 181, s. 3, eff. Aug. 29, 1979.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:10-40 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 10 / Section 10-40
Plan of risk management
Status: in_force

The commissioners shall prepare, or cause to be prepared, a plan of risk management for the joint insurance fund. The plan shall include, but not be limited to: a. The perils or liability to be insured against; b. Limits of coverage, whether self-insurance, direct insurance purchased from a commercial carrier, or reinsurance; c. The amount of risk to be retained by the fund; d. The amount of reserves to be established; e. The proposed method of assessing contributions to be paid by each member of the fund; f. Procedures governing loss adjustment and legal fees; g. Coverage to be purchased from a commercial insurer, if any; h. Reinsurance to be purchased, if any, and the amount of premium therefor; i. Such other procedures and information as the Commissioner of Insurance may require by rule or regulation. L.1983, c. 372, s. 5, eff. Oct. 28, 1983.
N.J. Stat. § 40:55D-113 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 55D / Section 55D-113
Short title
Status: in_force

Sections 1 through 14 and 17 through 19 of this act shall be known and may be cited as the "Burlington County Transfer of Development Rights Demonstration Act." L.1989,c.86,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 40:52-12 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 52 / Section 52-12
Application for license; fees
Status: in_force

4. a. Application for a license under this act shall be made by the owner to the appropriate licensing authority. The application shall be in such form, and shall contain such information and declarations and be accompanied by such application fee, not exceeding $200, as may be prescribed by resolution of the licensing authority, and shall be filed with the municipal clerk or the secretary of the licensing board, if such a board is established in the municipality. The form of application prescribed by the licensing authority shall require the submission of such information and supporting documentation as provide a basis upon which the licensing authority may conduct the investigation and reach the conclusions required under this act for the issuance or denial of a license. To the extent that the form of application requires the furnishing of information by the operator, it shall be the responsibility of the applicant owner to obtain such information and to exercise due care and diligence to assure its completeness and accuracy. The licensing authority may require that information required from the operator be duly sworn to by the operator in order to form a valid part of the application. b. An application filed pursuant to subsection a. of this section shall include a deposit in full of the prescribed application fee, of which 90% shall be refunded if the application is denied, and 10% retained and employed in defraying the expenses of the licensing authority in carrying out its functions under this act. c. All applications by a natural person, partnership or unincorporated association of natural persons shall be duly sworn to by each of the applicants. An application by a corporation shall be duly sworn to by the president or vice president of the corporation. All statements in an application shall be deemed material, and any person who knowingly misstates any material fact therein shall be guilty of a crime of the fourth degree. d. Every applicant for a license shall, after filing the application, cause notice of the pendency of the application to be published, in a form prescribed by the licensing authority, once a week for two weeks successively in a newspaper, printed in the English language, published and circulated in the county in which the premises for which the license, or renewal thereof, are located. The notice shall include the time and place of the public hearing prescribed in section 6 of this act, and the second publication thereof shall be made not less than one week nor more than two weeks prior to the date set by the licensing authority for that hearing. L.1993,c.290,s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:14-146.8 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 14 / Section 14-146.8
Short title
Status: in_force

This act shall be known and may be cited as the "Special Law Enforcement Officers' Act." L. 1985, c. 439, s. 1, eff. Jan. 13, 1986.
N.J. Stat. § 40:69A-172 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 69A / Section 69A-172
Ballots
Status: in_force

The ballots at the recall election shall conform to the requirements respecting the election of municipal officers in the municipality, as provided in this article or in Title 19 of the Revised Statutes (Elections), whichever shall apply in the municipality in accordance with the provisions of this act, except that the words "recall election" shall appear on the ballot. The recall features of the ballot shall appear at the top thereof and shall be separated from the portion of the ballot for the election of officers by a heavy black line. The proposal for recall shall be placed on the ballot in the following manner: "Shall (here insert name of incumbent) be removed from office by recall?" This matter shall occupy two lines in bold-face type. Immediately below the above wording shall appear the phrase "for recall," and immediately underneath such phrase the words "against recall." Immediately at the left of each of these two phrases shall be printed a square, in which the voter may make a cross ( x ) or plus (+) or a check ( X ) mark. Immediately below the foregoing shall appear the following: "Indicate your vote by placing a cross ( x ) or plus (+) or a check ( X ) mark in one of the squares above." L.1950, c. 210, p. 512, s. 17-23, eff. June 8, 1950.
N.J. Stat. § 40:34-3 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 34 / Section 34-3
Proposition printed on ballot; ballot; form and content
Status: in_force

Upon the adoption of a resolution for the submission of the question at such election the clerk of the board of chosen freeholders shall certify the same to the county clerk, who shall, in the manner provided by law, place the same upon the ballots used at the next general election in the county, in substantially the following form: "To vote upon the public question printed below, if in favor thereof mark a cross (X) or plus (+) in the square at the left of the word YES, and if opposed thereto mark a cross (X) or plus (+) in the square at the left of the word NO. "Shall the board of chosen freeholders of the county [ ] YES of ......... (specify name of county) appropriate $ ............... (insert the sum) towards the [ ] NO construction of ....................... (name the proposed object)?"
N.J. Stat. § 40:61-28 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 61 / Section 61-28
Joint parks along lakes; establishment
Status: in_force

Any two or more municipalities lying within adjacent counties, may acquire by lease, gift, purchase, condemnation or otherwise, lands, lakes, ponds, streams, rights of flowage and other rights and may erect, construct and maintain dams or other means of impounding water, which lands, lakes, ponds, streams, rights of flowage and other rights shall be maintained by them as public parks and places of public resort for health and recreation.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:12A-1 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 12A / Section 12A-1
Short title
Status: in_force

1. This act shall be known and may be cited as the "Local Redevelopment and Housing Law." L.1992,c.79,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 40:45-7 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 45 / Section 45-7
Regular municipal elections; early voting; date; place; conduct; change; election officers.
Status: in_force

3. Except as may otherwise be provided by law for initial elections conducted in a municipality following its adoption of a plan or form of government, or a charter or an amendment thereto, regular municipal elections shall be held in each municipality governed by this act on the second Tuesday in May, or the day of the general election in November if chosen by the municipality pursuant to subsection a. of section 1 of P.L.2009, c.196 (C.40:45-7.1), in the years in which municipal officers are to be elected. The municipal election shall be held at the same place or places and conducted in the same manner, so far as possible, as the general election. The election officers shall be those provided for conducting the general election. A municipality holding municipal elections on the second Tuesday in May, in addition to those elections and by an ordinance adopted by its governing body, may also conduct early voting for those municipal elections, in accordance with the provisions of P.L.2021, c.40 (C.19:15A-1 et al.). A municipality holding municipal elections on the day of the general election in November shall conduct early voting in accordance with the provisions of P.L.2021, c.40 (C.19:15A-1 et al.). Notwithstanding the provisions of this section, the Secretary of State may change in any year the date provided for a regular municipal election if the date coincides with a period of religious observance that limits significantly the usual activities of the followers of a particular religion or that would result in significant religious consequences for such followers. The secretary shall inform the municipal clerks, county clerks and boards of election of the adjustment no later than the first working day in January of the year in which the adjustments are to occur. As used in this section "a period of religious observance" means any day or portion thereof on which a religious observance imposes a substantial burden on an individual's ability to vote. L.1981, c.379, s.3; amended 2008, c.129, s.3; 2009, c.196, s.4; 2021, c.40, s.21.
N.J. Stat. § 40:67-16.10 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 67 / Section 67-16.10
Ordinances and regulations; approval
Status: in_force

No ordinance or regulation adopted thereunder pursuant to this act shall become effective unless and until it shall have been approved by the Commissioner of Transportation of the Department of Transportation. L.1971, c. 408, s. 2, eff. Jan. 20, 1972.
N.J. Stat. § 40:83-1 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 83 / Section 83-1
Selection of officers and employees
Status: in_force

All officers and employees in any municipality governed by this subtitle shall be selected with reference to their qualifications and fitness for the public service required of them and without reference to their political faith or affiliations.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:63-7.1 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 63 / Section 63-7.1
Assistant municipal administrator, office created by township
Status: in_force

1. a. The governing body of any township, by ordinance, may create the office of assistant municipal administrator. The primary function of the assistant municipal administrator shall be to assist in the administration of the township under the direction of the municipal administrator. The position of assistant municipal administrator shall be an unclassified position in any township which has adopted the provisions of Title 11A, Civil Service, of the New Jersey Statutes. b. During the absence or disability of the municipal administrator, the assistant municipal administrator shall have all the powers of the municipal administrator and shall perform the functions and duties of the municipal administrator. c. The assistant municipal administrator shall be appointed by the township governing body. The assistant municipal administrator may be removed by the township governing body. d. The assistant municipal administrator shall receive the compensation as may from time to time be directed by the governing body by ordinance. The ordinance may provide that a person appointed to the position of assistant municipal administrator need not be a resident of the township. L.1993,c.75,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 40:69A-121 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 69A / Section 69A-121
Executive power; mayor's duties
Status: in_force

The executive power of the municipality shall be exercised by the mayor. It shall be his duty to see that all laws and ordinances in force and effect within the municipality are observed. He shall address the council and report to the residents annually, and at such other times as he may deem desirable, on the condition of the municipality and upon its problems of government. L.1950, c. 210, p. 496, s. 13-7, eff. June 8, 1950.
N.J. Stat. § 40:33B-4 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 33B / Section 33B-4
County historical commission
Status: in_force

a. The governing body of any county, by ordinance or resolution, as appropriate, may establish a county historical commission. b. The commission shall consist of not fewer than five nor more than nine members appointed by the governing body. Members shall be residents of the county and shall be chosen with consideration of their qualifications by training or experience to discharge the duties and functions of the commission; and appointments shall be made with due consideration to maintaining a balance of community interests and of skills in the composition of the commission. c. The governing body of a county shall designate one of the members to serve as chairman and presiding officer of the commission. The initial members of the commission shall be divided as nearly as possible into three equal groups, the members in each group to serve terms of one, two or three years, as designated by the governing body; succeeding appointments shall all be for three years. Each member shall serve for the term fixed pursuant to law, and until his successor is appointed and has qualified. Any vacancy occurring on the commission otherwise than by expiration of term shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment, but for the unexpired term only. d. The governing body may remove any member of the commission for cause, on written charges served upon the member, and after a hearing thereon at which the member is entitled to be heard in person or by counsel. e. Members of the commission shall serve without compensation, but shall be entitled to reimbursement for actual expenses necessarily incurred in the performance of their duties as members of the commission, within the limit of funds appropriated or otherwise available for that purpose. L. 1987, c. 255, s. 4.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:26A-6 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 26A / Section 26A-6
Surveys, maps and other costs; reimbursement from bond funds
Status: in_force

a. Whenever a local unit pursuant to N.J.S.40A:26A-4 chooses to exercise powers granted hereunder, the local unit shall make or cause to be made such surveys, investigations, studies, borings, maps, plans, drawings and estimates of costs and of revenues as may be necessary. b. The cost of the surveys, investigations, studies, borings, maps, plans, drawings and estimates, or of any other costs relating to the acquisition or construction of a sewerage facility may be paid out of the general funds of the local unit or participating local units. The local unit or units may be reimbursed for part or all of the expenditures made in accordance with this subsection from the proceeds of bonds issued pursuant to this act. Source: C.40:23-19.4 (P.L.1966, c.205, s.4); R.S.40:63-71 and New. L.1991,c.53,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 40:43-66.65 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 43 / Section 43-66.65
Succession in government
Status: in_force

From and after the date of consolidation, the consolidated municipality or new school district, if any, shall be vested with and subject to the assets, contracts, debts and other obligations of the participating municipalities, or constituent school districts, as the case may be, to the extent set forth in the recommendations contained in the final report of the joint municipal consolidation study commission. The consolidated municipality, or such new school district, as the case may be, shall have the power to complete any work, service or improvement, and to confirm and collect previously levied taxes and assessments of the participating municipalities or constituent school districts, as may be appropriate, which are incomplete, unconfirmed, or uncollected on the date of consolidation. The consolidated municipality or new school district shall carry out those provisions of the plan of consolidation approved by the voters of the participating municipalities which are not inconsistent with this act or other laws of this State. L.1977, c. 435, s. 31, eff. March 1, 1978.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:21-6.1 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 21 / Section 21-6.1
Adoption of ordinance granting abatement, exemption from taxation for certain improvements to residential properties.
Status: in_force

2. A municipality may adopt an ordinance granting an abatement or exemption from taxation for improvements to a residential property resulting from a renovation housing project, as defined under subsection c. of section 14 of P.L.1992, c.79 (C.40A:12A-14) (as amended by section 1 of P.L.2007, c.90). The ordinance shall require that, in determining the value of real property, the municipality shall regard up to and including the assessor's full and true value of the improvements as not increasing the taxable value of the property for a period of five years, notwithstanding that the market value of the property to which the improvements are made is increased thereby. During the exemption period, the assessment on the property shall not be less than the assessment thereon immediately prior to the conflagration affecting the value of the property, unless there is damage to the structure through action of the elements sufficient to warrant a reduction. The ordinance may provide for a reduction of the abatement or exemption for each year of the exemption period. L.2007, c.90, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:11-7.1 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 11 / Section 11-7.1
Rules concerning determinations of aggregation.
Status: in_force

13. For the purpose of ensuring consistency between the "Local Public Contracts Law," P.L.1971, c.198 (C.40A:11-1 et seq.), and the "Public School Contracts Law," N.J.S.18A:18A-1 et seq., the Director of the Division of Local Government Services in the Department of Community Affairs, after consultation with the Commissioner of Education and pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), shall adopt rules concerning determinations of aggregation for the purposes of whether a contract is subject to public bidding as set forth in sections 3, 4 and 7 of P.L.1971, c.198 (C.40A:11-3, 40A:11-4 and 40A:11-7) and N.J.S.18A:18A-3, N.J.S.18A:18A-4, and N.J.S.18A:18A-8. L.1999,c.440,s.13.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:14-177 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 14 / Section 14-177
Attendance at State, national convention of certain organizations.
Status: in_force

1. The heads of the county offices of the several counties and the head of every department, bureau and office in the government of the various municipalities shall give a leave of absence with pay to persons in the service of the county or municipality who are duly authorized representatives of an employee organization as defined in subsection e. of section 3 of P.L.1941, c.100 (C.34:13A-3) and affiliated with the New Jersey State Policemen's Benevolent Association, Inc., Fraternal Order of Police, Firemen's Mutual Benevolent Association, Inc. or Professional Fire Fighters Association of New Jersey to attend any State or national convention of such organization, provided, however, that no more than 10 percent of the employee organization's membership shall be permitted such a leave of absence with pay, except that no less than two and no more than 10 authorized representatives shall be entitled to such leave, unless more than 10 authorized representatives are permitted such a leave of absence pursuant to a collective bargaining agreement negotiated by the employer and the representatives of the employee organization, and for employee organizations with more than 5,000 members, a maximum of 25 authorized representatives shall be entitled to such leave. A certificate of attendance to the State convention shall, upon request, be submitted by the representative so attending. Leave of absence shall be for a period inclusive of the duration of the convention with a reasonable time allowed for time to travel to and from the convention, provided that such leave shall be for no more than seven days. L.1977,c.347,s.1; amended 1983, c.336; 1989, c.224; 2001, c.309, s.2; 2002, c.41, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:7-17 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 7 / Section 7-17
Indebtedness of annexed municipality apportioned
Status: in_force

The municipality to which the territory shall be annexed, shall be liable to pay a proper proportion of the bonded and other indebtedness of the municipality of which the annexed territory formerly formed a part, which portion of such indebtedness shall be ascertained in the manner hereinafter provided. L.1979, c. 181, s. 2, eff. Aug. 29, 1979.
N.J. Stat. § 40:60-25.32 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 60 / Section 60-25.32
Annual appropriations
Status: in_force

The governing body of any municipality to which this act is applicable having power to appropriate money therein may annually appropriate and cause to be raised by taxation in such municipality a sum sufficient to carry out the provisions of this act. L.1946, c. 302, p. 1006, s. 6, eff. May 6, 1946.
N.J. Stat. § 40:48-8.25 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 48 / Section 48-8.25
Referendum
Status: in_force

Any ordinance adopted pursuant to the provisions of this act shall, before the same becomes operative, be submitted by the governing body of the municipality to the electors thereof at any general election, at any primary election, or at a special municipal election held for that purpose. Such ordinance shall provide for and fix the time of the holding of such election, of which the municipal clerk shall give notice by causing the same to be published in a newspaper or newspapers circulating in such municipality. The municipal clerk shall likewise prepare the ballots for use in said election. Such election shall be conducted by the respective district boards of registry and election in such municipality, and the canvass and return thereof shall be made in the same manner and subject to the same election procedure now governing general or special elections. L.1947, c. 71, p. 434, s. 11, eff. April 19, 1947.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:9-54 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 9 / Section 9-54
Unidentified, unclaimed dead bodies in morgues; disposition.
Status: in_force

40A:9-54. Unidentified or unclaimed dead bodies shall be viewed by the county or intercounty medical examiner or by the assistant county or intercounty medical examiner, or a regularly licensed and practicing physician deputized for that purpose by the county or intercounty medical examiner. Thereafter, the body shall be buried by the morgue keeper at the expense of the county. amended 2002, c.121, s.3; 2018, c.62, s.43.
N.J. Stat. § 40:75-32 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 75 / Section 75-32
Petition nominating successor; form and content; filing
Status: in_force

Nominations for successors to the commissioner proposed to be recalled shall be by petition for nomination signed by at least fifteen per cent of the legal voters of the municipality and filed with the clerk at least fifteen days before the recall election, and shall be in the following form: "To the clerk of .......................... (insert name of municipality): You are hereby requested to place upon the ballot at the recall election to be held on the ........ day of ............... , 19 ..... , as provided in your certificate of notice dated ........ day of ........................ , 19 ..... , as successor to the commissioner proposed to be recalled the name of ............................ (insert name of person to be nominated), of ........................................................... (insert address), and for so doing this petition shall be your sufficient warrant. Signed, Name. Street Address. ................................... ...................................... .................................... ...................................... .................................... ...................................... I accept the nomination. ...................................... (Name of Nominee.) Dated: .................................. State of New Jersey, ) County of ............. ss. ............................. , being duly sworn according to law, says: That he is one of the signers of the above petition and that he knows that the signatures thereon are in the handwriting of the signers, and to the best of his knowledge and belief are the signatures of the persons purporting to sign the same. Subscribed and sworn to ) before me this ............... ) .................................." day of .......... , A. D. 19 ...... )
N.J. Stat. § 40:42-2 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 42 / Section 42-2
Governing body
Status: in_force

The term "governing body" , where used in this subtitle, shall be construed to mean the board or body in each municipality designated by statute effective in such municipality as the board or body having control over the subject matter in connection with which the term is used, and having the power and authority to legislate thereon, whether designated as "board of aldermen" , "common council" , "board of commissioners" , "borough council" , "township committee" , "village trustees" , "improvement commission" , "board of street and water commissioners" , "board of public works" , "board of finance" , "board of health" , "park commissioners" , "recreation commissioners" , or otherwise.
N.J. Stat. § 40:68-16 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 68 / Section 68-16
Municipal appropriation to assist federal government in protecting water front
Status: in_force

The governing body of any municipality bordering upon the Atlantic ocean may appropriate and pay out of its treasury into the treasury of the United States to and for the credit of the secretary of war to be used and expended by him or under his direction, for work or works to preserve the coast of such municipality against encroachment by the ocean which may cause or tend to cause injury and destruction of the inland waterways, navigable rivers and waterways, riparian lands, public roads and boulevards of the municipality, a sum equal in amount to any sum expended or about to be expended forthwith by or on behalf of the United States in the construction of any such protective work or works on the coast of such municipality, of which expenditure or purposed expenditure a notice signed by the secretary of war of the United States, addressed to the governor, shall be sufficient evidence and such notice shall be sufficient authority for the governing body, the finance or auditing committee and the collector or treasurer of the municipality to pay the same. Such money may be taken out of any unexpended balance or balances of any appropriations or any cash remaining on hand and not otherwise appropriated, and if such balances and cash be insufficient for the purpose, so much of such sum as may be necessary may be included in the next annual assessment and raised by the regular tax levy of the municipality. Not more than one such auxiliary appropriation, which in no case under this section shall exceed fifteen thousand dollars, shall be made by any municipality hereunder. Such appropriation shall be paid into the treasury of the United States, as hereinbefore provided, only in conjunction with a like equal payment from the county in which the municipality is located.
N.J. Stat. § 40:37B-25 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 37B / Section 37B-25
Failing copy of bond resolution; publication of notice
Status: in_force

An authority shall cause a copy of any bond resolution adopted by it to be filed for public inspection in its office and in the office of the clerk of the governing body of the county and may thereupon cause to be published at least once in a newspaper published or circulating in the county a notice stating the fact and date of such adoption and the places where such bond resolution has been so filed for public inspection and also the date of the first publication of such notice and also stating that any action or proceeding of any kind or nature in any court questioning the validity or proper authorization of bonds provided for by the bond resolution, or the validity of any covenants, agreements or contracts provided for by the bond resolution shall be commenced within 20 days after the first publication of such notice. If any such notice shall at any time be published and if no action or proceeding questioning the validity or proper authorization of bonds provided for by the bond resolution referred to in said notice, or the validity of any covenants, agreements or contracts provided for by said bond resolution shall be commenced or instituted within 20 days after the first publication of said notice, then all residents and taxpayers and owners of property in the county and all other persons shall be forever barred and foreclosed from instituting or commencing any action or proceeding in any court, or from pleading any defense to any action or proceeding, questioning the validity or proper authorization of such bonds, or the validity of such covenants, agreements or contracts, and said bonds, covenants, agreements and contracts shall be conclusively deemed to be valid and binding obligations in accordance with their terms and tenor. L.1967, c. 136, s. 25, eff. June 28, 1967.
N.J. Stat. § 40:68-31 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 68 / Section 68-31
Petition for nomination
Status: in_force

Candidates for election for the office of commissioner shall be nominated by petition. Such petition shall be addressed to the clerk of the municipality wherein the district is situate and shall contain the signatures of at least 10 qualified voters, residents of the district, and shall state that they indorse the candidate or candidates named in such petition for a member of the " Beach Erosion Control Commission." The petition shall further state the residence and post-office address of each person so indorsed and shall certify that the person so indorsed is legally qualified to be a member of the Beach Erosion Control Commission. With the petition, the person or persons indorsed therein shall file a certificate stating that he is qualified to be elected a member of the Beach Erosion Control Commission, that he consents to stand as a candidate for such election and that, if elected, he agrees to accept and qualify as a member of such commission. L.1967, c. 184, s. 5, eff. July 27, 1967.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:9-145.10 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 9 / Section 9-145.10
Holding office after effective date of act; appointment
Status: in_force

The provisions of any other law to the contrary notwithstanding, commencing on the effective date of this act, all tax collectors shall hold office by virtue of appointment pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S. 40A:9-141 and 40A:9-142, except as otherwise provided in sections 11 and 12 of this act. L.1979, c. 384, s. 10, eff. Feb. 5, 1980.
N.J. Stat. § 40:65-6 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 65 / Section 65-6
Notice of improvement unnecessary where notice of ordinance given
Status: in_force

The governing body may make any sidewalk improvement, or award a contract or contracts therefor, without giving the notice required by sections 40:65-2 to 40:65-5 of this title, if notice of the pendency of the ordinance providing for the improvement be given to the owners of the real estate affected thereby, in the same manner as provided in said sections 40:65-2 to 40:65-5, and a hearing be given to all persons interested in the proposed improvement at the time and place stated in the notice and before passage of the ordinance. The notice shall be served or published ten days prior to the day fixed for the hearing.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:9-78.1 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 9 / Section 9-78.1
Short title.
Status: in_force

1. Sections 1 through 7 of P.L.2012, c.30 (C.40A:9-78.1 et seq.) shall be known and may be cited as the "County Identification Cards for Veterans Act." L.2012, c.30, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 40:55B-1 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 55B / Section 55B-1
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this title: "Governing body" means and includes the board or body in each municipality empowered by statute to exercise general legislative power therein. In cities having a board of finance such board shall be considered the "governing body" for the purpose of this chapter. "Mayor" means and includes the chief executive of the municipality whether the official designation of his office be mayor, city manager or otherwise. "Commission" means and includes an industrial commission created by the governing body of any municipality pursuant to the provisions of this chapter.
N.J. Stat. § 40:54-29.22 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 54 / Section 54-29.22
Discontinuance of participation in joint library; notice; joint meeting of governing bodies
Status: in_force

If the governing body of any municipality shall determine by ordinance to propose to discontinue its participation in the support, maintenance and control of the joint free public library, it shall give notice thereof to the governing body of each of the other participating municipalities and to the board of trustees. The said governing bodies and board of trustees shall hold a joint meeting as soon as practicable for the purpose of arriving at an agreement as to the method of such discontinuance, the use of the library facilities thereafter, the adjustment, apportionment, accounting for, settlement, allowance and satisfaction of the rights and liabilities in or with respect to any property, obligations or other matters or things connected with said library, and such other matters and things in connection therewith as such governing bodies shall determine. If said governing bodies shall be unable to agree, the matter shall be referred to the Director of the Division of Local Government for determination. L.1959, c. 155, p. 624, s. 20, eff. Sept. 4, 1959.
N.J. Stat. § 40:37-202.1 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 37 / Section 37-202.1
Referendum to determine hours or salaries of county park police
Status: in_force

Whenever there shall be submitted to the board of chosen freeholders of any county having park police appointed pursuant to the provisions of subdivision E of article five of chapter thirty-seven of Title 40 of the Revised Statutes, a petition signed by three per centum (3%) of the legal voters of the county requesting that there shall be submitted to the legal voters of the county the question of fixing the hours of duty or the salary or salaries of any officer or officers or of the members of any park police, according to the hours or the amount or amounts stated in the petition, the board of chosen freeholders shall cause the question or questions to be submitted to the legal voters of the county at the next general election therein occurring more than forty-five days after the receipt of the petition by the governing body. L.1951, c. 209, p. 753, s. 1, eff. June 13, 1951.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:5-31 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 5 / Section 5-31
Award programs for local units
Status: in_force

Any local unit may establish and maintain plans for award programs for employees, designed to promote efficiency and economy in government functions, to reward individual employees for meritorious performances and suggestions. Award programs may include any or all of the following: A suggestion award program; Awards for heroism; An efficiency and incentive award program; Awards for professional accomplishments; Awards for service. Any local unit shall have power and authority to make appropriations of money therefor, establish and make awards in the form of cash, medals, citation certificates, insignia or other appropriate devices to employees selected as recipients of awards by it or its committee appointed in accordance with programs established pursuant to this act. Such committee shall be known as the "Public Employees' Awards Committee" and shall consist of 5 persons who shall be officers or employees of the local unit, or members of the governing body, and no 2 of such officers or employees shall be employed in the same department of the local unit. Of the members first appointed to the committee, 2 shall be appointed for terms of 3 years, 2 for 2 years and 1 for 1 year, and thereafter appointments shall be made for terms of 3 years. Members shall serve for the terms for which they are appointed and until their successors have been appointed and qualified; a vacancy occurring by reason other than expiration of term shall be filled for the unexpired term. Members of the committee shall serve without compensation. The committee shall meet and organize as soon as practicable after the first appointment of members and annually, thereafter, on the call of the chief executive officer, and select a chairman from among its members. The committee shall hold regular meetings at least once each month during the year, except during July and August, at the call of the chairman or the chief executive officer of the local unit. The committee is authorized to request, and shall receive, such assistance as it may require from any department, official or agency. The committee shall be responsible for the formulation of programs and shall have the power to adopt and promulgate rules and regulations for the conduct and operation of awards programs. The committee shall make an annual report to the governing body concerning the operation of awards programs established pursuant to this act. L.1960, c. 169, s. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1962.
N.J. Stat. § 40:62-105.35 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 62 / Section 62-105.35
Custodian of moneys; disbursements; bond of treasurer
Status: in_force

The district treasurer shall be the custodian of the moneys of the district and all moneys which the district commissioners are by law authorized to receive and disburse shall be paid to him and disbursed by him only on the warrant of the district commissioners signed by a majority thereof. Such treasurer shall give to the district the bond of a surety company, authorized by the Department of Banking and Insurance to do business in this State, in such sum as the district commissioners shall approve, conditioned for the faithful discharge of the duties of his office, which bond shall be filed with the board of water commissioners, the premium thereon to be paid by the district. L.1951, c. 280, p. 966, s. 35, eff. June 25, 1951.
N.J. Stat. § 40:62-115 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 62 / Section 62-115
Municipality may withdraw; expenses apportioned; no withdrawals after bonds issued
Status: in_force

Any municipality, by the adoption of an ordinance in the manner provided by law and upon giving the water commission and said owner or owners five days' notice in writing of the adoption of the ordinance, may, if the water commission shall not have taken possession of the waterworks, withdraw from the condemnation proceedings at any time within forty days after the entry of the judgment of the court in the action. Any municipality so withdrawing shall be liable for its proportion of the expenses paid or debts incurred by or on behalf of the municipalities in the proceedings to acquire such waterworks up to the date of withdrawal. After the withdrawal of one or more municipalities, the water commission shall continue the action on behalf of such two or more municipalities as shall not have so withdrawn. If all the municipalities joining in such condemnation shall withdraw from the same, the action for condemnation shall be abandoned by the commission within eighty days after the entry of such judgment, upon payment to the owners and other parties who have appeared before the commissioners or the jury, of their reasonable costs, expenses and counsel fees to be determined by the Superior Court and upon filing a discharge of the notice of lis pendens. In the event of such abandonment such costs, expenses and counsel fees shall be the joint and several obligations of all of the municipalities in behalf of which the condemnation action was instituted, but the municipalities shall be liable as among themselves for the payment of such sum in the proportion set forth in section 40:62-121 of this Title. If the water commission, pursuant to chapter one of Title 20 of the Revised Statutes, and after the passage and taking effect in each municipality in the manner provided by law, of ordinances authorizing the issuance of bonds as provided in section 40:62-121 of this Title, shall enter upon and take possession of said waterworks, no one or more of said municipalities shall thereafter have the right to withdraw from the condemnation action, nor shall the condemnation action thereafter be abandoned by the water commission. Amended by L.1953, c. 37, p. 717, s. 218, eff. March 19, 1953.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:7-6 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 7 / Section 7-6
Making and filing report; effect
Status: in_force

The committee shall make a report within 60 days after the time fixed for their first meeting of their determinations in duplicate. One duplicate shall be filed in the office of the clerk of each county. The county to which the territory is annexed shall thereupon become liable for the payment of such portion of the debt and interest thereon, as shown by the report, when it becomes due or payable, and the county from which the territory is taken shall thereupon become liable to the county to which the territory is annexed, according to the determinations and provisions of the report. L.1979, c. 181, s. 2, eff. Aug. 29, 1979.
N.J. Stat. § 40:37B-41 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 37B / Section 37B-41
Tax exemption
Status: in_force

All public facilities and all other properties of an authority are hereby declared to be public property of a political subdivision of the State and devoted to an essential public and governmental function and purpose and shall be exempt from all taxes and special assessments of the State or any subdivision thereof. All bonds issued pursuant to this act are hereby declared to be issued by a political subdivision of this State and for an essential public and governmental purpose and to be a public instrumentality and such bonds, and the interest thereon and the income therefrom, and all facility charges, funds, revenues and other moneys pledged or available to pay or secure the payment of such bonds, or interest thereon, shall at all times be exempt from taxation except for transfer, inheritance and estate taxes and taxes on transfers by or in contemplation of death. L.1967, c. 136, s. 41, eff. June 28, 1967.
N.J. Stat. § 40:23-11 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 23 / Section 23-11
Judiciary fund for salaries of court and probate clerks
Status: in_force

The board of chosen freeholders shall provide in its annual budget of appropriations, a "judiciary fund" from which shall be paid the salary or compensation of clerks assigned by the county clerk for service in the courts held in the county, not exceeding one clerk to each judge holding said courts, and the probate clerks employed in the surrogate's office of the county. The compensation for the probate clerks shall be recommended by the surrogate and fixed by the board of chosen freeholders. Amended by L.1953, c. 37, p. 643, s. 40, eff. March 19, 1953.
N.J. Stat. § 40:41A-28 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 41A / Section 41A-28
Municipal powers
Status: in_force

Nothing in this act shall be construed to impair or diminish or infringe on the powers and duties of municipalities under the general law of this State. It is the intent of this act only to permit municipalities to employ services and facilities of the county for more effective, efficient, and adequate provision of services if and when municipalities may deem it desirable to do so. Municipalities are and shall remain the broad repository of local police power in terms of the right and power to legislate for the general health, safety and welfare of their residents. L.1972, c. 154, s. 28, eff. Sept. 19, 1972. Amended by L.1981, c. 48, s. 1, eff. Feb. 25, 1981.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:11-29 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 11 / Section 11-29
Reclassification of prospective bidders; request for; time limit.
Status: in_force

29. If any person, after being notified of a classification, shall be dissatisfied therewith or with the classification of other bidders, that person may request in writing a hearing before such governing body, and may present such further evidence with respect to the financial responsibility, organization, plant and equipment, or experience of that person or other prospective bidders as might tend to justify a different classification. Where a request is made for the change of classification of another prospective bidder, the applicant therefor shall notify such other bidder by certified or registered mail of the time and place of hearing, as fixed by the governing body, and at the hearing shall present satisfactory evidence that the notice was served as herein required, before any matters pertaining to a change of classification of such other bidder shall be taken up. After hearing such evidence the governing body may, in its discretion, by appropriate action, change or retain the classification of any bidder. No change in classification to be effective for any contract where bidding therefor has been duly advertised, shall be made unless the written request therefor shall have been received at least 20 days before the final day for submission of bids. All requests for change in classification and notice of any action sent by certified or registered mail to the parties directly affected thereby, shall be acted upon by the governing body concerned at least eight days prior to the date fixed for the next opening of bids on any contract or contracts for which such persons might be qualified to bid as a result of the reclassification. L.1971,c.198,s.29; amended 1999, c.440, s.36.
N.J. Stat. § 40:37B-7 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 37B / Section 37B-7
Vesting of powers; quorum
Status: in_force

The powers of the authority shall be vested in the members thereof in office from time to time and a majority of the entire authorized membership shall constitute a quorum at any meeting thereof. Action may be taken and motions and resolutions adopted by the authority at any meeting of the members thereof by vote of a majority of the members present, unless in any case the bylaws of the authority shall require a larger number. L.1967, c. 136, s. 7, eff. June 28, 1967.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:7-13 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 7 / Section 7-13
Ordinance of annexing municipality; wards; limitation on municipal boundaries
Status: in_force

The governing body of the municipality to which land is sought to be annexed may, in its discretion, by ordinance adopted by a two-thirds vote annex the land specifically described in the petition to such municipality. If the municipality is divided into wards, the boundaries of the existing wards shall be adjusted as necessary to together encompass the annexed land, pursuant to the "Municipal Ward Law" (P.L.1981, c. 496; C. 40:44-9 et seq.). The boundaries of such municipality shall not be extended so as to include a portion of any county other than that in which such municipality is located. L.1979, c. 181, s. 2, eff. Aug. 29, 1979. Amended by L.1981, c. 496, s. 17, eff. Jan. 12, 1982.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:11-4.1 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 11 / Section 11-4.1
Purposes for which competitive contracting may be used by local units.
Status: in_force

1. Notwithstanding the provisions of any law, rule, or regulation to the contrary, competitive contracting may be used by local contracting units in lieu of public bidding for procurement of specialized goods and services the price of which exceeds the bid threshold, for the following purposes: a. The purchase or licensing of proprietary computer software designed for contracting unit purposes, which may include hardware intended for use with the proprietary software. This subsection shall not be utilized for the purpose of acquiring general purpose computer hardware or software; b. The hiring of a for-profit entity or a not-for-profit entity incorporated under Title 15A of the New Jersey Statutes for the purpose of: (1) the operation and management of a wastewater treatment system, a stormwater management system, or a water supply or distribution facility of the type described in subsection (37) of section 15 of P.L.1971, c.198 (C.40A:11-15), provided that competitive contracting shall not be used as a means of awarding contracts pursuant to P.L.1985, c.37 (C.58:26-1 et al.) and P.L.1985, c.72 (C.58:27-1 et al.); (2) the operation, management or administration of recreation or social service facilities or programs, which shall not include the administration of benefits under the Work First New Jersey program established pursuant to P.L.1997, c.38 (C.44:10-55 et seq.), or under General Assistance; (3) the operation, management or administration of data processing services; or (4) the operation and management of a county hospital pursuant to the "Local Hospital Authority Law," P.L.2006, c.46 (C.30:9-23.15 et al.); c. (Deleted by amendment, P.L.2009, c.4) d. Homemaker--home health services; e. Laboratory testing services; f. Emergency medical services; g. Contracted food services; h. Performance of patient care services by contracted medical staff at county hospitals, correctional facilities and long-term care facilities; i. At the option of the governing body of the contracting unit, any good or service that is exempt from bidding pursuant to section 5 of P.L.1971, c.198 (C.40A:11-5); j. Concessions; k. The operation, management or administration of other services, with the approval of the Director of the Division of Local Government Services; l. Maintenance, custodial, and groundskeeping services; m. Consulting services; n. Emergency medical billing services; o. Property appraisal services; p. Reassessment or revaluation services; q. Grant writing services; r. Animal control services; s. Private on-site inspection agency services, as may be authorized by rules and regulations adopted by the Department of Community Affairs. Any purpose included herein shall not be considered by a contracting unit as an extraordinary unspecifiable service pursuant to subparagraph (ii) of paragraph (a) of subsection (1) of section 5 of P.L.1971, c.198 (C.40A:11-5). As used in this section, "stormwater management system" means the same as that term is defined in section 3 of P.L.2019, c.42 (C.40A:26B-3). L.1999, c.440, s.1, amended 2009, c.4, s.7; 2015, c.95, s.25; 2016, c.55, s.9; 2019, c.42, s.21; 2022, c.139, s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:26A-10.1 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 26A / Section 26A-10.1
Establishment of rates or schedules by county, municipal sewerage facility.
Status: in_force

5. Any local unit operating a county or municipal sewerage facility may establish within its district rates or schedules which provide for a reduction, deferment, without accruing interest during the period of the deferment, or total abatement of the rents, rates, fees, or other charges pertaining to a primary residence owned, in full or in part, by a person who is enlisted in any branch of the United States Armed Forces. The reduction, deferment, without interest, or total abatement shall be effective during the period of time in which that person is deployed for active service in time of war. Any local unit operating a county or municipal sewerage facility may establish within its district rates or schedules which provide for a reduction or total abatement of the periodic rates, rentals, or other charges for the use or services of the sewerage system which are charged to or collected from any person residing in the district of the age of 65 or more years, or less than 65 years of age and permanently and totally disabled according to the provisions of the federal Social Security Act, 42 U.S.C. s.301 et seq., or disabled under any federal law administered by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs if the disability is rated as 60 percent or higher, and the person either is annually eligible to receive assistance under the "Pharmaceutical Assistance to the Aged and Disabled" (PAAD) program, P.L.1975, c.194 (C.30:4D-20 et seq.) or has a total income not in excess of $10,000 per year exclusive of benefits under any one of the following: a. The federal Social Security Act, 42 U.S.C. s.301 et seq. and all amendments and supplements thereto; b. Any other program of the federal government or pursuant to any other federal law which provides benefits in whole or in part in lieu of benefits referred to in, or for persons excluded from coverage under subsection a. of this section including, but not limited to, the federal "Railroad Retirement Act of 1974," 45 U.S.C. s.231 et seq., and federal pension, disability and retirement programs; or c. Pension, disability or retirement programs of any state or its political subdivisions, or agencies thereof, for persons not covered under subsection a. of this section except that, the total amount of benefits to be allowed exclusion by any owner under subsection b. or c. of this section shall not be in excess of the maximum amount of benefits payable to, and allowable for exclusion by, an owner in similar circumstances under subsection a. of this section. L.1994, c.78, s.5; amended 2016, c.102, s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:11-6.1 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 11 / Section 11-6.1
Award of contracts.
Status: in_force

6. All contracts enumerated in this section shall be awarded as follows: a. For all contracts that in the aggregate are less than the bid threshold but 15 percent or more of that amount, and for those contracts that are for subject matter enumerated in subsection (1) of section 5 of P.L.1971, c.198 (C.40A:11-5), except for paragraph (a) of that subsection concerning professional services and paragraph (b) of that subsection concerning work by employees of the contracting unit, the contracting agent shall award the contract after soliciting at least two competitive quotations, if practicable. The award shall be made to a vendor whose response is most advantageous, price and other factors considered. The contracting agent shall retain the record of the quotation solicitation and shall include a copy of the record with the voucher used to pay the vendor. b. When in excess of the bid threshold, and after documented effort by the contracting agent to secure competitive quotations, a contract for extraordinary unspecifiable services may be awarded upon a determination in writing by the contracting agent that the solicitation of competitive quotations is impracticable. Any such contract shall be awarded by resolution of the governing body. c. If authorized by the governing body by resolution or ordinance, all contracts that are in the aggregate less than 15 percent of the bid threshold may be awarded by the contracting agent without soliciting competitive quotations. d. Whenever two or more responses to a request of a contracting agent offer equal prices and are the lowest responsible bids or proposals, the contracting unit may award the contract to the vendor whose response, in the discretion of the contracting unit, is the most advantageous, price and other factors considered. In such a case, the award resolution or purchase order documentation shall explain why the vendor selected is the most advantageous. L.1975,c.353,s.6; amended 1977, c.53, s.4; 1983, c.418; 1999, c.440, s.11.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:10-23.4 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 10 / Section 10-23.4
Paid health benefits for certain local government retirees.
Status: in_force

1. An employer that has established a health insurance plan covering employees in and retirants from the service of the employer, and their dependents, may assume the entire cost of health benefits coverage during retirement for any retiree, and the retiree's dependents, if (1) the retiree retired after 25 years or more of service credit in a State or locally administered retirement system and a period of service of up to 25 years with the employer at the time of retirement and (2) the employer paid the entire cost of such coverage for the retiree prior to June 26, 1995, the effective date of P.L.1995, c.136. L.1999,c.431,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 40:33-13.2e — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 33 / Section 33-13.2e
County library study commission; establishment; petition; members; chairman; reimbursement of expenses
Status: in_force

The governing body of any county which has established a county library as provided in chapter 33 of Title 40 of the Revised Statutes may, by ordinance or resolution, as appropriate, establish a county library study commission to consider and make findings concerning the county library system. The governing body shall establish such a commission when it receives a petition calling for the creation of a county library study commission signed by 10% of the registered voters of the county. a. The commission shall be composed of nine members who shall be residents of the county and appointed by the governing body of the county. Of the nine members, six shall be private citizens representing different municipalities in the county, none of whom shall be employed by any library within the county which is funded in whole or in part by county or municipal funds, and none of whom shall be a member of the governing body of the county or of any municipality therein. Of the three remaining members, one shall be a member of the county library commission; one shall be a trustee of a public library of a municipality which is not a member of the county library system; and, one shall be a trustee of a public library of a municipality which is a member of the county library system. b. The county governing body shall designate the commission chairman from among the six private citizen members. c. Members of the commission shall serve without compensation, but shall be reimbursed, as hereinafter provided, by the county governing body for necessary expenses actually incurred in the performance of their duties under this act. L.1981, c. 489, s. 2, eff. Jan. 12, 1982.
N.J. Stat. § 40:12-30 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 12 / Section 12-30
County receiving funding required to create completely inclusive playground.
Status: in_force

5. In the event that State funds are made available to counties for the purpose of constructing completely inclusive playgrounds, as defined in section 1 of P.L.1999, c.50 (C.52:27D-123.9), every county receiving funding shall be required to construct and maintain at least one completely inclusive playground designed in accordance with the rules and regulations adopted pursuant to subsection b. of section 2 of P.L.1999, c.50 (C.52:27D-123.10). The board of chosen freeholders of any county or any county park commission may partner with organizations, playground equipment manufacturers, playground safety consultants, and persons with disabilities, with a demonstrated expertise in the design and construction of completely inclusive playgrounds, to assist with the design and construction of completely inclusive playgrounds. Any agreement entered into in accordance with this section shall not be subject to the requirements and provisions of the "Local Public Contracts Law," P.L.1971, c.198 (C.40A:11-1 et seq.). L.2018, c.104, s.5.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:9-29 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 9 / Section 9-29
Auditor; term; duties
Status: in_force

The board of chosen freeholders of any county may appoint a county auditor to exercise supervision over the expenditure and receipt of moneys of the county. His term of office shall be for 3 years. L.1971, c. 200, s. 1, eff. July 1, 1971.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:9-154.6 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 9 / Section 9-154.6
Tenure of office; continuous holding of office for 5 years; ordinance; dismissal.
Status: in_force

2. a. A person holding office, position or employment as full-time municipal superintendent of public works who has held the office, position or employment continuously for 5 years or more shall continue to hold the office, position or employment, notwithstanding he is serving for a fixed term, during good behavior and efficiency and shall not be removed therefrom for political or other reasons except for good cause, upon written charges filed with the municipal clerk and after a public, fair and impartial hearing; except that the governing body of the municipality shall first pass an ordinance authorizing the tenure of office herein provided. The person may be retired when he shall have attained 70 years of age. b. Municipalities may share the services of a municipal superintendent of public works through a shared service agreement pursuant to the provisions of P.L.2007, c.63 (C.40A:65-1 et seq.). A tenured municipal superintendent of public works may be dismissed by a pilot municipality to effectuate the sharing of a service for a municipal superintendent of public works entered into pursuant to the provisions of P.L.2007, c.63 (C.40A:65-1 et seq.) and section 3 of P.L.2013, c.166 (C.40A:65-4.2), and such dismissal shall be deemed to be in the interest of the economy or efficiency of the participants in the shared service agreement. The removal of a municipal superintendent of public works under this subsection shall not require the pilot municipality to fulfill the requirements of subsection a. of this section. Instead, the pilot municipality shall provide the municipal superintendent of public works with a written copy of the shared service agreement entered into by the pilot municipality, and a letter stating that the position of municipal superintendent of public works in the pilot municipality is being eliminated for reasons of economy or efficiency as the result of the shared service agreement. Any such shared service agreement shall be subject to the provisions of section 4 of P.L.2007, c.63 (C.40A:65-4) and, with respect to pilot municipalities, section 3 of P.L.2013, c.166 (C.40A:65-4.2). L.1981, c.383, s.2; amended 2013, c.166, s.18.
N.J. Stat. § 40:43-64.2 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 43 / Section 43-64.2
Release of consolidating borough from liability to county for delinquent taxes; approval
Status: in_force

In any such case of annexation and consolidation, the board of chosen freeholders of the county wherein said municipalities are located may, by resolution, release and discharge said borough from any and all liability of said borough to said county for delinquent taxes and unpaid interest thereon due said county for county and State purposes whether the same shall have been assessed or not, and shall certify any such resolution to the said Division of Local Government and to said township and any such resolution shall be ineffective unless approved by the said Local Government Board. L.1945, c. 268, p. 800, s. 2, eff. April 30, 1945.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:2-19 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 2 / Section 2-19
Publications.
Status: in_force

40A:2-19. 1. a. Publications required by this chapter shall, until March 1, 2026, either in the case of a municipality, be in a newspaper published and circulating in the municipality, if there be one, and if not, in a newspaper published in the county and circulating in the municipality. In the case of a county, publications shall be in a newspaper published at the county seat, if there be one, and if not, in a newspaper published and circulating in the county. For the purposes of this section, a newspaper shall not be deemed to be published during any period of time in which the publication of such newspaper shall be interrupted by any involuntary suspension of publication resulting from loss, destruction, mechanical or electric failure of typesetting equipment or printing presses or the unavailability due to conditions beyond the control of the publisher, of paper or other materials and supplies necessary for operation, or resulting from a labor dispute with a recognized labor union or be published consistent with section 2 or 3, as applicable, of P.L.2025, c.72 (C.35:3-2 or C.35:3-3). b. After March 1, 2026 publications required by this chapter shall be published consistent with section 2 or 3, as applicable, of P.L.2025, c.72 (C.35:3-2 or C.35:3-3). L.1960, c.169, s.1; amended 1970, c.318; 2025, c.72, s.7.
N.J. Stat. § 40:33B-8 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 33B / Section 33B-8
Application for funds
Status: in_force

a. A county historical commission may, in the name of the county and with the approval of the county governing body, apply for and accept any gifts, grants or bequests, including any grants from the federal government or any agency thereof, the government of this State or any of its agencies, instrumentalities or political subdivisions, or any foundation, corporation, association or individual, and may comply with the terms, conditions and limitations thereof, for the purpose of carrying out any of the functions, powers and duties of the commission. b. Funds received pursuant to this section shall be deposited with the public funds of the county and shall be budgeted, expended and accounted for in accordance with the provisions of the "Local Budget Law," N.J.S. 40A:4-1 et seq. and the "Local Fiscal Affairs Law," N.J.S. 40A:5-1 et seq., and with any terms, conditions and limitations upon which the funds are received. L. 1987, c. 255, s. 8.
N.J. Stat. § 40:82-1 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 82 / Section 82-1
Municipal manager; appointment; salary
Status: in_force

The municipal council shall as soon as possible after its organization appoint, by a vote of a majority of all its members, a municipal manager at such salary and under such conditions as the municipal council by a majority vote may decide.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:7-19 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 7 / Section 7-19
Payment of indebtedness
Status: in_force

The credit of the municipality to which the territory has been annexed shall stand pledged for the final payment of the indebtedness so apportioned to it and it shall make the payments in the manner and at the times set forth in the report. L.1979, c. 181, s. 2, eff. Aug. 29, 1979.
N.J. Stat. § 40:41A-70 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 41A / Section 41A-70
Duties
Status: in_force

The administrative officer shall be responsible to the board through the supervisor except as specified below. He shall be responsible for the efficient administration of the county's government. He shall: a. Prepare and submit directly to the board for its consideration and adoption an annual operating budget and a capital budget, establish the schedules and procedures to be followed by all county departments, offices and agencies in connection therewith, and supervise and administer all phases of the budgetary process; b. Supervise the collection of revenues, audit and control all disbursements and expenditures and prepare a complete account of all expenditures; c. Supervise the care and custody of all county property, institutions and agencies; d. Organize the work of county departments, subject to the administrative code adopted by the board. He shall further review administration and make recommendations pertaining thereto to the board through the supervisor; e. Review, analyze and forecast trends of county services and finances and programs of all boards, commissions, agencies and other county bodies, and report and recommend thereon to the board; f. Develop, install and maintain centralized budgeting, personnel and purchasing procedures as may be authorized by the administrative code; g. Negotiate contracts for the county subject to board approval and make recommendations concerning the nature and location of county improvements to be determined by the board; h. Assure that all terms and conditions, imposed in favor of the county or its inhabitants in any statute, franchise or other contract, are faithfully kept and performed. L.1972, c. 154, s. 70, eff. Sept. 19, 1972. Amended by L.1975, c. 84, s. 27, eff. May 5, 1975.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:26B-12 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 26B / Section 26B-12
Acquisitions relative to stormwater utility.
Status: in_force

12. a. A county, municipality, or authority that establishes a stormwater utility pursuant to P.L.2019, c.42 (C.40A:26B-1 et al.) may acquire by gift, grant, purchase, or condemnation, or in any other lawful manner, any privately-owned stormwater management system, or any real property necessary for the construction, improvement, operation, or maintenance of a stormwater management system.
b. If a county, municipality, or authority requires any payment as a condition of, or in connection with, assuming ownership, operation, or maintenance of any privately-owned stormwater management system, the payment shall not exceed the costs attributable to the ownership, operation, or maintenance of that stormwater management system. L.2019, c.42, s.12.
N.J. Stat. § 40:41A-56 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 41A / Section 41A-56
Appointment
Status: in_force

Subject to creation of such position the county manager may appoint a deputy manager who shall serve at his pleasure; the board may not prevent his suspension or dismissal by passage of a resolution of disapproval. L.1972, c. 154, s. 56, eff. Sept. 19, 1972.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:14-46 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 14 / Section 14-46
Two-platoon system in certain municipalities having a paid fire department and force
Status: in_force

The governing body of a municipality, having a paid fire department and force, by resolution, may divide the members and officers of such department and force into 2 platoons, one platoon serving 24 hours of duty while the other is off duty for the same period of time. L.1971, c. 197, s. 1, eff. July 1, 1971.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:14-54.1 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 14 / Section 14-54.1
Authority at scene of fire of fire official in charge of supervision or direction of operations
Status: in_force

The chief or other superior officer of any municipal paid or part-paid fire department or volunteer fire company, or a State fire warden, who is charged with the duty of supervising or directing operations at the scene of any fire shall be the sole authority within fire lines established by said fire chief or other superior fire officer, or State fire warden, at the scene of such fire with respect to all firefighting operations relating to the protection of lives and property endangered by such fire, and within said fire lines such authority shall supersede that of any municipal police authority. The authority hereby invested in the chief or other superior officer, or State fire warden, shall terminate at such time as he shall declare the fire out. Nothing in this act shall affect the powers possessed by the Governor under the various emergency acts nor the powers possessed by any State agency to protect the public health, welfare and safety. L.1981, c. 435, s. 1, eff. Jan. 9, 1982.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:11-42 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 11 / Section 11-42
Set-aside programs authorized.
Status: in_force

2. a. The governing body of a county or municipality may, by ordinance or resolution, as appropriate, establish a qualified minority business enterprise set-aside program. In authorizing such a program, the governing body of a county or municipality shall establish a goal for its contracting agencies of setting aside a certain percentage of the dollar value of total procurements to be awarded as set-aside contracts to qualified minority business enterprises. b. The governing body of a county or municipality may, by ordinance or resolution, as appropriate, establish a qualified women's business enterprise set-aside program. In authorizing such a program, the governing body of a county or municipality shall establish a goal for its contracting agencies of setting aside a certain percentage of the dollar value of total procurements to be awarded as set-aside contracts to qualified women's business enterprises. c. The governing body of a county or municipality may, by ordinance or resolution, as appropriate, establish a qualified small business enterprise set-aside program. In authorizing such a program, the governing body of a county or municipality shall establish a goal for its contracting agencies of setting aside a certain percentage of the dollar value of total procurements to be awarded as set-aside contracts to qualified small business enterprises. d. The governing body of a county or municipality may, by ordinance or resolution, as appropriate, establish a qualified veteran business enterprise set-aside program. In authorizing such a program, the governing body of a county or municipality shall establish a goal for its contracting agencies of setting aside a certain percentage of the dollar value of total procurements to be awarded as set-aside contracts to qualified veteran business enterprises. L.1985, c.482, s.2; amended 2013, c.5, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:9-26 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 9 / Section 9-26
Clerk of board of chosen freeholders; term; duties; tenure; removal
Status: in_force

The board of chosen freeholders of each county shall appoint a clerk to the board for a term of 3 years. He shall keep in a book the minutes and a record of the orders and proceedings of the board. He shall have custody of the official seal of the county and all records, documents and other official papers relating to the property and business of the county and perform such services as the board from time to time shall direct. Any person, appointed to the office of clerk of a board of chosen freeholders, having held such office continuously for a term of 20 years from the date of his original appointment, shall not be removed from his office except for good cause shown after a fair and impartial hearing upon notice and before the entire board. Every such clerk shall hold his office during good behavior and shall not be removed except for cause as aforesaid. L.1971, c. 200, s. 1, eff. July 1, 1971.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:5-45 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 5 / Section 5-45
Electronic payment systems established by resolution of governing body.
Status: in_force

3. Subject to the provisions of sections 5 and 6 of P.L.1995, c.325 (C.40A:5-47 and C.2B:1-5), a local unit may establish a card payment system or electronic funds transfer system upon passage of a resolution of the governing body. The resolution shall specify those types of charges, taxes, fees, assessments, fines, or other obligations approved for card based or electronic funds transfer payment, except that credit card payment shall not be authorized for the payment of delinquent local unit obligations or for the redemption of local unit liens. L.1995,c.325,s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 40:20-20 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 20 / Section 20-20
Membership; number; increase or decrease; proposition; submission to voters; petition; effective date
Status: in_force

The board of chosen freeholders in each county shall consist of that number of members authorized for the county immediately prior to the effective date of this 1981 amendatory act. At any time after that date, a proposition may be submitted to the voters of the county to increase or decrease the number of members of the board of chosen freeholders to three, five, seven or nine. The proposition shall be submitted either upon adoption of a resolution by the county governing body after a public hearing thereon, or upon submission to the county clerk of a petition signed by a number of the legal voters of the county equal in number to at least 15% of the total votes cast in the county at the last election at which members of the General Assembly were elected. The proposition shall not be submitted more than once in any 3 year period. A petition submitted pursuant to this section shall be verified, inspected and certified as to the authenticity of the signatures attached thereto by the county clerk within 20 days of submission, and shall be submitted at the next general election occurring at least 40 days after certification. The question of the increase or decrease in the number of members of the board of chosen freeholders shall be submitted to the voters at the election in substantially the following form: "Shall the membership of the board of chosen freeholders of be from (insert name of county) (insert "increased" or "decreased" as appropriate) to members?" (insert current number) (insert proposed number) A canvass and return of the vote upon the proposition shall be made by the election officers in the same manner as for officers voted for at the election, and a majority of all the votes cast upon the proposition in favor of the proposition shall be sufficient to make the change. When the voters shall have voted to increase or decrease the membership of the board of chosen freeholders as provided in this section, the increase or decrease shall take effect for the next general election of chosen freeholders. Nothing in this section shall apply to any county that has adopted a charter pursuant to the "Optional County Charter Law," P.L.1972, c. 154 (C. 40:41A-1 et seq.). Amended by L.1952, c. 55, p. 375, s. 1; L.1953, First Sp.Sess., c. 442, p. 2421, s. 1; L.1954, c. 82, p. 463, s. 1; L.1958, c. 39, p. 128, s. 1; L.1961, c. 14, p. 90, s. 1; L.1964, c. 36, s. 1, eff. May 5, 1964; L.1969, c. 248, s. 1, eff. Jan. 7, 1970; L.1981, c. 462, s. 34.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:16-7 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 16 / Section 16-7
Vote required to fill a vacancy in the membership of a governing body
Status: in_force

An appointment to fill a vacancy in the membership of a governing body shall be by a majority vote of the remaining members of the governing body. L.1979, c. 83, s. 1, eff. April 26, 1979.
N.J. Stat. § 40:78-1 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 78 / Section 78-1
Villages coextensive with township; certain township offices abolished
Status: in_force

In any township where there exists a village operating under the commission form of government, the boundaries or territorial limits of which are coextensive with those of the township after excepting or excluding such portions of the township as may be included in the territorial limits of any borough, the offices of township clerk, assessor and collector are hereby abolished.
N.J. Stat. § 40:60-25.44 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 60 / Section 60-25.44
Report; objections; notice
Status: in_force

The said commissioners shall report to said court the appraised value of each of said lots or plots and other lands within said burying ground or cemetery, and the amounts charged against each of said lots or plots for the removal of said bodies and the reinterment thereof. The report may be confirmed or corrected by said court, which shall fix a day and place for the hearing of objections thereto, and public notice thereof by such advertisement as shall be directed shall be given. L.1948, c. 80, p. 471, s. 12. Amended by L.1953, c. 37, p. 711, s. 207, eff. March 19, 1953.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:12A-21 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 12A / Section 12A-21
Municipal housing authority may act as redevelopment entity
Status: in_force

21. A municipality may authorize its municipal housing authority to act as a redevelopment entity under this act. An authorization made after the effective date of this act shall be subject to prior review and approval pursuant to the "Local Authorities Fiscal Control Law," P.L.1983, c.313 (C.40A:5A-1 et seq.). In a municipality where a municipal housing authority has been authorized pursuant to section 4 of P.L.1949, c.300 (C.55:14A-34), repealed by this act, to function as a redevelopment agency, that housing authority shall, upon taking effect of this act, continue to exercise those functions, but shall exercise all powers, duties and functions relative to redevelopment projects in the manner provided for a redevelopment entity under this act. When acting in its capacity as a municipal redevelopment entity, a municipal housing authority shall, in acquiring property and undertaking and financing redevelopment projects, act as an instrumentality of the municipal government as provided for in this act. L.1992,c.79,s.21.
N.J. Stat. § 40:66-5 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 66 / Section 66-5
Cost of solid waste collection, disposal; ordinance
Status: in_force

40:66-5. a. The governing body may provide for the collection or disposal of solid waste at the general expense, or if deemed by it more advisable, impose rates or charges (hereinafter referred to as "solid waste charges") to be charged by the municipality for the collection or disposal of solid waste, provide for the manner of payment of the same, and maintain an action at law to recover any moneys due therefor. b. Whenever the governing body determines to provide for the collection or disposal of solid waste by imposing solid waste charges on a per container basis, the governing body shall adopt an ordinance to: (1) Establish a rate schedule of solid waste charges based on the number of solid waste containers processed per household; and (2) Provide residents with the opportunity to purchase, on a prepaid basis, one or more solid waste containers, or a voucher or sticker therefor, to facilitate the payment of solid waste charges on a per container basis. c. Whenever the governing body adopts an ordinance pursuant to subsection b. of this section, the ordinance may include provisions limiting solid waste collection service to specified operating hours in order to preserve the peace and quiet in neighborhoods during the hours when most residents are asleep. d. Whenever the governing body adopts an ordinance pursuant to subsection b. of section 6 of P.L.1987, c.102 (C.13:1E-99.16), the ordinance may include provisions limiting recyclable material collection service to specified operating hours in order to preserve the peace and quiet in neighborhoods during the hours when most residents are asleep. Amended 1989, c.244, s.5; 2001, c.92, s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 40:151-50 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 151 / Section 151-50
Joint meeting; property and indebtedness apportioned
Status: in_force

Whenever a joint committee is created as provided by section 40:151-49 of this title, the governing body of the township in which such district is situated shall appoint a time and place on the first Monday succeeding the first election of fire commissioners in said new district for a meeting of the joint committee. At the appointed time and place the joint committee shall meet, and shall then and there, or as soon thereafter as may be, proceed to appraise, state an account of, allot and divide between the old and new fire districts all the moneys on hand, property, assets and liens, and all the indebtedness of said district in proportion to the taxable property and ratables within the respective limits of such districts as the same shall remain. Such apportionment shall be based upon the last abstract of ratables made for the purpose of levying taxes in each of said fire districts. Any real estate belonging to the old fire district acquired and held for public use shall be and remain the property of the fire district within whose limits it may lie after separation, and any indebtedness then existing incurred for or on account of such property, shall be and remain the indebtedness of the fire district which retains said property, and neither said property nor said indebtedness shall be included or taken into account in making the apportionment and division herein provided for.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:16-2 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 16 / Section 16-2
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter, unless the context clearly indicates to the contrary, the following words and terms shall have the following meanings: a. "Governing body" means the body exercising general legislative power in the municipality, including any mayor selected by the governing body from among its own members; b. "Incumbent" means a person in present possession of the office of mayor or member of a governing body and who is legally authorized to discharge the duties of the office; c. "Mayor" means the person elected to that office at large by the voters of the municipality; d. "Municipality" means any village, borough, town, township or city of this State; e. "Officer" means a mayor elected at large or the member of a governing body; f. "Political party" means a party which, at the election held for all of the members of the General Assembly next preceding the holding of any primary election held pursuant to Title 19 of the Revised Statutes, polled for members of the General Assembly at least 10% of the total vote cast in the State. L.1979, c. 83, s. 1, eff. April 26, 1979.
N.J. Stat. § 40:55D-53b — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 55D / Section 55D-53b
Acceptance of standardized form
Status: in_force

2. Notwithstanding any ordinance to the contrary, an approving authority shall accept the standardized form for a performance guarantee, maintenance guarantee or letter of credit adopted by regulation by the Department of Community Affairs pursuant to section 1 of P.L.1999, c.68 (C.40:55D-53a) as complying with the provisions of section 41 of P.L.1975, c.291 (C.40:55D-53). L.1999,c.68,s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 40:63-85 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 63 / Section 63-85
Joint meeting; organization; officers; vacancies; duration of power
Status: in_force

After the execution and recording of any such contract, the respective governing bodies or boards having authority to construct sewers and drains therein, of the several municipalities so contracting, shall meet in joint meeting, at such time and place as may be fixed in writing by a majority of the presiding officers of such bodies or boards, and shall proceed at once to organize as a joint meeting, by electing, by roll call of the municipalities, a member of one of the bodies or boards of the several municipalities composing such joint meeting, as the permanent chairman of such joint meeting. The joint meeting shall immediately after selecting a permanent chairman, and at the same meeting, proceed to elect by roll call of the municipalities, a secretary and a treasurer, and may then, or thereafter, from time to time, elect or choose such other officers, servants and agents for such time or times as they may determine, and fix their compensation. None of the officers except the chairman need be a member of the governing body or board of any of the contracting municipalities. Any vacancy occurring in any of the offices or positions under its control may be filled by the joint meeting. The joint meeting shall continue to exist until the full completion of the improvement or works provided for in the contract between the several municipalities, and for such further time as may be provided in the contracts. It may meet and adjourn from time to time as it may fix and determine during the progress and continuance of the work, and until its completion.
N.J. Stat. § 40:5-2.6 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 5 / Section 5-2.6
Notes or other obligations; raising funds to relieve loss from general conflagration
Status: in_force

Any county, borough, township, city, village or other municipality is hereby authorized to execute and deliver its note or other obligation to raise the funds contemplated herein, which note or other obligation shall recite: (a) The general nature of the purpose of raising said moneys. (b) That the note or other obligation is in the nature of an emergency and shall be retired within one year from its issuance. (c) That said note or other obligation is issued pursuant to this law. (d) That such note or obligation is an exception to the general laws of this State relative to limitation on county and municipal indebtedness. L.1941, c. 48, p. 130, s. 6, eff. April 23, 1941.
N.J. Stat. § 40:69A-181 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 69A / Section 69A-181
Adoption and publication of ordinances; effective date
Status: in_force

(a) Except as may otherwise be provided in this act, all ordinances shall be adopted and published in the manner required by general law; provided, however, that any ordinance may incorporate by reference any standard technical regulations or code, official or unofficial, which need not be so published whenever ten copies of said regulations or code have been placed on file in the office of the municipal clerk and in the office of the body or department charged with the enforcement of said ordinance for the examination of the public so long as said ordinance is in effect. (b) No ordinance other than the local budget ordinance shall take effect less than twenty days after its final passage by council and approval by the mayor where such approval is required, unless the council shall adopt a resolution declaring an emergency and at least two-thirds of all the members of the council vote in favor of such resolution. L.1950, c. 210, p. 514, s. 17-32, eff. June 8, 1950.
N.J. Stat. § 40:23-4 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 23 / Section 23-4
Acceptance of contributions for county improvements; agreements for
Status: in_force

The board of chosen freeholders, when contemplating the making of any improvement or the doing of any work, may accept any sum contributed by any person towards the cost or expense thereof, which sum shall be used only for the purpose for which it was accepted. The board may also agree in writing with any person that he shall pay such sum towards, or proportion of the cost or expense of such improvement or work as may be specified in the agreement.
N.J. Stat. § 40:55D-136 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 55D / Section 55D-136
Liberal construction
Status: in_force

7. The provisions of this act shall be liberally construed to effectuate the purposes of this act. L.1992,c.82,s.7.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:11-48 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 11 / Section 11-48
Annual agency report.
Status: in_force

8. Each contracting agency of a county or municipality which has established a qualified small business enterprise set-aside program, a qualified veteran business enterprise set-aside program, a qualified minority business enterprise set-aside program or a qualified women's business enterprise set-aside program shall submit a report to its governing body by January 31 of each year describing the agency's efforts in attaining the set-aside goals and the percentage of the dollar value of total procurements awarded pursuant to subsection b. of section 3 of this act. The governing body shall publish a list of each agency's attainments in the immediately preceding local fiscal year, to include the county or municipal average, in at least one newspaper circulating in the county or municipality, as appropriate, by March 1 of each year. L.1985, c.482, s.8; amended 2013, c.5, s.7.
N.J. Stat. § 40:37-195 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 37 / Section 37-195
Counties governed hereby; referendum; exception
Status: in_force

The provisions of sections 40:37-195 to 40:37-247 of this title shall apply to counties having a population of less than two hundred thousand and more than one hundred seventy-five thousand inhabitants, but shall remain inoperative in any such county until submitted to and approved by the voters thereof in the manner hereinafter in sections 40:37-242 to 40:37-245 of this title provided. This section shall not require the submission of the question of the adoption of said sections 40:37-195 to 40:37-247 in counties which have heretofore adopted the provisions of an act entitled "An act to establish public parks in certain counties in this state and to regulate the same," passed April first, one thousand nine hundred and twenty-six. Such counties shall be governed by the provisions of said sections 40:37-195 to 40:37-247.
N.J. Stat. § 40:37-168.1 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 37 / Section 37-168.1
Group insurance; deductions from salaries
Status: in_force

Whenever the employees of any county park commission governed by and acting under the provisions of sections 40:37-96 to 40:37-174 of the Revised Statutes have formed or may hereafter form themselves into groups for the purpose of obtaining the advantages of the group plan of life insurance in any one of the plans now in vogue, or any plan which may hereafter be inaugurated, it shall be lawful for the commission, when written petitions and authorizations signed by the employees as individuals are filed with the secretary or other duly designated officer of the commission, to authorize by resolution the deductions from salaries specified in the said written petitions and authorizations and the payment of them to the designated fiscal agent. L.1945, c. 241, p. 764, s. 1, eff. April 25, 1945.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:14-106.2 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 14 / Section 14-106.2
Training for officers; necessity
Status: in_force

All county police departments granted general authority shall provide the same training for their officers as is provided for regular municipal police officers, and no county police officer shall operate under a grant of general authority unless and until he has received such training. L.1981, c. 126, s. 3, eff. April 27, 1981.
N.J. Stat. § 40:37-220 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 37 / Section 37-220
Assessments for benefits; disposition of funds; payment of bonds
Status: in_force

All sums of money received from assessments for benefits shall be set apart by the county park commission and devoted exclusively to the payment of bonds or obligations issued on its requisition, for the purpose of providing a fund to meet the expenditures of the commission and to the payment of the interest thereon.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:64-5 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 64 / Section 64-5
Definitions relative to Sunday sales
Status: in_force

18. a. As used in this section: (1) "Fundraising event" means a planned, scheduled activity which has as its main purpose the generating of money to be used for any educational purposes benefiting students including, but not limited to, use for scholarships or educational or athletic equipment. The money generated as a result of the sponsorship of a fundraising event, the leasing of space to vendors, and any actual sales by the educational organization itself must be used in their entirety for educational purposes. These events shall be conducted on the premises of the school with which the educational organization is affiliated and may include, but are not limited to, flea markets, auctions, and bazaars. (2) "Educational organizations" means associations of parents of public or private, nonprofit school students and faculty members of the public or private, nonprofit school where those students are enrolled, including teachers and administrators, or student groups consisting of present or former enrollees of the school or organizations consisting of some members of both these associations or groups who have joined together to conduct activities relating to the improvement of the quality of education. These activities include, meetings devoted to issues concerning administration or curriculum matters or volunteer efforts concerning any extracurricular activities or athletic events. b. Notwithstanding any other provisions of law to the contrary, in a county in which the provisions of section 14 of P.L.1999, c.90 (C.40A:64-1) prohibiting Sunday sales apply, an educational organization may be authorized by the appropriate school board of a public school or the appropriate chief administrative officer of a private, nonprofit school, as the case may be, in that county to conduct, on the appropriate school premises, no more than 10 fundraising events on any 10 Sundays in a calendar year. Each event shall be subject to separate approval by the board or chief administrative officer, as the case may be. The 10-day limitation provided for herein shall apply to all educational organizations for which a fundraising event would be subject to the approval of a single school district or chief administrative officer, as the case may be. c. The governing body of a municipality may, by ordinance or resolution, provide that the provisions of this section will not be applicable in that municipality or may regulate or otherwise limit the fundraising events permitted by this act. L.1999,c.90, s.18.
N.J. Stat. § 40:69A-167 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 69A / Section 69A-167
Failure to appear or testify before court, legislative committee or Governor
Status: in_force

If any person hereafter elected or appointed to any office or position in a municipality governed under this act shall, after lawful notice or process, willfully refuse or fail to appear before any court, any legislative committee, or the Governor, or having appeared shall refuse to testify or to answer any question regarding the property, government or affairs of the municipality, or regarding his nomination, election appointment or official conduct on the ground that his answer would tend to incriminate him, or shall refuse to waive immunity from prosecution on account of any such matter in relation to which he may be asked to testify, may be removed from office by the governing body of the municipality in its discretion. Any person removed from office pursuant to this section shall not thereafter be eligible for election or appointment to any office or employment in such municipality. L.1950, c. 210, p. 510, s. 17-18, eff. June 8, 1950.
N.J. Stat. § 40:37-95.45 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 37 / Section 37-95.45
Property transfers
Status: in_force

Whenever the county governing body acts pursuant to section 1 of this act, all moneys, files, books, papers, records, equipment and other property, real or personal, owned, controlled or possessed by any former county park commission shall be transferred to the governing body of the county. L. 1986, c. 90, s. 4, eff. Aug. 14, 1986.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:9-22.4 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 9 / Section 9-22.4
Local Finance Board to have jurisdiction
Status: in_force

4. The Local Finance Board in the Division of Local Government Services in the Department of Community Affairs shall have jurisdiction to govern and guide the conduct of local government officers or employees regarding violations of the provisions of this act who are not otherwise regulated by a county or municipal code of ethics promulgated by a county or municipal ethics board in accordance with the provisions of this act. Local government officers or employees serving a local government agency created by more than one county or municipality and officers or employees of county colleges established pursuant to N.J.S.18A:64A-1 et seq. shall be under the jurisdiction of the board. The board in interpreting and applying the provisions of this act shall recognize that under the principles of democracy, public officers and employees cannot and should not be expected to be without any personal interest in the decisions and policies of government; that citizens who are government officers and employees have a right to private interests of a personal, financial and economic nature; and that standards of conduct shall distinguish between those conflicts of interest which are legitimate and unavoidable in a free society and those conflicts of interest which are prejudicial and material and are, therefore, corruptive of democracy and free society. L.1991,c.29,s.4; amended 1995,c.21.
N.J. Stat. § 40:37-137 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 37 / Section 37-137
Return of control of streets to county or municipality
Status: in_force

When any county or municipal board having control of any street, avenue or road within the county has, prior to April twentieth, one thousand nine hundred and thirty-one, transferred to the park commission the care, custody and control of any such street, avenue or road, and the park commission shall by resolution determine that it is for the public interest that the care, custody and control of such street, avenue or road, or any portion thereof, should be transferred to the county or municipality, the park commission may transfer to such county or municipality the care, custody and control of such street, avenue or road, or any portion thereof, if the county or municipality, by ordinance or resolution, shall consent to the transfer and shall assume such care, custody and control by filing in the office of the county clerk a certified copy of the ordinance or resolution of the commission and of the governing body of the county or municipality.
N.J. Stat. § 40:63-70 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 63 / Section 63-70
Construction of improvements or works; sewers connecting therewith
Status: in_force

Any two or more municipalities may in the manner hereinafter in this article provided, jointly provide for, construct, maintain and operate an outlet or trunk sewer, or system of sewerage, a system of conveying sewage from a point or points to be agreed upon to a common destination, or to disposal works, and may also construct, maintain and operate works, plants and stations within or without the said municipalities, or any of them, for the treatment, rendering and disposal of sewage. Any such municipalities establishing such joint outlet or trunk sewer or disposal works may also construct sewers running in and along any public street, road or highway separating such municipalities, and connecting therewith in the manner hereinafter in this article provided.
N.J. Stat. § 40:48F-3 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 48F / Section 48F-3
Collection of tax.
Status: in_force

5. a. A tax imposed pursuant to a municipal ordinance adopted under the provisions of section 3 of P.L.2003, c.114 (C.40:48F-1) shall be collected on behalf of the municipality by the person collecting the rent from the hotel or transient accommodation customer. b. Each person required to collect a tax imposed by the ordinance shall be personally liable for the tax imposed, collected or required to be collected hereunder. Any such person shall have the same right in respect to collecting the tax from a customer as if the tax were a part of the rent and payable at the same time; provided, however, that the chief fiscal officer of the municipality shall be joined as a party in any action or proceeding brought to collect the tax. c. Notwithstanding any other provision of law or administrative action to the contrary, transient space marketplaces shall be required to collect and pay on behalf of persons engaged in the business of providing transient accommodations located in this State the tax for transactions obtained through the transient space marketplace. For not less than four years following the end of the calendar year in which the transaction occurred, the transient space marketplace shall maintain the following data for those transactions consummated through the transient space marketplace: (1) The name of the person who provided the transient accommodation; (2) The name of the customer who procured occupancy of the transient accommodation; (3) The address, including any unit designation, of the transient accommodation; (4) The dates and nightly rates for which the consumer procured occupancy of the transient accommodation; (5) The municipal transient accommodation registration number, if applicable; (6) A statement as to whether such booking services will be provided in connection with (i) short-term rental of the entirety of such unit, (ii) short-term rental of part of such unit, but not the entirety of such unit, and/or (iii) short-term rental of the entirety of such unit, or part thereof, in which a non-short-term occupant will continue to occupy such unit for the duration of such short-term rental; (7) The individualized name or number of each such advertisement or listing connected to such unit and the uniform resource locator (URL) for each such listing or advertisement, where applicable; and (8) Such other information as the Division of Taxation may by rule require. The Division of Taxation may audit transient space marketplaces as necessary to ensure data accuracy and enforce tax compliance. L.2003, c.114, s.5; amended 2018, c.49, s.16; 2019, c.235, s.10.
N.J. Stat. § 40:61-23 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 61 / Section 61-23
Sale or lease of park lands to adjoining municipalities; joint ownership
Status: in_force

Any municipality owning park lands adjoining park lands of another municipality, may convey to such other municipality any or all of its lands so adjoining, for such consideration and upon such terms, conditions and covenants as shall be mutually agreed upon and expressed in the conveyance, or may lease such adjoining lands to the other municipality for such period and upon such terms, conditions, covenants and rental as may be mutually agreed upon. Any lands so conveyed or leased shall be used only for park and recreation purposes. Any such two or more municipalities may convey one to the other, any undivided right, title or interest in such several park lands of each so that all of such adjoining park lands shall be owned jointly by the municipalities party to such conveyance.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:66-23 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 66 / Section 66-23
Public property; tax exemption.
Status: in_force

23. Every electric supply project or facility within the corporate limits and franchise areas of the members that is owned by the authority, including any pro rata share of any property within the corporate limits and franchise areas of the members that is owned by the authority in conjunction with any other person or public agency and used in connection with the generation, transmission, and production of electric power and energy, and all other property of the authority within the corporate limits and franchise areas of the members, is hereby declared to be public property and devoted to an essential public and governmental function and purpose, and the property within the corporate limits and franchise areas of the members, the authority and its income shall be exempt from all taxes and special assessments of the State or any subdivision of the State. All bonds of the authority are hereby declared to be issued by a political subdivision of the State and for an essential public and governmental purpose and to be a public instrumentality in the bonds, and the interest thereon and the income therefrom and all service charges, funds, revenues, and other monies pledged or available to pay or secure the payment of the bonds, or interest thereon, shall at all times be exempt from taxation except for transfer, inheritance and estate taxes, and taxes on transfers by or in contemplation of death. L.2015, c.129, s.23.
N.J. Stat. § 40:11A-4 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 11A / Section 11A-4
Creation of parking authorities
Status: in_force

The governing body of any county or municipality may, by resolution or ordinance, as appropriate, create a public body corporate and politic and a political subdivision of the State to be known as the "Parking Authority of the ," inserting all or any significant part of the name of the municipality or county creating such authority. The creating resolution or ordinance, as the case may be, may provide that no real property shall be acquired by the power of eminent domain without the consent of the governing body. Such authority shall constitute an agency and instrumentality of the municipality or county creating it. Thereupon the governing body shall, by resolution or ordinance, as appropriate, appoint five persons as commissioners of the authority. The commissioners who are first appointed shall be designated to serve for terms of 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 years, respectively, from the date of their appointment, but thereafter commissioners shall be appointed as aforesaid for a term of 5 years, except that all vacancies shall be filled for the unexpired term. The governing body of any county, or of any municipality with a population of 35,000 or more, may by resolution or ordinance, as appropriate, provide for the appointment of two additional commissioners who shall serve 1- and 2-year terms, respectively, from the date of their appointment, but thereafter, such commissioners shall be appointed as aforesaid, and in the case of a municipality which has adopted a "Mayor-Council Plan" of government pursuant to the provisions of the "Optional Municipal Charter Law," P.L.1950, c. 210 (C. 40:69A-1 et seq.), the mayor shall appoint the two additional commissioners, to terms of five years, except that all vacancies shall be filled for the unexpired term. No municipality the area of which has been included (with its consent) within the area of operation of a parking authority created by a county shall thereafter create a parking authority. Upon the creation of any such authority, the clerk shall certify a copy of the ordinance or resolution creating the parking authority, and also a copy of the resolution or ordinance appointing the first commissioners thereof, which documents shall be filed with the clerk of the county and be recorded in records of certificates of incorporation, and the clerk of the county shall cause duplicate certified copies of said documents to be filed forthwith with the Secretary of State. L.1948, c. 198, p. 978, s. 4. Amended by L.1953, c. 153, p. 1367, s. 1; L.1954, c. 138, p. 624, s. 3; L.1958, c. 22, p. 58, s. 2, eff. April 22, 1958; L.1978, c. 144, s. 1 eff. Nov. 22, 1978; L.1981, c. 462, s. 33; L.1982, c. 151, s. 1, eff. Oct. 13, 1982; L.1983, c. 99, s. 1, eff. March 11, 1983.
N.J. Stat. § 40:55D-68.6 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 55D / Section 55D-68.6
Powers of municipality intact.
Status: in_force

3. Nothing in this act shall be interpreted to limit the powers of a municipality to enforce applicable provisions of any laws, ordinances and regulations relating to fire safety, and public health and welfare. L.1997,c.339,s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:11-23.1a — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 11 / Section 11-23.1a
Approval of change order under certain circumstances.
Status: in_force

2. In the case of a project for the erection, alteration, or repair of a building, structure, facility or other improvement to real property, the total price of which exceeds the amount set forth in, or the amount calculated by the Governor pursuant to, section 3 of P.L.1971, c.198 (C.40A:11-3), that does not have historical or suspected soil contamination, or for which the plans, specifications and bid proposal documents for the project do not include a line item allowance or minimum unit price line item for soil testing and contaminated soil disposal pursuant to subsection e. of section 1 of P.L.1999, c.39 (C.40A:11-23.1), and contaminated soil from the site cannot be disposed of pursuant to the plans, specifications and bid proposal documents due to the contaminated soil being found to be different from the type or quality originally disclosed, the contracting unit shall approve, consistent with and subject to the "Local Public Contracts Law," P.L.1971, c.198 (C.40A:11-1 et seq.), and any rules or regulations adopted pursuant thereto, a change order to reimburse the contractor for the additional reasonable costs, as determined by the contracting unit, required to test and dispose of the contaminated soil. L.2012, c.73, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 40:62-105.16 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 62 / Section 62-105.16
Paper on which ballots to be printed
Status: in_force

The ballots shall be printed on plain white paper uniform in size and quality and of such thickness that the printing thereon cannot be distinguished from the back of the paper and without any mark, device or figure on the front or back thereof except as provided in this chapter. L.1951, c. 280, p. 960, s. 16, eff. June 25, 1951.
N.J. Stat. § 40:12-1.1 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 12 / Section 12-1.1
Appointment of alternate members to local boards of recreation commissioners
Status: in_force

1. The governing body of any municipality or county may, by ordinance or resolution as appropriate, provide for the appointment to the board of recreation commissioners of not more than two alternate members. Alternate members shall be designated at the time of appointment as "Alternate No. 1" and "Alternate No. 2." The length of the terms of the alternate members shall be the same as the length of the terms of the regular members of the board of recreation commissioners. If two alternates are appointed, their terms shall be staggered by the appointment of one of the alternates for an initial term that is a year less than a regular term. A vacancy occurring otherwise than by expiration of term shall be filled by the governing body for the unexpired term only. No alternate member shall be permitted to act on any matter in which the alternate has either directly or indirectly any personal or financial interest. An alternate member may, after public hearing if he requests one, be removed by the governing body for cause. Alternate members may participate in discussions of the proceedings but may not vote except in the absence or disqualification of a regular member of the board of recreation commissioners. A vote shall not be delayed in order that a regular member may vote instead of an alternate member. In the event that a choice must be made as to which alternate member is to vote, Alternate No. 1 shall vote. L.1991,c.284,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 40:41A-85 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 41A / Section 41A-85
Powers
Status: in_force

The administrative officer shall: a. Supervise, direct and control all county administrative departments; b. Appoint the heads of all county departments and, if so provided in the administrative code, of any designated divisions within such departments, with the advice and consent of the board of freeholders, and appoint all other county personnel the manner of whose appointment is not prescribed elsewhere in this article; c. At his discretion, remove or suspend any official in the unclassified service of the county over whose office the administrative officer has power of appointment, in accordance with the provisions of section 87b.; d. At his discretion, but subject to any pertinent provisions of the administrative code or civil service requirements, delegate to any department head powers of appointment and removal of his departmental employees. If the administrative officer does not so delegate his power he may appoint and remove, subject to civil service requirements, all employees whose positions have been created in accordance with the administrative code, and the manner of whose appointment is not specified elsewhere in this article; e. At his discretion, require reports and examine the accounts, records and operations of any agency of county government; f. At his discretion, order any agency under his jurisdiction as specified in the administrative code to undertake any task for any other agency on a temporary basis if he deems it necessary for proper and efficient administration to do so. L.1972, c. 154, s. 85, eff. Sept. 19, 1972. Amended by L.1975, c. 84, s. 37, eff. May 5, 1975; L.1975, c. 257, s. 6, eff. Dec. 1, 1975.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:9-35 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 9 / Section 9-35
Executive director of department of institutions of county of fifth class; tenure
Status: in_force

Any person now holding office, position or employment as the executive director of the department of institutions of a county of the fifth class who shall have held such office, position or employment for at least 1 year from the date of his original appointment and who prior thereto served as an elective officer of said county for a continuous period of at least 18 years shall continue to hold the office, position or employment of executive director of the department of institutions of said county during good behavior and shall not be removed therefrom except for cause, and then only upon written charge or charges, specifying the cause or causes, filed with the clerk of the board of chosen freeholders, and after a public hearing thereon upon notice and with an opportunity to be heard in person or by counsel. L.1971, c. 200, s. 1, eff. July 1, 1971.
N.J. Stat. § 40A:63-7 — NJ Code / Title 40A / Chapter 63 / Section 63-7
Miscellaneous
Status: in_force

a. The township committee may, by ordinance, delegate all or a portion of the executive responsibilities of the municipality to an administrator, who shall be appointed pursuant to chapter 9 of Title 40A of the New Jersey Statutes (40A:9-136). b. The township committee may, by ordinance, adopt an administrative code. The administrative code shall restate the major provisions of the township's charter and the general law supplementing the charter. The administrative code shall set forth the manner in which the committee shall perform its duties. If the committee organizes itself into standing committees or if the committee members serve as heads of departments with administrative control over said departments, the administrative code shall specify the powers and duties of such committees or department heads and the manner in which they are appointed. The administrative code shall set forth the titles of the principal officers, how the officers are appointed, how they are organized into departments, boards, commissions and other agencies; whom they supervise; by whom they are supervised; what powers they have and what procedure should be followed to carry on the activities of the township government. The administrative code shall not grant any power or authority, nor authorize any procedure, unless such power, authority or procedure is authorized implicitly by the wording of the statute or derived reasonably by implication therefrom. c. The assets and liabilities of any board, commission or district created pursuant to the statutes repealed in section 40A:63-9 of this act shall be transferred to the municipality. d. The township committee may create such advisory councils to the municipality as they may choose, including councils for the functions absorbed by them of any heretofore existing boards, commissions or districts. L.1989,c.157,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 40:49-5.2 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 49 / Section 49-5.2
Publication of rules and regulations unnecessary, when
Status: in_force

It shall not be necessary to publish any such rules and regulations, so to be adopted, as part of said ordinance, notwithstanding that a printed copy thereof is annexed thereto, either before or after the final passage of such ordinance; provided, that said printed copies are filed as aforesaid, and, if said ordinance is adopted, the said copies shall remain on file in said office so long as said ordinance is in effect, and three copies shall be placed on file, and shall so remain on file, in the office of the body or department having charge of the enforcement of said ordinance, so long as said ordinance is in effect, for the use and examination of the public. L.1946, c. 21, p. 60, s. 2, eff. March 19, 1946.
N.J. Stat. § 40:23-8.18 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 23 / Section 23-8.18
Community action programs defined
Status: in_force

As used in this act: "Community action programs" are programs operated within counties or municipalities by public, or private nonprofit, agencies or organizations and established pursuant to the Federal "Economic Opportunity Act of 1964," (Public Law 88-452). L.1975, c. 342, s. 1, eff. March 3, 1976.
N.J. Stat. § 40:54A-9 — NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 54A / Section 54A-9
Acquisition of realty; manner; eminent domain
Status: in_force

Every authority is hereby empowered, in its own name but for the municipality, to acquire by purchase, gift, grant or device and to take for public use real property within the municipality, or any interest therein which may be deemed by the authority necessary for its purposes. Such authority is hereby empowered to acquire and take such real property or interests therein, by condemnation, in the manner provided by chapter 1 of Title 20, Eminent Domain, of the Revised Statutes (R.S. 20:1-1 et seq.) and, to that end, may invoke and exercise in the manner or mode of procedure prescribed in said chapter, either in its own name or in the name of the municipality, all of the powers of such municipality to acquire or take property for public use; provided, however, that, notwithstanding the foregoing or any other provision of this act, no authority shall take by condemnation, any real property except upon the prior consent thereto by the municipality which created the authority given by resolution adopted by its governing body; and provided, further, that the power herein conferred upon an authority to acquire by condemnation real property and interests therein shall not be exercised to acquire, for any of the purposes of this act, any real property or interests therein owned, used, or to be used by a public utility, as defined in section 48:2-13 of the Revised Statutes, in furnishing any commodity or service which by law it is authorized to furnish. L.1964, c. 103, s. 9, eff. May 29, 1964.