Prior to 1918, the Department of Charities and Corrections, predecessor to the Department of Institutions and Agencies, had jurisdiction over State institutions. The Department of Charities and Corrections had been established in 1905. Prior to 1918 there was no State Board, but there were boards of managers or boards of trustees for each individual institution. There are no references to the State Board in the New Jersey Administrative Code. Ex officio members may appoint designees.
Appointments are to be made without regard to political affiliation.
Members serve after the expiration of their terms as holdovers until their respective successors are duly appointed. Vacancies are filled for the unexpired term. Members are subject to removal by the Governor for good and sufficient cause. Members receive no compensation but are to reimbursed for expenses incurred in performing their duties. Reorganization of the State Board takes place on or after July 1 of each year.