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NJ Rev Stat § 40A:4-49 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40A:4-49 - Emergency appropriations exceeding, with other appropriations, 3% of the operating appropriations

40A:4-49. Emergency appropriations exceeding, with other appropriations, 3% of the operating appropriations  An emergency appropriation which together with all prior emergency appropriations made during the same year exceeds 3% of the total current and utility operating appropriations in the budget for that year shall be made as follows: a. The governing body shall, by resolution adopted by not less than 2/3 vote of its full membership, petition the director for permission to exceed the limitation of 3%. b. The resolution shall be in the form and content prescribed by the local government board, and shall set out the nature of the emergency in full. c. The director shall consider the resolution and, if requested by local taxpayers or by the governing body, hold a hearing thereon. d. The director shall, within 5 days after receipt of the resolution, or if a hearing is held, after the hearing, determine whether an emergency exists which requires such appropriation. e. If the director determines that such appropriation is necessary, he shall fix the maximum amount and the governing body shall not exceed that amount. L.1960, c. 169, s. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1962.
NJ Rev Stat § 40A:4-50 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40A:4-50 - Emergencies financed from surplus

40A:4-50. Emergencies financed from surplus  A local unit may finance any emergency appropriation from surplus funds available, or may borrow money and issue its "emergency notes" as provided for in this chapter to finance any such appropriation. L.1960, c. 169, s. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1962.
NJ Rev Stat § 40A:4-51 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40A:4-51 - Emergency notes authorized

40A:4-51. Emergency notes authorized  Any local unit may borrow money and issue its negotiable notes to meet an emergency appropriation. Each such note shall be authorized by resolution of the governing body, shall be designated an "emergency note" , and may be renewed from time to time. All such notes, and any renewals thereof, shall mature not later than the last day of the fiscal year next succeeding the fiscal year in which such notes were issued and the emergency appropriation authorized. The provisions of this chapter relating to tax anticipation notes shall apply to emergency notes except for limitations as to maturity and renewals. L.1960, c. 169, s. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1962.
NJ Rev Stat § 40A:4-52 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40A:4-52 - Conclusiveness of emergency appropriations upon affidavit of finance officer

40A:4-52. Conclusiveness of emergency appropriations upon affidavit of finance officer  An affidavit of a financial officer of the local unit shall be a conclusive determination of the total amount of any such emergency appropriations made in any fiscal year and of the amount of all budget appropriations for such year. If any resolution providing for the issuance of notes to meet any such emergency appropriation shall recite or determine that such appropriation was required to meet a pressing need for public expenditure to protect or promote the public health, safety, morals or welfare or to provide for temporary housing or public assistance, such recital or determination shall be deemed to be true for the purpose of determining the validity of such notes, and the local unit issuing such notes and all others interested shall forever thereafter be estopped from denying the same. L.1960, c. 169, s. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1962.
NJ Rev Stat § 40A:4-54 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40A:4-54 - Authorization of special emergency appropriations.

40A:4-54 Authorization of special emergency appropriations.  40A:4-54. A local unit may adopt a resolution authorizing special emergency appropriations to cover the cost of extraordinary expense for the repair, reconstruction of streets, roads or bridges, or other public property damaged by flood or hurricane where such expense was not foreseen at the time of the adoption of the budget. A municipality may adopt a resolution authorizing special emergency appropriations to cover the cost of extraordinary expense for the repair and reconstruction of private property damaged by flood or hurricane in accordance with rules and regulations promulgated by the Department of Community Affairs for a Municipal Natural Disaster Relief Grant Program authorized pursuant to section 2 of P.L.1999, c.366 (C.40:48-9.15). Amended 1999, c.366, s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 40A:4-54.1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40A:4-54.1 - Emergency funding for certain employee group insurance programs.

40A:4-54.1 Emergency funding for certain employee group insurance programs.  1. Whenever the accumulated deficits of a municipal health insurance fund established pursuant to P.L.1983, c.372 (C.40A:10-36 et seq.) exceed an amount equal to 10% of the current year's total assessments, the commissioners of the fund may adopt a resolution declaring a special emergency for the purpose of funding obligations to satisfy the accumulated deficits of the employee group insurance programs administered by the fund. The resolution must be adopted no later than 90 days after the fund year end. No resolution adopted by the commissioners for the purpose of authorizing special emergency appropriations for the insurance fund shall take effect without the approval of the Local Finance Board and the Commissioner of Banking and Insurance. The special emergency may be funded for up to three years pursuant to the provisions of either section 3 of P.L.1961, c.22 (C.40A:4-55.3) or section 4 of P.L.1961, c.22 (C.40A:4-55.4).  L.2009, c.231, s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 40A:4-54.2 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40A:4-54.2 - Certified copy of resolution, submission.

40A:4-54.2 Certified copy of resolution, submission.  2. The municipal health insurance fund shall forward a certified copy of the resolution to each fund member and the Local Finance Board and the Commissioner of Banking and Insurance. The fund shall submit a report to the Local Finance Board and the Commissioner of Banking and Insurance setting forth the elements of the accumulated deficit and provide a detailed plan that will enable the fund to retire the accumulated deficit no later than the last day of the third year following the date of the adoption of the resolution authorizing special emergency appropriations.  L.2009, c.231, s.2.
NJ Rev Stat § 40A:4-54.3 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40A:4-54.3 - Notice provided to members.

40A:4-54.3 Notice provided to members.  3. After a resolution authorizing special emergency appropriations has been approved by the Local Finance Board and the Commissioner of Banking and Insurance the municipal health insurance fund shall provide notice to each member that the resolution was approved. The fund's annual assessment shall provide sufficient detail to allow each fund member to determine what portion currently relates to the current fund assessment and what portion relates to the funding of the accumulated deficit. On behalf of members who require relief from the adjusted tax levy provisions of section 10 of P.L.2007, c.62 (C.40A:4-45.45) in order to meet their pro rata share of the deficit assessment, the fund may file a single request for waiver for all members who require such relief. The Local Finance Board shall be authorized to approve such a consolidated waiver request. L.2009, c.231, s.3.
NJ Rev Stat § 40A:4-55.1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40A:4-55.1 - Special emergency appropriations; adoption of ordinance

40A:4-55.1. Special emergency appropriations; adoption of ordinance  Any municipality may adopt ordinances authorizing special emergency appropriations to cover the cost of extraordinary expenses for the repair or reconstruction of streets, roads or bridges damaged by snow, ice, frost, or floods. L.1961, c. 22, p. 107, s. 1, eff. May 9, 1961.
NJ Rev Stat § 40A:4-55.2 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40A:4-55.2 - Financing appropriation

40A:4-55.2. Financing appropriation  Any municipality may finance such appropriation from surplus funds available or may borrow money to finance the same in the manner hereinafter prescribed. L.1961, c. 22, p. 107, s. 2, eff. May 9, 1961.
NJ Rev Stat § 40A:4-55.3 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40A:4-55.3 - Manner of financing appropriation from surplus funds

40A:4-55.3. Manner of financing appropriation from surplus funds  When any such appropriation is financed from surplus funds available, at least 1/3 of the amount thereof shall be included in each annual budget until the appropriation has been fully provided for. L.1961, c. 22, p. 107, s. 3, eff. May 9, 1961.
NJ Rev Stat § 40A:4-55.4 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40A:4-55.4 - Manner of financing appropriation by borrowing money

40A:4-55.4. Manner of financing appropriation by borrowing money  When any such appropriation is to be financed by borrowing money, the governing body of the municipality shall, after the adoption of any such ordinance, by a 2/3 vote of the full membership thereof adopt a resolution: a. Setting forth the amount appropriated, and b. Making provision for the borrowing of money and the issuance of "Special Emergency Notes" which may be renewed from time to time, but at least 1/3 of all such notes, and the renewals thereof, shall mature and be paid in each year, so that all notes and renewals shall have matured and have been paid not later than the last day of the third year following the date of the emergency resolution. The provisions of the chapter hereby supplemented relating to tax anticipation notes shall apply to special emergency notes. L.1961, c. 22, p. 107, s. 4, eff. May 9, 1961.
NJ Rev Stat § 40A:4-55.5 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40A:4-55.5 - Approval and filing of ordinance or resolution

40A:4-55.5. Approval and filing of ordinance or resolution  No such ordinance or resolution shall be valid unless it is approved by the Local Government Board and a copy thereof shall be filed forthwith after it is adopted with the Director of the Division of Local Government in the Department of the Treasury for that purpose. L.1961, c. 22, p. 108, s. 5, eff. May 9, 1961.
NJ Rev Stat § 40A:4-55.6 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40A:4-55.6 - Rules and regulations; proof of emergency and need for appropriation

40A:4-55.6. Rules and regulations; proof of emergency and need for appropriation  The Local Government Board shall promulgate suitable rules and regulations as to the adoption of such ordinances and may require proof by engineering data as to the existence of any such emergency and the need for an appropriation therefor as a prerequisite to the approval of any such ordinance. L.1961, c. 22, p. 108, s. 6, eff. May 9, 1961.
NJ Rev Stat § 40A:4-55.7 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40A:4-55.7 - Effect of revision of Title 40

40A:4-55.7. Effect of revision of Title 40  This act shall continue in effect after, and notwithstanding the taking effect of, chapter 169 of the laws of 1960. L.1961, c. 22, p. 108, s. 7, eff. May 9, 1961.
NJ Rev Stat § 40A:4-55.8 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40A:4-55.8 - County colleges; special emergency appropriation; resolution; contents

40A:4-55.8. County colleges; special emergency appropriation; resolution; contents  Upon the receipt of a certification from the board of school estimate of the board of trustees of a county college, a county may by a 2/3 vote of its entire governing body, adopt a resolution authorizing a special emergency appropriation to provide for funds expected to be received as State or Federal aid for the establishment of a county college. Such resolution shall: (a) State the amount needed to provide for said State or Federal share based upon the certification of the board of school estimate. (b) Set forth the amount appropriated, which shall not be in excess of the amount requested by the board of trustees. (c) Provide for the borrowing of any amount required in anticipation of the receipt of State or Federal aid which may subsequently become available, said borrowing to be by "special county college emergency notes." L.1965, c. 87, s. 1, eff. June 8, 1965.
NJ Rev Stat § 40A:4-55.9 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40A:4-55.9 - Financing; reduction of appropriation; resolution

40A:4-55.9. Financing; reduction of appropriation; resolution  The county may finance such appropriation from available surplus funds or borrow money in the manner prescribed above. When State or Federal funds are appropriated and become available to the board of trustees, the county upon receipt of a notice of the availability of such funds shall, by resolution, reduce the emergency appropriation by the amount certified as being available for the purpose for which the emergency appropriation was provided. L.1965, c. 87, s. 2, eff. June 8, 1965.
NJ Rev Stat § 40A:4-55.10 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40A:4-55.10 - Exclusion from next succeeding budget; limitation on period of appropriation

40A:4-55.10. Exclusion from next succeeding budget; limitation on period of appropriation  Any emergency appropriation adopted under the provisions of this section shall not be included in the next succeeding budget but must be canceled or otherwise provided for within a 3-year period after the adoption thereof. L.1965, c. 87, s. 3, eff. June 8, 1965.
NJ Rev Stat § 40A:4-55.11 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40A:4-55.11 - Filing certified copies of resolution; disposition by commissioner of education

40A:4-55.11. Filing certified copies of resolution; disposition by commissioner of education  Three certified copies of every resolution adopted under this act shall be filed with the Commissioner of Education forthwith after adoption. If the commissioner approves the same, he shall transmit 2 copies to the Director of the Division of Local Government with his approval indicated thereon. L.1965, c. 87, s. 4, eff. June 8, 1965.
NJ Rev Stat § 40A:4-55.12 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40A:4-55.12 - Applicability of provisions relating to tax anticipation notes

40A:4-55.12. Applicability of provisions relating to tax anticipation notes  The provisions of chapter 4 of Title 40A of the New Jersey Statutes relating to tax anticipation notes shall apply to special county college emergency notes, except for the limitations as to maturity and renewal. L.1965, c. 87, s. 5, eff. June 8, 1965.
NJ Rev Stat § 40A:4-55.13 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40A:4-55.13 - Public exigency caused by civil disturbances; special emergency appropriation; resolution

40A:4-55.13. Public exigency caused by civil disturbances; special emergency appropriation; resolution  A local unit may by resolution make special emergency appropriations after the adoption of the budget, for costs arising from a public exigency caused by civil disturbances. L.1968, c. 194, s. 1, eff. July 19, 1968.
NJ Rev Stat § 40A:4-55.14 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40A:4-55.14 - Financing; surplus funds; borrowing

40A:4-55.14. Financing; surplus funds; borrowing  A local unit may finance such appropriations from surplus funds available or may borrow money to finance the same in the manner hereinafter prescribed. L.1968, c. 194, s. 2, eff. July 19, 1968.
NJ Rev Stat § 40A:4-55.15 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40A:4-55.15 - Surplus funds; inclusion in annual budget

40A:4-55.15. Surplus funds; inclusion in annual budget  When any such appropriation is financed from surplus funds available, at least 1/3 of the amount thereof shall be included in each succeeding annual budget until the appropriation has been fully provided for. L.1968, c. 194, s. 3, eff. July 19, 1968.
NJ Rev Stat § 40A:4-55.16 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40A:4-55.16 - Borrowing money; resolution

40A:4-55.16. Borrowing money; resolution  When any such appropriation is to be financed by borrowing money, the governing body of the local unit shall, by a 2/3 vote of the full membership thereof, adopt a resolution: a. Setting forth the amount appropriated, and b. Making provision for the borrowing of money by the issuance of "special emergency notes" which may be renewed from time to time, but at least 1/3 of all such notes, and the renewals thereof, shall mature and be paid in each succeeding year so that all notes and renewals shall have matured and have been paid not later than the last day of the third year following the date of the special emergency resolution. L.1968, c. 194, s. 4, eff. July 19, 1968.
NJ Rev Stat § 40A:4-55.17 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40A:4-55.17 - Applicability of tax anticipation notes provisions to special emergency notes; filing resolution

40A:4-55.17. Applicability of tax anticipation notes provisions to special emergency notes; filing resolution  The provisions of the chapter hereby supplemented relating to tax anticipation notes shall apply to special emergency notes. A copy of the resolution shall be filed forthwith after it is adopted with the Director of the Division of Local Finance in the Department of Community Affairs for that purpose. L.1968, c. 194, s. 5, eff. July 19, 1968.
NJ Rev Stat § 40A:4-55.18 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40A:4-55.18 - Distressed municipality defined

40A:4-55.18. Distressed municipality defined  As used in this act the term "distressed municipality" means any municipality required to pay a judgment in an amount which would require an increase in the municipal purposes levy for any year in excess of 40% over the immediately preceding year. L.1982, c. 66, s. 1, eff. July 12, 1982.
NJ Rev Stat § 40A:4-55.19 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40A:4-55.19 - Judgments; payment; appropriation; resolution; notes; conditions

40A:4-55.19. Judgments; payment; appropriation; resolution; notes; conditions  a. The governing body of a distressed municipality may by resolution approved by not less than two-thirds vote of its full membership provide for the payment of any judgment against it resulting from an order of the court by providing an appropriation therefor, and financing such from surplus funds or by borrowing through issuance of notes or other obligations in the name of the municipality. b. Any resolution adopted under the provisions of this act shall provide that in the case of any notes issued to finance appropriations, at least one-fifth of all such notes, and any renewals thereof, shall mature and be paid each year, so that all notes and renewals shall have matured and have been paid not later than the last day of the fifth year following the date of the resolution. L.1982, c. 66, s. 2, eff. July 12, 1982.
NJ Rev Stat § 40A:4-55.20 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40A:4-55.20 - Approval of resolution

40A:4-55.20. Approval of resolution  No resolution approved pursuant to this act shall have effect unless approved by the Local Finance Board pursuant to rules and regulations prescribed by it. L.1982, c. 66, s. 3, eff. July 12, 1982.
NJ Rev Stat § 40A:4-55.21 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40A:4-55.21 - Powers and obligations of municipality; ad valorem taxes; levy

40A:4-55.21. Powers and obligations of municipality; ad valorem taxes; levy  The power and obligation of a municipality to pay any note or obligation issued pursuant to this act shall be unlimited and the municipality shall have power and be obligated to levy ad valorem taxes upon all the taxable property within the municipality for the payment of such notes or obligations and interest thereon, without limitation of rate or amount. L.1982, c. 66, s. 4, eff. July 12, 1982.
NJ Rev Stat § 40A:4-56 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40A:4-56 - Contracts of special or technical nature

40A:4-56. Contracts of special or technical nature  A local unit may, if it so elects, enter into a contract for the purposes set forth in 40A:4-53 without advertising, provided the governing body shall, by resolution duly adopted by not less than 2/3 vote of the full membership thereof, determine that the services to be rendered are of a special technical nature and thus will not permit of special advertising. In the case of the purpose set forth in 40A:4-54, the provisions of general laws relating to contracts and public bidding shall control. L.1960, c. 169, s. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1962.
NJ Rev Stat § 40A:4-57 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40A:4-57 - Expenditures void without appropriations

40A:4-57. Expenditures void without appropriations  No officer, board, body or commission shall, during any fiscal year, expend any money (except to pay notes, bonds or interest thereon), incur any liability, or enter into any contract which by its terms involves the expenditure of money for any purpose for which no appropriation is provided, or in excess of the amount appropriated for such purpose. Any contract made in violation hereof shall be null and void, and no moneys shall be paid thereon. Nothing in this section contained, however, shall prevent the making of contracts or the spending of money for a. Capital projects to be financed in whole or in part by the issuance of notes or bonds; b. Contracts or leases the terms of which exceed the fiscal year in which such contracts are made, when provided by law; c. The purchase of the right, title and interest in the right-of-way of any street railway company in the municipality, when said right-of-way extends in, over and along any public street or highway in this State and the improving or paving of said right-of-way after the same has been acquired. Nothing in this section shall apply to the use of funds of departments, for the operation of which budget appropriations are not made, nor to contracts for professional services for the liquidation or foreclosure of tax title liens in such municipalities wherein it is agreed that the cost of the services are to be paid, in all or in part, from the funds derived, or to be derived from the redemption of liened property or the sale of foreclosed property. The use of funds of such departments and for such service contracts shall be subject to approval of the Director of the Division of Local Government Services in the Department of Community Affairs. L.1960, c. 169, s. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1962. Amended by L.1977, c. 164, s. 1, eff. July 19, 1977.