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NJ Rev Stat § 40:20-77 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:20-77 - Special meetings; how called; notice

40:20-77. Special meetings; how called; notice  Special meetings shall be held on the written or printed order of the director, or of any three members of the board, specifying the business and object thereof, and the place where the meeting shall be held. The clerk of the board shall call any such special meeting upon receipt of such order, by written notice directed to the respective members of the board, and left at their respective places of abode, or mailed to the post office nearest thereto, at least five days before the day of the meeting. The notices shall state the business and object of the meeting and the place where the meeting is to be held.
NJ Rev Stat § 40:20-78 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:20-78 - Penalty for clerk's failure to call meeting

40:20-78. Penalty for clerk's failure to call meeting  If the clerk upon receipt of a proper order shall refuse or neglect to call or convene any special meeting of the board, he shall forfeit twenty-five dollars, to be recovered, with costs, in an action in any court of competent jurisdiction, in the name and for the use of the county.
NJ Rev Stat § 40:20-79 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:20-79 - Adjournment of meeting

40:20-79. Adjournment of meeting  In case a sufficient number of the members of the board of chosen freeholders to constitute a quorum shall not attend at the time and place of the annual or any other meeting of the board, the members attending may adjourn the meeting to such time and place as they shall think proper.
NJ Rev Stat § 40:20-80 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:20-80 - Committees designated

40:20-80. Committees designated  The board of chosen freeholders may by resolution designate all committees thereof, define their duties and determine the number of members of which any committee shall be composed, and may at any time abolish any committee created by it.
NJ Rev Stat § 40:20-81 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:20-81 - Director to appoint members of committees

40:20-81. Director to appoint members of committees  The director of the board of chosen freeholders shall name the members of all committees of the board, except where otherwise provided by law. He may, with the consent of a majority of the members of the board, but not otherwise, discharge any member of any committee from further service thereon.
NJ Rev Stat § 40:20-82 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:20-82 - Investigations by committees; member may administer oath

40:20-82. Investigations by committees; member may administer oath  Whenever the board of chosen freeholders shall have appointed a committee of its members upon any matter within its jurisdiction, or to examine any officer of said board, or holding an appointment from said board in relation to the discharge of his official duties or conduct, or to the receipt or disbursement by him of any moneys in the discharge of said duties, or concerning the possession or disposal by him, in his official capacity of any property belonging to said board or to the county, or to inspect or examine any book, account, voucher or document in the possession or under the control of such officer, relating to the affairs or interest of said county, the chairman of the committee, or any member thereof, may administer an oath to any person attending as a witness before that committee.
NJ Rev Stat § 40:20-83 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:20-83 - Subpoenas; testimony

40:20-83. Subpoenas; testimony  The board of chosen freeholders and any committee thereof may subpoena witnesses and take testimony with respect to any lawful matter of inquiry by such board or committee. Any such subpoena shall be enforceable, and misconduct of a witness may be dealt with, in the manner provided by the County and Municipal Investigations Law (1952). Amended by L.1953, c. 37, p. 639, s. 26, eff. March 19, 1953.
NJ Rev Stat § 40:20-84 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:20-84 - Penalty for perjury

40:20-84. Penalty for perjury  Any person who shall willfully and corruptly testify falsely to any matter upon oath administered by any member of the committee, upon such investigation or inquiry shall, upon conviction thereof, be guilty of perjury.
NJ Rev Stat § 40:23-1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:23-1 - Books and stationery for county officers

40:23-1. Books and stationery for county officers  The board of chosen freeholders may provide and furnish the books, blanks and stationery necessary for use by the courts, county clerk, surrogate, register and sheriff of the county.
NJ Rev Stat § 40:23-2 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:23-2 - Printing for county superintendent of schools

40:23-2. Printing for county superintendent of schools  The printing required in the office of the county superintendent of schools shall be paid for as other county printing, but the sum expended for this purpose in any county shall be determined by the board of chosen freeholders. Amended by L.1946, c. 24, p. 64, s. 1, eff. March 22, 1946.
NJ Rev Stat § 40:23-3 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:23-3 - Exhibition of county products

40:23-3. Exhibition of county products  The board of chosen freeholders may prepare, maintain and display any exhibition of the products and industries of the county, or any poultry or agricultural exhibitions, or may contribute funds towards the maintenance or conduct of any such exhibition.
NJ Rev Stat § 40:23-4 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:23-4 - Acceptance of contributions for county improvements; agreements for

40:23-4. Acceptance of contributions for county improvements; agreements for  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.
NJ Rev Stat § 40:23-5 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:23-5 - Advertise advantages of county

40:23-5. Advertise advantages of county  The board of chosen freeholders may appropriate such sums as it shall deem necessary for the purpose of advertising in newspapers, magazines or otherwise, either within or without the state, the advantages and attractions of the county for residence and business purposes.
NJ Rev Stat § 40:23-5.1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:23-5.1 - Office or department to study economic resources and encourage economic development of county; establishment

40:23-5.1. Office or department to study economic resources and encourage economic development of county; establishment  The board of chosen freeholders of any county may, by resolution, establish an appropriate office, department, committee, board or other agency having the following purposes: a. Research and study of the county economics of every nature. b. Develop, assemble and distribute information to assist present and prospective business and industry. c. Develop, assemble and distribute pertinent information to county and municipal planning boards to encourage and assist comprehensive economic development. d. Hold public meetings, release information, and encourage public interest in county economic development. e. Promote, in any authorized manner, county economic development. f. Co-operate with any other interested public or private entities for authorized purposes. L.1962, c. 124, s. 1, eff. July 25, 1962.
NJ Rev Stat § 40:23-5.2 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:23-5.2 - Assignment of activities and functions

40:23-5.2. Assignment of activities and functions  When created, the board of chosen freeholders shall assign such activities and functions to whatever county office, board, department or agency it deems feasible, whether previously existing or not. L.1962, c. 124, s. 2, eff. July 25, 1962.
NJ Rev Stat § 40:23-5.3 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:23-5.3 - Appropriation

40:23-5.3. Appropriation  The board of chosen freeholders is authorized to appropriate, at its discretion, in any authorized manner, sufficient money to permit the activities and functions authorized by this act, including the engagement of staff and consultants, office space, equipment, supplies and other facilities required. L.1962, c. 124, s. 3, eff. July 25, 1962.
NJ Rev Stat § 40:23-5.4 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:23-5.4 - Appointment of advisory committee

40:23-5.4. Appointment of advisory committee  The board of chosen freeholders is authorized to appoint an advisory committee or commission composed of residents of New Jersey representative of various county economic and governmental interests, and to seek its advice on matters of economic development. L.1962, c. 124, s. 4, eff. July 25, 1962.
NJ Rev Stat § 40:23-5.5 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:23-5.5 - Conduct of activities requiring real estate broker's license prohibited

40:23-5.5. Conduct of activities requiring real estate broker's license prohibited  This act shall not authorize any county agency to conduct activities requiring a license as a real estate broker. L.1962, c. 124, s. 5, eff. July 25, 1962.
NJ Rev Stat § 40:23-5.6 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:23-5.6 - Liberal construction

40:23-5.6. Liberal construction  This act shall be liberally construed. L.1962, c. 124, s. 6, eff. July 25, 1962.
NJ Rev Stat § 40:23-6 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:23-6 - Membership in New Jersey Association of Counties and County Officers Association of New Jersey

40:23-6. Membership in New Jersey Association of Counties and County Officers Association of New Jersey  A county may agree to contribute and expend in any 1 year, for membership in and the service of the New Jersey Association of Counties and the County Officers Association of New Jersey, such sums as said county may determine. Amended by L.1947, c. 214, p. 876, s. 1; L.1951, c. 106, p. 516, s. 1; L.1960, c. 129, p. 634, s. 1, eff. Sept. 29, 1960; L.1973, c. 296, s. 1, eff. Dec. 6, 1973; L.1977, c. 134, s. 1, eff. June 29, 1977; L.1979, c. 159, s. 1, eff. July 19, 1979.
NJ Rev Stat § 40:23-6.1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:23-6.1 - Summer camps for children in populous counties

40:23-6.1. Summer camps for children in populous counties  The provisions of this section 40:23-6.1 of this Title shall apply to counties which have or may hereafter have a population, as ascertained by the most recent State or Federal census, of more than two hundred thousand inhabitants. In any such county, the board of chosen freeholders shall have the power, whenever in its judgment the public need requires it, to use land now or hereafter in its possession, to acquire land and buildings, by purchase, condemnation, gift or otherwise, anywhere in the county, and to erect thereon suitable structures and buildings, and to furnish, operate and maintain the same, for the purpose of establishing and operating a summer camp for undernourished and under-privileged children of the county, and children of the county whose health may be benefited by it and advancing public recreation and the public health and welfare. In any such county, the board of chosen freeholders shall have the power, whenever in its judgment the public need requires it, to conduct and operate a summer camp for under-nourished and under-privileged children of the county, and children of the county whose health may be benefited by it, and to establish rules and regulations for admission to the same. Amended by L.1938, c. 33, p. 109, s. 1, eff. March 23, 1938.
NJ Rev Stat § 40:23-6.2 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:23-6.2 - Camp for undernourished and underprivileged children; commission or board

40:23-6.2. Camp for undernourished and underprivileged children; commission or board  When the board of chosen freeholders has determined to establish a camp for undernourished and underprivileged children of the county and has acquired a site therefor and has awarded contracts for the necessary buildings and improvements thereon, or has resolved to maintain, establish a camp for undernourished and underprivileged children of the county, as provided in this chapter, a commission or board shall be constituted and appointed. L.1940, c. 24, s. 1, eff. March 30, 1940.
NJ Rev Stat § 40:23-6.3 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:23-6.3 - County camp commission and managers of camp

40:23-6.3. County camp commission and managers of camp  The commission shall be composed of five citizens of the county, at least two of whom shall be women, to be appointed by the board of chosen freeholders, who, with two designated members of the board of chosen freeholders and the county adjuster, as ex-officio member, shall constitute the county camp commission and managers of the camp. The holding of any other office by a member of the commission shall not constitute such holding as incompatible with his office as member of the commission. L.1940, c. 24, s. 2, eff. March 30, 1940.
NJ Rev Stat § 40:23-6.4 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:23-6.4 - Members of commission; terms; vacancy

40:23-6.4. Members of commission; terms; vacancy  Members shall hold their offices for five years except that the first appointments shall be respectively for one, two, three, four and five years, which terms as to duration shall be in the order of appointments as made and indicated. Vacancies in such offices shall be filled for the unexpired term only. L.1940, c. 24, s. 3, eff. March 30, 1940.
NJ Rev Stat § 40:23-6.5 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:23-6.5 - No compensation to members; expenses

40:23-6.5. No compensation to members; expenses  Members shall receive no compensation for their services but shall be allowed their actual and necessary expenses, on the approval of the commission, all of which shall be audited and paid in the same manner as other expenses are paid in and for the county. L.1940, c. 24, s. 4, eff. March 30, 1940.
NJ Rev Stat § 40:23-6.6 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:23-6.6 - Officers

40:23-6.6. Officers  The commission shall elect from among its members a president, vice-president and secretary-treasurer. L.1940, c. 24, s. 5, eff. March 30, 1940.
NJ Rev Stat § 40:23-6.7 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:23-6.7 - Powers and duties of board of managers

40:23-6.7. Powers and duties of board of managers  The board of managers of the camp shall have charge of all matters relating to the government, discipline, contracts, and fiscal concerns of the camp, and shall make such rules and regulations as may be necessary for carrying out the purposes of the camp. L.1940, c. 24, s. 6, eff. March 30, 1940.
NJ Rev Stat § 40:23-6.8 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:23-6.8 - Equipment and maintenance of camp

40:23-6.8. Equipment and maintenance of camp  The commission shall so equip and maintain the camp as to provide proper heat and all furniture, materials and supplies, recreational, medical and otherwise, as may be necessary for the adequate maintenance of the camp. L.1940, c. 24, s. 7, eff. March 30, 1940.
NJ Rev Stat § 40:23-6.9 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:23-6.9 - Meetings of commission; budget

40:23-6.9. Meetings of commission; budget  The commission shall meet regularly once each month and at other times as may be necessary or as may by rule be provided. The commission shall hold its annual meeting before the first day of December of each year, at which time amongst other things there shall be prepared the annual budget for presentation to the board of chosen freeholders. L.1940, c. 24, s. 8, eff. March 30, 1940.
NJ Rev Stat § 40:23-6.10 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:23-6.10 - Appropriations

40:23-6.10. Appropriations  All appropriations for the expenditure of money as set forth in this chapter shall be subject to the approval of the board of chosen freeholders. L.1940, c. 24, s. 9, eff. March 30, 1940.
NJ Rev Stat § 40:23-6.11 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:23-6.11 - Bills and accounts including salaries and wages

40:23-6.11. Bills and accounts including salaries and wages  The commission shall certify all bills and accounts including salaries and wages and transmit them to the board of chosen freeholders of the county which shall make payment out of the appropriations, therefore in the same manner as any other charges against the county. L.1940, c. 24, s. 10, eff. March 30, 1940.
NJ Rev Stat § 40:23-6.12 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:23-6.12 - Employees and assistant employees

40:23-6.12. Employees and assistant employees  The commission shall appoint such employees and assistant employees as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter. L.1940, c. 24, s. 11, eff. March 30, 1940.
NJ Rev Stat § 40:23-6.13 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:23-6.13 - Employees subject to rules and regulations

40:23-6.13. Employees subject to rules and regulations  Employees shall be subject to such rules and regulations in the discharge of their duties as may be made by the commission. L.1940, c. 24, s. 12, eff. March 30, 1940.
NJ Rev Stat § 40:23-6.14 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:23-6.14 - Tenure of employees

40:23-6.14. Tenure of employees  All employees of the commission shall hold their office or employment at the pleasure of the commission. L.1940, c. 24, s. 13, eff. March 30, 1940.
NJ Rev Stat § 40:23-6.15 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:23-6.15 - Salaries of employees

40:23-6.15. Salaries of employees  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.
NJ Rev Stat § 40:23-6.16 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:23-6.16 - Secretary to commission

40:23-6.16. Secretary to commission  The commission may appoint a secretary who shall be responsible for the keeping of all minutes and records of the commission. The secretary shall also assist in whatever capacity she is assigned to by the commission. L.1940, c. 24, s. 15, eff. March 30, 1940.
NJ Rev Stat § 40:23-6.17 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:23-6.17 - Care and treatment of veterans in county hospitals

40:23-6.17. Care and treatment of veterans in county hospitals  Boards of chosen freeholders are authorized to enter into contracts with the United States Government, or any of its agencies through the proper Federal officials, for the care and treatment in any county hospital, including clinic or out-patient service, of any soldier, sailor, marine or nurse under the jurisdiction of the Veterans Administration of the United States Government, without regard to his legal settlement, and to receive and care for such soldiers, sailors, marines and nurses upon such terms and conditions, and upon such payments by the United States Government, as shall be mutually agreed upon between any such board of chosen freeholders and the proper officials of the United States Government. L.1946, c. 73, p. 262, s. 1, eff. April 12, 1946.
NJ Rev Stat § 40:23-6.18 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:23-6.18 - Necessary funds; appropriation

40:23-6.18. Necessary funds; appropriation  To meet any necessary expenses incurred by any board of chosen freeholders under the provisions of this act, it shall be lawful for such board to appropriate and raise funds annually in the same manner as appropriations are made for county purposes. L.1946, c. 73, p. 263, s. 2, eff. April 12, 1946.
NJ Rev Stat § 40:23-6.19 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:23-6.19 - Use of funds not otherwise dedicated; borrowing money

40:23-6.19. Use of funds not otherwise dedicated; borrowing money  If, during the fiscal year in which this act shall be adopted, upon the commencement of the care and treatment of such soldiers, sailors, marines and nurses, any board of chosen freeholders shall have made no provision in its annual budget for the necessary expense thereof during such fiscal year, said board may appropriate and use any county funds not otherwise appropriated or dedicated, or may appropriate and raise such funds as may be necessary for such purpose during such fiscal year, and may borrow the same, or any part thereof, on the credit of the county, and may issue obligations therefor in the same manner as other similar obligations are issued under the provisions of the act to which this act is a supplement. L.1946, c. 73, p. 263, s. 3, eff. April 12, 1946.
NJ Rev Stat § 40:23-6.20 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:23-6.20 - Counties over 400,000 other than counties of first class; no fee for building permit for county buildings

40:23-6.20. Counties over 400,000 other than counties of first class; no fee for building permit for county buildings  No county having a population in excess of four hundred thousand inhabitants other than a county of the first class, or the board of chosen freeholders thereof or any of its contractors, shall be required to pay any municipal fee or charge in order to secure a building permit for the erection or alteration of any county building or part thereof from the municipality wherein such building may be located. L.1948, c. 413, p. 1633, s. 1, eff. Sept. 22, 1948.