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NJ Rev Stat § 18A:64A-50 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:64A-50 - Referendum unnecessary

18A:64A-50. Referendum unnecessary  1. Notwithstanding any provisions of chapter 64A of Title 18A of the New Jersey Statutes to the contrary, any private institution of higher education and any post-secondary institute of a county board of vocational education may, prior to July 1, 1994, combine to form a county college without the need of a referendum.  L.1982,c.42,s.1; amended 1994,c.48,s.154.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:64A-51 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:64A-51 - Conduct of college

18A:64A-51. Conduct of college  Except as otherwise provided in this act, the college shall be conducted pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S. 18A:64A-1 et seq. and the provisions of general law applicable to county colleges which are not inconsistent with this act, and shall be entitled to all benefits and grants provided for thereunder. L.1982, c. 42, s. 2, eff. July 1, 1982.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:64A-52 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:64A-52 - Board of governors; powers and duties

18A:64A-52. Board of governors; powers and duties  The board of trustees of any private institution of higher education, which combined with any post-secondary institute of a county board of vocational education to form a county college, is continued and shall be known as the board of governors and it shall have the powers, authority, rights and privileges, and be subject to the fiduciary and other duties, obligations and responsibilities set forth and expressed in this act. L.1982, c. 42, s. 3, eff. July 1, 1982.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:64A-53 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:64A-53 - Board of trustees; powers and duties

18A:64A-53. Board of trustees; powers and duties  In addition to the board of governors, a board of trustees of the county college shall be established and have the powers, authority, rights and privileges and be subject to the duties, obligations and responsibilities set forth in this act. L.1982, c. 42, s. 4, eff. July 1, 1982. Amended by L.1982, c. 209, s. 1, eff. Dec. 23, 1982.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:64A-54 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:64A-54 - Board of governors; members; terms; reimbursement for expenses

18A:64A-54. Board of governors; members; terms; reimbursement for expenses  The board of governors shall consist of not less than 21 nor more than 30 members, including the president of the college, who shall be ex officio without vote, three alumni trustees nominated by the alumni association, three county residents, who are not freeholders, nominated by the board of chosen freeholders, and, at its option, one freeholder nominated by the board of chosen freeholders from among its members. The board of governors shall have the authority to appoint all other members. The members of the present board of trustees serving on the effective date of this act shall continue to serve the college as members of the board of governors for the remainder of their present terms of office. Except for the president of the college, who shall serve as a member only during his term of office, a member shall serve for a term of 3 years beginning July 1 of any year and expiring on June 30, 3 years thereafter or for the remainder of the unexpired term to which he may be elected. Terms of office shall be arranged so that one-third of the terms expire in each calendar year. No two alumni trustees shall serve terms expiring in the same year. Members shall serve without compensation but shall be entitled to be reimbursed for all reasonable and necessary expenses. L.1982, c. 42, s. 5, eff. July 1, 1982.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:64A-55 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:64A-55 - Membership of board of trustees.

18A:64A-55 Membership of board of trustees.  6. The board of trustees shall include seven public trustees, consisting of the county superintendent of schools, four members appointed by the board of chosen freeholders, and two citizens of the county appointed by the Governor, and four trustees appointed by the board of governors from among its members. However, no trustee shall be appointed after July 1, 1994 who is an employee of a constituent county. In addition, the student body shall be entitled to elect from the graduating class one representative to serve as a member of the board of trustees for a term of one year commencing at the first meeting of the board in July following graduation of his class. The student representative may be granted voting rights by a majority vote of the members of the board of trustees. If the board of trustees grants the student representative voting rights and all members of the board are present at the board meeting and there is a tie vote, the chairman shall break the tie. All appointive members shall be residents of the county for a period of four years prior to appointment and no elected public official or employee of the county college shall serve as a voting member of the board. The terms of office of the appointive members shall be four years, except for the first appointment. Terms of those initially appointed by the chairman of the board of chosen freeholders shall expire, respectively, one, two, three and four years after appointment. Of those appointed by the Governor, one person shall be appointed for a term of two years and one for a term of four years. Of the members appointed by the board of governors, one person shall be appointed for a term of one year, one for a term of two years, one for a term of three years, and one for a term of four years. Each member shall serve until his successor is appointed and qualified.  Vacancies shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment for the unexpired term. Upon notice and opportunity to be heard, an appointee may be removed for cause by the body originally making the appointment. Members shall serve without compensation but shall be entitled to be reimbursed for all reasonable and necessary expenses. L.1982, c.42, s.6; amended 1994, c.48, s.155; 2007, c.147, s.2.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:64A-56 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:64A-56 - Governing body; allocation of powers between boards of trustees and governors

18A:64A-56. Governing body; allocation of powers between boards of trustees and governors  The governance, control, conduct, management and administration of the college shall be vested in and allocated between the board of trustees and the board of governors, pursuant to this act. L.1982, c. 42, s. 7, eff. July 1, 1982.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:64A-58 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:64A-58 - Board of governors; authority and responsibility

18A:64A-58. Board of governors; authority and responsibility  The board of governors shall: a. Act in an overall advisory capacity; b. Control properties, funds and trusts vested as of the effective date of this act in the private institution, in its possession, or remainder, or expectancy, including properties now held and continuing to be held as security by the New Jersey Educational Facilities Authority and properties, funds and trusts received by the private institution on or after the effective date of this act by private gift, donation, bequest or transfer under the terms of any applicable trusts, gifts, bequests or donations dated or delivered prior to the effective date or on or after the effective date of this act, unless otherwise designated and make available to the board of trustees, after meeting all expenses of its administration, the income from funds and the use of or income from property subject to the provisions of section 10 of this act; c. Have sole authority over the investment of funds under its control; d. Have the power to maintain administrative staff and incur expenses it deems reasonable and necessary to the effective exercise of its functions and responsibilities under this act or by reason of any other fiduciary responsibilities to which it is subject. L.1982, c. 42, s. 9, eff. July 1, 1982.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:64A-59 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:64A-59 - Utilization of privately donated properties and funds

18A:64A-59. Utilization of privately donated properties and funds  10. In consideration of the utilization by the county for purposes of higher education of privately donated properties and funds and the prospect of future private donations, the State and the county by this act agree with the current board of trustees and its successor that:  a. If the property and funds controlled by the current trustees and its successor board of governors is not properly applied in accordance with the provisions of section 8 of this act for the purposes of higher education and in accordance with the terms of any applicable testament or trust or other special provisions; or  b. if the county shall not make provisions sufficient to enable the current board of trustees and its successors to discharge its trust to apply the trust assets as described in section 9 of this act for public higher education through the conduct of a college with high educational standards, then the board of governors, after consideration and on not less than 60 days' prior written notice to the board of trustees and to the Governor, shall have and may exercise the right to withhold or withdraw the use of the properties and funds described in section 9 of this act or any part thereof, subject to adjudication by the courts of the State and subject to their proper application for the purposes of public higher education and in accordance with the terms of any applicable testamentary trust or other special provision.  L.1982,c.42,s.10; amended 1994,c.48,s.157.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:64A-60 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:64A-60 - Joint session of boards

18A:64A-60. Joint session of boards  The boards may meet in joint session for the purpose of consultation and discussion or to act upon any matter which requires their joint or concurrent action. L.1982, c. 42, s. 11, eff. July 1, 1982.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:64A-61 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:64A-61 - Annual report

18A:64A-61. Annual report  12. In accordance with law, the board of trustees shall make an annual report to the board of chosen freeholders of the county.  L.1982,c.42,s.12; amended 1994,c.48,s.158.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:64A-62 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:64A-62 - Board of trustees; laws conferring powers and duties

18A:64A-62. Board of trustees; laws conferring powers and duties  Wherever in any law there is reference to a board of trustees either in conferring powers, rights or responsibilities, the same shall refer to the board of trustees of the college. L.1982, c. 42, s. 13, eff. July 1, 1982.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:64A-63 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:64A-63 - County coordinating agencies; abolishment

18A:64A-63. County coordinating agencies; abolishment  Any county coordinating agency for higher education in a county which establishes a county college pursuant to this act shall be abolished by the board of freeholders within 30 days of the approval of the county college by the State Board of Higher Education. L.1982, c. 42, s. 14, eff. July 1, 1982.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:64A-64 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:64A-64 - Post-secondary institute; part of county college

18A:64A-64. Post-secondary institute; part of county college  The post-secondary institute shall be a part of the county college, upon agreement of the governing body of the institute. L.1982, c. 42, s. 15, eff. July 1, 1982.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:64A-65 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:64A-65 - Post-secondary institute; general supervision

18A:64A-65. Post-secondary institute; general supervision  General supervision of the conduct of the institute shall be vested in the board of trustees of the county college. L.1982, c. 42, s. 16, eff. July 1, 1982.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:64A-66 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:64A-66 - Assets purchased for post-secondary institute; transfer to county college

18A:64A-66. Assets purchased for post-secondary institute; transfer to county college  All assets purchased by the board of education of the vocational schools of the county on behalf of and for the use of the institute and currently in use by the institute shall be transferred, without any financial obligation being assumed, to the board of trustees of the county college. In accepting transferred assets, the board of trustees shall be indemnified and held harmless by the grantor against any and all claims, outstanding obligations of any nature, demands, suits or other forms of liability which have attached to or may arise against assets. L.1982, c. 42, s. 17, eff. July 1, 1982.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:64A-67 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:64A-67 - Transfers; compliance with laws

18A:64A-67. Transfers; compliance with laws  Any transfer of real or personal property from the institute, the county and its municipalities, the board of education of the vocational schools of the county, or any other public body to the county college shall be accomplished without the necessity of complying with laws relating to the sale of public property. L.1982, c. 42, s. 18, eff. July 1, 1982.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:64A-68 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:64A-68 - Debt owed to state; satisfaction upon transfer

18A:64A-68. Debt owed to state; satisfaction upon transfer  Any existing debt of the board of education of the vocational schools of a county owed to the State as a result of a certified enrollment audit by the Department of Higher Education shall become satisfied with the transfer of the assets of the institute to the county college. These transferred assets shall consist solely of the facilities and assets agreed to by the institute and the county college and approved by the chancellor, and shall take place within 30 days following the effective date of this act. L.1982, c. 42, s. 19, eff. July 1, 1982.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:64A-69 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:64A-69 - Initial appointment; boards of governors and trustees

18A:64A-69. Initial appointment; boards of governors and trustees  The board of governors and board of trustees shall be appointed as soon as practicable after the effective date of this act. L.1982, c. 42, s. 20, eff. July 1, 1982.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:64A-70 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:64A-70 - Current governing bodies; continuance

18A:64A-70. Current governing bodies; continuance  Until such time as appointments have been made, the current governing bodies of each institution shall continue their operations without interruption. L.1982, c. 42, s. 21, eff. July 1, 1982.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:64A-71 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:64A-71 - Employees; rights; tenure

18A:64A-71. Employees; rights; tenure  The employees of the private institution and the full-time employees of the institute shall be employees of the county college and shall be subject to the provisions of P.L.1941, c. 100 (C. 34:13A-1 et seq.). Existing tenure rights, contractual agreements, and all rights or protections provided employees under any pension law or retirement system or any other law of this State shall be fully protected by the board of trustees of the college; however, this shall not apply to any provision in any contractual agreement of employees of the institute which would affect the provision of subsection c. of this section regarding faculty rank. a. The county college shall employ as many of the shared administrative and clerical employees of the county vocational board of education under the same salary and benefits as are provided by their current employment as the board of trustees may agree is reasonable and necessary. b. Any nontenured faculty member employed by the private institution as of the effective date of this act may elect to be considered for tenure under the provisions of section 3 of P.L.1973, c. 163 (C. 18A:60-8) or under provisions of the collective bargaining agreement in effect between the private institution and the faculty union as of the effective date of this act. Any nontenured faculty member employed by the institute as of the effective date of this act may elect to be considered for tenure under the provisions of section 3 of P.L.1973, c. 163 (C. 18A:60-8) or N.J.S. 18A:28-5. On or before October 1, 1982, each nontenured faculty member shall notify the college president in writing of his choice for tenure consideration. Any faculty member not filing a written notice in the prescribed manner shall be considered for tenure under the provisions of section 3 of P.L.1973, c. 163 (C. 18A:60-8). All faculty initially hired by the county college after the effective date of this act shall be governed by the provisions of "The State and County College Tenure Act," P.L.1973, c. 163 (C. 18A:60-6 et seq.). The provisions of this or any other law notwithstanding, any faculty member who is not under tenure as of the effective date of this act shall not be tenured until the college board of trustees shall affirmatively act to confer tenure. c. All faculty members who are presently employed by the institute shall be evaluated through a procedure agreed to by a faculty committee of both institutions and placed in a faculty rank by the board of trustees no later than June 30, 1983. L.1982, c. 42, s. 22, eff. July 1, 1982.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:64A-72 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:64A-72 - Employee benefit programs

18A:64A-72. Employee benefit programs  Eligible employees of the county college shall be enrolled in the alternate benefit program pursuant to P.L.1969, c. 242 (C. 18A:66-167 et seq.). The county college shall be responsible for the payment of any additional pension costs which are in excess of the maximum contributions provided by the State. Employees of the private institution who have previously been enrolled in the TIAA-CREF program at that institution, but are ineligible for membership in the alternate benefit program, may continue in the TIAA-CREF program. All new employees not eligible for enrollment in the alternate benefit program shall enroll in the Public Employees' Retirement System if they are otherwise eligible. Any faculty member of the institute on the effective date of this act, who is a member of the Teachers' Pension and Annuity Fund and who is otherwise eligible, may participate in the alternate benefit program by declaring his intention to participate in the program in writing within 90 days of the effective date of this act. L.1982, c. 42, s. 23, eff. July 1, 1982.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:64A-73 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:64A-73 - Administrative officers and teaching personnel; rights and benefits

18A:64A-73. Administrative officers and teaching personnel; rights and benefits  All administrative officers and teaching personnel shall have the rights and benefits provided by law relating to county colleges. L.1982, c. 42, s. 24, eff. July 1, 1982.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:64A-74 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:64A-74 - Vested rights and privileges; effect of act

18A:64A-74. Vested rights and privileges; effect of act  This act shall not impair, annul or affect any vested rights, grants, charter rights, privileges, exemptions, immunities, powers, prerogatives, franchises or advantages heretofore obtained or enjoyed by the college or any constituent unit thereof, under authority of its charter or any act of this State or county or under any grant, deed, conveyance, transfer, lease, estate, remainder, expectancy, trust, gift, donation, legacy, devise, endowment or fund, all of which are ratified and confirmed except insofar as the same may have expired or have been repealed or altered or may be inconsistent with this act. L.1982, c. 42, s. 25, eff. July 1, 1982.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:64A-75 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:64A-75 - Status of or authorization to take action by officer; effect of act

18A:64A-75. Status of or authorization to take action by officer; effect of act  This act shall not affect the official status of any officer of the college, or any outstanding authorization of any officer, agent or employee to take any specified action, or any outstanding commitment or undertaking of or by the college, except to the extent that it may be inconsistent with this act. L.1982, c. 42, s. 26, eff. July 1, 1982.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:64A-76 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:64A-76 - Powers of Governor

18A:64A-76. Powers of Governor  27. This act shall not abrogate the powers of the Governor to supervise and control the college in accordance with existing law.  L.1982,c.42,s.27; amended 1994,c.48,s.159.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:64A-77 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:64A-77 - Vested rights inuring to benefit of college

18A:64A-77. Vested rights inuring to benefit of college  Every gift, grant, legacy, bequest, devise, endowment, estate, remainder, or expectancy, contained in any will, deed, declaration of trust, transfer, or other instrument, to or for or inuring to the benefit of the college, or any constituent unit thereof, whenever established or acquired, and every chose in action, to which the college is or shall be entitled, in whatever name and under whatever title, shall continue to be vested or shall vest in and shall inure to the benefit of the college as completely and effectually as though expressly made to it in its name and for its use and benefit; and none of the same shall lapse, terminate or revert by reason of the enactment of this act; subject, however, to the provisions of this act and other applicable laws, and to all of the rights, obligations, relations, conditions, terms, trusts, duties and liabilities to which the same are subject; and may effectually execute and give receipts and discharges and other instruments in the name of the college or in the name in which the same may have been made or given for the use and to the benefit of the college. L.1982, c. 42, s. 28, eff. July 1, 1982.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:64A-78 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:64A-78 - Adoption of act; resolution

18A:64A-78. Adoption of act; resolution  This act shall become operative only after acceptance and adoption by the board of trustees of the private institution, which shall be by resolution which shall: a. Impress the property and funds remaining under the board of governors with a public trust for the use and benefit of the higher education of the citizens of the county; and b. Effectuate the changes in the bylaws of the private institution which are necessary to implement the provisions of this act. L.1982, c. 42, s. 29, eff. July 1, 1982.