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NJ Rev Stat § 38A:3-2d (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 38A - Military and Veterans Law|Section 38A:3-2d - Division of Veterans' Loans, Grants and Services

38A:3-2d. Division of Veterans' Loans, Grants and Services  32. The Division of Veterans' Loans, Grants and Services shall: a. Administer the Blind Veterans' Allowance Program; b. Administer the Paraplegic and Hemiplegic Allowance Program; c. Maintain a continuous liaison with the Association of Blind Veterans and other similar State and national veterans' associations and organizations; d. Provide all necessary assistance to the Agent Orange Commission upon request; e. Administer the veterans' loan authority; f. Supervise and operate the liaison and field offices which serve the federal Veterans' Administration Centers at Lyons and East Orange;  g. Compete for all grants, private and federal, other than education grants, that would fund programs to benefit the State's veterans and their dependents; and  h. Administer State tuition assistance programs for veterans and their dependents established pursuant to the provisions of chapter 71 of Title 18A of the New Jersey Statutes.  L.1987,c.444,s.32; amended 1991,c.273,s.13.
NJ Rev Stat § 38A:3-2d1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 38A - Military and Veterans Law|Section 38A:3-2d1 - Transfer of moneys, property

38A:3-2d1. Transfer of moneys, property  14. a. All appropriations, grants, and other moneys available and to become available to the MIA/POW Tuition Assistance Program established pursuant to P.L.1975, c.331 (C.18A:71-61 et seq.), the Veterans' Tuition Credit Program established pursuant to P.L.1975, c.356 (C.18A:71-64 et seq.), and the Vietnam Veterans' Tuition Aid Program established pursuant to P.L.1985, c.114 (C.18A:71-76.1 et seq.) are transferred to the Department of Military and Veterans' Affairs and shall be available for the objects and purposes for which appropriated, subject to any terms, restrictions, limitations or other requirements imposed by State or federal law.  b. All files, books, papers, records, equipment and other property of the tuition assistance programs enumerated in subsection a. of this section are transferred to the Department of Military and Veterans' Affairs.  c. Whenever in any statute, order, rule or regulation reference is made to the tuition assistance programs enumerated in subsection a. of this section as originally established in the Department of Higher Education, the same shall mean and refer to those programs as transferred to the Department of Military and Veterans' Affairs.  L.1991,c.273,s.14.
NJ Rev Stat § 38A:3-2e (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 38A - Military and Veterans Law|Section 38A:3-2e - Loans, grants, services director

38A:3-2e. Loans, grants, services director  The Division of Veterans' Loans, Grants and Services shall be under the immediate supervision of a director who shall be an honorably discharged veteran qualified by training and experience to direct the work of the division. The director shall be appointed by the Adjutant General, with the approval of the Governor, and shall serve at the pleasure of the Adjutant General.  L. 1987, c. 444, s. 33.
NJ Rev Stat § 38A:3-2f (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 38A - Military and Veterans Law|Section 38A:3-2f - Division of Training, Information and Referrals

38A:3-2f. Division of Training, Information and Referrals  The Division of Veterans' Training, Information and Referrals shall:  a. Administer the operations of the Vietnam Veterans' Outreach Program; b. Administer all federal and State training and rehabilitation programs not administered by other State departments;  c. Provide current information to the general public on federal and State veterans' programs and benefits; and  d. Provide a continuous liaison between the department and the Department of Education and the Department of Higher Education to insure that veterans or their dependents seeking to apply for educational programs for veterans or their dependents are referred to the appropriate State office and provided with the information, forms and assistance necessary to apply for those programs.  L. 1987, c. 444, s. 34.
NJ Rev Stat § 38A:3-2g (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 38A - Military and Veterans Law|Section 38A:3-2g - Training, information, referrals director

38A:3-2g. Training, information, referrals director  The Division of Veterans' Training, Information and Referrals shall be under the immediate supervision of a director who shall be an honorably discharged veteran qualified by training and experience to direct the work of the division. The director shall be appointed by the Adjutant General, with the approval of the Governor, and shall serve at the pleasure of the Adjutant General.  L. 1987, c. 444, s. 35.
NJ Rev Stat § 38A:3-2h (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 38A - Military and Veterans Law|Section 38A:3-2h - Salaries.

38A:3-2h Salaries.  36. Each director shall receive such salary as may be established by the Adjutant General with the approval of the Civil Service Commission and the Director of the Division of Budget and Accounting. L.1987, c.444, s.36; amended 2008, c.29, s.92.
NJ Rev Stat § 38A:3-2i (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 38A - Military and Veterans Law|Section 38A:3-2i - Retention of civil service rights

38A:3-2i. Retention of civil service rights  In the event that a director is appointed from persons holding positions in the career service of the State, the director shall retain, during his or her tenure in such position, any rights or protection provided that person by Title 11A, Civil Service, of the New Jersey Statutes or any pension law or retirement system.  L. 1987, c. 444, s. 37.
NJ Rev Stat § 38A:3-2j (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 38A - Military and Veterans Law|Section 38A:3-2j - Short title.

38A:3-2j Short title.  1. This act shall be known and may be cited as the Military and Defense Economic Ombudsman Act. L.2017, c.359, s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 38A:3-2k (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 38A - Military and Veterans Law|Section 38A:3-2k - Military and Defense Economic Ombudsman.

38A:3-2k Military and Defense Economic Ombudsman.  2. There is hereby created in the Department of Military and Veterans' Affairs a Military and Defense Economic Ombudsman. The ombudsman shall be appointed by the Governor. The person appointed shall have expertise in the areas of defense, business, and governmental affairs, and shall have been a resident of this State for at least 36 consecutive months immediately preceding appointment. Once appointed, the ombudsman shall continue to maintain residency in New Jersey and shall serve at the pleasure of the Governor and shall report to the Adjutant General. The office of the Military and Defense Economic Ombudsman may request and shall avail itself and utilize the services of any officer or employee of the Department of Military and Veterans' Affairs and of any other State department or agency, who shall render such assistance as the head of the principal department or agency may require without additional compensation. L.2017, c.359, s.2.
NJ Rev Stat § 38A:3-2l (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 38A - Military and Veterans Law|Section 38A:3-2l - Purpose, duties of ombudsman.

38A:3-2l Purpose, duties of ombudsman.  3. The purpose of the Military and Defense Economic Ombudsman shall be to coordinate and implement a strategy to fortify and ensure the economic vitality of the United States military installations in this State and to improve the economic environment for the defense industry in this State, in the face of evolving defense needs, by fostering productive interactions between federal, State, and local governments and overseeing efforts to position the State's military installations as hubs of development, innovation, and economic growth. It shall be the duty of the ombudsman to: a. identify the strengths and vulnerabilities of, and threats to, the current and future viability of the State's military installations in the context of changing defense plans and economic development needs; b. evaluate, report on, and recommend strategies and best practices to improve economic outcomes for the State's military installations and defense industry; c. promote and facilitate a coordinated approach to economic development related to the State's military installations and the industries that support them; d. promote opportunities for defense industry investments, work to create defense industry clusters at each military installation, and recommend significant development projects that would support the State's defense industry; e. develop productive relationships with the various governmental, industry, and community stakeholders involved in promoting the success of the State's military installations; f. disseminate information on the attributes and benefits of the State's military installations which make them attractive to current and future defense planning, business investment, and economic growth; and g. undertake any other duty consistent with the ombudsman's purpose and deemed appropriate by the Adjutant General. L.2017, c.359, s.3.
NJ Rev Stat § 38A:3-2m (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 38A - Military and Veterans Law|Section 38A:3-2m - Efforts to eliminate barriers to investment, growth.

38A:3-2m Efforts to eliminate barriers to investment, growth.  4. The Military and Defense Economic Ombudsman shall undertake specific efforts to eliminate barriers to investment and growth by businesses and the defense industry in this State. In this endeavor, the ombudsman shall: a. act as the contact person for private businesses and industries for projects related to, supporting, and impacting the State's military installations, regardless of the size of the business or investment, during the permit approval and application process, to facilitate and advocate on behalf of the applicant with each appropriate State government department or agency, in a manner similar to the process established under P.L.2011, c.34 (C.52:14B-26 et seq.); b. in collaboration with any governmental or non-profit entity, undertake a targeted marketing campaign highlighting the economic growth sectors in the State's defense industry, including, but not limited to, aerospace, information technology, cyber security, biotechnology, bioscience, and engineering;  c. make available information to federal contractors, improve access to that information, and foster relationships among the State, local, and federal stakeholders; d. establish a New Jersey Procurement Partnership Program to facilitate mentorship relations between smaller and larger companies; conduct procurement seminars; identify federal resources and make them readily accessible; and take advantage of available opportunities to create industry clusters around the State's military installations; e. promote the State's military installations by organizing Military Installation Resources for Growth events at each installation, thereby providing an opportunity for business, governmental, and community stakeholders and partners to meet and learn about current and emerging economic development and other opportunities at each installation; and f. in collaboration with the Office of the Secretary of Higher Education, foster synergies between institutions of higher education and the defense industry in this State, which may include, but shall not be limited to, developing a centralized database of higher education faculty contacts, their research areas, patented technologies, research centers and their facilities and equipment, and published academic articles, provided the database shall not include any information of a sensitive or classified nature or other information that may compromise the security of any person or institution of higher education. L.2017, c.359, s.4.
NJ Rev Stat § 38A:3-2n (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 38A - Military and Veterans Law|Section 38A:3-2n - Education and outreach efforts.

38A:3-2n Education and outreach efforts.  5. As part of its education and outreach efforts, and its purposes of promoting the State's military installations and developing productive relationships with the various governmental, industry, and community stakeholders, the Military and Defense Economic Ombudsman shall: a. organize an annual tour of the State's military installations for the New Jersey Congressional Delegation to inform the delegation of issues pertaining to each installation and provide them with information relevant to their work of ensuring the current and future viability of the State's military installations; b. provide accurate, current, and factual information about the State's military installations and their attributes to federal partners, including information to dispel misconceptions in the areas of air space, encroachment, and installation infrastructure, and to highlight the benefits and the current and future potential of each installation in the context of defense planning and economic growth; and c. establish and convene Commander Council meetings on a regular basis to meet directly with the commanding officers of each military installation and hear from them and other high-ranking officials concerning the specific operations and needs at each installation. L.2017, c.359, s.5.
NJ Rev Stat § 38A:3-2o (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 38A - Military and Veterans Law|Section 38A:3-2o - Annual report; rules, regulations.

38A:3-2o Annual report; rules, regulations.  6. a. The Military and Defense Economic Ombudsman shall submit an annual report to the Adjutant General detailing the activities undertaken during the previous year. b. The Adjutant General, pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), may adopt such rules and regulations as may be necessary to implement the provisions of this act. L.2017, c.359, s.6.
NJ Rev Stat § 38A:3-2.2 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 38A - Military and Veterans Law|Section 38A:3-2.2 - Regulations

38A:3-2.2. Regulations  The Adjutant General, Department of Military and Veterans' Affairs, shall have the power to promulgate regulations pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L. 1968, c. 410 (C. 52:14B-1 et seq.), to carry out the purposes of this act which may be required by federal law.  L. 1973, c. 284, s. 2; amended 1984,c.181,s.5; 1988,c.138,s.8.
NJ Rev Stat § 38A:3-2.3 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 38A - Military and Veterans Law|Section 38A:3-2.3 - Application of State Agency Transfer Act

38A:3-2.3. Application of State Agency Transfer Act  The transfer directed by this act will be made in accordance with the "State Agency Transfer Act," P.L.1971, c. 375 (C. 52:14D-1 et seq.). L.1973, c. 284, s. 3, eff. Nov. 30, 1973.
NJ Rev Stat § 38A:3-2.4 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 38A - Military and Veterans Law|Section 38A:3-2.4 - World War II Veterans' Memorial Fund.

38A:3-2.4 World War II Veterans' Memorial Fund.  1. There is created in the Department of the Treasury a dedicated, non-lapsing fund to be known as the World War II Veterans' Memorial Fund. The fund shall be credited with any money received by the World War II Memorial Commission established pursuant to Executive Order No. 107 of 2004 by Governor McGreevey through fundraising efforts and as donations or grants, and any monies as may thereafter be donated by members of the public or appropriated to the fund by law. All interest on monies in the fund shall be credited to the fund. Investment of such monies shall be consistent with policies of the Division of Investment. The monies in the fund shall be administered by the State Treasurer, to be held in the fund until appropriated by law. Not later than 180 days after the effective date of this act, and periodically thereafter, the State Treasurer shall certify to the Legislature the total amount of monies in the fund. L.2005,c.59,s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 38A:3-2.5 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 38A - Military and Veterans Law|Section 38A:3-2.5 - Donations, grants for World War II Memorial.

38A:3-2.5 Donations, grants for World War II Memorial.  2. The Adjutant General of the Department of Military and Veterans'Affairs and the Deputy Commissioner of Veterans' Affairs, on behalf of the World War II Memorial Commission established pursuant to Executive Order No. 107 of 2004 by Governor McGreevey, may solicit and accept donations or grants of money or property from any source for the purposes of the World War II Memorial and may distribute appropriations made by law for that purpose. Any donations or grants received shall be credited to the World War II Veterans'Memorial Fundcreated in section 1 of this act. L.2005,c.59,s.2.
NJ Rev Stat § 38A:3-3 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 38A - Military and Veterans Law|Section 38A:3-3 - Adjutant General

38A:3-3. Adjutant General  38A:3-3. The head of the Department of Military and Veterans' Affairs shall be the Adjutant General, who shall be appointed with the grade of major general of the line, New Jersey Army National Guard, or major general, New Jersey Air National Guard, by the Governor, with the advice and consent of the Senate, from:  (a) Federally recognized general officers in the national guard who have served therein for the preceding 10 years; or  (b) Federally recognized commissioned officers in the national guard, who have served therein for the preceding 10 years and are now serving in a military grade not below that of a colonel, such officers having the qualifications to become federally-recognized as brigadier general of the line, New Jersey Army National Guard, or brigadier general, New Jersey Air National Guard.  L.1963, c.109; amended 1984,c.181,s.6; 1987,c.444,s.7; 1988,c.138,s.9.
NJ Rev Stat § 38A:3-4.1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 38A - Military and Veterans Law|Section 38A:3-4.1 - Administrator

38A:3-4.1. Administrator  The Administrator of Veterans' Affairs shall be an honorably discharged veteran qualified by training and experience to perform the duties of the office and shall be appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate. The administrator shall, under the supervision of the Adjutant General, direct and oversee the activities of the Director of the Division of Veterans' Administrative Services, the Director of the Division of Veterans' Loans, Grants and Services and the Director of the Division of Veterans' Training, Information and Referrals.  L. 1987, c. 444, s. 11.
NJ Rev Stat § 38A:3-5 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 38A - Military and Veterans Law|Section 38A:3-5 - Deputy adjutant general.

38A:3-5 Deputy adjutant general.  38A:3-5. The deputy adjutant general shall be appointed by the Governor upon the nomination of the Adjutant General. The deputy adjutant general shall be a person who has served as a commissioned officer in the armed forces of the State and who is a federally recognized commissioned officer in a military rank not below that of colonel. He may be appointed with the grade of brigadier general. The duties of the deputy adjutant general shall be prescribed by the Adjutant General.   The deputy adjutant general shall have the authority to act for and in place of the Adjutant General during the absence or disability of the Adjutant General. If the office of the Adjutant General shall become vacant, the deputy adjutant general shall exercise the powers and perform the duties of the Adjutant General until a successor shall have been appointed and shall have qualified.   Any vacancy occurring in the office of the deputy adjutant general shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment.   L.1963, c.109; amended 1984,c.181,s.7.
NJ Rev Stat § 38A:3-5.1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 38A - Military and Veterans Law|Section 38A:3-5.1 - Assistant adjutant generals; rank

38A:3-5.1. Assistant adjutant generals; rank  8. The Governor may appoint, with the advice and consent of the Senate, an assistant adjutant general for the New Jersey Army National Guard, and an assistant adjutant general for the New Jersey Air National Guard, respectively, who shall serve at the pleasure of the Governor. The assistant adjutant general for the New Jersey Air National Guard may have the rank of major general and the assistant adjutant general for the New Jersey Army National Guard may have the rank of brigadier general during the term of office and each shall serve on the staff of the Adjutant General. L.1984,c.181,s.8; amended 2001, c.317.
NJ Rev Stat § 38A:3-6a (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 38A - Military and Veterans Law|Section 38A:3-6a - Criteria for designation as "veteran," "disabled veteran."

38A:3-6a Criteria for designation as "veteran," "disabled veteran."  1. a. The Adjutant General of the Department of Military and Veterans' Affairs shall determine whether any person seeking to be considered a "veteran" or a "disabled veteran" under N.J.S.11A:5-1, N.J.S.18A:66-2, or a "veteran" under section 6 of P.L.1954, c.84 (C.43:15A-6) or section 1 of P.L.1983, c.391 (C.43:16A-11.7), meets the criteria set forth therein and shall be considered a veteran or disabled veteran, as appropriate, for the purposes of these laws. The Adjutant General of the Department of Military and Veterans' Affairs shall adjudicate an appeal from any person disputing the decision of the Adjutant General as to whether a person is to be considered a veteran or disabled veteran, as appropriate, for the purposes of these laws. The Adjutant General shall promptly notify the public entity responsible for administering each such law of the determination of the Adjutant General, and the determination shall be binding on such public entities. b. The Adjutant General of the Department of Military and Veterans' Affairs shall promulgate, in accordance with the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), rules and regulations to effectuate the purposes of this act. L.2000,c.127,s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 38A:3-6.1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 38A - Military and Veterans Law|Section 38A:3-6.1 - Aid to localities in circumstances which threaten or endanger public health, safety or welfare

38A:3-6.1. Aid to localities in circumstances which threaten or endanger public health, safety or welfare  In addition to any other powers, the Adjutant General under the direction of the Governor shall have the authority to order to active duty, with or without pay, in State service, such members of the New Jersey National Guard, that in his judgment are necessary to provide aid to localities in circumstances which threaten or are a danger to the public health, safety or welfare. He may authorize the employment of any supporting vehicles, equipment, communications or supplies as may be necessary to support the members so ordered. No member shall be ordered to active duty without pay unless the member has consented to such service. Members serving without pay shall have all of the obligations, rights, benefits, privileges, protections and immunities as if ordered to active duty with pay. L.1979, c. 240, s. 1, eff. Dec. 12, 1979. Amended by L.1984, c. 181, s. 10, eff. Nov. 14, 1984.