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NJ Rev Stat § 40A:9-22.24 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40A:9-22.24 - Response by municipal ethics board to written complaint

40A:9-22.24. Response by municipal ethics board to written complaint  The municipal ethics board, upon receipt of a signed written complaint by any person alleging that the conduct of any local government officer or employee serving the municipality is in conflict with the municipal code of ethics or financial disclosure requirements, shall acknowledge receipt of the complaint within 30 days of receipt and initiate an investigation concerning the facts and circumstances set forth in the complaint. The ethics board shall make a determination as to whether the complaint is within its jurisdiction or frivolous or without any reasonable factual basis. If the ethics board shall conclude that the complaint is outside its jurisdiction, frivolous or without factual basis, it shall reduce that conclusion to writing and shall transmit a copy thereof to the complainant and to the local government officer or employee against whom the complaint was filed. Otherwise the ethics board shall notify the local government officer or employee against whom the complaint was filed of the nature of the complaint and the facts and circumstances set forth therein. The officer or employee shall have the opportunity to present the ethics board with any statement or information concerning the complaint which he wishes. Thereafter, if the ethics board determines that a reasonable doubt exists as to whether the local government officer or employee is in conflict with the municipal code of ethics or any financial disclosure requirements, it shall conduct a hearing in the manner prescribed by section 12 of this act, concerning the possible violation and any other facts and circumstances which may have come to its attention with respect to the conduct of the local government officer or employee. The ethics board shall render a decision as to whether the conduct of the officer or employee is in conflict with the municipal code of ethics or any financial disclosure requirements. This decision shall be made by no less than two-thirds of all members of the ethics board.  If the ethics board determines that the officer or employee is in conflict with the code or any financial disclosure requirements, it may impose any penalties which it believes appropriate within the limitations of this act. A final decision of the ethics board may be appealed to the Local Finance Board within 30 days of the decision.  L.1991,c.29,s.24.
NJ Rev Stat § 40A:9-22.25 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40A:9-22.25 - Written materials to be preserved for at least five years

40A:9-22.25. Written materials to be preserved for at least five years  All statements, complaints, requests or other written materials filed pursuant to this act, and any rulings, opinions, judgments, transcripts or other official papers prepared pursuant to this act shall be preserved for a period of at least five years from the date of filing or preparation, as the case may be.  L.1991,c.29,s.25.
NJ Rev Stat § 40A:9-23 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40A:9-23 - Eligibility of members of the board of chosen freeholders for other offices or positions; conditions; exceptions

40A:9-23. Eligibility of members of the board of chosen freeholders for other offices or positions; conditions; exceptions  No member of a board of chosen freeholders during the term for which he is elected shall be eligible for appointment to any office or position required to be filled by the board unless he shall resign and cease to be such a member at least 3 months prior to his appointment, except in cases where such office or position, by law, may be filled by a member of the board or the appointment is to the position of county counsel or county treasurer. L.1971, c. 200, s. 1, eff. July 1, 1971.
NJ Rev Stat § 40A:9-23.1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40A:9-23.1 - Term of appointment of member of county governing body to other public entity

40A:9-23.1. Term of appointment of member of county governing body to other public entity  1. Notwithstanding the provisions of any law, rule or regulation to the contrary, whenever an elected member of a county governing body is appointed to a position on any public authority, board, commission, agency or other public entity created by the State or any of its political subdivisions, and when such appointment is made by virtue of the member's position on the county governing body, the term of appointment shall be the same as the member's term of office on the county governing body. Nothing in this act shall preclude the reappointment to a position with an appropriate public entity of a person whose term of office on the county governing body has expired, but who has been reelected to succeed himself on the governing body.  L.1991,c.291,s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 40A:9-24 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40A:9-24 - Resignation of officers

40A:9-24. Resignation of officers  Any elective county officer desirous of resigning shall send his resignation, in writing, to the Governor. All such resignations shall be filed in the office of the Secretary of State. No resignation made in any other way or pretended to be made, shall be valid. L.1971, c. 200, s. 1, eff. July 1, 1971.
NJ Rev Stat § 40A:9-25 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40A:9-25 - Removal of officers and employees; procedure; review

40A:9-25. Removal of officers and employees; procedure; review  In any county wherein Title 11 (Civil Service) of the Revised Statutes is not operative and unless otherwise provided by law, any officer or employee of such county who shall be removable from his office or position only for cause, shall not be removed from his office or position until after written charges of the cause of complaint shall have been preferred against him, signed by the person making such charges. The complaint shall be filed with the governing body of the county and a copy thereof shall be served upon the officer or employee so charged, with notice of a designated time and place for the hearing thereon, which shall be no sooner than 10 days nor later than 30 days from the service of the complaint. At the hearing such officer or employee may be represented by counsel. The governing body and the person so charged shall have the power to subpena witnesses and documentary evidence. The governing body shall prescribe the rules and regulations for the conduct of the hearing. No officer or employee shall be removed from his office or position for political reasons. The Superior Court shall have jurisdiction to review the determination of the governing body and shall hear the cause de novo on the record below. Either party may supplement the record with additional testimony subject to the rules of evidence. The court may either affirm, reverse or modify the conviction. L.1971, c. 200, s. 1, eff. July 1, 1971. Amended by L.1981, c. 75, s. 1, eff. March 23, 1981.
NJ Rev Stat § 40A:9-26 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40A:9-26 - Clerk of board of chosen freeholders; term; duties; tenure; removal

40A:9-26. Clerk of board of chosen freeholders; term; duties; tenure; removal  The board of chosen freeholders of each county shall appoint a clerk to the board for a term of 3 years. He shall keep in a book the minutes and a record of the orders and proceedings of the board. He shall have custody of the official seal of the county and all records, documents and other official papers relating to the property and business of the county and perform such services as the board from time to time shall direct. Any person, appointed to the office of clerk of a board of chosen freeholders, having held such office continuously for a term of 20 years from the date of his original appointment, shall not be removed from his office except for good cause shown after a fair and impartial hearing upon notice and before the entire board. Every such clerk shall hold his office during good behavior and shall not be removed except for cause as aforesaid. L.1971, c. 200, s. 1, eff. July 1, 1971.
NJ Rev Stat § 40A:9-27 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40A:9-27 - Treasurer; term; duties

40A:9-27. Treasurer; term; duties  The board of chosen freeholders of each county shall appoint a county treasurer for a term of 3 years. Except as otherwise provided by law, the county treasurer shall be the custodian of all county funds and disburse said funds only on the order of the board. He shall collect and receive all moneys due the county. He shall keep adequate records and unless there is a county comptroller, at least once a month report to the board the receipts and disbursements made by him. Where there is a county comptroller, the county treasurer shall report in such manner and at such times as the board shall direct. The county treasurer shall maintain general books of account in accordance with rules and regulations of the Local Finance Board in the Department of Community Affairs. The county treasurer shall perform such other duties as may be assigned to him from time to time by the board. L.1971, c. 200, s. 1, eff. July 1, 1971.
NJ Rev Stat § 40A:9-28 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40A:9-28 - Comptroller; term; duties

40A:9-28. Comptroller; term; duties  The board of chosen freeholders of any county may, by resolution, create the office of county comptroller and fix his duties and compensation. The county comptroller shall be elected by the board for a term of 3 years. In any county in which the office of county comptroller is created he shall be responsible for rendering the reports and maintenance of the accounts otherwise required of the county treasurer. L.1971, c. 200, s. 1, eff. July 1, 1971.
NJ Rev Stat § 40A:9-28.1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40A:9-28.1 - Definitions

40A:9-28.1. Definitions  1. As used in this act: "Chief financial officer" means the official appointed to be responsible for the proper financial administration of the county under the "Local Bond Law," N.J.S.40A:2-1 et seq.; the "Local Budget Law," N.J.S.40A:4-1 et seq.; the "Local Fiscal Affairs Law," N.J.S.40A:5-1 et seq.; the "Local Public Contracts Law," P.L.1971, c.198 (C.40A:11-1 et seq.) and such other statutes, and such rules and regulations promulgated by the Director of the Division of Local Government Services, the Local Finance Board, or any other State agency, as may pertain to the financial administration of the county.  "County finance officer" means a county director of finance, assistant director of finance, fiscal officer, comptroller, assistant comptroller, treasurer, assistant treasurer, deputy treasurer, or other position involved in day to day conduct of fiscal operations of a county government who is not a member of the governing body of a county.  "Director" means the Director of the Division of Local Government Services in the Department of Community Affairs.  L.1993,c.87,s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 40A:9-28.3 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40A:9-28.3 - Renewal of certificates; fee; continuing education; mitigating circumstances.

40A:9-28.3 Renewal of certificates; fee; continuing education; mitigating circumstances.  3. a. Commencing July 1, 1995, all county finance officer certificates shall be renewed upon application, payment of the required fee of $50 and verification that the applicant has met continuing education requirements, all as set forth in this section. Each renewal shall be for a period of two years. The renewal date shall be 30 days prior to the expiration date. b. Each applicant for renewal of a county finance officer certificate, on a form prescribed by the director, shall furnish proof of having earned at least 3.0 continuing education units in subject areas and minimum contact hours as prescribed by the director. For the purposes of this section, 1.0 continuing education unit equals 10 contact hours. Upon verification of this requirement and upon payment of a fee of $50 to the order of the Treasurer of the State of New Jersey, the director shall renew the county finance officer certificate. c. When the holder of a county finance officer certificate has allowed the certificate to lapse by failing to renew the certificate, a new application and certificate shall be required. If application is made within six months of the expiration of the certificate, then application may be made in the same manner as a renewal; provided, however, that such application may be made in the same manner as a renewal within 12 months of the expiration of the certificate if the director determines that either of the following circumstances prevents a certificate holder from earning the required continuing education units within six months of the expiration of the certificate: (1) a flood, hurricane, superstorm, tornado, or other natural disaster, and a state of emergency has been declared as a result thereof by the Governor; or (2) a medical event or condition. L.1993, c.87, s.3; amended 2015, c.95, s.40.
NJ Rev Stat § 40A:9-28.4 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40A:9-28.4 - Appointment of chief financial officer

40A:9-28.4. Appointment of chief financial officer  4. a. Notwithstanding the provisions of any law to the contrary, in every county there shall be a chief financial officer appointed in the same manner as department directors in accordance with the county's form of government. The term of office shall be three years, which shall run from January 1 in the year in which the chief financial officer is appointed. The compensation for the chief financial officer shall be set forth in a county salary resolution.  b. No person shall serve as the chief financial officer of any county in which he serves as a member of the governing body.  c. Commencing July 1, 1996, no person shall be appointed or reappointed as a chief financial officer unless he holds a county finance officer certificate issued pursuant to section 2 of this act.  d. When a vacancy occurs in the office of chief financial officer following the appointment of a certified county finance officer to that office, the governing body or chief executive officer, as appropriate, may appoint, for a period not to exceed one year and commencing on the date of the vacancy, a person who does not hold a county finance officer certificate to serve as a temporary chief financial officer. Any person so appointed, with the approval of the director, may be reappointed as chief financial officer following the termination of the temporary appointment for one additional year. No county shall have a temporary chief financial officer for more than two consecutive years.  e. If a governing body fails or refuses to comply with this section, and has received an order from the director to do so, the members of a governing body who willfully fail or refuse to comply each shall be subject to a personal penalty of $25 for each day after the date fixed for final action that the failure or refusal to comply continues. The amount of the penalty may be recovered by the director in the name of the State as a personal debt of the member of the governing body and upon receipt shall be paid into the State Treasury.  L.1993,c.87,s.4.
NJ Rev Stat § 40A:9-28.5 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40A:9-28.5 - Interim officers appointed by director

40A:9-28.5. Interim officers appointed by director  5. A county finance officer certificate may be issued without fee by the director to any employee of the Division of Local Government Services for the sole purpose of enabling that employee to serve as a chief financial officer on an interim basis in any county when so instructed by the director.  When an employee of the director is instructed to serve as a chief financial officer for a county on an interim basis, the director may establish a fee for the service based upon the time spent and other expenses for the work. The county, upon request for payment for chief financial officer services, shall forward a check to the director, payable to the State Treasurer. The amount, if not paid when billed, shall be recoverable in an action at law.  L.1993,c.87,s.5.
NJ Rev Stat § 40A:9-28.6 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40A:9-28.6 - Revocation, suspension of certificate

40A:9-28.6. Revocation, suspension of certificate  6. Any county finance officer certificate may be revoked or suspended by the director for dishonest practices or willful or intentional failure, neglect or refusal to comply with the Constitution of the State of New Jersey or laws relating to county finances or other good cause. The governing body together with the appropriate chief executive officer of any county may request a review by the director of the behavior or practices of a certified county finance officer. The director may also initiate a review of the behavior or practices of a certified county finance officer if he finds it advisable to do so through the normal exercise of his statutory duties and responsibilities. No certificate shall be revoked or suspended except under a proper hearing before the director or his designee after due notice. If the county finance officer certificate of a person serving as a chief financial officer or county finance officer shall be revoked, that person shall be removed from his office or position by the director, the office or position shall be declared vacant, and that person shall not be eligible to hold the office or position or to make application for recertification for a period of five years from the date of revocation.  L.1993,c.87,s.6.
NJ Rev Stat § 40A:9-28.7 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40A:9-28.7 - Regulations, forms, procedures

40A:9-28.7. Regulations, forms, procedures  7. The director is authorized to adopt, in accordance with the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), such regulations, forms and procedures as may be necessary to carry out the terms of this act.  L.1993,c.87,s.7.
NJ Rev Stat § 40A:9-29 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40A:9-29 - Auditor; term; duties

40A:9-29. Auditor; term; duties  The board of chosen freeholders of any county may appoint a county auditor to exercise supervision over the expenditure and receipt of moneys of the county. His term of office shall be for 3 years. L.1971, c. 200, s. 1, eff. July 1, 1971.
NJ Rev Stat § 40A:9-30 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40A:9-30 - Purchasing agent; term, duties.

40A:9-30 Purchasing agent; term, duties.  40A:9-30. The board of chosen freeholders of any county may appoint a purchasing agent for a term of three years and authorize him to establish classifications and standards for the purchase of supplies and materials for the use of all county institutions, departments and buildings. The county purchasing agent, subject to directions of the board, shall make purchases, execute contracts and perform such functions and duties as may be required and necessary. The term of any purchasing agent who is reappointed and who has attained certification as a certified county purchasing official pursuant to the provisions of P.L.1981, c.380 (C.40A:9-30.1 et seq.) may, at the discretion of the appointing authority, be five years. L.1971, c.200, s.1; amended 1999, c.420.
NJ Rev Stat § 40A:9-30.1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40A:9-30.1 - Definitions

40A:9-30.1. Definitions  As used in this act: a. "Director" means the Director of the Division of Local Government Services; b. "Purchasing agent" or "director of purchasing" means the county official charged with the duty and responsibility of purchasing materials and services on behalf of the county. L.1981, c. 380, s. 1, eff. Dec. 31, 1981.
NJ Rev Stat § 40A:9-30.2 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40A:9-30.2 - Certified county purchasing official; application for certification

40A:9-30.2. Certified county purchasing official; application for certification  Commencing on the effective date of this act, the director shall accept applications for certification as "certified county purchasing official." An applicant shall present to the director a verified application in writing on forms provided by the Division of Local Government Services setting forth that the applicant is a citizen of the United States, has obtained a certificate or diploma issued after at least 4 years of study in approved secondary school or has received an academic education considered and accepted by the Commissioner of Education as fully equivalent, and has graduated from a 4-year course at a college of recognized standing, with a major course of study in business administration, public administration or some related subject. An applicant who does not meet the college education requirement may substitute, on a year-for-year basis, experience in a position as purchasing agent or director of purchasing for any county of this State or as the primary administrator of a centralized purchasing system maintained by any such county. Each applicant substituting experience in one or more of said positions must have been employed in said position or positions on a full-time basis for a period in the aggregate of not less than 4 years. Proof of this service shall be verified by resolution of the board of chosen freeholders of the county or with respect to counties operating under the "Optional County Charter Law" (P.L.1972, c. 154, C. 40:41A-1 et seq.) by certification by the officer charged with exercising the executive power of the county. Every applicant shall also furnish proof that he has received certificates indicating satisfactory completion of, or has been the instructor of, principles of public purchasing courses No. 1, No. 2 and No. 3 as offered by Rutgers, The State University, or such other training courses as are certified as their equivalent by Rutgers and approved by the Division of Local Government Services. L.1981, c. 380, s. 2, eff. Dec. 31, 1981.
NJ Rev Stat § 40A:9-30.3 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40A:9-30.3 - Certificate; issuance; fee

40A:9-30.3. Certificate; issuance; fee  Upon finding by the director that the applicant has met the qualifications as set forth in section 2 of this act, a certificate shall be issued to the applicant, upon the payment of a fee of $25.00 to the order of the State Treasurer. L.1981, c. 380, s. 3, eff. Dec. 31, 1981.
NJ Rev Stat § 40A:9-30.4 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40A:9-30.4 - Revocation or suspension of certificate; request for review by board of chosen freeholders or executive

40A:9-30.4. Revocation or suspension of certificate; request for review by board of chosen freeholders or executive  Any certified county purchasing official certificate may be revoked or suspended by the director for dishonest practices, or willful or intentional failure, neglect or refusal to comply with the Constitution of the State of New Jersey or laws relating to the purchase of materials or services, or other good cause. The board of chosen freeholders or the officer charged with exercising the executive power of the county, as the case may be, may request a review by the director of the behavior or practices of a certified county purchasing official. No certificate shall be revoked or suspended except upon a prior hearing before the director or his designee after due notice. L.1981, c. 380, s. 4, eff. Dec. 31, 1981.