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NJ Rev Stat § 18A:64-21 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:64-21 - Future professors, etc., to have similar tenure rights, etc.

18A:64-21. Future professors, etc., to have similar tenure rights, etc.  All professors, associate professors, assistant professors, instructors, supervisors, registrars, teachers, and other persons employed by the board of trustees of the state colleges shall have the same rights of tenure, seniority, pension, protection from liability, rights to legal counsel and all other rights and privileges of similar employees of the state board of education or the commissioner of education on July 1, 1967 in the existing state colleges. L.1967, c.271.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:64-21.1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:64-21.1 - Negotiation authority unaffected

18A:64-21.1. Negotiation authority unaffected  12. The Governor shall continue to function as the public employer under the "New Jersey Employer-Employee Relations Act," P.L.1941, c.100 (C.34:13A-1 et seq.) and through the Office of Employee Relations act as the chief spokesperson on behalf of the State colleges with respect to all matters under negotiation. One representative of the State college sector shall be designated by the Governor as a member of the negotiating team, upon recommendation by the State colleges.  L.1986,c.42,s.12; amended 1994,c.48,s.102.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:64-21.2 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:64-21.2 - Professional positions

18A:64-21.2. Professional positions  Professional members of the academic, administrative and teaching staffs shall include all faculty positions, current professional positions listed as unclassified positions pursuant to Title 11, Civil Service, of the Revised Statutes and all professional positions currently listed as classified positions pursuant to Title 11 of the Revised Statutes, which are not presently included within any bargaining unit. All these positions shall be removed from the provisions of Title 11 of the Revised Statutes; however, any employee currently having classified status in a title shall have the option of retaining all the rights and privileges of a classified employee in that title for so long as the employee maintains uninterrupted service in, or is on an approved leave of absence from, that title.  L. 1986, c. 42, s. 13, eff. July 9, 1986.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:64-21.3 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:64-21.3 - Jurisdiction removed

18A:64-21.3. Jurisdiction removed  All State college faculty and professional positions shall be removed from the jurisdiction of the Vacancy Review Board, established pursuant to Executive Order No. 10 (1982).  L. 1986, c. 42, s. 14, eff. July 9, 1986.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:64-21.4 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:64-21.4 - Employer-Employee Relations Act unaffected

18A:64-21.4. Employer-Employee Relations Act unaffected  Nothing in this amendatory and supplementary act shall be construed or interpreted to contravene or modify the provisions of the "New Jersey Employer-Employee Relations Act," P.L. 1941, c. 100 (C. 34:13A-1 et seq.) or to limit or restrict the scope of negotiations as provided pursuant to that law.  L. 1986, c. 42, s. 15, eff. July 9, 1986.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:64-21.5 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:64-21.5 - Tenure, pension rights

18A:64-21.5. Tenure, pension rights  Nothing in this amendatory and supplementary act shall be so construed as to deprive any person of any tenure rights or of any other right or protection provided that person under any pension law or retirement system of this State. L. 1986, c. 42, s. 16, eff. July 9, 1986.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:64-21.6 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:64-21.6 - Findings, declarations

18A:64-21.6. Findings, declarations  1. The Legislature finds and declares that: a. The State of New Jersey has designated the Kelsey building located at 101 West State Street, City of Trenton, a State landmark and historic site which is being preserved as a part of the cultural heritage of this State;  b. The original intent of Henry Cooper Kelsey, whose generosity constructed this building, was to support educational purposes;  c. The State has determined that an appropriate use of this facility is served by supporting the programs of Thomas A. Edison State College; and  d. The State, Thomas A. Edison State College, and the City of Trenton have jointly agreed that the interest of these parties is well-served by the physical presence of Thomas A. Edison State College in the Kelsey building and the adjoining properties known as 105 through 115 West State Street in the City of Trenton.  L.1993,c.116,s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:64-21.7 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:64-21.7 - Use of Kelsey building by Thomas A. Edison State College

18A:64-21.7. Use of Kelsey building by Thomas A. Edison State College  2. The Kelsey School of Industrial Arts building located at the corner of West State and Willow Streets, designated as 101 West State Street, City of Trenton, County of Mercer, and State of New Jersey, along with adjacent properties known as 105 through 115 West State Street, City of Trenton, County of Mercer, and State of New Jersey are hereby designated for the exclusive use by and in support of the academic and administrative activities of Thomas A. Edison State College.  L.1993,c.116,s.2.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:64-26 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:64-26 - Short title

18A:64-26. Short title  This act shall be known and may be cited as the "Public College Auxiliary Organization Act." L.1982, c. 16, s. 1, eff. April 1, 1982.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:64-27 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:64-27 - Definitions

18A:64-27. Definitions  As used in this act: a. "College" means any State or county college. b. "Auxiliary organization" means an organization, subject to the provisions of this act, that performs selected functions or operations of a college while maintaining an identity distinct from that of the college. L.1982, c. 16, s. 2, eff. April 1, 1982. Amended by L.1983, c. 23, s. 1, eff. Jan. 22, 1983.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:64-28 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:64-28 - Number of organizations

18A:64-28. Number of organizations  A college may establish and utilize one or more auxiliary organizations for the performance of college operations or functions. L.1982, c. 16, s. 3, eff. April 1, 1982.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:64-29 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:64-29 - Functions and operations

18A:64-29. Functions and operations  4. An auxiliary organization may engage only in such operations and may serve only such functions as are allowed by law and as shall be approved by the board of trustees of the college. Such functions or operations may include, but shall not be limited to:  a. operation of student centers; b. operation of student pubs; c. management of student dormitories; d. operation of college bookstores. L.1982,c.16,s.4; amended 1994,c.48,s.103.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:64-30 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:64-30 - Powers

18A:64-30. Powers  Each auxiliary organization shall be a body corporate and politic, with corporate succession. Each auxiliary organization shall have the power to contract, to sue and be sued, to make, amend and rescind rules for its own reorganization and operation, but it shall not in any manner, directly, or indirectly, pledge the credit of the State. L.1982, c. 16, s. 5, eff. April 1, 1982.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:64-31 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:64-31 - Board of directors; composition; terms; vacancies

18A:64-31. Board of directors; composition; terms; vacancies  Each auxiliary organization shall have a board of directors composed of the president of the college or his designee, one member of the college board of trustees, and at least five citizens appointed by the college board of trustees, at least two of whom shall be students. The citizen members shall be appointed for 3 year terms except that the initial appointment shall be staggered so that two members shall be appointed for terms of 2 years and one member shall be appointed for a term of 1 year. There shall be no limitation on the number of terms an individual may serve. Vacancies shall be filled in the manner of the original appointment. Each member shall serve until a successor is appointed and qualified. L.1982, c. 16, s. 6, eff. April 1, 1982.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:64-32 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:64-32 - Board of directors; conflict of interest; expenses

18A:64-32. Board of directors; conflict of interest; expenses  No member of the board of directors of an auxiliary organization shall have a financial interest in any contract or other transaction entered into by the board of which he is a member. Any contract or transaction entered into in violation of this section is void. The members of the board of directors shall receive no compensation for their services, but shall be paid their necessary expenses in performing their duties. L.1982, c. 16, s. 7, eff. April 1, 1982.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:64-33 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:64-33 - Board as public body; provisions governing

18A:64-33. Board as public body; provisions governing  The board of directors is a "public body" as defined in section 3 of the "Open Public Meetings Act," P.L.1975, c. 231 (C. 10:4-8), and shall conduct its business in accordance with the provisions of that act. L.1982, c. 16, s. 8, eff. April 1, 1982.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:64-34 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:64-34 - Bank accounts, purchases

18A:64-34. Bank accounts, purchases  9. An auxiliary organization shall maintain its own bank accounts and shall make such purchases as are necessary to its operation, without regard to the provisions of P.L.1954, c.48 (C.52:34-6 et seq.), pursuant to regulations promulgated by the Board of Trustees.  L.1982,c.16,s.9; amended 1994,c.48,s.104.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:64-35 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:64-35 - Legal counsel

18A:64-35. Legal counsel  An auxiliary organization shall obtain private legal counsel and shall not be represented by the Attorney General. L.1982, c. 16, s. 10, eff. April 1, 1982.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:64-36 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:64-36 - Acceptance of gifts

18A:64-36. Acceptance of gifts  11. An auxiliary organization may accept any grant, contract, bequest, trust or gift unless the Board of Trustees determines that acceptance would be contrary to policies of the institution or inconsistent with public policy.  L.1982,c.16,s.11; amended 1994,c.48,s.105.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:64-37 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:64-37 - Annual budget; approval

18A:64-37. Annual budget; approval  The annual budget of each auxiliary organization shall be approved by the board of directors of the organization. L.1982, c. 16, s. 12, eff. April 1, 1982.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:64-38 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:64-38 - Officers and employees; civil service

18A:64-38. Officers and employees; civil service  As may be necessary for its operation, an auxiliary organization may appoint, retain and employ officers, agents, employees and experts, who shall be within the unclassified service of the Civil Service; except that, officers, agents, employees and experts of an auxiliary organization established by a county college shall not be subject to the provisions of Title 11 of the Revised Statutes. L.1982, c. 16, s. 13, eff. April 1, 1982. Amended by L.1983, c. 23, s. 2, eff. Jan. 22, 1983.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:64-39 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:64-39 - Colleges; leasing or renting of facilities

18A:64-39. Colleges; leasing or renting of facilities  An auxiliary organization may lease or rent facilities and office space from the college, provided that it reimburses the college for the fair rental value for its use of such facilities. L.1982, c. 16, s. 14, eff. April 1, 1982.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:64-40 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:64-40 - Commercial services on college campuses; self support; surplus funds

18A:64-40. Commercial services on college campuses; self support; surplus funds  Operations of commercial services on college campuses, such as a food service or bookstore, or such commercial services as may be provided in a college union, shall, when operated by an auxiliary organization, be self supporting. Any surplus funds from commercial operations shall be used for purposes that are consistent with the educational purposes of the institution. L.1982, c. 16, s. 15, eff. April 1, 1982.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:64-41 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:64-41 - Expenses; liability in tort or contract

18A:64-41. Expenses; liability in tort or contract  Expenses incurred by an auxiliary organization shall be payable from funds raised by the organization, and no liability or obligation, in tort or contract, shall be incurred by the State for the operation of such an organization. L.1982, c. 16, s. 16, eff. April 1, 1982.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:64-42 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:64-42 - Financial standards

18A:64-42. Financial standards  17. The board of trustees shall, prior to the operation of any auxiliary organization under this act:  a. Institute with the approval of the Director of the Division of Budget and Accounting a standard Statewide accounting and reporting system for businesslike management of the operation of auxiliary organizations.  b. Implement financial standards which will tend to assure the fiscal viability of auxiliary organizations. These standards shall include proper provisions for professional management, adequate working capital, adequate reserve funds for current operations and capital replacements, insurance, and adequate provisions for new business requirements.  c. Institute procedures to assure that transactions of the auxiliary organizations are within the educational purposes of the college.  d. Develop policies for the appropriation of surplus funds not required to implement section 15 of P.L.1982, c.16 (C.18A:64-40). Uses of such funds shall be regularly reported to the board of trustees of the college.  e. Determine which college employees may also be employed by the auxiliary organization and the terms and conditions of such employment.  L.1982,c.16,s.17; amended 1994,c.48,s.106.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:64-43 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:64-43 - Certified public accountant

18A:64-43. Certified public accountant  18. A certified public accountant shall be selected by each auxiliary organization. The certified public accountant shall annually audit the auxiliary organization's funds. Auxiliary organizations shall contract for and receive such audit annually, and shall submit the audit to the board of trustees of the college, and to the Director of the Division of Budget and Accounting.  L.1982,c.16,s.18; amended 1994,c.48,s.107.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:64-44 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:64-44 - College student government association; compliance with act

18A:64-44. College student government association; compliance with act  Each college student government association to which student fee moneys are allocated by the college, whether or not it is an auxiliary organization subject to the provisions of this act, shall comply with the provisions of section 18 of this act. L.1982, c. 16, s. 19, eff. April 1, 1982.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:64-45 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:64-45 - New Jersey Association of State Colleges and Universities.

18A:64-45 New Jersey Association of State Colleges and Universities.  1. There is established a body corporate and politic, with corporate succession, to be known as the New Jersey Association of State Colleges and Universities. New Jersey City University, Kean University, Ramapo College of New Jersey, Richard Stockton College of New Jersey, Thomas Edison State College, The College of New Jersey and The William Paterson University of New Jersey shall constitute the membership of the association.  L.1985, c.161, s.1; amended 1999, c.46, s.35; 2012, c.45, s.71; 2017, c.178, s.40.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:64-46 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:64-46 - Membership of association.

18A:64-46 Membership of association.  2. The association shall consist of seven voting members to be appointed as follows: one member from each member institution's boards of trustees, appointed by the members thereof. In addition the presidents of the member institutions shall serve as ex officio, nonvoting members.  Members shall serve without compensation but shall be entitled to be reimbursed for all reasonable and necessary expenses.  L.1985, c.161, s.1; amended 1994, c.48, s.108; 1999, c.46, s.36; 2012, c.45, s.72; 2017, c.178, s.41.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:64-47 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:64-47 - Officers; rules

18A:64-47. Officers; rules  The association shall select such officers and make such rules as may be necessary for the transaction of business.   L. 1985, c. 161, s. 3, eff. July 1, 1985.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:64-48 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:64-48 - Powers, responsibilities of association.

18A:64-48 Powers, responsibilities of association.  4. The association shall have perpetual succession and shall have the following powers and responsibilities:  a. To make, amend and repeal rules, regulations and bylaws for its own governance and guidance, not inconsistent with the purposes of the association;  b. To adopt an official seal and alter the same at pleasure;  c. To maintain an office at such place or places in the State as it may designate;  d. To sue and be sued in its own name;  e. To borrow money, to issue bonds or notes therefor, and to secure the same by pledge or mortgage of its real and personal property, but it shall not in any manner, directly or indirectly, pledge the credit of the State; and  f. To acquire, hold and dispose of real and personal property in the exercise of its powers and the performance of its duties under this article. All this property shall be exempt from taxation under chapter 4 of Title 54 of the Revised Statutes.  L.1985,c.161,s.4; amended 1999, c.46, s.37.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:64-49 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:64-49 - Executive director; duties, compensation.

18A:64-49 Executive director; duties, compensation.  5. The association shall employ an executive director, who shall be responsible for the administration of all the activities of the association including staff services. The executive director shall serve at the pleasure of the association. The salary of the executive director and all other personnel shall be determined by the association. L.1985,c.161,s.5; amended 1999, c.46, s.38.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:64-50 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:64-50 - Purposes of association.

18A:64-50 Purposes of association.  6. The association shall encourage and aid all movements for the improvement of education at the member institutions and shall make recommendations to the Governor, Legislature, Commission on Higher Education and Presidents' Council regarding the coordination of the member institutions on matters of mutual interest and concern.  L.1985,c.161,s.6; amended 1994, c.48, s.109; 1999, c.46, s.39.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:64-51 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:64-51 - Dues from member institutions.

18A:64-51 Dues from member institutions.  7. For purposes of defraying the expenses of the association, the member institutions shall pay the necessary expenses incurred by the members and shall appropriate annually such sums for dues as may be assessed by the association. The assessment shall be made only upon a two-thirds vote of the membership present at the meeting, after notice of the taking of that vote shall have been given to each member institution in writing at least 60 days before the meeting of the association. Dues shall be assessed upon a graduated scale according to the size of each member institution.  L.1985,c.161,s.7; amended 1999, c.46, s.40.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:64-52 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:64-52 - Short title

18A:64-52. Short title  This article shall be known and may be cited as the "State College Contracts Law."  L. 1986, c. 43, s. 1, eff. July 9, 1986.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:64-53 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:64-53 - Definitions.

18A:64-53 Definitions.  2. As used in this article, unless the context otherwise indicates:  a. "Board of trustees" means the board of a State college;  b. "Contracting agent" means the business officer of the State college having the power to prepare advertisements, to advertise for and receive bids, and to make awards for the State college in connection with the purchases, contracts or agreements permitted by this article or the officer, committee or employee to whom the power has been delegated by the State college;  c. "Contracts" means contracts or agreements for the performance of work or the furnishing or hiring of services, materials or supplies, as distinguished from contracts of employment;  d. "Legal newspaper" means a newspaper circulating in this State which has been printed and published in the English language at least once a week for at least one year continuously;  e. "Materials" includes goods and property subject to chapter 2 of Title 12A of the New Jersey Statutes, apparatus or any other tangible thing, except real property or any interest therein; f. "Extraordinary unspecifiable services" means services or products which cannot be reasonably described by written specifications;  g. "Professional services" means services rendered or performed by a person authorized by law to practice a recognized profession and whose practice is regulated by law and the performance of which services requires knowledge of an advanced type in a field of learning acquired by a prolonged formal course of specialized instruction and study as distinguished from general academic instruction or apprenticeship and training. Professional services also means services rendered in the performance of work that is original and creative in character in a recognized field of artistic endeavor; h. "Project" means any work, undertaking, construction or alteration;  i. "Purchases" are transactions, for a valuable consideration, creating or acquiring an interest in goods, services and property except real property or any interest therein;  j. "State college" means an institution of higher education established pursuant to chapter 64 of Title 18A of the New Jersey Statutes;  k. "Work" includes services and any other activity of a tangible or intangible nature performed or assumed pursuant to a contract or agreement with a State college; l. "Information technology" means telecommunication goods and services, including, but not limited to, software, hardware and systems implementation and support for voice, data and video. L.1986,c.43,s.2; amended 2005, c.369, s.2.