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NJ Rev Stat § 40:34-3 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:34-3 - Proposition printed on ballot; ballot; form and content

40:34-3. Proposition printed on ballot; ballot; form and content  Upon the adoption of a resolution for the submission of the question at such election the clerk of the board of chosen freeholders shall certify the same to the county clerk, who shall, in the manner provided by law, place the same upon the ballots used at the next general election in the county, in substantially the following form:  "To vote upon the public question printed below, if in favor thereof mark a cross (X) or plus (+) in the square at the left of the word YES, and if opposed thereto mark a cross (X) or plus (+) in the square at the left of the word NO.  "Shall the board of chosen freeholders of the county [ ] YES of ......... (specify name of county) appropriate $ ............... (insert the sum) towards the [ ] NO construction of ....................... (name the proposed object)?"
NJ Rev Stat § 40:34-4 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:34-4 - Vote required for adoption

40:34-4. Vote required for adoption  If a majority of the legal voters voting on the question shall vote YES, the board of chosen freeholders may proceed to accept the same and make the appropriation therein proposed, and thereafter maintain the same.
NJ Rev Stat § 40:34-5 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:34-5 - Powers conferred deemed additional

40:34-5. Powers conferred deemed additional  Nothing in sections 40:34-2 to 40:34-5 of this title contained shall limit or restrict any power conferred upon the board of chosen freeholders by any other law, and the powers thereby conferred shall be deemed to be additional.
NJ Rev Stat § 40:34A-1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:34A-1 - Counties; authorizations; acquisition of property; construction of facility; raising money; issuance of debt obligations; operation of facility

40:34A-1. Counties; authorizations; acquisition of property; construction of facility; raising money; issuance of debt obligations; operation of facility  Every county is hereby authorized and empowered, subject to the approval of the municipality in which the parking facility is to be located, to acquire by purchase, condemnation, gift, lease or otherwise any real property or any interest therein for the purpose of providing off-street parking facilities for the public parking of vehicles, and to use for said purpose any real property theretofore acquired for any other public use or purpose, and to improve any real property, and to acquire, construct, reconstruct, enlarge, alter or improve, and to furnish or equip, and to operate and maintain, any building, structure, property or facility which is necessary or desirable for said purpose. For said purpose the board of chosen freeholders of the county is authorized and empowered to raise and appropriate moneys in the same manner as moneys are raised and appropriated for other county purposes, to issue bonds or notes of the county pursuant to the local bond law, to fix and establish, and from time to time revise, rates, fees and other charges for use of any such off-street parking facilities, and to establish rules and regulations with respect to the use of such facilities. L.1972, c. 83, s. 1, eff. July 10, 1972.
NJ Rev Stat § 40:34A-2 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:34A-2 - Establishment as part of county's public parking system; municipal public utility of county

40:34A-2. Establishment as part of county's public parking system; municipal public utility of county  Said board by resolution may determine and establish that any one or more or all of such off-street parking facilities shall be part of the county's public parking system which shall constitute a municipal public utility of the county for any purpose provided under the local bond law or the local budget law. L.1972, c. 83, s. 2, eff. July 10, 1972.
NJ Rev Stat § 40:34A-3 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:34A-3 - Limitation on period of usefulness

40:34A-3. Limitation on period of usefulness  The period of usefulness of every off-street parking facility for any purpose under the local bond law, whether with respect to original acquisition or construction or subsequent reconstruction, enlargement, alteration, improvement, furnishing, or equipment shall be not greater than 30 years. L.1972, c. 83, s. 3, eff. July 10, 1972.
NJ Rev Stat § 40:34A-4 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:34A-4 - Exemption from taxes and special assessments

40:34A-4. Exemption from taxes and special assessments  Every off-street parking facility is hereby declared to be devoted to an essential public and governmental function and purpose and shall be exempt from all taxes and special assessments of the State or any subdivision thereof. L.1972, c. 83, s. 4, eff. July 10, 1972.
NJ Rev Stat § 40:34A-5 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:34A-5 - Municipalities; powers

40:34A-5. Municipalities; powers  Every municipality shall have the power from time to time, by or pursuant to ordinance duly adopted or by instruments or other action authorized by such ordinance and for such period and upon such terms, with or without consideration, as may be provided in such ordinance and accepted by the county: (a) to pledge to the county, and covenant and agree with the county to pay to or on the order of the county, all or any part of any funds theretofore or thereafter received by the municipality for or with respect to the parking or storage of motor vehicles, in streets or otherwise, including funds collected in parking meters located in or along streets or otherwise, (b) to sell, lease, lend, donate, grant or convey to the county, or permit the county to use, maintain or operate as part of its public parking system any parking project, lot, facility, garage or undertaking constructed or owned by the municipality, or any meters, equipment or other real or personal property owned by the municipality, which may be necessary or useful and convenient for the purposes of the county or such parking system, (c) to appropriate money for all or any part of the cost of acquisition or construction of any off-street parking facility of the county and, in accordance with the limitations and any exceptions thereto and in the manner or mode of procedure prescribed by the local bond law, to incur indebtedness, borrow money and issue its negotiable bonds for the purpose of financing such facility and appropriation, and to pay the proceeds of such bonds to the county, (d) to covenant and agree with the county to pay to or on the order of the county annually or at shorter intervals not exceeding such sums or amounts of money as may be stated or provided for by formula or otherwise in such ordinance or in any agreement thereunder authorized as a subsidy for the promotion of its purposes, or for payments on account of any cost or expense or the use or services of all or any of the off-street parking facilities of the county or the establishment or provision thereof, and (e) upon authorization by it in accordance with law of the performance of any act or thing which it is empowered by law to authorize and perform and after appropriation of the moneys (if any) necessary for such performance, to covenant and agree with the county to do and perform such act or thing and as to the time, manner and other details of its doing and performance. L.1972, c. 83, s. 5, eff. July 10, 1972.
NJ Rev Stat § 40:34A-6 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:34A-6 - Municipalities; authorization; validity and binding effect of obligations and pledges; use by county as security for its bonds or notes

40:34A-6. Municipalities; authorization; validity and binding effect of obligations and pledges; use by county as security for its bonds or notes  Every municipality which shall make any contract, covenant or agreement with a county or pledge to a county pursuant to this act is hereby authorized and directed to do and perform any and all acts or things necessary, convenient or desirable to carry out and perform the same and to provide for the payment or discharge of any obligation thereunder in the same manner as other obligations of such municipality. Any such contract, covenant, agreement or pledge which may be made with or without consideration and for an unspecified or unlimited period of time and on any terms or conditions therein set forth shall be valid and binding on the parties thereto, and any instrument making or evidencing the same, may be pledged or assigned by the county to secure its bonds or notes and thereafter may not be modified except as provided by the terms of such instrument or by the terms of such pledge or assignment. L.1972, c. 83, s. 6, eff. July 10, 1972.
NJ Rev Stat § 40:34A-7 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:34A-7 - Municipalities; cooperation with county; acquisition of property; provision of services

40:34A-7. Municipalities; cooperation with county; acquisition of property; provision of services  For the purpose of aiding and cooperating in the planning, undertaking, construction or operation of an off-street parking facility of a county, any municipality in which such facility is or is to be located in whole or in part may: (a) acquire real property in its name for such facility or for new or for widening of existing roads, streets, parkways, avenues, highways or sidewalks for or to such facility, or partly for such purposes and partly for other municipal purposes, by purchase or condemnation in the manner provided by law for the acquisition of real property by a municipality, (b) cause water, sewer, lighting or drainage facilities, or other works or services which it is otherwise empowered to undertake to be furnished to or in connection with such facility, (c) furnish, dedicate, close, pave, install, grade, regrade, plan, or replan roads, streets, parkways, avenues, highways, sidewalks or other places which it is otherwise empowered to undertake or (d) do any and all things necessary or convenient to aid and cooperate in the planning, undertaking, construction or operation of such facility, and cause services to be furnished to the county in connection therewith of the character which such municipality is otherwise empowered to furnish. L.1972, c. 83, s. 7, eff. July 10, 1972.
NJ Rev Stat § 40:34A-8 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:34A-8 - Authority of municipality to incur expense

40:34A-8. Authority of municipality to incur expense  In connection with any public improvements made by any municipality in exercising the powers herein granted or referred to, such municipality may incur the entire expense thereof. Any law or statute to the contrary notwithstanding, any sale, lease, loan, grant, gift, conveyance, contract, pledge or agreement provided for in this act to be made by any municipality may be made by such municipality without prior appropriation therefor, or any referendum, appraisal, public notice, advertisement or bidding, and without the consent of any board, officer or other agency of the State. L.1972, c. 83, s. 8, eff. July 10, 1972.
NJ Rev Stat § 40:34A-9 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:34A-9 - Counties; authorization and power for agreements with other governmental agencies

40:34A-9. Counties; authorization and power for agreements with other governmental agencies  Every county is hereby authorized and empowered to enter into agreements of any nature whatsoever with the United States of America or the State of New Jersey or agencies of departments thereof or with any other county or with any municipality in connection with an off-street parking facility of the county including, and without limiting the generality of the foregoing, agreements with respect to any matters herein authorized or provided for, or with respect to aid or contribution for the cost of acquisition or construction or of operation or maintenance of any such facility, or agreements with respect to annual or other subsidy therefor or for pilot, experimental or test purposes, and any such agreement may be made with or without consideration and for an unspecified or unlimited period of time and on any terms and conditions therein set forth, and without necessity for prior appropriation therefor, and any such agreement may be pledged or assigned to secure bonds and notes of the county. L.1972, c. 83, s. 9, eff. July 10, 1972.
NJ Rev Stat § 40:35-1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:35-1 - Purposes for which plants may be erected

40:35-1. Purposes for which plants may be erected  The board of chosen freeholders may erect, equip and maintain plants for lighting county roads, and supplying light, heat and general power for buildings and institutions owned or controlled by the county.
NJ Rev Stat § 40:35-2 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:35-2 - Operation and supervision

40:35-2. Operation and supervision  Such plants shall be operated and maintained at the expense of the county, and shall be supervised by a committee consisting of members of the board of chosen freeholders.
NJ Rev Stat § 40:35-3 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:35-3 - Contracts for services instead of building plants

40:35-3. Contracts for services instead of building plants  If the board of chosen freeholders shall deem it more advantageous to the county, it may contract with any person for the lighting of any roads owned or controlled by the county, or any of the public places of the county, or for supplying light, heat or power for buildings or institutions owned or controlled by the county, for any term not exceeding five years.
NJ Rev Stat § 40:35A-1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:35A-1 - Establishment of service and operation of system; resolution or ordinance

40:35A-1. Establishment of service and operation of system; resolution or ordinance  The governing body of any county may by resolution or ordinance, as the case may be, provide for the establishment of a public transportation service and the operation of a public transportation system within the county and to the extent that it is agreeable and deemed advisable, between the county and municipalities within adjoining counties. The governing body may acquire, erect or lease such vehicles, equipment and facilities, including land and buildings, and do any and all things necessary for the establishment and operation of the public transportation service and system. L.1975, c. 83, s. 1, eff. May 5, 1975. Amended by L.1978, c. 86, s. 2, eff. July 27, 1978.
NJ Rev Stat § 40:35A-2 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:35A-2 - Contract with public or private entity

40:35A-2. Contract with public or private entity  Any county operating or providing for the operation of a transportation service and system pursuant to this act may contract with any public or private entity or corporation for the operation, in whole or part, of the service and system for and on behalf of the county. L.1975, c. 83, s. 2, eff. May 5, 1975.
NJ Rev Stat § 40:37-1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:37-1 - Shade tree commission; freeholders' powers

40:37-1. Shade tree commission; freeholders' powers  40:37-1. The board of chosen freeholders of any county may, by resolution, establish and appoint a board of shade tree commissioners to consist of not more than five residents of the county, and to be known as the "shade tree commission of county". The board of chosen freeholders may also, by resolution, appoint not more than two residents of the county as alternate members to the commission.  The board of chosen freeholders, or such committee or committees thereof as it may designate, may exercise all the functions herein conferred on the shade tree commission.  Amended 1995,c.1,s.3.
NJ Rev Stat § 40:37-2 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:37-2 - Commissioners' term lengths; alternates

40:37-2. Commissioners' term lengths; alternates  40:37-2. Of the commissioners first appointed, if the commission is to consist of five members, one shall serve for one year, one for two years, one for three years, one for four years, and one for five years, and thereafter one commissioner shall be appointed annually for five years. If the commission is to consist of less than five members the appointments shall be so arranged as to have the term of one commissioner expire each year. Vacancies shall be filled by the board of chosen freeholders by appointment for the unexpired term only.  If the resolution provides for the appointment of two alternate members, they shall be designated at the time of appointment as "Alternate No. 1" and "Alternate No. 2" and shall serve during the absence or disqualification of any regular member or members. Of the alternate members first appointed, "Alternate No. 2" shall serve for one year and "Alternate No. 1" shall serve for two years. Thereafter alternate members shall be appointed for the same term of office as are commissioners. Vacancies shall be filled by the board of chosen freeholders by appointment for the unexpired term only. An alternate member may participate in discussions of the proceedings but may not vote except in the absence or disqualification of a regular member. A vote shall not be delayed in order that a regular member may vote instead of an alternate member.  Amended 1995,c.1,s.4.
NJ Rev Stat § 40:37-3 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:37-3 - Organization; officers; salary of secretary

40:37-3. Organization; officers; salary of secretary  The shade tree commission shall organize within 30 days after the appointment of its total membership for the remainder of the then current calendar year, and thereafter annually, by the election of 1 of its members as chairman, and the appointment of a secretary who need not be a member of the commission. The salary of the secretary, who may be compensated even if a member of the commission, shall be fixed by the governing body of the county in accordance with the salary schedule, if any, of the county for corresponding positions. Amended by L.1958, c. 41, p. 132, s. 1, eff. May 20, 1958.
NJ Rev Stat § 40:37-4 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:37-4 - Commissioners serve without compensation; expenses

40:37-4. Commissioners serve without compensation; expenses  The shade tree commissioners shall serve without compensation, but with the consent of the board of chosen freeholders, shall be entitled to be reimbursed for their necessary expenses, and, with the consent of the board, may employ such expert, clerical or other assistance as they deem necessary and proper, and may fix their compensation, which shall be paid as is the compensation of other employees of the county. With the consent of the board the commissioners may buy, sell or exchange such trees, plants, equipment or supplies as they deem necessary and proper for the work of the commission, and make payment therefor in the manner in which such expenditures are ordinarily made by the county.
NJ Rev Stat § 40:37-5 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:37-5 - Powers; regulations; trees on highways; parks

40:37-5. Powers; regulations; trees on highways; parks  Except as hereinafter provided, the shade tree commission may exercise exclusive control over the regulation, planting and care of shade and ornamental trees and shrubbery now situate or which may hereafter be planted in any public highway, park or parkway of the county, including: a. The planting, trimming, spraying, care and protection thereof; b. The regulation and control of the use of the ground surrounding the same so far as may be necessary for their proper growth, care and protection; c. The moving or requiring the removal of any tree or part thereof, dangerous to public safety; d. The care and control of the parks and parkways; e. The encouragement of arboriculture. Amended by L.1958, c. 41, p. 132, s. 2, eff. May 20, 1958.
NJ Rev Stat § 40:37-6 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:37-6 - Regulations for protection of trees and shrubbery; penalties

40:37-6. Regulations for protection of trees and shrubbery; penalties  The shade tree commission, with the consent of the board of chosen freeholders may make rules and regulations for the protection and care of the trees, shrubbery or ornamental material planted or growing naturally within the highways and parks under its jurisdiction, as provided in this article; and with the consent of the board may prescribe a suitable fine for the violation of each rule or regulation, in an amount not exceeding $200.00 for each violation. Amended by L.1958, c. 41, p. 133, s. 3, eff. May 20, 1958.
NJ Rev Stat § 40:37-7 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:37-7 - Enforcement of rules and regulations; jurisdiction of courts

40:37-7. Enforcement of rules and regulations; jurisdiction of courts  Any court within the county having jurisdiction over proceedings for the violation of municipal ordinances in any municipality within the county, shall have jurisdiction in proceedings for the violation of the rules and regulations prescribed by the commission, which shall be enforceable in the same manner as ordinances of the municipality in which the proceeding is instituted. Amended by L.1953, c. 37, p. 650, s. 63, eff. March 19, 1953.
NJ Rev Stat § 40:37-8 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:37-8 - Copy of rules as evidence

40:37-8. Copy of rules as evidence  A copy of any rule or regulation of the shade tree commission, certified to under the hand of the secretary or chairman, shall be taken in all courts as full and legal proof of the existence of the rule or regulation, and of compliance with the requirements of law in relation to the making and approval thereof, unless the contrary be shown. Amended by L.1953, c. 37, p. 651, s. 64; L.1958, c. 41, p. 133, s. 4, eff. May 20, 1958.
NJ Rev Stat § 40:37-9 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:37-9 - Disposition of fines

40:37-9. Disposition of fines  All moneys collected by the county shade tree commission, either as fines or penalties for violation of a rule or regulation of the commission, shall be forthwith paid over to the treasury of the county and shall become part of the funds of the county.