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NJ Rev Stat § 40:69A-121 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:69A-121 - Executive power; mayor's duties

40:69A-121. Executive power; mayor's duties  The executive power of the municipality shall be exercised by the mayor. It shall be his duty to see that all laws and ordinances in force and effect within the municipality are observed. He shall address the council and report to the residents annually, and at such other times as he may deem desirable, on the condition of the municipality and upon its problems of government. L.1950, c. 210, p. 496, s. 13-7, eff. June 8, 1950.
NJ Rev Stat § 40:69A-122 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:69A-122 - Assessor; tax collector; attorney; clerk; treasurer; other officers; appointment

40:69A-122. Assessor; tax collector; attorney; clerk; treasurer; other officers; appointment  An assessor, a tax collector, an attorney, a clerk, a treasurer and such other officers as may be provided by ordinance shall be appointed by the mayor with the advice and consent of the council. One person may be appointed to two or more such offices, except that one person shall not be the assessor and treasurer, or assessor and collector. L.1950, c. 210, p. 496, s. 13-8, eff. June 8, 1950.
NJ Rev Stat § 40:69A-123 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:69A-123 - Finance committee and other committees of council

40:69A-123. Finance committee and other committees of council  The mayor shall also appoint a finance committee of council which may consist of one or more council members, and may appoint and designate other committees of council of similar composition.  L.1950, c.210, s.13-9; amended 1989,c.221,s.10.
NJ Rev Stat § 40:69A-124 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:69A-124 - Appointment of officers and employees by mayor

40:69A-124. Appointment of officers and employees by mayor  All officers and employees whose appointment or election is not otherwise provided for in this article or by general law shall be appointed by the mayor. If the municipality has not adopted the provisions of Title 11 of the Revised Statutes (Civil Service), it shall be the duty of the mayor to recruit, select and appoint persons qualified by training and experience for their respective offices, positions and employments. L.1950, c. 210, p. 497, s. 13-10, eff. June 8, 1950.
NJ Rev Stat § 40:69A-125 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:69A-125 - Residence in municipality not required

40:69A-125. Residence in municipality not required  Appointive officers and employees need not be residents of the municipality unless council shall so require. L.1950, c. 210, p. 497, s. 13-11, eff. June 8, 1950.
NJ Rev Stat § 40:69A-126 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:69A-126 - Municipal clerk

40:69A-126. Municipal clerk  A municipal clerk shall be appointed by the mayor with the advice and consent of council. The municipal clerk shall be qualified by previous training or experience to perform the duties of his office. He shall serve at the pleasure of the council, except as otherwise provided by this act. L.1950, c. 210, p. 497, s. 13-12, eff. June 8, 1950.
NJ Rev Stat § 40:69A-127 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:69A-127 - Duties of municipal clerk

40:69A-127. Duties of municipal clerk  The municipal clerk shall serve as clerk of the council, perform such functions as may be required by law of municipal clerks generally, have such other powers and duties as council may prescribe. He shall maintain the records and minutes of the governing body. L.1950, c. 210, p. 497, s. 13-13, eff. June 8, 1950.
NJ Rev Stat § 40:69A-128 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:69A-128 - Annual budget

40:69A-128. Annual budget  The mayor shall prepare the annual budget with the assistance of the treasurer and the co-operation of the other members of the council. L.1950, c. 210, p. 497, s. 13-14, eff. June 8, 1950.
NJ Rev Stat § 40:69A-129 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:69A-129 - Treasurer's duties

40:69A-129. Treasurer's duties  The treasurer shall be the chief financial officer of the municipality and shall keep and maintain books and records of all financial transactions of the municipality in accordance with the standards and requirements of the State Division of Local Government. The treasurer shall have custody of all public moneys of the municipality. He shall make monthly reports to council of all receipts, expenditures, commitments and unencumbered appropriation balances. L.1950, c. 210, p. 497, s. 13-15, eff. June 8, 1950.
NJ Rev Stat § 40:69A-130 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:69A-130 - Disbursement of municipal funds

40:69A-130. Disbursement of municipal funds  No municipal funds shall be disbursed except pursuant to and within the limits of appropriations made in accordance with law. All disbursements shall be by bank check or draft signed by the mayor and countersigned by the treasurer, upon warrant of the chairman of the finance committee of council approved by council. L.1950, c. 210, p. 498, s. 13-16, eff. June 8, 1950.
NJ Rev Stat § 40:69A-131 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:69A-131 - Tax collector; duties

40:69A-131. Tax collector; duties  The municipal tax collector shall receive and collect all moneys assessed or raised by taxation or assessment for any purpose. The collector shall enter in suitable books or other records to be kept by him the sums received each day together with the account to which each receipt is credited. Within forty-eight hours after the receipt of any moneys of the municipality, or on the first banking day thereafter, the collector shall deposit such moneys in the authorized public depository of the municipality to the credit of the appropriate account. He shall report to council at least once each month at the same time as the treasurer is required to report, all receipts and deposits and cash on hand belonging to the municipality. Within sixty days after the end of the fiscal year, and at such other times as may be required by council, the collector shall make and furnish a detailed and true list of all delinquent taxpayers for the next preceding year or for such period as council may require. L.1950, c. 210, p. 498, s. 13-17, eff. June 8, 1950.
NJ Rev Stat § 40:69A-132 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:69A-132 - Bond of treasurer and collector

40:69A-132. Bond of treasurer and collector  The treasurer and the collector shall each give bond, at the expense of the municipality, in accordance with general law. L.1950, c. 210, p. 498, s. 13-18, eff. June 8, 1950.
NJ Rev Stat § 40:69A-149.1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:69A-149.1 - Adoption by voters; applicable laws

40:69A-149.1. Adoption by voters; applicable laws  The form of government provided in this article shall be known as the "mayor-council-administrator plan," and shall, together with articles 2 and 17, govern any municipality the voters of which have adopted it pursuant to law. L.1981, c. 465, s. 36, eff. Jan. 9, 1982.
NJ Rev Stat § 40:69A-149.2 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:69A-149.2 - Government by elected mayor and council, and appointed municipal administrator and other officers and employees

40:69A-149.2. Government by elected mayor and council, and appointed municipal administrator and other officers and employees  Each municipality hereunder shall be governed by an elected mayor and council, and an appointed municipal administrator, and by such other officers and employees as may be duly appointed pursuant to this article, general law or ordinance. L.1981, c. 465, s. 36, eff. Jan. 9, 1982.
NJ Rev Stat § 40:69A-149.3 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:69A-149.3 - Council; composition; mayor and councilmen; election; terms of office

40:69A-149.3. Council; composition; mayor and councilmen; election; terms of office  The council shall consist of the mayor and six council members. The mayor and council shall be elected at the general election to be held on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November. Except as otherwise provided in this article for council members first elected, the mayor shall serve for a term of four years and the council members for a term of three years, beginning on January 1 next following their election.  L.1981, c.465, s.16A-3; amended 1989,c.221,s.11.
NJ Rev Stat § 40:69A-149.4 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:69A-149.4 - Election at large; terms of office of first elected

40:69A-149.4. Election at large; terms of office of first elected  The mayor and council members shall be elected at large by the voters of the municipality. At the first election following the adoption by a municipality of this section, of the six council members to be elected, two shall serve for a term of three years, two shall serve for a term of two years, and two shall serve for a term of one year.  L.1981, c.465, s.16A-4; amended 1989,c.221,s.12.
NJ Rev Stat § 40:69A-149.5 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:69A-149.5 - Council; legislative power; status of mayor; quorum; president; special meetings

40:69A-149.5. Council; legislative power; status of mayor; quorum; president; special meetings  The legislative power of the municipality shall be exercised by the council, except as may be otherwise provided by general law. The mayor shall preside over all meetings of the council except as herein provided, but shall not vote except to give the deciding vote in case of a tie. Three council members and the mayor, and in the absence of the mayor, four council members shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business, but a smaller number may meet and adjourn from time to time. The council shall annually select from among the council members a president of the council who shall serve in place of the mayor in the event of the mayor's absence, disability or refusal to preside. The mayor shall, when necessary, call special meetings of the council. In case of the mayor's neglect or refusal, any four council members may call a special meeting upon due notice of the time and place to the mayor and all council members.  L.1981, c.465, s.16A-5; amended 1989,c.221,s.13.
NJ Rev Stat § 40:69A-149.6 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:69A-149.6 - Mayor; powers and duties

40:69A-149.6. Mayor; powers and duties  The executive power of the municipality shall be exercised by the mayor. He shall enforce the charter and ordinances of the municipality and all general laws applicable thereto, and shall recommend such actions to the council as he may deem in the public interest. L.1981, c. 465, s. 36, eff. Jan. 9, 1982.
NJ Rev Stat § 40:69A-149.7 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:69A-149.7 - Ordinances; approval by mayor

40:69A-149.7. Ordinances; approval by mayor  Each ordinance adopted by the council shall be submitted to the mayor, and he shall within 10 days after receiving it either approve the ordinance by affixing his signature thereto or return it to the council by delivering it to the municipal clerk, together with a written statement of his objections thereto or to any item or part thereof. No ordinance, or any item or part thereof, shall take effect without the mayor's approval unless the mayor fails to return an ordinance to the council within 10 days after it has been presented to him, or unless the council, upon reconsideration thereof on or after the third day following its return by the mayor, shall resolve to override the mayor's veto by a vote of at least 2/3 of the members. L.1981, c. 465, s. 36, eff. Jan. 9, 1982.
NJ Rev Stat § 40:69A-149.8 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:69A-149.8 - Mayoral appointments; municipal departments

40:69A-149.8. Mayoral appointments; municipal departments  a. The mayor shall nominate, and with the advice and consent of the council appoint, a municipal administrator, an assessor, a tax collector, an attorney, a clerk, a treasurer and such other officers as may be provided by ordinance. Except where otherwise prohibited by general law, one person may be appointed to two or more such offices, except that one person shall not be simultaneously the assessor and treasurer, or assessor and collector. All such officers shall be annually appointed unless another term is provided by this article or by general law.  b. The municipality may provide by ordinance for the establishment of municipal departments, not to exceed six in number. Each department shall be headed by a director, who shall be appointed by the mayor with the advice and consent of the counciL. Each department head shall serve during the term of office of the mayor appointing him, and until the appointment and qualification of a successor. The mayor may remove any department head upon written notice to the council. The council may remove department heads for cause after hearing.  The municipal administrator shall supervise the administration of each of the departments established by ordinance. For this purpose, the municipal administrator shall have the power to investigate the organization and operations of any department, to prescribe standards and rules of administrative practice and procedure, and to consult with the heads of departments.  L. 1981, c. 465, s. 36, eff. Jan. 9, 1982. Amended by L. 1985, c. 458, s. 1, eff. Jan. 15, 1986.
NJ Rev Stat § 40:69A-149.8a (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:69A-149.8a - Ordinances validated

40:69A-149.8a. Ordinances validated  Any ordinance heretofore adopted by a municipality governed by section 36 of P.L. 1981, c. 465 (C. 40:69A-149.1 through 40:69A-149.16) which provides for the establishment of municipal departments, and any actions taken by a municipality pursuant to that ordinance, are validated and confirmed; provided, that the ordinance shall be amended to conform with the provisions of this amendatory and supplementary act within 90 days after its effective date.  L. 1985, c. 458, s. 3, eff. Jan. 15, 1986.
NJ Rev Stat § 40:69A-149.9 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:69A-149.9 - Municipal administrator

40:69A-149.9. Municipal administrator  The municipal administrator shall administer the business affairs of the municipality and shall, as provided by ordinance, have such powers and perform such duties which are not required by this article or general law to be exercised by the mayor, council or other officer, board or body. The administrator shall receive such compensation as may be provided by ordinance. The municipal administrator shall serve during the term of office of the mayor, but may be removed by a vote of at least two-thirds of the members of the council. The resolution of removal shall become effective three months after its adoption. The council may provide that the resolution shall have immediate effect, but in that case the council shall cause to be paid to the administrator forthwith any unpaid balance of his salary and his salary for the next three calendar months following adoption of the resolution unless he is removed for good cause. For the purposes of this section, "good cause" shall mean conviction of a crime or offense involving moral turpitude, the violation of the provisions of section 17-14, 17-15, 17-16, 17-17 or 17-18 of P.L. 1950, c. 210 (C. 40:69A-163 through 40:69A-167), or the violation of any code of ethics in effect within the municipality.  L. 1981, c. 465, s. 36, eff. Jan. 9, 1982. Amended by L. 1985, c. 458, s. 2, eff. Jan. 15, 1986.
NJ Rev Stat § 40:69A-149.10 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:69A-149.10 - Officers and employees; appointment and recruitment by mayor

40:69A-149.10. Officers and employees; appointment and recruitment by mayor  All officers and employees whose appointment or election is not otherwise provided for in this article or by general law shall be appointed by the mayor. If the municipality has not adopted the provisions of Title 11 of the Revised Statutes, it shall be the duty of the mayor to recruit, select and appoint persons qualified by training and experience for their respective offices, positions and employments. L.1981, c. 465, s. 36, eff. Jan. 9, 1982.
NJ Rev Stat § 40:69A-149.11 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:69A-149.11 - Clerk

40:69A-149.11. Clerk  The municipal clerk shall serve as clerk of the council, perform such functions as may be required by law of municipal clerks generally, and have such other powers and duties as the council may prescribe. He shall maintain the records and minutes of the governing body. The municipal clerk shall be qualified by previous training or experience to perform the duties of his office. He shall serve for such term as is generally provided by law. L.1981, c. 465, s. 36, eff. Jan. 9, 1982.
NJ Rev Stat § 40:69A-149.12 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:69A-149.12 - Annual budget; preparation

40:69A-149.12. Annual budget; preparation  The council shall prepare the annual budget with the assistance of the municipal administrator and the treasurer. L.1981, c. 465, s. 36, eff. Jan. 9, 1982.
NJ Rev Stat § 40:69A-149.13 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:69A-149.13 - Treasurer

40:69A-149.13. Treasurer  The treasurer shall be the chief financial officer of the municipality and shall keep and maintain books and records of all financial transactions of the municipality in accordance with the standards and requirements of the Division of Local Government Services in the Department of Community Affairs. The treasurer shall have custody of all public moneys of the municipality. He shall make monthly reports to the council of all receipts, expenditures, commitments and unencumbered appropriation balances. L.1981, c. 465, s. 36, eff. Jan. 9, 1982.
NJ Rev Stat § 40:69A-149.14 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:69A-149.14 - Municipal funds; disbursement

40:69A-149.14. Municipal funds; disbursement  No municipal funds shall be disbursed except pursuant to and within the limits of appropriations made in accordance with law. All disbursements shall be by bank check or draft signed by the mayor and countersigned by the treasurer, upon warrant of the council. L.1981, c. 465, s. 36, eff. Jan. 9, 1982.
NJ Rev Stat § 40:69A-149.15 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:69A-149.15 - Tax collector

40:69A-149.15. Tax collector  The municipal tax collector shall receive and collect all moneys assessed or raised by taxation or assessment for any purpose. The collector shall enter in suitable books or other records to be kept by him the sums received each day together with the account to which each receipt is credited. Within 48 hours after the receipt of any moneys of the municipality, or on the first banking day thereafter, the collector shall deposit such moneys in the authorized public depository of the municipality to the credit of the appropriate account. He shall report to the council at least once each month at the same time as the treasurer is required to report, all receipts and deposits and cash on hand belonging to the municipality. Within 60 days after the end of the fiscal year, and at such other times as may be required by the council, the collector shall make and furnish a detailed and true list of all delinquent taxpayers for the next preceding year or for such period as the council may require. L.1981, c. 465, s. 36, eff. Jan. 9, 1982.
NJ Rev Stat § 40:69A-149.16 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:69A-149.16 - Bond; treasurer and collector

40:69A-149.16. Bond; treasurer and collector  The treasurer and the collector shall each give bond, at the expense of the municipality, in accordance with general law. L.1981, c. 465, s. 36, eff. Jan. 9, 1982.
NJ Rev Stat § 40:69A-150 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:69A-150 - Municipal elections; time.

40:69A-150 Municipal elections; time.  17-1. Regular municipal elections shall be held in each municipality on the second Tuesday in May, or on the day of the general election in November if chosen by the municipality pursuant to subsection a. of section 1 of P.L.2009, c.196 (C.40:45-7.1), in the years in which municipal officers are to be elected, where the election of such officers is not provided to be at the general election. Regular municipal elections shall be conducted pursuant to the "Uniform Nonpartisan Elections Law," P.L.1981, c.379 (C.40:45-5 et seq.). L.1950, c.210, s.17-1; amended 1981, c.379, s.30; 2009, c.196, s.9.
NJ Rev Stat § 40:69A-152 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:69A-152 - Terms of municipal officers

40:69A-152. Terms of municipal officers  Every municipal officer elected under any of the plans provided in this act shall serve for the term of office specified in the plan and until his successor is elected and qualified. L.1950, c. 210, p. 503, s. 17-3, eff. June 8, 1950.
NJ Rev Stat § 40:69A-153.1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:69A-153.1 - Dual candidacy; prohibition

40:69A-153.1. Dual candidacy; prohibition  No person shall accept nomination for more than one municipal office to be voted for at a regular municipal election to be held pursuant to Article 17 of P.L.1950, c. 210 (C. 40:69A-150 et seq.). L.1981, c. 87, s. 1, eff. March 26, 1981.
NJ Rev Stat § 40:69A-162 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:69A-162 - Candidates elected in municipalities adopting article 13 or 14

40:69A-162. Candidates elected in municipalities adopting article 13 or 14  In any municipality which has adopted article 13 or 14 of this act, the candidate for mayor, if there be one, who receives the greatest number of votes shall be elected and the number of candidates for council member equal to the number of places to be filled in the council, receiving the greatest number of votes shall be elected.  L.1950, c.210, s.17-13; amended 1989,c.221,s.14.
NJ Rev Stat § 40:69A-163 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:69A-163 - Interest in contracts or jobs forbidden

40:69A-163. Interest in contracts or jobs forbidden  No officer or employee elected or appointed in any municipality shall be interested directly or indirectly in any contract or job for work or materials, or the profits thereof, to be furnished or performed for the municipality, and no such officer or employee shall be interested directly or indirectly in any contract or job for work or materials or the profits thereof, to be furnished or performed, for any person operating any interurban railway, street railway, gas works, waterworks, electric light or power plant, heating plant, telegraph line, telephone exchange, or other public utility within the territorial limits of such municipality. L.1950, c. 210, p. 509, s. 17-14, eff. June 8, 1950.