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NJ Rev Stat § 40:41A-61 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:41A-61 - Qualifications, election, term

40:41A-61. Qualifications, election, term  The county supervisor shall be a qualified voter of the county residing in the county. He shall be elected from the county at large for a term of 3 years commencing on January 1 next following his election. L.1972, c. 154, s. 61, eff. Sept. 19, 1972.
NJ Rev Stat § 40:41A-62 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:41A-62 - Salary

40:41A-62. Salary  The salary of the county supervisor shall be fixed by ordinance of the board of freeholders; such salary shall be reasonable and commensurate with the duties of the office and may not be lowered during his tenure in office. L.1972, c. 154, s. 62, eff. Sept. 19, 1972.
NJ Rev Stat § 40:41A-63 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:41A-63 - Vacancies

40:41A-63. Vacancies  The office of county supervisor shall be deemed vacant if the incumbent moves his residence from the county or he is by death, physical or mental illness or other casualty unable to continue to serve as county supervisor. Any vacancy in the office of county supervisor shall be filled in the manner prescribed by law for the election of county officers at the next general election occurring not less than 60 days after the occurrence of the vacancy. The board of freeholders shall appoint one of their number to serve as acting county supervisor until a successor has been elected. During the temporary absence or temporary disability of the county supervisor the administrative officer shall serve as acting county supervisor, except that he shall not preside over freeholder board meetings. L.1972, c. 154, s. 63, eff. Sept. 19, 1972. Amended by L.1975, c. 84, s. 21, eff. May 5, 1975.
NJ Rev Stat § 40:41A-64 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:41A-64 - Duties

40:41A-64. Duties  The executive power of the county shall be exercised by the county supervisor. The county supervisor shall: a. Report annually to the board of freeholders and to the people on the state of the county and the work of the previous year. He shall also recommend to the board whatever action or programs he deems necessary for the improvement of the county and the welfare of its residents. He may from time to time at his discretion recommend any course of action or programs he deems necessary or desirable for the county to undertake. b. Preside over board meetings, with the right to vote in cases of ties; during his absence the board shall designate one of their members to serve as chairman pro tempore of the board; c. Serve as spokesman for the board on matters concerning policies and programs; d. Serve as representative of the board at ceremonial and civic occasions; e. Through the county administrative officer; enforce the county charter, the county's laws and all general laws applicable thereto; f. Serve as ex-officio nonvoting member of all appointive bodies in county government; g. Represent the board in all dealings with the county administrative officer, except as otherwise specified herein; h. Sign all contracts, bonds or other instruments requiring the consent of the county. L.1972, c. 154, s. 64, eff. Sept. 19, 1972. Amended by L.1975, c. 84, s. 22, eff. May 5, 1975.
NJ Rev Stat § 40:41A-65 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:41A-65 - Powers

40:41A-65. Powers  The county supervisor shall: a. Insure adequate supervision, direction and control of all county administrative departments, and care and maintenance of all county properties, institutions and agencies by the county administrator; b. With the advice and consent of the board, appoint members of boards, commissions and authorities, and all other officials whose manner of appointment is not prescribed elsewhere in this article; c. At his discretion, remove or suspend anyone occupying one of the offices over which the county supervisor has power of appointment in accordance with the provisions of section 87b.; d. At his discretion, require from the county administrative officer reports, and examine the accounts, records and operations of any agency of county government; e. At his discretion, order any agency under his jurisdiction as specified in the administrative code to undertake any task for any other agency on a temporary basis if he deems it necessary for the proper and efficient administration to do so; f. Approve each ordinance of the board by signing it, or may veto any ordinance by returning it to the clerk of the board within 10 days of passage with a written statement of his objections to the ordinance. If two-thirds of the full membership of the board, upon reconsideration of the measure, shall vote for it, the supervisor's veto shall be overridden and the ordinance shall become law without the supervisor's signature in accordance with the provisions of law. L.1972, c. 154, s. 65, eff. Sept. 19, 1972. Amended by L.1975, c. 84, s. 23, eff. May 5, 1975; L.1975, c. 257, s. 3, eff. Dec. 9, 1975.
NJ Rev Stat § 40:41A-66 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:41A-66 - Legislative power; exercise by ordinance; exceptions; exercise by resolution

40:41A-66. Legislative power; exercise by ordinance; exceptions; exercise by resolution  The legislative power of the county shall be vested in the board of chosen freeholders. Such legislative power shall be exercised by ordinance, except for the exercise of the following powers which are required to be, or are permitted to be, exercised by resolution: a. The establishment of a municipal advisory council pursuant to section 29 of P.L.1972, c. 154 (C. 40:41A-29); b. The conduct of an inquiry or investigation pursuant to section 86 of such act (C. 40:41A-86); c. The expression of disapproval of the suspension or dismissal of officers or employees pursuant to section 87 of such act (C. 40:41A-87); d. The exercise of the power of advice and consent to actions of the supervisor pursuant to section 67c. of such act (C. 40:41A-67c.); e. The override of a veto of the county supervisor pursuant to section 67g. of such act (C. 40:41A-67g.); f. The adoption of rules for the board pursuant to section 100 of such act (C. 40:41A-100); g. The establishment of times and places for board meetings pursuant to section 99 of such act (C. 40:41A-99); h. The establishment of the board as a committee of the whole and the delegation of any number of its members as an ad hoc committee, both pursuant to section 86 of such act (C. 40:41A-86); i. The declaration of emergencies pursuant to section 101c. of such act (C. 40:41A-101c.); j. The identification of emergency situations pursuant to section 128 of such act (C. 40:41A-128); k. Application for a county department of civil service pursuant to section 130 of such act (C. 40:41A-130); l. Designation of qualified newspapers pursuant to section 142 of such act (C. 40:41A-142); m. The appointment and removal of such officers and employees as the board is permitted by law; n. Approval of contracts presented by the county administrator; o. Actions specified as resolutions in the "Local Budget Law" (N.J.S. 40A:4-1 et seq.); p. Consent to municipal ordinances or resolutions regulating traffic or parking on county roads pursuant to section 1 of P.L.1957, c. 69 (C. 39:4-197.2), except that the resolution of consent shall be subject to the approval or veto of the county supervisor, as provided for in the case of ordinances by subsection f. of section 65 of P.L.1972, c. 154 (C. 40:41A-65f.), and to the requirements set forth therein for overriding a veto; and q. The expression of such board policies or opinions as require no formal action by the governing body. L.1972, c. 154, s. 66, eff. Sept. 19, 1972. Amended by L.1978, c. 141, s. 9, eff. Nov. 13, 1978; L.1983, c. 199, s. 3, eff. May 31, 1983.
NJ Rev Stat § 40:41A-67 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:41A-67 - Board powers

40:41A-67. Board powers  The board of freeholders: a. Shall pass in accordance with this act whatever ordinances and resolutions it deems necessary and proper for the good governance of the county; b. Shall appoint and remove the county administrative officer by a majority vote and may create the office of, appoint and remove, a deputy administrative officer by a majority vote; c. Shall advise and consent to all appointments by the supervisor; d. Shall appoint a clerk to the board who shall keep the records and minutes of the board, and who shall serve at the pleasure of the board or for such term, not to exceed 3 years, as may be provided by the administrative code; provided, however, that a ordinance providing for the adoption of any such term shall not be enacted between October 1 of any year and January 1 of the succeeding year; e. Shall appoint the county counsel, who shall head the county's legal department, and who shall serve at the pleasure of the board or for such term, not to exceed 4 years, as may be provided by the administrative code; provided, however, that an ordinance providing for the adoption of any such term shall not be enacted between October 1 of any year and January 1 of the succeeding year. The administrative code may also establish a term, not to exceed 3 years, for the position of assistant county counsel; f. May pass a resolution of disapproval of a suspension or dismissal, subject to the provisions of section 87b. of this act; g. May override a veto of the county supervisor by a two-thirds vote of its full membership; h. Shall approve the annual operating and capital budgets. L.1972, c. 154, s. 67, eff. Sept. 19, 1972. Amended by L.1975, c. 84, s. 24, eff. May 5, 1975; L.1978, c. 141, s. 10, eff. Nov. 13, 1978.
NJ Rev Stat § 40:41A-68 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:41A-68 - Appointment

40:41A-68. Appointment  The administrative officer shall serve at the pleasure of the board. L.1972, c. 154, s. 68, eff. Sept. 19, 1972. Amended by L.1975, c. 84, s. 25, eff. May 5, 1975.
NJ Rev Stat § 40:41A-69 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:41A-69 - Qualifications

40:41A-69. Qualifications  The administrative officer shall by education, experience and ability, be qualified to perform the duties established for him. He need not be a resident of the county at the time of his appointment, but during his tenure he may live outside the county only with the permission of the board. L.1972, c. 154, s. 69, eff. Sept. 19, 1972. Amended by L.1975, c. 84, s. 26, eff. May 5, 1975.
NJ Rev Stat § 40:41A-70 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:41A-70 - Duties

40:41A-70. Duties  The administrative officer shall be responsible to the board through the supervisor except as specified below. He shall be responsible for the efficient administration of the county's government. He shall: a. Prepare and submit directly to the board for its consideration and adoption an annual operating budget and a capital budget, establish the schedules and procedures to be followed by all county departments, offices and agencies in connection therewith, and supervise and administer all phases of the budgetary process; b. Supervise the collection of revenues, audit and control all disbursements and expenditures and prepare a complete account of all expenditures; c. Supervise the care and custody of all county property, institutions and agencies; d. Organize the work of county departments, subject to the administrative code adopted by the board. He shall further review administration and make recommendations pertaining thereto to the board through the supervisor; e. Review, analyze and forecast trends of county services and finances and programs of all boards, commissions, agencies and other county bodies, and report and recommend thereon to the board; f. Develop, install and maintain centralized budgeting, personnel and purchasing procedures as may be authorized by the administrative code; g. Negotiate contracts for the county subject to board approval and make recommendations concerning the nature and location of county improvements to be determined by the board; h. Assure that all terms and conditions, imposed in favor of the county or its inhabitants in any statute, franchise or other contract, are faithfully kept and performed. L.1972, c. 154, s. 70, eff. Sept. 19, 1972. Amended by L.1975, c. 84, s. 27, eff. May 5, 1975.
NJ Rev Stat § 40:41A-71 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:41A-71 - Powers

40:41A-71. Powers  The administrative officer shall: a. Supervise, direct and control all county administrative departments; b. Appoint the heads of all county departments and, if so provided in the administrative code, of any designated divisions within such departments, and all other county personnel the manner of whose appointment is not prescribed elsewhere in this article; c. At his discretion, remove or suspend any official in the unclassified service of the county over whose office the administrative officer has power of appointment in accordance with the provisions of section 87b.; d. At his discretion, but subject to any pertinent provisions of the administrative code or civil service requirements, delegate to any department head powers of appointment and removal of their departmental employees. If the administrative officer does not so delegate his power he may appoint and remove, subject to civil service requirements, all employees whose positions have been created in accordance with the administrative code; e. At his discretion, require reports and examine the accounts, records and operation of any agency of county government; f. May, at his discretion, order any agency under his jurisdiction as specified in the administrative code to undertake any task for any other agency on a temporary basis if he deems it necessary for the proper and efficient administration to do so. L.1972, c. 154, s. 71, eff. Sept. 19, 1972. Amended by L.1975, c. 84, s. 28, eff. May 5, 1975; L.1975, c. 257, s. 4, eff. Dec. 9, 1975.
NJ Rev Stat § 40:41A-72 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:41A-72 - Form; designation

40:41A-72. Form; designation  The form of government provided in this article shall be known as the "board president plan," and shall, together with articles 2 and 7 of this act, govern any county whose voters have adopted it pursuant to this act. L.1972, c. 154, s. 72, eff. Sept. 19, 1972.
NJ Rev Stat § 40:41A-73 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:41A-73 - Elected officers

40:41A-73. Elected officers  Each county operating under this article shall be governed by an elected board of freeholders and a freeholder board president and by such other officers and employees as may be duly appointed pursuant to this article, general law, or ordinance. L.1972, c. 154, s. 73, eff. Sept. 19, 1972.
NJ Rev Stat § 40:41A-74 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:41A-74 - Qualifications, election, term

40:41A-74. Qualifications, election, term  The board president shall be a duly elected member of the board of freeholders. He shall be elected by the board of freeholders at their organizational meeting for a term of 1 year, such term to begin immediately after his election. L.1972, c. 154, s. 74, eff. Sept. 19, 1972. Amended by L.1975, c. 84, s. 29, eff. May 5, 1975.
NJ Rev Stat § 40:41A-75 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:41A-75 - Salary

40:41A-75. Salary  The salary of the board president shall be fixed by ordinance of the board of freeholders; such salary shall be reasonable and commensurate with the duties of the office. L.1972, c. 154, s. 75, eff. Sept. 19, 1972.
NJ Rev Stat § 40:41A-76 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:41A-76 - Vacancies

40:41A-76. Vacancies  The office of board president shall be deemed vacant if: the incumbent moves his residence from the county; or he is by death, physical or mental illness or other casualty unable to continue to serve as board president. Any vacancy in the office of board president shall be filled by the board of freeholders, which shall appoint one of their number to serve as board president for the remainder of the unexpired term. During the temporary absence or temporary disability of the board president the vice president shall serve as acting president. L.1972, c. 154, s. 76, eff. Sept. 19, 1972. Amended by L.1975, c. 84, s. 30, eff. May 5, 1975.
NJ Rev Stat § 40:41A-77 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:41A-77 - Duties

40:41A-77. Duties  The executive power of the county shall be exercised by the board president. He shall: a. Report annually to the board of freeholders and to the people on the state of the county, the work of the previous year and he shall also recommend to the board whatever action or programs he deems necessary for the improvement of the county and the welfare of its residents. He may from time to time at his discretion recommend any course of action or programs he deems necessary or desirable for the county to undertake; b. Preside over board meetings with the right to vote on all questions; c. Serve as spokesman for the board on matters concerning policies and programs; d. Serve as representative of the board at ceremonial and civic occasions; e. Through the administrative officer: enforce the county charter, the county's laws and all general laws applicable thereto; f. Represent the board in all dealings with the administrative officer except as otherwise specified herein; g. Execute all contracts, bonds or other instruments requiring the consent of the county. L.1972, c. 154, s. 77, eff. Sept. 19, 1972. Amended by L.1975, c. 84, s. 31, eff. May 5, 1975.
NJ Rev Stat § 40:41A-78 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:41A-78 - Powers

40:41A-78. Powers  The board president shall: a. Insure adequate supervision, direction and control of all county administrative departments, and care and maintenance of all county properties, institutions and agencies by the administrative officer; b. With the advice and consent of the board, appoint all members of boards, commissions and authorities, and all other officials not serving in the administrative service of the county the manner of whose appointment is not prescribed elsewhere in this article; c. Serve as an ex-officio nonvoting member of all appointive bodies in county government; d. At his discretion, require from the administrative officer reports and examine the accounts, records and operations of any agency of county government; e. At his discretion, remove or suspend anyone occupying one of the offices specified in subsection b. of this section subject to the procedures set forth in section 87b. of this act. L.1972, c. 154, s. 78, eff. Sept. 19, 1972. Amended by L.1975, c. 84, s. 32, eff. May 5, 1975; L.1975, c. 257, s. 5, eff. Dec. 9, 1975.
NJ Rev Stat § 40:41A-79 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:41A-79 - Legislative power; exercise by ordinance; exceptions; exercise by resolution

40:41A-79. Legislative power; exercise by ordinance; exceptions; exercise by resolution  The legislative power of the county shall be vested in the board of chosen freeholders. Such legislative power shall be exercised by ordinance, except for the exercise of the following powers which are required to be, or are permitted to be, exercised by resolution: a. The establishment of a municipal advisory council pursuant to section 29 of P.L. 1972, c. 154 (C. 40:41A-29); b. The conduct of an inquiry or investigation pursuant to section 86 of such act (C. 40:41A-86); c. The expression of disapproval of the suspension or dismissal of officers or employees pursuant to section 87 of such act (C. 40:41A-87); d. The exercise of the power of advice and consent to actions of the president and administrative officer pursuant to section 81c. of such act (C. 40:41A-81c.); e. The adoption of rules for the board pursuant to section 100 of such act (C. 40:41A-100); f. The establishment of times and places for board meetings pursuant to section 99 of such act (C. 40:41A-99); g. The establishment of the board as a committee of the whole and the delegation of any number of its members as an ad hoc committee, both pursuant to section 86 of such act (C. 40:41A-86); h. The declaration of emergencies pursuant to section 101c. of such act (C. 40:41A-101c.); i. The identification of emergency situations pursuant to section 128 of such act (C. 40:41A-128); j. Application for a county department of civil service pursuant to section 130 of such act (C. 40:41A-130); k. Designation of qualified newspapers pursuant to section 142 of such act (C. 40:41A-142); l . The appointment and removal of such officers and employees as the board is permitted by law; m. Approval of contracts presented by the county administrator; n. Actions specified as resolutions in the "Local Budget Law" (N.J.S. 40A:4-1 et seq.); o. Consent to municipal ordinances or resolutions regulating traffic or parking on county roads pursuant to section 1 of P.L.1957, c. 69 (C. 39:4-197.2); and p. The expression of such board policies or opinions as require no formal board action. L.1972, c. 154, s. 79, eff. Sept. 19, 1972. Amended by L.1978, c. 141, s. 11, eff. Nov. 13, 1978; L.1983, c. 199, s. 4, eff. May 31, 1983.
NJ Rev Stat § 40:41A-80 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:41A-80 - President and vice-president; election

40:41A-80. President and vice-president; election  The board shall elect a president as specified in this article. At its organizational meeting each January the board shall select one of its members to serve as vice-president for the year. L.1972, c. 154, s. 80, eff. Sept. 19, 1972.
NJ Rev Stat § 40:41A-81 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:41A-81 - Board powers

40:41A-81. Board powers  The board of freeholders: a. Shall pass in accordance with this act whatever ordinances or resolutions it deems necessary and proper for the good governance of the county; b. Shall appoint and remove the administrative officer by a majority vote and may create the office of, appoint and remove, a deputy administrative officer by a majority vote; c. Shall advise and consent to all appointments by the president and administrative officer for which board confirmation is specified under this article; d. Shall appoint a clerk to the board who shall keep the records and minutes of the board, and who shall serve at the pleasure of the board or for such term, not to exceed 3 years, as may be provided by the administrative code; provided, however, that an ordinance providing for the adoption of any such term shall not be enacted between October 1 of any year and January 1 of the succeeding year; e. Shall appoint the county counsel, to head the county's legal department, and serve at the pleasure of the board or for such term, not to exceed 4 years, as may be provided by the administrative code; provided, however, that an ordinance providing for the adoption of any such term shall not be enacted between October 1 of any year and January 1 of the succeeding year. The administrative code may also establish a term, not to exceed 3 years, for the position of assistant county counsel; f. May pass a resolution of disapproval of a suspension or dismissal, subject to the provisions of section 87b. of this act; g. Shall approve the annual operating and capital budgets. L.1972, c. 154, s. 81, eff. Sept. 19, 1972. Amended by L.1975, c. 84, s. 33, eff. May 5, 1975; L.1978, c. 141, s. 12, eff. Nov. 13, 1978.