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NJ Rev Stat § 40A:9-117.14 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40A:9-117.14 - Sheriff's officers; eligibility for permanent appointment without civil service open competitive examination

40A:9-117.14. Sheriff's officers; eligibility for permanent appointment without civil service open competitive examination  In any county, except a county of the first class, any person who on the effective date of this act is employed in the position of sheriff's officer as a provisional employee, who has at least five years as a sworn police officer or has at least two years' experience as a provisional sheriff's officer, and who, prior to July, 1982, is enrolled in or who has successfully completed a certified Police Academy Training Course in the State of New Jersey, shall be eligible for permanent appointment by the sheriff, at his discretion, to the position of sheriff's officer without having to take the civil service open competitive examination, upon passage of a qualifying examination for the position administered by the Department of Civil Service. L.1983, c. 131, s. 1, eff. April 11, 1983.
NJ Rev Stat § 40A:9-117.15 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40A:9-117.15 - Sheriff's officer chief; creation of position permitted

40A:9-117.15. Sheriff's officer chief; creation of position permitted  The sheriff of any county may create the position of sheriff's officer chief. In a county which has adopted the provisions of Title 11A of the New Jersey Statutes, the position of sheriff's officer chief shall be an unclassified position. The sheriff's officer chief shall be the highest ranking uniformed officer within the county sheriff's department.  L.1989, c.280, s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 40A:9-117.16 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40A:9-117.16 - Candidates for sheriff's officer chief; requirements

40A:9-117.16. Candidates for sheriff's officer chief; requirements  A candidate for the position of sheriff's officer chief shall be a citizen of the United States, and a resident of the county of appointment for at least three years next preceding his appointment. In addition, a candidate shall be certified by the Police Training Commission as having completed a police training course at an approved school, pursuant to P.L.1961, c.56 (C.52:17B-66 et seq.), and shall have at least 10 years' experience in law enforcement.  L.1989, c.280, s.2.
NJ Rev Stat § 40A:9-117.17 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40A:9-117.17 - Appointment, term

40A:9-117.17. Appointment, term  Any sheriff's officer chief appointed under this act shall be appointed by the sheriff to serve a term of one year, subject to reappointment by the sheriff.  L.1989, c.280, s.3.
NJ Rev Stat § 40A:9-117.18 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40A:9-117.18 - Sheriff to prescribe duties

40A:9-117.18. Sheriff to prescribe duties  The sheriff shall prescribe the duties of the office of sheriff's officer chief. L.1989, c.280, s.4.
NJ Rev Stat § 40A:9-117.19 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40A:9-117.19 - Continuation of position of sheriff's officer chief, reappointment

40A:9-117.19. Continuation of position of sheriff's officer chief, reappointment  Notwithstanding the provisions of section 3 of this act, any person serving as a sheriff's officer chief on the effective date of this act shall remain in the position until the expiration of his term of appointment, and may be reappointed for a term to be determined by the appointing authority.  L.1989, c.280, s.5.
NJ Rev Stat § 40A:9-118 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40A:9-118 - Compensation of criminal identification bureau personnel

40A:9-118. Compensation of criminal identification bureau personnel  In counties having criminal identification bureaus in the office of the sheriffs of said counties, the board of chosen freeholders, by resolution, shall provide for the appointment and duties of the personnel of said bureau which may include according to the determination of the said board, supervisors, chief identification officer, deputy chief identification officers, identification officers, identification clerks and junior identification clerks. The board of chosen freeholders of said counties, by resolution, and upon recommendation of the sheriff shall adopt a schedule of minimum and maximum annual salaries for said personnel and provide for the payment of said salaries in semimonthly installments by the county treasurer or in the same manner as other county employees are paid. Annual increases or increments in their compensation may be provided for. Nothing contained herein shall be deemed to reduce the amount of any salaries being presently paid to the personnel of the criminal identification bureaus in said counties. L.1971, c. 200, s. 1, eff. July 1, 1971.
NJ Rev Stat § 40A:9-119 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40A:9-119 - Status of criminal identification bureau personnel

40A:9-119. Status of criminal identification bureau personnel  Identification clerks having served 5 years as such, shall be classified as identification officers and upon reaching such status shall receive the salaries of identification officers starting with the minimum annual salary for said identification officers. L.1971, c. 200, s. 1, eff. July 1, 1971.
NJ Rev Stat § 40A:9-119.1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40A:9-119.1 - Field representative of narcotic education; permanent appointment with competitive examination

40A:9-119.1. Field representative of narcotic education; permanent appointment with competitive examination  Any person who has held on a temporary basis the position of field representative of narcotic education in the office of the sheriff of a county of the first class, and who has been employed in the sheriff's office for no less than 14 years and who has at least 14 years of service with municipal government shall be eligible for appointment as field representative of narcotic education on a permanent basis without having to take a civil service open competitive examination. L.1972, c. 90, s. 1, eff. July 10, 1972.
NJ Rev Stat § 40A:9-119.2 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40A:9-119.2 - Director of bureau of narcotics; appointment

40A:9-119.2. Director of bureau of narcotics; appointment  The sheriff of any county may appoint any person who, at the time of his appointment, has: a. served for 10 years or more as a law enforcement official, three years of which shall have been in a supervisory position that included responsibilities for narcotic investigation or control activities; and b. has been certified by the Police Training Commission as having completed a police training course at an approved police training school, pursuant to P.L. 1961, c. 56 (C. 52:17B-66 et seq.), as director of the bureau of narcotics, to serve for a term of one year without having to take a civil service examination. The director of the bureau of narcotics shall have full police officer status, as is granted to other sheriff's officers. L.1984, c. 167, s. 1, eff. Oct. 18, 1984.
NJ Rev Stat § 40A:9-120 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40A:9-120 - Constables; appointment

40A:9-120. Constables; appointment  The governing body of any municipality, by resolution, may appoint not less than 2 nor more than 50 constables. To be eligible the persons to be appointed constables shall be residents and qualified voters of the municipality for at least 3 years prior to their appointment. Constables may exercise their functions and perform their duties anywhere in the county wherein the appointing municipality is located. L.1971, c. 200, s. 1, eff. July 1, 1971.
NJ Rev Stat § 40A:9-121 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40A:9-121 - Constables; terms of office

40A:9-121. Constables; terms of office  Every constable shall qualify within 30 days of the appointment and shall hold office for a term of 3 years unless the governing body by its resolution of appointment shall fix a one-year term. L.1971, c. 200, s. 1, eff. July 1, 1971.
NJ Rev Stat § 40A:9-122 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40A:9-122 - Annual charges payable by constables; badges

40A:9-122. Annual charges payable by constables; badges  The governing body of any municipality, by resolution, may provide for an annual charge for the privilege of holding the office, to be paid by each constable in an amount not exceeding $50.00. The municipality shall supply each constable with a badge suitably inscribed, to be returned at the expiration of the constable's term. L.1971, c. 200, s. 1, eff. July 1, 1971.
NJ Rev Stat § 40A:9-123 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40A:9-123 - Constables; vacancy

40A:9-123. Constables; vacancy  Vacancies in the office of constable other than by expiration of term resulting from death, resignation, or otherwise may be filled for the unexpired term by the governing body of the municipality within which the vacancy occurs. L.1971, c. 200, s. 1, eff. July 1, 1971.
NJ Rev Stat § 40A:9-124 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40A:9-124 - Constable's oath

40A:9-124. Constable's oath  Every person appointed as a constable, before entering upon the duties of his office, shall take, subscribe and file with the municipal clerk the following oath: "I, , constable of the county of do solemnly swear (or affirm) to (insert name of county) support the Constitution of this State and of the United States and to perform the duties of my office as constable, faithfully, impartially and justly to the best of my ability." The oath may be administered by the municipal clerk or by any person authorized by law to administer oaths. L.1971, c. 200, s. 1, eff. July 1, 1971.
NJ Rev Stat § 40A:9-125 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40A:9-125 - Constable's bond

40A:9-125. Constable's bond  Every person appointed as a constable, before entering upon the execution of his office, shall give bond in such form and amount as the governing body shall prescribe with sufficient surety to be approved by said governing body. The bond shall be filed in the office of the municipal clerk. L.1971, c. 200, s. 1, eff. July 1, 1971.
NJ Rev Stat § 40A:9-126 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40A:9-126 - Actions on constable's bond

40A:9-126. Actions on constable's bond  40A:9-126. Actions on a constable's bond may be prosecuted in the Superior Court in like manner as in the case of actions on a sheriff's bond. Applications incidental to such actions may be made to the Superior Court in similar manner as in the case of applications incidental to actions and proceedings on official bonds as provided in Title 2A of the New Jersey Statutes. In any such action or proceeding any party in interest shall be entitled on demand to a jury trial. In any such action or proceeding a municipality shall not be liable for costs unless otherwise provided by the rules of the court.  If any person shall sustain loss by the neglect or default of any constable in the discharge of his official duties such person shall have an action in his own right upon the constable's bond.  L.1971, c.200, s.1; amended 1991,c.91,s.404.
NJ Rev Stat § 40A:9-126.1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40A:9-126.1 - Constable's reports

40A:9-126.1. Constable's reports  Every constable shall on or before the first Wednesday following the first Monday of every month file with the governing body by whom he was elected or appointed, a report of his official activities, other than in connection with court or judicial proceedings, for the month immediately past. The governing body shall forward a copy of the report to the municipal chief of police. The report shall list the names and addresses of all persons contacted by the constable in his official capacity, together with the date, time and purpose of the contact. In addition the report shall contain an accurate statement of all fees collected by the constable and from whom and for what service each fee was collected. The failure by a constable to file such a report, for 2 consecutive months, unless he was prevented from so doing by reason of his physical incapacity, shall result in his office being deemed vacant and he shall be barred from exercising the rights and privileges thereof. Any constable who falsifies such a report shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. L.1971, c. 200, s. 1, eff. July 1, 1971.
NJ Rev Stat § 40A:9-127 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40A:9-127 - Actions for money payable to or by constables; jurisdiction

40A:9-127. Actions for money payable to or by constables; jurisdiction  40A:9-127. The Superior Court shall have jurisdiction over actions or proceedings involving money payable to or by a constable and may make appropriate orders and judgments, in a summary manner, in the case of absconding, insolvent, incapacitated or deceased constables.  L.1971, c.200, s.1; amended 1991,c.91,s.405.
NJ Rev Stat § 40A:9-128.1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40A:9-128.1 - County not to issue badge to elected official which may be mistaken for law enforcement badge.

40A:9-128.1 County not to issue badge to elected official which may be mistaken for law enforcement badge.  3. a. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, a county shall not issue a law enforcement badge or a badge that may be mistaken as a law enforcement badge to any county elected official who is not elected as a law enforcement officer. b. As used in this section, "law enforcement officer" means a person who is empowered to act for the detection, apprehension, arrest, conviction, detention, or rehabilitation of persons in violation of the law. L.2019, c.221, s.3.
NJ Rev Stat § 40A:9-129 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40A:9-129 - Officials; facsimile of signatures; seal; statement of terms of office to be filed with Secretary of State

40A:9-129. Officials; facsimile of signatures; seal; statement of terms of office to be filed with Secretary of State  In every municipality, the mayor or other chief executive and the clerk, upon taking office, shall each file with the Secretary of State a facsimile of his signature and in addition the clerk shall furnish an impression of the municipal seal and a statement of their terms of office, showing the commencement and expiration dates. The Secretary of State shall cause to be printed the necessary blank forms and forward them to the aforesaid officials. The completed forms when filed shall be public records. L.1971, c. 200, s. 1, eff. July 1, 1971.
NJ Rev Stat § 40A:9-130 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40A:9-130 - Mayor; term; town certain, mayor, council terms

40A:9-130. Mayor; term; town certain, mayor, council terms  40A:9-130. a. In every municipality, unless otherwise provided by law and except as provided under subsection b. of this section, the term of office for the mayor shall be 4 years. b. In every town operating under a special charter with a population of at least 28,000 but not more than 35,000, according to the most recent federal decennial census, the term of office for the mayor and the members of council shall be 4 years, notwithstanding any different term of office specified in the special charter. L.1971, c.200, s.1; amended 2001, c.118, s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 40A:9-131 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40A:9-131 - Acting mayor

40A:9-131. Acting mayor  In every municipality, unless otherwise provided by law, if a vacancy occurs in the office of mayor, by reason of death, resignation or otherwise, the presiding officer of the governing body shall become the acting mayor until a successor is elected and qualified. L.1971, c. 200, s. 1, eff. July 1, 1971.
NJ Rev Stat § 40A:9-132 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40A:9-132 - Mayor to vote in certain cases

40A:9-132. Mayor to vote in certain cases  In every municipality, unless otherwise provided by law, if the governing body shall fail (a) to organize and elect a president or chairman at its annual meeting held for such purpose, (b) to fill any vacancy in office or position, (c) to adopt any resolution or ordinance or (d) to take any other action whatsoever, by reason of a tie or insufficient vote among the members, the mayor shall vote in aid of said organization, the election of candidates, appointments of officers or others, adoption of resolutions or ordinances or the taking of any other action. L.1971, c. 200, s. 1, eff. July 1, 1971.
NJ Rev Stat § 40A:9-133.1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40A:9-133.1 - Municipal clerks, appointment, continuation, tenure

40A:9-133.1. Municipal clerks, appointment, continuation, tenure  1. a. The provisions of any other law to the contrary notwithstanding, commencing on the effective date of P.L.1981, c.394, all municipal clerks shall hold office by virtue of appointment pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S. 40A:9-133, except as otherwise provided in this section. b. All municipal clerks holding office on the effective date of P.L.1981, c.394 shall continue in office until their successors are appointed in the manner provided by N.J.S. 40A:9-133. c. Nothing contained in P.L.1981, c.394 or in any other statute shall prevent any municipal clerk who, upon the effective date of P.L.1981, c.394, holds office by virtue of election thereto, from acquiring tenure upon being appointed thereto after the effective date of P.L.1981, c.394, if the clerk otherwise qualifies for tenure pursuant to N.J.S.40A:9-134. L.1981,c.394,s.1; amended 1997, c.279, s.2.
NJ Rev Stat § 40A:9-133.2 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40A:9-133.2 - Application for examination; qualifications

40A:9-133.2. Application for examination; qualifications  2. Commencing on the effective date of P.L.1985, c.174, the Director of the Division of Local Government Services in the Department of Community Affairs shall hold examinations semiannually, and at such other times as he may deem appropriate, for certification as municipal clerk. An applicant for examination shall furnish proof to the director, not less than 30 days before an examination, that the applicant is not less than 21 years of age, is a citizen of the United States, is of good moral character, has obtained a certificate or diploma issued after at least four years of study at an approved secondary school or has received an academic education considered and accepted by the Commissioner of Education as fully equivalent, and has completed at least two years of education at a college of recognized standing. For purposes of this section, 30 college credits will be considered equivalent to one year of college. An applicant who does not meet the two-year college requirement may substitute on a year for year basis full-time experience or the equivalent part-time experience in a position as deputy municipal clerk, assistant municipal clerk or other position of county or municipal government which performs duties relative to those performed by a municipal clerk as described in subsection e. of N.J.S.40A:9-133. An applicant shall also present proof of completion of the following courses offered through Rutgers, The State University or similar courses offered at a college or university approved by the Division of Local Government Services in the Department of Community Affairs: Introduction of the Duties of the Municipal Clerk; Advanced Duties of the Municipal Clerk; Local Election Administration; Information and Records Management; and Municipal Finance Administration for Municipal Clerks. Every applicant submitting an application prior to December 31, 2000 may present proof of satisfactory completion of a course in Municipal Finance Administration, in lieu of the course in Municipal Finance Administration for Municipal Clerks. The proofs required pursuant to this section shall be provided on the application forms and in the manner as shall be prescribed by the director. Each completed application shall be accompanied by a fee in the amount of $50 payable to the order of the State Treasurer. Examinations shall be written, or both written and oral, and shall be of such character as fairly to test and determine the qualifications, fitness and ability of the person tested to actually perform the duties of municipal clerk. L.1985,c.174,s.2; amended 1997,c.279, s.3; 1998,c.27,s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 40A:9-133.3 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40A:9-133.3 - Certification; fee

40A:9-133.3. Certification; fee  3. Upon the successful completion of the examination by an applicant, a certificate shall be issued to the applicant as a registered municipal clerk. The certificate fee shall be $50 payable to the order of the State Treasurer. L.1985,c.174,s.3; amended 1997, c.279, s.4.
NJ Rev Stat § 40A:9-133.5 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40A:9-133.5 - Revocation, suspension

40A:9-133.5. Revocation, suspension  Any registered municipal clerk certificate may be revoked or suspended by the director for dishonest practices, or willful or intentional failure, neglect or refusal to comply with the Constitution of the State of New Jersey or laws relating to the duties of the municipal clerk, or other good cause. The governing body or chief executive officer of any municipality may request a review by the director of the practices of a registered municipal clerk. No certificate shall be revoked or suspended except upon a proper hearing before the director or his designee after due notice. If the registered municipal clerk certificate shall be revoked, such person shall be removed from office by the director, his office shall be declared vacant, and he shall not be eligible to hold that office, nor may he make application for recertification, for a period of five years from the date of the revocation.  L. 1985, c. 174, s. 5, eff. May 31, 1985.
NJ Rev Stat § 40A:9-133.6 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40A:9-133.6 - Certificate necessary for reappointment

40A:9-133.6. Certificate necessary for reappointment  Commencing January 1, 1986, no person shall be reappointed as municipal clerk in any municipality unless he shall hold a registered municipal clerk certificate issued pursuant to this act.  L. 1985, c. 174, s. 6, eff. May 31, 1985.
NJ Rev Stat § 40A:9-133.8 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40A:9-133.8 - Tenure starting in 1986

40A:9-133.8. Tenure starting in 1986  Commencing January 1, 1986, no municipal clerk shall acquire tenure of office under any law of this State unless he holds a registered municipal clerk certificate issued pursuant to this act. Nothing contained in this act shall be construed to affect tenure of office heretofore acquired nor to affect in any way the unexpired term of office of any municipal clerk heretofore appointed or elected, nor to affect any provision of Title 11 of the Revised Statutes (Civil Service) or any other law providing for tenure of office, except with respect to the acquisition of tenure by a municipal clerk on or after January 1, 1986.  L. 1985, c. 174, s. 8, eff. May 31, 1985.