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NJ Rev Stat § 52:27D-385 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers|Section 52:27D-385 - Findings, declarations

52:27D-385. Findings, declarations  The Legislature finds and declares that customary demands on municipal services and infrastructure are amplified in municipalities having high population density. The deterioration of infrastructure is especially acute in high density areas when the use of roads and sewerage facilities far exceeds their planned specifications. Heavy concentrations of population place enormous strains on police, fire, and emergency services, health services, transportation systems, infrastructure, and sanitation facilities that cannot be adequately addressed in any municipal budget without excessively taxing already overburdened property owners. In order to maintain these systems and services at acceptable levels it is a proper State purpose to provide aid to municipalities with extreme population density to assure the health, welfare and safety of their residents.  L.1990,c.85,s.2.
NJ Rev Stat § 52:27D-386 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers|Section 52:27D-386 - Definitions

52:27D-386. Definitions  As used in this act, "qualifying municipality" means a municipality which: a. does not receive aid under P.L.1978, c.14 (C.52:27D-178 et seq.);  b. has a population density that exceeds six times the State population density, according to the most recent State population and area estimates reported by the New Jersey Department of Labor, Division of Labor Market and Demographic Research, except that in the year of promulgation of a federal decennial census, the census figures shall be used;  c. has a population that exceeds 7,500 residents; and d. is located in any of the five most densely populated counties, according to the most recent State population estimates reported by the New Jersey Department of Labor, Division of Labor Market and Demographic Research, except that in the year of promulgation of a federal decennial census, the census figures shall be used.  L.1990,c.85,s.3.
NJ Rev Stat § 52:27D-387 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers|Section 52:27D-387 - Levels of qualifying municipalities

52:27D-387. Levels of qualifying municipalities  Qualifying municipalities shall be grouped into three levels for the purposes of allocating funds pursuant to this act, as follows:  Level I - Qualifying municipalities having a population of 30,000 or more located in a first class county.  Level II - Qualifying municipalities having a population between 7,500 and 30,000 located in a first class county.  Level III - Qualifying municipalities located in a second class county. L.1990,c.85,s.4.
NJ Rev Stat § 52:27D-388 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers|Section 52:27D-388 - Allocation to qualifying municipalities

52:27D-388. Allocation to qualifying municipalities  There shall be allocated to each level of qualifying municipalities a portion of the funds appropriated for the purposes of this act, as follows:  Level I - 32.5% of the funds so appropriated; Level II - 57.5% of the funds so appropriated; and Level III - 10% of the funds so appropriated. In allocating funds to Level II qualifying municipalities, there shall be additionally allocated any portion of the amount allocated to Level I qualifying municipalities which is not apportioned to those municipalities pursuant to section 6 of this act.  L.1990,c.85,s.5.
NJ Rev Stat § 52:27D-389 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers|Section 52:27D-389 - Formula for allocation

52:27D-389. Formula for allocation  Within each level of qualifying municipalities, the share of each qualifying municipality of the funds allocated to that level shall be determined by the following formula:  MS = (RD / ARD) x F Where: MS is the share, not to exceed $3,900,000, to be received by the qualifying municipality of the amount allocated to that level;  F is the amount allocated to that level; ARD is the aggregate of the residential densities of all qualifying municipalities included in that level; and  RD is residential density for a qualifying municipality which shall be determined as follows:  RD = P x D x R2 Where: P is the population of the qualifying municipality; D is the population density of the qualifying municipality; and R is the percentage, multiplied by 100, of the aggregate assessed valuation of the qualifying municipality which is residential (Class 2) and apartments (Class 4c) property.  L.1990,c.85,s.6. (*When "R2" is mentioned, read "2" as an exponent, thereby squaring the value of "R".)
NJ Rev Stat § 52:27D-390 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers|Section 52:27D-390 - Determination

52:27D-390. Determination  The State Treasurer shall annually, on or before November 1, make a determination of the qualifying municipalities and determine the amount of funds to be apportioned to each qualifying municipality for the next succeeding local budget year. The State Treasurer shall thereupon notify the Director of the Division of Local Government Services in the Department of Community Affairs and the chief financial officer of each qualifying municipality of the amount so determined.  L.1990,c.85,s.7.
NJ Rev Stat § 52:27D-391 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers|Section 52:27D-391 - Payment

52:27D-391. Payment  The State Treasurer, upon the warrant of the State Comptroller, shall annually, on or before July 15, pay to each qualifying municipality the amount determined.  L.1990,c.85,s.8.
NJ Rev Stat § 52:27D-392 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers|Section 52:27D-392 - Reduction in property tax level

52:27D-392. Reduction in property tax level  The funds to be received by a qualifying municipality pursuant to this act shall be appropriated by the municipality in compliance with the "Local Budget Law," N.J.S.40A:4-1 et seq. Notwithstanding any provisions of the "Local Budget Law," any qualifying municipality may anticipate in its budget for the next succeeding year the receipt of the amount determined by the State Treasurer pursuant to section 7 of this act and may file such amendments or corrections in its local budget as may be required to properly reflect the amount. A qualifying municipality shall apply all such revenues to the reduction of the local property tax levy. The chief financial officer of each qualifying municipality shall demonstrate in a written report, appended to the local budget submitted to the Director of the Division of Local Government Services, that the amount to be raised by property taxation for the local budget year in which funds are to be received has been reduced by an amount equal to the amount to be received pursuant to this act.  L.1990,c.85,s.9.
NJ Rev Stat § 52:27D-393 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers|Section 52:27D-393 - Approval of budget

52:27D-393. Approval of budget  The Director of the Division of Local Government Services shall not approve the budget of any qualifying municipality if the director determines that the funds received pursuant to this act have not been used to reduce the local property tax levy.  L.1990,c.85,s.10.
NJ Rev Stat § 52:27D-394 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers|Section 52:27D-394 - Appropriation

52:27D-394. Appropriation  Commencing with State fiscal year 1992, the Legislature shall annually appropriate the sum of $33,000,000 for the purpose of reducing the local property tax levy in qualifying municipalities.  L.1990,c.85,s.11.
NJ Rev Stat § 52:27D-395 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers|Section 52:27D-395 - Short title

52:27D-395. Short title  This act shall be known and may be cited as the "Community Action Agency Act."  L.1991,c.51,s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 52:27D-396 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers|Section 52:27D-396 - Findings, declarations

52:27D-396. Findings, declarations  The Legislature finds and declares that: a. Although the economic well-being and prosperity of this State has surpassed most states in the United States and although these benefits are widely shared throughout the State, poverty continues to affect a substantial number of residents;  b. New Jersey can accomplish its full economic and social potential only if every individual has the opportunity to contribute to the full extent of each individual's capabilities and to participate in the workings of our society;  c. One method to achieve these goals is to combine the resources of the private, public, and social service sectors of this State through the efforts of community action agencies;  d. These community action agencies provide a range of services related to the needs of low-income persons and helping families and individuals overcome particular problems in order to develop self-sufficiency;  e. In addition, these agencies develop and implement programs and projects designed to ensure maximum participation by the residents of the communities served, so as to stimulate and take full advantage of the capabilities of the residents and assure that those programs and projects are otherwise meaningful and widely utilized by their intended beneficiaries;  f. It is, therefore, in the interest of this State to recognize and support the work of community action agencies as these agencies provide efficient and effective means to prevent and eliminate poverty, and so, promote the well-being and prosperity of this State.  L.1991,c.51,s.2.
NJ Rev Stat § 52:27D-398 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers|Section 52:27D-398 - Establishment of community action board

52:27D-398. Establishment of community action board  a. A community action agency shall establish a community action board to administer the agency and its functions. The agency shall promulgate bylaws which shall include the number of members to be appointed to the board, the length of each term, and the methods by which the board members shall be appointed. At least one-third of the board members shall be elected officials, including chief elected officials, or their designees. When the number of elected officials available and willing to serve equals less than one-third of the membership, appointed public officials may be appointed to meet the requirements. At least one-third of the board members shall be low-income persons appointed by democratic selection procedures. The remainder of the board shall be officials or members of business, industry, labor, religious, welfare, education groups or other community-interest groups. Any board member appointed to serve and represent a specific geographic area shall be a resident of that area. Any vacancy in a board position shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment.  b. The agency may establish a subsidiary board, council or similar entity to be responsible for budget determinations for community action programs serving certain geographic areas and the members appointed to any such entity shall represent the various community interests of that geographic area.  L.1991,c.51,s.4.
NJ Rev Stat § 52:27D-399 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers|Section 52:27D-399 - Purposes of community action agency

52:27D-399. Purposes of community action agency  A community action agency shall have the following purposes: a. To research and collect information concerning the obstacles in the community that prevent the self-sufficiency of all residents, including, but not limited to, unemployment, lack of services, substandard housing and lack of resources;  b. To establish community action programs to eradicate these obstacles and improve the opportunities for low-income persons;  c. To develop, operate and evaluate cost-effective service models and innovative program approaches to address community problems;  d. To determine the level of assistance necessary to effectively fund the community action programs, coordinate the available resources in a cost-efficient manner, and assist community residents in securing available assistance;  e. To work with, and encourage the involvement of, neighborhood organizations, in the community action programs;  f. To involve low-income persons and other community residents in the development and implementation of community action programs; and  g. To encourage public and private organizations to cooperate and participate in community action programs and to stimulate these organizations to develop new employment opportunities and services for low-income persons in the community.  L.1991,c.51,s.5.
NJ Rev Stat § 52:27D-400 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers|Section 52:27D-400 - Goals of community action programs

52:27D-400. Goals of community action programs  Community action programs shall have, but not be limited to, the following goals:  a. Securing and retaining employment, attaining adequate education and obtaining decent and affordable housing for community residents;  b. Assisting community residents in improving the allocation of available income;  c. Promoting family planning, consistent with personal and family goals;  d. Securing services for the prevention of narcotic addiction and alcoholism and for the rehabilitation of persons addicted to alcohol, narcotics and other addictive substances;  e. Obtaining emergency assistance to meet individual and family needs including health, housing, employment and energy assistance services; and  f. Increasing the participation of community residents in community affairs.  L.1991,c.51,s.6.
NJ Rev Stat § 52:27D-401 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers|Section 52:27D-401 - Powers of community action agency

52:27D-401. Powers of community action agency  A community action agency shall have the following powers: a. To adopt bylaws; b. To implement and administer community action programs; c. To enter into any agreement or contract with any public, private nonprofit or profit-making agency or organization to assist in fulfilling the agency's purposes and functions;  d. To receive and accept, from any public or private source, funds or real or personal property;  e. To appoint and employ personnel as deemed necessary; f. To transfer funds and delegate powers to other organizations or agencies, as permitted by its community action board;  g. To carry out any requirement or power permitted by federal law; and h. To take such other steps as may be necessary or appropriate to provide assistance or benefits to the low-income community it serves.  L.1991,c.51,s.7.
NJ Rev Stat § 52:27D-403 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers|Section 52:27D-403 - Approval of allocation of federal funds

52:27D-403. Approval of allocation of federal funds  The commissioner shall approve the allocation of federal funds for community action agencies according to the requirements of federal law.  L.1991,c.51,s.9.
NJ Rev Stat § 52:27D-404 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers|Section 52:27D-404 - Distribution of State Funds

52:27D-404. Distribution of State Funds  In the event that Community Services Block Grant Act funds are no longer available, and if State funds are then made available to the commissioner for the community action agencies, then those funds shall be distributed according to the provisions of the Community Services Block Grant Act State plan for distribution of funding resources to the community action agencies.  L.1991,c.51,s.10.
NJ Rev Stat § 52:27D-405 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers|Section 52:27D-405 - Rules, regulations

52:27D-405. Rules, regulations  The commissioner shall adopt any rules and regulations pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.) as are deemed necessary to effectuate the purposes of this act, including the promulgation of fiscal control and fund accounting procedures to assure the proper management of, and accounting for, any federal and State funds received by a community action agency.  L.1991,c.51,s.11.
NJ Rev Stat § 52:27D-406 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers|Section 52:27D-406 - Short title

52:27D-406. Short title  1. This act shall be known and may be cited as the "Adult Protective Services Act."  L.1993,c.249,s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 52:27D-408 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers|Section 52:27D-408 - Comprehensive public awareness program; task force

52:27D-408. Comprehensive public awareness program; task force  3. a. The commissioner shall establish a comprehensive public awareness program to inform the general public and social service agencies as to the nature of abuse, neglect and exploitation, the method for their reporting, and information about the protective services available for vulnerable adults who need them. This comprehensive public awareness program shall be a collaborative effort with existing public awareness and training efforts, including but not limited to, those mandated pursuant to the "Prevention of Domestic Violence Act of 1991," P.L.1991, c.261 (C.2C:25-17 et al.), the Safe Housing and Transportation program and the "Older Americans Act of 1965," Pub. L. 89-73 (42 U.S.C. s.3001 et seq.).  b. A task force shall be established in the department to facilitate the collaboration required for the public awareness program. The task force shall meet at least quarterly to develop initiatives. The task force shall include a representative from each of the following: the Department of Human Services, the Department of Community Affairs, the Administrative Office of the Courts, an agency funded to administer training initiatives under this act, an agency funded to administer training initiatives under the "Older Americans Act of 1965," an agency that delivers protective services and the New Jersey Association of Area Agencies on Aging.  L.1993,c.249,s.3.
NJ Rev Stat § 52:27D-409 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers|Section 52:27D-409 - Report of suspected abuse, neglect, exploitation.

52:27D-409 Report of suspected abuse, neglect, exploitation.  4. a. (1) A health care professional, law enforcement officer, firefighter, paramedic or emergency medical technician who has reasonable cause to believe that a vulnerable adult is the subject of abuse, neglect or exploitation shall report the information to the county adult protective services provider. (2) Any other person who has reasonable cause to believe that a vulnerable adult is the subject of abuse, neglect or exploitation may report the information to the county adult protective services provider. b. The report, if possible, shall contain the name and address of the vulnerable adult; the name and address of the caretaker, if any; the nature and possible extent of the vulnerable adult's injury or condition as a result of abuse, neglect or exploitation; and any other information that the person reporting believes may be helpful. c. A person who reports information pursuant to this act, or provides information concerning the abuse of a vulnerable adult to the county adult protective services provider, or testifies at a grand jury, judicial or administrative proceeding resulting from the report, is immune from civil and criminal liability arising from the report, information, or testimony, unless the person acts in bad faith or with malicious purpose. d. An employer or any other person shall not take any discriminatory or retaliatory action against an individual who reports abuse, neglect or exploitation pursuant to this act. An employer or any other person shall not discharge, demote or reduce the salary of an employee because the employee reported information in good faith pursuant to this act. A person who violates this subsection is liable for a fine of up to $1,000. e. A county adult protective services provider and its employees are immune from criminal and civil liability when acting in the performance of their official duties, unless their conduct is outside the scope of their employment, or constitutes a crime, actual fraud, actual malice, or willful misconduct. L.1993, c.249, s.4; amended 2009, c.276, s.2.
NJ Rev Stat § 52:27D-410 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers|Section 52:27D-410 - Access for reporting abuse, neglect, exploitation; evaluation

52:27D-410. Access for reporting abuse, neglect, exploitation; evaluation  5. a. A county adult protective services provider shall provide access for reporting abuse, neglect and exploitation. Information shall also be available to a person who reports abuse, neglect or exploitation on ways to access emergency assistance.  b. The county adult protective services provider upon receiving a report that a vulnerable adult is being or has been the subject of abuse, neglect or exploitation, shall initiate a prompt and thorough evaluation of the report within 72 hours.  c. If the county adult protective services provider is prevented from conducting an evaluation of a report of abuse, neglect or exploitation, the county adult protective services provider may petition a court of competent jurisdiction for an order to conduct the evaluation.  d. An evaluation conducted pursuant to this act shall be conducted by a person with appropriate training and experience as set forth by regulation. The evaluation shall be based upon a visit with the vulnerable adult about whom the report was made and upon consultation with others who have knowledge of the particular case to determine whether protective services are needed and what action, if any, is required.  e. Records of public agencies, private organizations, banks and other financial institutions, medical institutions and practitioners, which the county director or his designee reasonably believes to be necessary to complete the evaluation, shall be made available to the county adult protective services provider.  L.1993,c.249,s.5.