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NJ Rev Stat § 40A:9-133.10 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40A:9-133.10 - Renewal of certificates; conditions; fee.

40A:9-133.10 Renewal of certificates; conditions; fee.  8. a. Commencing October 1, 1998 all registered municipal clerk certificates issued pursuant to section 3 or section 4 of P.L.1985, c.174 (C.40A:9-133.3 or C.40A:9-133.4), or section 7 of P.L.1997, c.279 (C.40A:9-133.9) shall be renewed upon application, payment of the required fee, and verification that the applicant has met the requirements as set forth in this section. Each renewal shall be for a period of two years. The renewal date shall be 30 days prior to the expiration date. b. All registered municipal clerk certificates subject to renewal pursuant to this section issued prior to October 1, 1998 shall have an expiration date of September 30, 2000. All registered municipal clerk certificates issued on or after October 1, 1998 shall expire two years from the date on which the certificate was originally issued. c. Each applicant for renewal of a registered municipal clerk certificate shall, on a form prescribed by the director, furnish proof of having earned at least 2.0 continuing education units in subject areas related to the statutory duties of the municipal clerk and minimum contact hours as prescribed by the director. For the purposes of this section, 1.0 continuing education unit equals 10 contact hours. Upon verification of this requirement, and upon payment of a fee of $50 to the order of the Treasurer of the State of New Jersey, the director shall renew the registered municipal clerk certificate. d. Where the holder of a registered municipal clerk certificate has allowed the certificate to lapse by failing to renew the certificate, a new application and certificate shall be required. If application is made within six months of the expiration of the certificate, then application may be made in the same manner as renewal but the application shall be accompanied by the fee for a new application; provided, however, that such application may be made in the same manner as a renewal within 12 months of the expiration of the certificate if the director determines that either of the following circumstances prevents a certificate holder from earning the required continuing education units within six months of the expiration of the certificate: (1) a flood, hurricane, superstorm, tornado, or other natural disaster, and a state of emergency has been declared as a result thereof by the Governor; or (2) a medical event or condition. L.1997, c.279, s.8; amended 1998, c.27, s.2; 2015, c.95, s.41.
NJ Rev Stat § 40A:9-133.11 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40A:9-133.11 - Rules, regulations

40A:9-133.11. Rules, regulations  9. The director is authorized to adopt, in accordance with the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), such regulations, forms and procedures as may be necessary to carry out the terms of this act. L.1997,c. 279, s.9.
NJ Rev Stat § 40A:9-133.12 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40A:9-133.12 - Costs of complying with requirements; "costs" defined

40A:9-133.12. Costs of complying with requirements; "costs" defined  10. Nothing in P.L.1997, c.279 (C.40A:9-133.9 et al.) shall be construed as requiring a municipal governing body to pay any of the costs an individual may incur in complying with the requirements for obtaining or renewing a registered municipal clerk certificate; however, a municipal governing body, by resolution, may determine to reimburse an individual for all or any portion of the costs an individual may incur. For the purposes of this section, the term "costs" shall include but not be limited to the costs associated with course registration, application fees, transportation and leaves of absence. L.1997,c. 279, s.10.
NJ Rev Stat § 40A:9-134 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40A:9-134 - Tenure for municipal clerks.

40A:9-134 Tenure for municipal clerks.  40A:9-134. On or before December 31, 1985, any person holding the office of municipal clerk in any municipality and having held such office continuously for five years from the date of his original appointment shall have tenure in such office and shall not be removed therefrom except for good cause shown after a fair and impartial hearing. For the purposes of this section, the definition of good cause for removal of a municipal clerk may include the failure of the clerk to meet the continuing education requirements set forth in section 8 of P.L.1997, c.279 (C.40A:9-133.10). In the case of a shared service agreement between pilot municipalities, a tenured municipal clerk may be dismissed to effectuate the sharing of a service entered into pursuant to the provisions of P.L.2007, c.63 (C.40A:65-1 et seq.) and such dismissal shall be deemed to be in the interest of the economy or efficiency of the participants in the shared service agreement. The removal of a municipal clerk under this subsection shall not require the pilot municipality to fulfill the requirements of section 7 of P.L.1985, c.174 (C.40A:9-133.7). Instead, the pilot municipality shall provide the clerk with a written copy of the shared service agreement entered into by the pilot municipality, and a letter stating that the position of municipal clerk in the municipality is being eliminated for reasons of economy or efficiency as the result of the shared service agreement. Any such shared service agreement shall be subject to the provisions of section 4 of P.L.2007, c.63 (C.40A:65-4) and section 3 of P.L.2013, c.166 (C.40A:65-4.2). amended 1981, c.394, s.3; 1985, c.174, s.1; 1986, c.181; 1997, c.279, s.6; 2013, c.166, s.9.
NJ Rev Stat § 40A:9-134.1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40A:9-134.1 - Municipality to provide clerk with means of defense in certain actions, legal proceedings

40A:9-134.1. Municipality to provide clerk with means of defense in certain actions, legal proceedings  The governing body of a municipality shall provide its municipal clerk with necessary means for the defense of any action or legal proceeding arising out of and directly related to the clerk's lawful exercise of authority in the furtherance of official duties, except for:  a. a disciplinary proceeding instituted against the municipal clerk by the municipality; or  b. a criminal proceeding instituted as a result of a complaint on behalf of the municipality.  If any such disciplinary or criminal proceeding shall be dismissed or finally determined in favor of the municipal clerk, the municipality shall reimburse the municipal clerk for the reasonable costs of the defense. Where the costs of defense are based on the same hourly rate authorized by the municipality for services rendered to it by the municipal attorney, there shall be a presumption that the hourly rate is reasonable.  L.1991,c.73,s.2.
NJ Rev Stat § 40A:9-135 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40A:9-135 - Deputy municipal clerk

40A:9-135. Deputy municipal clerk  40A:9-135. a. The governing body of any municipality, by ordinance, may create the office of deputy municipal clerk and provide for appointments thereto, his compensation, term thereof and the powers, duties and functions of such office. During the absence or disability of the municipal clerk, the deputy municipal clerk shall have all the powers of the municipal clerk and shall perform the functions and duties of such office. b. Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection a. of this section, the governing body of a city of the first class having a population of not less than 240,000 persons or more than 250,000 persons according to the 2000 federal decennial census, may appoint two persons to serve as deputy municipal clerks and provide for appointments thereto, the compensation, term thereof and the powers, duties and functions of those offices. These appointees shall serve in the unclassified service as provided for in N.J.S.11A:3-5 (pending before the Legislature as this bill). The governing body of the municipality shall appoint one of the deputy municipal clerks to serve as acting municipal clerk during the absence or disability of the municipal clerk, and that person shall have all the powers of the municipal clerk and shall perform the functions and duties of that office. L.1971, c.200, s.1; amended 2002, c.59, s.2.
NJ Rev Stat § 40A:9-136 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40A:9-136 - Administrator; powers and duties

40A:9-136. Administrator; powers and duties  40A:9-136. The governing body of any municipality, by ordinance, may create the office of municipal administrator and delegate to him all or a portion of the executive responsibilities of the municipality. He shall receive such compensation as the ordinance creating such office shall provide and as from time to time may otherwise be directed by the governing body by ordinance. Such ordinance may provide that a person appointed to the office of municipal administrator need not be a resident of the municipality.  The position of joint administrator may be established where two or more municipalities find it appropriate to do so. L.1971, c.200, s.1; amended L.1989,c.157,s.2.
NJ Rev Stat § 40A:9-137 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40A:9-137 - Administrator; appointment; term of office

40A:9-137. Administrator; appointment; term of office  Appointment to the office of municipal administrator shall be made by the mayor or chief executive officer of the municipality with the advice and consent of the governing body. In townships and in municipalities with a commission form of government the municipal administrator shall be appointed by majority vote of the governing body. The term of office of the municipal administrator shall be at the pleasure of the governing body. L.1971, c. 200, s. 1, eff. July 1, 1971.
NJ Rev Stat § 40A:9-138 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40A:9-138 - Administrator; removal from office

40A:9-138. Administrator; removal from office  The municipal administrator may be removed by a 2/3 vote of the governing body. The resolution of removal shall become effective 3 months after its adoption by the governing body. The governing body may provide that the resolution shall have immediate effect; provided, however, that the governing body shall cause to be paid to the administrator forthwith any unpaid balance of his salary and his salary for the next 3 calendar months following adoption of the resolution. L.1971, c. 200, s. 1, eff. July 1, 1971.
NJ Rev Stat § 40A:9-139 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40A:9-139 - Attorney; appointment; term

40A:9-139. Attorney; appointment; term  In every municipality the governing body, by ordinance, shall provide for the appointment of a municipal attorney who may be designated as the corporation counsel or municipal attorney and unless otherwise provided by law the term of office of the municipal attorney shall be 1 year. L.1971, c. 200, s. 1, eff. July 1, 1971.
NJ Rev Stat § 40A:9-140 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40A:9-140 - Engineer; appointment; compensation; term

40A:9-140. Engineer; appointment; compensation; term  In every municipality the governing body, by ordinance, shall provide for the appointment of a municipal engineer and fix his compensation in an annual salary or fixed fee basis or at an hourly rate and based upon actual time and expenses agreed on prior to the rendering of the services. No municipal engineer shall be compensated by receiving a percentage of the contract for which he renders services. Unless otherwise provided by law his term of office shall be 3 years. L.1971, c. 200, s. 1, eff. July 1, 1971. Amended by L.1975, c. 285, s. 1, eff. Jan. 12, 1976.
NJ Rev Stat § 40A:9-140.1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40A:9-140.1 - Definitions.

40A:9-140.1 Definitions.  1. As used in this act: a. "Director" means the Director of the Division of Local Government Services.  b. "Municipal finance officer" means a municipal director of finance, assistant director of finance, fiscal officer, municipal comptroller, assistant comptroller, municipal treasurer, assistant municipal treasurer or deputy treasurer who is not a member of the governing body of a municipality.  c. "Local unit" means a municipality or a utility owned by a single municipality or owned jointly by one or more municipalities, which together do not comprise a county.  d. "Chief financial officer" means the official appointed pursuant to section 5 of P.L.1988, c.110 (C.40A:9-140.10) to be responsible for the proper financial administration of the municipality under the "Local Government Supervision Act (1947)," P.L.1947, c.151 (C.52:27BB-1 et seq.); the "Local Bond Law," (N.J.S.40A:2-1 et seq.); the "Local Budget Law," (N.J.S.40A:4-1 et seq.); the "Local Fiscal Affairs Law," (N.J.S.40A:5-1 et seq.); and the "Local Public Contracts Law," P.L.1971, c.198 (C.40A:11-1 et seq.) in those municipalities that have not appointed a purchasing agent pursuant to that law; and such other statutes, and such rules and regulations promulgated by the Director of the Division of Local Government Services, the Local Finance Board, or any other State agency, as may pertain to the financial administration of the municipality.  L.1971, c.413, s.1; amended 1975, c.198, s.1; 1988, c.110, s.1; 1991, c.175, s.1; 2009, c.166, s.5.
NJ Rev Stat § 40A:9-140.3 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40A:9-140.3 - Issuance of certificate; fee

40A:9-140.3. Issuance of certificate; fee  Upon finding by the director that the applicant has successfully completed the examination, a municipal finance officer certificate shall be issued to the applicant, upon the payment of a fee of $50 to the order of the Treasurer of the State of New Jersey.  L.1971,c.413,s.3; amended 1988,c.110,s.3; 1991,c.175,s.3.
NJ Rev Stat § 40A:9-140.4 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40A:9-140.4 - Issuance of certificate to registered municipal accountant; fee

40A:9-140.4. Issuance of certificate to registered municipal accountant; fee  Notwithstanding the qualifications established in section 2 of this act, a municipal finance officer certificate shall be issued to any person who is licensed as a registered municipal accountant in the State of New Jersey who shall make application as required in section 2 of this act, and who shall furnish proof that he has received a certificate indicating satisfactory completion or instruction of a training course in principles of financial management, as provided by the Division of Local Government Services or Rutgers, The State University, with the approval of the Division of Local Government Services of the State, upon payment of a fee of $50 to the order of the Treasurer of the State of New Jersey.  L.1971,c.413,s.4; amended 1975,c.198,s.3; 1988,c.110,s.4; 1991,c.175,s.4.
NJ Rev Stat § 40A:9-140.6 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40A:9-140.6 - Membership on governing body prohibited

40A:9-140.6. Membership on governing body prohibited  No person shall serve as the chief financial officer of any municipality in which he serves as a member of the governing body.  L.1971,c.413,s.6; amended 1991,c.175,s.5.
NJ Rev Stat § 40A:9-140.8 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40A:9-140.8 - Tenure of office.

40A:9-140.8 Tenure of office.  2. a. Notwithstanding the provisions of any other law to the contrary, any person who has served as the chief financial officer of a municipality for four consecutive years and who is reappointed as that municipality's chief financial officer shall be granted tenure of office upon filing with the clerk of the municipality and with the Division of Local Government Services in the Department of Community Affairs a notification evidencing his compliance with this section. b. Thereafter, the person shall continue to hold office during good behavior and efficiency, and shall not be removed therefrom except for just cause and then only after a public hearing upon a written complaint setting forth the charge or charges against him pursuant to section 3 of P.L.1977, c.39 (C.40A:9-140.9) or upon expiration or revocation of certification by the director pursuant to section 7 of P.L.1988, c.110 (C.40A:9-140.12). c. In the case of a shared service agreement between pilot municipalities, a tenured chief financial officer may be dismissed to effectuate the sharing of a service entered into pursuant to the provisions of P.L.2007, c.63 (C.40A:65-1 et seq.) and such dismissal shall be deemed to be in the interest of the economy or efficiency of the participants in the shared service agreement. The removal of a chief financial officer under this section shall not require the pilot municipality to fulfill the requirements of subsection b. of this section. Instead, the pilot municipality shall provide the chief financial officer with a written copy of the shared service agreement entered into by the pilot municipality, and a letter stating that the position of chief financial officer in the municipality is being eliminated for reasons of economy or efficiency as the result of the shared service agreement. Any such shared service agreement shall be subject to the provisions of section 4 of P.L.2007, c.63 (C.40A:65-4) and section 3 of P.L.2013, c.166 (C.40A:65-4.2). L.1977, c.39, s.2; amended 1988, c.110, s.13; 1991, c.175, s.6; 2013, c.166, s.10.
NJ Rev Stat § 40A:9-140.9 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40A:9-140.9 - Complaint; filing; hearing; representation; jurisdiction of Superior Court

40A:9-140.9. Complaint; filing; hearing; representation; jurisdiction of Superior Court  The complaint shall be filed with the municipal clerk and the director and a certified copy thereof shall be served upon the person so charged. The director shall thereafter designate a hearing date before the director or his designee, which shall be not less than 30 days nor later than 60 days from the date of service of the complaint. The hearing date may be extended by the Superior Court for good cause shown upon the application of either party.  The person so charged and the complainant shall have the right to be represented by counsel and the power to subpena witnesses and documentary evidence, together with discovery proceedings.  The Superior Court shall have jurisdiction to review the determination of the director, which court shall hear the cause de novo on the record below and affirm, modify or set aside such determination.  Either party may supplement the record with additional testimony subject to the rules of evidence.  L.1977,c.39,s.3; amended 1981,c.75,s.2; 1988,c.110,s.14; 1991,c.175,s.7.
NJ Rev Stat § 40A:9-140.11 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40A:9-140.11 - Issuance of municipal finance officer certificate, interim basis

40A:9-140.11. Issuance of municipal finance officer certificate, interim basis  Notwithstanding the qualifications established in section 2 of P.L.1971, c.413 (C.40A:9-140.2), a municipal finance officer certificate may be issued without fee by the director to any employee of the Division of Local Government Services, for the sole purpose of enabling that employee to serve as a chief financial officer on an interim basis in any local unit when so instructed by the director.  When an employee of the director is instructed to serve as a chief financial officer for a municipality on an interim basis, the director may establish a fee based upon the time spent and other expenses for such work. The municipality shall, upon request for payment for chief financial officer services, forward a check to the director, payable to the State Treasurer. The amount, if not paid when billed, shall be recoverable in an action at law. L.1988,c.110,s.6; amended 1991,c.175,s.9.
NJ Rev Stat § 40A:9-140.12 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40A:9-140.12 - Revocation, suspension of municipal finance officer certificate

40A:9-140.12. Revocation, suspension of municipal finance officer certificate  Any municipal finance officer 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 municipal finances or other good cause. The governing body together with the appropriate chief executive officer of any municipality may request a review by the director of the behavior or practices of a certified municipal finance officer. The director may also initiate a review of the behavior or practices of a certified municipal finance officer if he finds it advisable to do so through the normal exercise of his statutory duties and responsibilities. No certificate shall be revoked or suspended except under a proper hearing before the director or his designee after due notice. If the municipal finance officer certificate of a person serving as a chief financial officer or municipal finance officer shall be revoked, such person shall be removed from his office or position by the director, the office or position shall be declared vacant, and the person shall not be eligible to hold that office or position or to make application for recertification for a period of five years from the date of revocation.  L.1988,c.110,s.7; amended 1991,c.175,s.10.
NJ Rev Stat § 40A:9-140.14 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40A:9-140.14 - Prior holders of municipal finance officer certificate continue to hold certificate, issuance of certificate to newly-qualified applicants

40A:9-140.14. Prior holders of municipal finance officer certificate continue to hold certificate, issuance of certificate to newly-qualified applicants  a. Any person who holds a municipal finance officer certificate prior to the effective date of P.L.1988, c.110 shall continue to hold the certificate without any further qualifications, except as provided in section 10 of P.L.1988, c.110 (C.40A:9-140.15).  b. Notwithstanding the provisions of this act, on and after the effective date of this act, but not later than one year after the enactment of this act, the director shall issue upon payment of a fee of $50 to the order of the Treasurer of the State of New Jersey a municipal finance officer certificate to any applicant who has successfully completed the training courses provided in section 2 of P.L.1971, c.413 (C.40A:9-140.2) and who desires to satisfy the experience requirements set forth in section 2 of P.L.1971, c.413 (C.40A:9-140.2) through one or more full years of experience as supervisor of accounts payable and who has successfully completed the examination administered by the director pursuant to section 2 of P.L.1971, c.413 (C.40A:9-140.2).  L.1988,c.110,s.9; amended 1991,c.175,s.12.