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NJ Rev Stat § 40A:9-1.11 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40A:9-1.11 - Definitions

40A:9-1.11. Definitions  As used in this act: a. "Candidate" means any person who shall file, or cause to have filed, a petition of nomination for election, or for election, to any local elective office; b. "Local elective office" means any office of a local unit regularly filled at an election by the voters, but does not mean any office established by the State Constitution; c. "Local unit" means a county or municipality, and, whenever an office is required to be filled by election from a district, ward or other subdivision means the district, ward or subdivision to which the office pertains; d. "Resident" means a person having, within the territorial limits of the local unit, a place of abode, which has not been adopted for any mere special or temporary purpose, but is his ordinary and permanent domicile. L.1980, c. 94, s. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1981.
NJ Rev Stat § 40A:9-1.12 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40A:9-1.12 - Local elective office; residency requirement; vacancy upon cessation of residency

40A:9-1.12. Local elective office; residency requirement; vacancy upon cessation of residency  No person shall be a candidate for, nor hold, any local elective office unless he is a resident of the local unit to which the office pertains. If any person nominated for, or holding, any local elective office shall cease to be a resident of the local unit to which the office pertains, the nomination or office, as the case may be, shall be vacant, and shall be filled in the manner prescribed by law. L.1980, c. 94, s. 2, eff. Jan. 1, 1981.
NJ Rev Stat § 40A:9-1.13 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40A:9-1.13 - Eligibility for candidacy or appointment to local elective office

40A:9-1.13. Eligibility for candidacy or appointment to local elective office  Except as provided in section 9 of this act, no person shall, on or after the effective date of this act, be eligible to become a candidate for any local elective office, or to be appointed to any local elective office, unless he is registered to vote in the local unit to which the office pertains, and has been a resident of that local unit for at least 1 year immediately prior to the date upon which the election for the office is to be held, or prior to the date upon which the appointment is made, as the case may be. L.1980, c. 94, s. 3, eff. Jan. 1, 1981. Amended by L.1981, c. 49, s. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1981.
NJ Rev Stat § 40A:9-1.14 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40A:9-1.14 - Inapplicability of s. 40A:9-1.13 to special municipal charters

40A:9-1.14. Inapplicability of s. 40A:9-1.13 to special municipal charters  Nothing contained in section 3 of this act shall affect the provisions of any special municipal charter heretofore provided by the Legislature and adopted by the voters pursuant to Article IV, Section VII, paragraph 10 of the Constitution. L.1980, c. 94, s. 9, eff. Jan. 1, 1981.
NJ Rev Stat § 40A:9-1.15 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40A:9-1.15 - Residency requirement waiver.

40A:9-1.15 Residency requirement waiver.  1. Any municipal ordinance which requires that employees of a municipal water works be municipal residents shall include a provision which permits the municipality to hire a non-resident if the municipality is unable to hire a qualified resident. If the municipal water works serves more than one municipality, the ordinance shall comply with the provisions of P.L.2019, c.231 (C.40:14B-18.1 et al.). L.1987, c.441, s.1; amended 2019, c.231, s.5.
NJ Rev Stat § 40A:9-1.16 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40A:9-1.16 - Hiring preferences for veterans.

40A:9-1.16 Hiring preferences for veterans.  1. In addition to the veteran's preferences provided for in N.J.S.40A:14-122.6 and N.J.S.40A:14-129, a county or municipality wherein Title 11 (Civil Service) of the Revised Statutes is not in operation, may adopt a resolution or ordinance, as applicable, providing hiring preference to veterans, as defined in N.J.S.11A:5-1, provided that in all measurable criteria, the veteran and nonveteran are equally qualified for the position. L.2015, c.178, s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 40A:9-2 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40A:9-2 - Appointees to have the required qualifications in cases of scientific engineering skill

40A:9-2. Appointees to have the required qualifications in cases of scientific engineering skill  No person shall be appointed to or hold any office in a county or municipality in cases where scientific engineering skill is necessary, unless he has the required qualifications for personally performing the duties of such office. L.1971, c. 200, s. 1, eff. July 1, 1971.
NJ Rev Stat § 40A:9-3 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40A:9-3 - Discrimination by reason of age; exceptions

40A:9-3. Discrimination by reason of age; exceptions  The board of chosen freeholders of any county, or the governing body of any municipality shall not make any rules or regulations designed to bar any person from holding a county or municipal position or employment or applying therefor, who is 40 years of age or more. This section shall be inapplicable to policemen or firemen or guards employed in the service of any county or municipal penal institution or to court attendants in first and second class counties whose duties require the custody and handling of prisoners. L.1971, c. 200, s. 1, eff. July 1, 1971.
NJ Rev Stat § 40A:9-4 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40A:9-4 - Dual office holding.

40A:9-4 Dual office holding.  40A:9-4. (1) It shall be unlawful for a person to hold simultaneously an elective county office and an elective municipal office. (2) It shall be lawful for a member of the Legislature of the State to hold simultaneously any appointive office or position in county or municipal government. (3) Nothing contained in this section shall be deemed to prevent the incumbent of any office from abstaining from voting in any matter in which the incumbent believes he or she has a conflict of duty or of interest, nor to prevent a challenge of a right to vote on that account under the principles of the common law or any statute. (4) a. (Deleted by amendment, P.L.2007, c.161). b. (Deleted by amendment, P.L.2007, c.161). c. For the purposes of this section the term "elective office" shall mean an office to which an incumbent is elected by the vote of the general electorate. (5) Notwithstanding the provision of paragraph (1) of this section, a person who, on the effective date of P.L.2007, c.161, holds simultaneously an elective county office and an elective municipal office may continue to hold the elective offices simultaneously if service in those elective offices is continuous following the effective date of P.L.2007, c.161. (6) It shall be lawful for a member of a volunteer fire company, ambulance, first aid, hazardous materials, or rescue squad, including an officer of the company or squad, to serve as an elected official on the governing body of the municipal government wherein the emergency services are provided; however, the volunteer shall recuse himself from any vote concerning the emergency services provider of which he is a member. In municipalities below 5,000 in population, recusal from such votes shall only be required for officers, directors, and trustees of the company or squad. amended 2007, c.161, s 2; s.2; 2009, c.206, s.1; 2017, c.181, s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 40A:9-5 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40A:9-5 - Rights of certain employees transferred to other positions

40A:9-5. Rights of certain employees transferred to other positions  Whenever heretofore or hereafter a transfer has been or shall be effected by appointment, assignment or promotion of a municipal employee to any other department or position in municipal employment, or to a position or department of the county government; or of a county employee to any other position or department in county employment, or to a department or position of a municipal government, in counties of the first or second class, the period of such prior service in said county or municipal employment, for any purpose whatsoever, shall be computed as if the whole period of employment of such employee had been in the service of the department, or in the position, to which the said employee had been transferred. L.1971, c. 200, s. 1, eff. July 1, 1971.
NJ Rev Stat § 40A:9-6 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40A:9-6 - De facto officers and employees; right to compensation

40A:9-6. De facto officers and employees; right to compensation  Any person who has held or who may hereafter hold, de facto, any office or position in the public service of any county or municipality, and who has or shall have performed the duties thereof, shall be entitled to the emoluments and compensation appropriate to such office or position for the time in fact so held and may recover therefor in any court of competent jurisdiction, notwithstanding any refusal or failure of any other person or officer to approve or authorize the payment of said emoluments and compensation. L.1971, c. 200, s. 1, eff. July 1, 1971.
NJ Rev Stat § 40A:9-7 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40A:9-7 - Leaves of absence with pay to certain officers and employees

40A:9-7. Leaves of absence with pay to certain officers and employees  The board of chosen freeholders of any county, by resolution, or the governing body of any municipality, by ordinance, may provide for granting leaves of absence with pay not exceeding one year, to any of its officers or employees who shall be injured or disabled resulting from or arising out of his employment, provided that the examining physician appointed by the county or the municipality shall certify to such injury or disability. L.1971, c. 200, s. 1, eff. July 1, 1971.
NJ Rev Stat § 40A:9-7.1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40A:9-7.1 - Leaves of absence; athletic competition on world, Pan American or Olympic level; reimbursement by state

40A:9-7.1. Leaves of absence; athletic competition on world, Pan American or Olympic level; reimbursement by state  Any county or municipal employee who qualifies as a member of the United States team for athletic competition on the world, Pan American or Olympic level, in a sport contested in either Pan American or Olympic competitions, shall be granted a leave of absence with pay and without loss of rights, privileges and benefits, and without interruption of membership in any retirement system for the purpose of preparing for and engaging in the competition. The paid leave granted pursuant to this act shall be no more than 90 calendar days in 1 year or the combined days of the official training camp and competition, whichever is less. Any county or municipality which grants employees leaves of absence pursuant to the provisions of this act shall be reimbursed by the State, for the full amount of the actual cost of employing substitutes for said employees. L.1978, c. 99, s. 3, eff. Aug. 14, 1978.
NJ Rev Stat § 40A:9-7.2 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40A:9-7.2 - Leave of absence for members of legislature

40A:9-7.2. Leave of absence for members of legislature  Any person employed by any county, municipality, or agency thereof who is a member of the Senate or General Assembly of the State of New Jersey shall be entitled to time off from his duties as such employee, without loss of pay, during the periods of his attendance at regular or special sessions of the Legislature and hearings or meetings of any legislative committee or commission. L.1979, c. 277, s. 1, eff. Jan. 3, 1980.
NJ Rev Stat § 40A:9-7.3 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40A:9-7.3 - Unpaid leaves of absence for union officers, representatives of certain public employees.

40A:9-7.3 Unpaid leaves of absence for union officers, representatives of certain public employees.  2. Any employee, except a policeman or firefighter, elected or appointed as an officer or representative of a local, county or State labor organization which represents, or is affiliated with a local, county or State labor organization which represents, public employees may be granted, by a county, municipality or agency thereof, an unpaid leave of absence. A county, municipality or agency thereof may grant a paid leave of absence to any such employee, (1) provided the employer is reimbursed in advance for compensation and benefit costs including retirement system contributions and health benefit premiums or periodic charges paid during the period of absence, or (2) in accordance with the terms of a collective bargaining agreement. The maximum period for such paid and unpaid leaves shall be a subject of negotiation between the employer and union. L.2005,c.368,s.2.
NJ Rev Stat § 40A:9-8 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40A:9-8 - Salaries; power of Civil Service Commission

40A:9-8. Salaries; power of Civil Service Commission  Any county or municipality operating under the provisions of subtitle 3 of Title 11 (Civil Service) of the Revised Statutes may request the Civil Service Commission to recommend standards of salaries to be paid to persons filling offices and positions in the classified service, and the county, by resolution, or the municipality, by ordinance, as the case may be, may adopt such recommendations. L.1971, c. 200, s. 1, eff. July 1, 1971.
NJ Rev Stat § 40A:9-9 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40A:9-9 - Appointments; permanent and temporary

40A:9-9. Appointments; permanent and temporary  In addition to the officers and employees whose appointment is specifically provided for by law, the board of chosen freeholders of the county or the governing body of the municipality, as the case may be, may appoint or provide for the appointment of such other officers, agents and employees as may be required for the execution of the powers conferred upon said board or governing body or any board or officer of the county or municipality. Whenever any officer or employee is temporarily absent, disabled or disqualified, the board of chosen freeholders of the county or the governing body of the municipality may designate some person to act in place of any such officer or employee during his temporary absence, disability or disqualification. L.1971, c. 200, s. 1, eff. July 1, 1971.
NJ Rev Stat § 40A:9-9.1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40A:9-9.1 - Oath of office administered.

40A:9-9.1 Oath of office administered.  1. a. Notwithstanding the provisions of R.S.41:2-1, concerning persons authorized to administer oaths and affirmations, the chairperson of an authority, board or commission of a municipality may administer an oath of office to any person appointed to that authority, board or commission. b. In addition to the oath of office required by R.S.41:1-3, and in addition to any other oath that may be specially prescribed, every new appointee to an authority, board or commission shall be sworn in by the chairperson of their respective authority, board or commission, or by another person authorized by law to administer oaths. L.2009, c.141, s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 40A:9-9.2 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40A:9-9.2 - Directory of local authorities, boards, commissions.

40A:9-9.2 Directory of local authorities, boards, commissions.  2. a. (1) The clerk of the municipality, or other official designated by the governing body, shall compile and maintain, on an ongoing basis, a directory of local authorities, boards and commissions. (2) The directory shall include at least the following information for every authority, board and commission: (a) the name of the authority, board, or commission; (b) the number of members or positions; (c) a list of currently appointed members, along with their terms of office; (d) vacancies; (e) general frequency of meetings; and (f) the appointing authority and the enabling statute, ordinance, or resolution, if any. b. (1) Any person interested in service on a municipal authority, board or commission shall file a one-page form with the clerk of the municipality expressing interest in public service. (2) The form shall be in substantially the following form however, a municipality may require the submission of additional information: Citizen Leadership Form I, , hereby apply to perform public service on the following municipal authorities, boards or commissions: a) b) c) 1. Name: 2. Address of Residence: 3. Phone Number: 4. E-mail Address: 5. Education, prior volunteer or work related experience, or other civic involvement which could be of use to authorities, boards or commissions: (3) Address, phone number and email address shall be deemed confidential for the purposes of P.L.1963, c.73 (C.47:1A-1 et seq.) and P.L.2001, c.404 (C.47:1A-5 et al.). L.2009, c.141, s.2.
NJ Rev Stat § 40A:9-10 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40A:9-10 - Compensation; exceptions

40A:9-10. Compensation; exceptions  Except as otherwise provided by law, the board of chosen freeholders of the county or the governing body of the municipality shall fix the amount of salary, wages or other compensation to be paid to county and municipal officers and employees unless they are to serve without compensation. L.1971, c. 200, s. 1, eff. July 1, 1971.
NJ Rev Stat § 40A:9-10.1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40A:9-10.1 - Contracts for lesser salaries, wages or compensation

40A:9-10.1. Contracts for lesser salaries, wages or compensation  The board of chosen freeholders of any county or the governing body of any municipality may enter into a contract with any officer or employee of the county or municipality, as the case may be, to perform the duties of his office, position or employment at a lesser salary, wage or compensation than otherwise fixed and when the contract shall be entered into, it shall control the amount of such salary. L.1971, c. 200, s. 1, eff. July 1, 1971.
NJ Rev Stat § 40A:9-10.3 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40A:9-10.3 - Use of accumulated vacation leave by political subdivision, noncivil service.

40A:9-10.3 Use of accumulated vacation leave by political subdivision, noncivil service.  45. Notwithstanding any law or any rule or regulation to the contrary, an officer or employee of a political subdivision of the State, or an agency, authority, or instrumentality of a subdivision, that has not adopted the provisions of Title 11A, Civil Service, of the New Jersey Statutes, who does not take vacation leave that accrues on or after the effective date of P.L.2007, c.92 (C.43:15C-1 et al.), or on or after the date on which the person becomes an officer or employee, in a given year because of business demands shall be granted that accrued leave only during the next succeeding year.  However, vacation leave not taken in a given year because of duties directly related to a state of emergency declared by the Governor may accumulate at the discretion of the appointing authority until, pursuant to a plan established by the officer or employee's appointing authority, the leave is used or the employee or officer is compensated for that leave, which shall not be subject to collective negotiation or collective bargaining. A person who (1) is an officer or employee on the effective date of P.L.2007, c.92 (C.43:15C-1 et al.), or (2) becomes an officer or employee after that effective date, and has previously accrued vacation leave shall be eligible and shall be permitted to retain and use that accrued vacation leave.  As used in this section, "officer or employee" means an elected official; or a person appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate, or appointed by the Governor to serve at the pleasure of the Governor only during his or her term of office; or a person appointed by an elected public official or elected governing body of a political subdivision of the State, with the specific consent or approval of the elected governing body of the political subdivision that is substantially similar in nature to the advice and consent of the Senate for appointments by the Governor of the State as that similarity is determined by the elected governing body and set forth in an adopted ordinance or resolution, pursuant to guidelines or policy that shall be established by the Local Finance Board in the Department of Community Affairs, but not including a person who is employed or appointed in the regular or normal course of employment or appointment procedures and consented to or approved in a general or routine manner appropriate for and followed by the political subdivision, or the agency, authority or instrumentality of a subdivision, or a person who holds a professional license or certificate to perform and is performing as a certified health officer, tax assessor, tax collector, municipal planner, chief financial officer, registered municipal clerk, construction code official, licensed uniform subcode inspector, qualified purchasing agent, or certified public works manager. L.2007, c.92, s.45.
NJ Rev Stat § 40A:9-10.4 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40A:9-10.4 - Cap on compensation for unused sick leave not covered by Title 11A.

40A:9-10.4 Cap on compensation for unused sick leave not covered by Title 11A.  2. Notwithstanding any law, rule or regulation to the contrary, a political subdivision of the State, or an agency, authority or instrumentality thereof, that has not adopted the provisions of Title 11A of the New Jersey Statutes, shall not pay supplemental compensation to any officer or employee for accumulated unused sick leave in an amount in excess of $15,000. Supplemental compensation shall be payable only at the time of retirement from a State-administered or locally-administered retirement system based on the leave credited on the date of retirement. This provision shall apply only to officers and employees who commence service with the political subdivision of the State, or the agency, authority or instrumentality thereof, on or after the effective date of P.L.2010, c.3. This section shall not be construed to affect the terms in any collective negotiations agreement with a relevant provision in force on that effective date. L.2010, c.3, s.2.