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2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:64A-25.24g - Submission of received proposals.

18A:64A-25.24g Submission of received proposals.
24. a. Once received, proposals shall be submitted to the design professional or designated employee retained by the contracting unit. No proposal shall be considered until certification is issued by the design professional or designated employee retained by the contracting unit that the proposal is consistent with the evaluation factors. No proposal for a design-build contract may be accepted unless the contracting unit determines that there was adequate competition for such contract.
b. The technical review committee shall score the technical proposals using the criteria and methodology set forth in the request for proposals in accordance with paragraph (2) of subsection a. of section 22 of P.L.2021, c.71 (C.18A:64A-25.24e) and make an award recommendation to the head of the contracting unit. The head of the contracting unit shall make the design-build contract award decision, consistent with the award recommendation.
c. The contracting unit shall evaluate the received technical proposals and price bid against the published factors and weighting to arrive at a composite score. The contracting unit shall make public the design-builder to be awarded the contract for the project. After the award decision is made, the contracting unit shall make public the sealed price bid for each proposal submitted to the contracting unit by a design-builder.
d. Acceptance of a proposal shall be made by written notice to the design-builder which submitted the accepted proposal. At the same time notice of acceptance is delivered, the contracting unit shall also inform, in writing, the other design-builders that their proposals were not accepted.
e. The contracting unit shall have the right to reject any and all proposals, except for the purpose of evading the provisions and policies of sections 18 through 25 of P.L.2021, c.71 (C.18A:64A-25.24a through C.18A:64A-25.24h). The contracting unit shall solicit new proposals using the same evaluation factors, budget constraints, or qualifications, unless there has been a material change in circumstances affecting the needs of the contracting unit, including but not limited to an environmental issue, natural disaster, state of emergency, or unforeseen fiscal constraint.
f. Proposals may be withdrawn for any reason at any time prior to acceptance.
g. When a design-builder receives notification from a public body that the proposal, which it has submitted, has not been accepted, the design-builder may, within 30 days, request to review the design-build proposals submitted, the technical review committee evaluation scores from the selection process, and the final recommendation of award document. The design-builder shall submit this request in writing.
L.2021, c.71, s.24.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:64A-25.24h - Regulations.

18A:64A-25.24h Regulations.
25. Notwithstanding the provisions of the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), to the contrary, the Secretary of Higher Education shall adopt, immediately upon filing with the Office of Administrative Law, regulations that the Secretary of Higher Education deems necessary to implement the provisions of sections 18 through 25 of P.L.2021, c.71 (C.18A:64A-25.24a through C.18A:64A-25.24h), which regulations shall be effective for a period not to exceed 180 days from the date of the filing. The Secretary of Higher Education shall thereafter amend, adopt, or readopt the regulations pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.).
L.2021, c.71, s.25.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:64A-25.26 - Specifications

18A:64A-25.26. Specifications
All specifications for the doing of any such construction work for a county college shall fix the date before which the work shall be completed, or the number of working days to be allowed for its completion, and every such contract shall contain a provision for a deduction from the contract price for any moneys paid by the county college to any inspector or inspectors necessarily employed by it on the work for any number of days in excess of the number allowed in the specifications.
L.1982, c. 189, s. 26, eff. Jan. 1, 1983.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:64A-25.26a - County colleges may use electronic procurement processes.

18A:64A-25.26a County colleges may use electronic procurement processes.
12. Notwithstanding any provisions of the "County College Contracts Law," P.L.1982, c.189 (C.18A:64A-25.1 et seq.) to the contrary, a county college may use electronic procurement processes for public works construction contracts, pursuant to the requirements of section 4 of P.L.2020, c.59 (C.52:34A-4).
L.2020, c.59, s.12.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:64A-25.27 - Authorization; resolution; method.

18A:64A-25.27 Authorization; resolution; method.
27. Any county college may, by resolution of its board of trustees, authorize the sale in the following manner of its personal property not needed for college purposes:
a. If the estimated fair value of the property to be sold exceeds $25,000 or, commencing January 1, 2003, the amount determined pursuant to subsection b. of section 3 of P.L.1982, c. 189 (C. 18A:64A-25.3) in any one sale and the property does not consist of perishable goods, it shall be sold at public sale to the highest bidder.
b. Notice of the date, time and place of the public sale, together with a description of the items to be sold and the conditions of sale shall be published once in a legal newspaper. Such sales shall be held not less than seven nor more than 14 days after the publication of the notice thereof.
c. Personal property may be sold to the United States, the State of New Jersey, another county college or to any body politic by private sale without advertising for bids.
d. If no bids are received, the property may then be sold at private sale without further publication or notice thereof but in no event at less than the estimated fair value; or the county college may, if it so elects, reoffer the property at public sale. As used herein, "estimated fair value" means the market value of the property if sold by a willing seller to a willing buyer less the cost to the college of continuing to store or maintain such property.
e. A county college may reject all bids if it determines such rejection to be in the public interest. In any case in which the college has rejected all bids, it may readvertise such personal property for a subsequent public sale. If it elects to reject all bids at a second public sale pursuant to this section, it may then sell such personal property without further publication or notice thereof at private sale, provided that in no event shall the negotiated price at the private sale be less than the amount of the highest bid rejected at the preceding two public sales, and provided further that in no event shall the terms or conditions of sale be changed or amended.
f. If the estimated fair value of the property to be sold does not exceed $25,000 or, commencing January 1, 2003, the amount determined pursuant to subsection b. of section 3 of P.L.1982, c.189 (C.18A:64A-25.3) in any one sale or the property consists of perishable goods, it may be sold at private sale without advertising for bids.
g. Notwithstanding the provisions of this section, by resolution of the board of trustees, a purchasing agent may include a sale of personal property no longer needed for county college purposes as part of specifications to offset the price of a new purchase.
L.1982,c.189,s.27; amended 1984, c.241, s.8; 2001, c.281, s.6.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:64A-25.30 - No action for damages for action by officials

18A:64A-25.30. No action for damages for action by officials
30. No action for damages shall lie against the Board of Higher Education, the Commission on Higher Education, the Presidents' Council, any State official, any county college or its board of trustees or any of its officers because of any action taken by virtue of the provisions of this article.
L.1982,c.189,s.30; amended 1994,c.48,s.145.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:64A-25.31 - Indemnity agreement with the United States, etc.

18A:64A-25.31. Indemnity agreement with the United States, etc.
Any county college may enter into an agreement indemnifying the United States of America or any board, body, officer or agency thereof from any liability for loss or damage to the person or property of others resulting from any project undertaken or to be undertaken by the federal government for the benefit of such county college or any project the cost of which or any part thereof is to be paid out of federal funds.
L.1982, c. 189, s. 31, eff. Jan. 1, 1983.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:64A-25.32 - Contracts, etc.; validated and confirmed

18A:64A-25.32. Contracts, etc.; validated and confirmed
Any action, purchase, sale, contract or agreement taken, made or entered into prior to the effective date of this article is hereby validated and confirmed; provided that in no event shall multi-year leases or contracts entered into prior to the effective date of this article be renewed or extended except in accordance with the terms and provisions of this article.
L.1982, c. 189, s. 32, eff. Jan. 1, 1983.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:64A-25.33 - Definitions

18A:64A-25.33. Definitions
Definitions. For the purposes of this act:
a. "Fund" means a joint self-insurance fund established by a county college insurance group pursuant to this act. The joint self-insurance fund is a fund of public moneys from contributions made by members of a county college insurance group for the purpose of securing insurance protection, risk management programs, or related services as authorized by this act;
b. "County college insurance group" or "group" means an association formed by two or more county colleges for the development, administration, and provision of risk management programs, joint self-insurance fund or funds, and related services;
c. "Risk management program" means a plan, and activities carried out under the plan, by a county college insurance group to reduce risk of loss with respect to a particular line of insurance protection or coverage provided by a fund pursuant to this act, including safety engineering and other loss prevention and control techniques. Risk management program also includes the administration of one or more funds, including the processing and defense of claims brought against or on behalf of members of the group;
d. "Trustees" or "board of trustees" means the board of trustees established pursuant to the bylaws of the county college insurance group to govern or manage the risk management programs, joint self-insurance fund or funds, and related services of the group;
e. "Contributions" means the moneys paid by a member of a county college insurance group in amounts as may be set by the board of trustees or other officers as provided in the group's bylaws for the purpose of participating in a joint self-insurance fund or funds, securing risk management programs or related services;
f. "Certified audit" means an audit upon which an auditor expresses his professional opinion that the accompanying statements present fairly the financial position of a fund in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles consistently applied, and accordingly including tests of the accounting records and other auditing procedures as considered necessary in the circumstances;
g. "Commissioner" means the Commissioner of Insurance.
L. 1985, c. 204, s. 1, eff. June 26, 1985.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:64A-25.34 - Insurance authorized

18A:64A-25.34. Insurance authorized
Insurance authorized. Any county college is authorized to insure, contract or provide for any insurable interest of the college in the manner authorized by section 3 of this act, for the following:
a. Any loss or damage to its property, real or personal, motor vehicles, equipment or apparatus;
b. Any loss or damage from liability resulting from the use or operation of motor vehicles, equipment or apparatus owned or controlled by it;
c. Any loss or damage from liability for its own acts or omissions and for acts or omissions of its officers, employees or servants arising out of and in the course of the performance of their duties, including, but not limited to, any liability established by the "New Jersey Tort Claims Act," N.J.S. 59:1-1 et seq., or by any federal or other law;
d. Loss or damage from liability as established by chapter 15 of Title 34 of the Revised Statutes (R.S. 34:15-1 et seq.);
e. Expenses of defending any claim against the county college, officer, employee or servant arising out of and in the course of the performance of their duties, whether or not liability exists on the claim.
L. 1985, c. 204, s. 2, eff. June 26, 1985.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:64A-25.35 - County college insurance group

18A:64A-25.35. County college insurance group
County college insurance group.
a. Any two or more county colleges may form and become members of a county college insurance group. A county college may take this action by resolution of the board of trustees of the county college. Through membership in a county college insurance group, a county college may participate in any joint self-insurance fund or funds, risk management programs or related services offered or provided by the group. The group shall have the power to establish a fund or funds for coverages authorized in section 2 of this act and to jointly purchase insurance or coverages under a master policy or contract of insurance for participating members. The group shall have the power to take other actions necessary to developing, administering, and providing risk management programs, joint self-insurance funds, joint insurance purchases, and related services.
b. The bylaws of the county college insurance group shall provide that any county college may join the group; provided it agrees to comply with the standards for membership, including risk management programs, which shall be established by the group, and may be a member as long as it complies with the standards for membership.
c. A county college insurance group may sue or be sued and shall appoint a natural person residing in this State or a corporation authorized to do business in this State as its agent for service of process. The group shall notify the commissioner of the appointment.
d. A county college insurance group is not an insurance company or an insurer under the laws of this State and the development, administration or provision by a group of joint self-insurance fund or funds, risk management programs and related services does not constitute the transaction of insurance or doing an insurance business. A group shall not be subject to the provisions of Title 17, Subtitle 3 of the Revised Statutes.
L. 1985, c. 204, s. 3, eff. June 26, 1985.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:64A-25.37 - Trustees; number and qualifications

18A:64A-25.37. Trustees; number and qualifications
Trustees; number and qualifications. The board of trustees of any county college insurance group shall have no fewer than three nor more than 15 trustees. Each trustee shall be a natural person 18 years of age or older who is a resident of this State. A majority of the trustees of any group shall be members or employees of member county colleges, provided that any trustee who ceases to be a member or employee of a county college may be allowed to serve for not more than 90 days following cessation without violating this provision.
L. 1985, c. 204, s. 5, eff. June 26, 1985.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:64A-25.38 - Trustees; compensation

18A:64A-25.38. Trustees; compensation
Trustees; compensation. No trustee shall be paid a salary, except that the written trust instrument may provide for reimbursement for actual expenses incurred on behalf of the trust fund and for compensation not to exceed $200.00 for any day or portion of a day spent at a meeting of the trustees. Except as otherwise provided in this act, no trustee shall enter into any contract with the group or receive any moneys or other compensation or thing of value whatsoever from the group for services performed for or on behalf of the group.
L. 1985, c. 204, s. 6, eff. June 26, 1985.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:64A-25.39 - Review of bylaws; investigations by the Commissioner of Insurance

18A:64A-25.39. Review of bylaws; investigations by the Commissioner of Insurance
Review of bylaws; investigations by the Commissioner of Insurance.
a. No county college insurance group, nor any joint self-insurance fund of the group, may begin functioning as a means of providing insurance coverage or protection for or among its members until the group's bylaws have been filed with and approved by the commissioner. If the commissioner fails to approve or disapprove the bylaws within 60 days following filing of the bylaws in his office, the bylaws shall be deemed approved. The commissioner may disapprove the bylaws only if the bylaws do not conform with the provisions of this act. He shall set forth the reasons for his disapproval in writing. The reasonable costs of the commissioner's review of the bylaws shall be chargeable to the county colleges seeking to establish the group.
b. Every county college insurance group shall file an annual report, on a form prescribed by the commissioner, at a time to be fixed by the commissioner. The report shall include a financial statement of the group's assets and liabilities, the claims paid during the preceding 12 months, current reserves, incurred losses, and any other information that the commissioner may require.
c. The commissioner shall have authority to examine the books, records and affairs of any county college insurance group or joint self-insurance fund for the purpose of determining compliance with this act. The reasonable costs of any examination or review shall be chargeable to the county college insurance group.
d. If at any time the commissioner determines that the county college insurance group has experienced a deterioration in its financial condition which adversely affects or will adversely affect its ability to pay expected losses, he may: (1) require an increase in the reserves of the insurer required by section 4 of this act; or (2) require the purchase of excess insurance or reinsurance.
L. 1985, c. 204, s. 7, eff. June 26, 1985.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:64A-25.40 - Insurance fund participation authorized

18A:64A-25.40. Insurance fund participation authorized
In any county which has established an insurance fund pursuant to N.J.S. 40A:10-6 or is a joint member of an insurance fund pursuant to P.L. 1983, c. 372 (C. 40A:10-36 et seq.), the board of trustees of a county college located within that county may, at the option of the board of trustees, enter into a contract with the governing body of the county or joint insurance fund to participate in the county insurance fund or a joint insurance fund.
L. 1988, c. 144, s. 1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:64A-25.41 - Contract requirements

18A:64A-25.41. Contract requirements
Any contract entered into between the board and the county governing body shall, at a minimum, specify the type and scope of coverage to be afforded, the premium basis for all insurance carried, the method of payment by the county college and the terms and conditions for withdrawal by the county college from the insurance fund.
L. 1988, c. 144, s. 2.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:64A-25.42 - Appropriation of funds

18A:64A-25.42. Appropriation of funds
Funds for premiums required by the contract between the board of trustees and the governing body of the fund shall be appropriated and paid as set forth in the contract in the same manner as appropriations are made for other expenses of the county college.
L. 1988, c. 144, s. 3.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:64A-25.43 - Civil action brought on behalf of county college.

18A:64A-25.43 Civil action brought on behalf of county college.
9. a. A county college as defined in and subject to the provisions of the "County College Contracts Law," P.L.1982, c.189 (C.18A:64A-25.1 et seq.), shall implement and comply with the provisions of P.L.2012, c.25 (C.52:32-55 et al.), except that the county college shall rely on the list developed by the State Department of the Treasury pursuant to section 3 of P.L.2012, c.25 (C.52:32-57).
b. If the county college determines that a person or entity has submitted a false certification concerning its engagement in investment activities in Iran pursuant to section 4 of P.L.2012, c.25 (C.52:32-58), the county college shall report to the New Jersey Attorney General the name of that person, and the Attorney General shall determine whether to bring a civil action against the person or entity to collect the penalty prescribed in paragraph (1) of subsection a. of section 5 of P.L.2012, c.25 (C.52:32-59).
The county college may also report to the county college attorney the name of that person, together with its information as to the false certification, and the county college attorney may determine to bring such civil action against the person to collect such penalty.
L.2012, c.25, s.9.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:64A-25.44 - County college compliance; report of false certification.

18A:64A-25.44 County college compliance; report of false certification.
5. a. A county college as defined in and subject to the provisions of the "County College Contracts Law," P.L.1982, c.189 (C.18A:64A-25.1 et seq.), shall implement and comply with the provisions of P.L.2022, c.3 (C.52:32-60.1 et al.), except that the county college shall rely on the list developed by the Department of the Treasury pursuant to subsection b. of section 1 of P.L.2022, c.3 (C.52:32-60.1).
b. If the county college determines that a person has submitted a false certification concerning its engagement in prohibited activities in Russia or Belarus pursuant to section 1 of P.L.2022, c.3 (C.52:32-60.1), the county college shall report to the New Jersey Attorney General the name of that person, and the Attorney General shall determine whether to bring a civil action against the person or entity to collect the penalty prescribed in subsection c. of section 1 of P.L.2022, c.3 (C.52:32-60.1).
c. The county college may also report to the county college attorney the name of that person, together with its information as to the false certification, and the county college attorney may determine to bring such civil action against the person to collect such penalty.
L.2022, c.3, s.5.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:64A-26 - Council of County Colleges established

18A:64A-26. Council of County Colleges established
18A:64A-26. There is established a body corporate and politic, with succession, to be known as the New Jersey Council of County Colleges. The county colleges and the county college commissions shall be members of the council.
L.1967, c.271; amended 1989,c.141,s.3.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:64A-27 - Membership; alternates; compensation

18A:64A-27. Membership; alternates; compensation
18A:64A-27. The council shall consist of the presidents and chairmen of the boards of trustees of the several county community colleges and of the county college commissions. A trustee board chairman may designate another member of the board as an alternate to attend and to vote at council meetings in the chairman's absence.
Members shall serve without compensation but shall be entitled to be reimbursed for all reasonable and necessary expenses.
L.1967, c.271; amended 1985,c.173,s.2; 1989,c.141,s.4; 1994,c.48,s.146.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:64A-28 - Annual organization meeting

18A:64A-28. Annual organization meeting
18A:64A-28. The council shall organize annually by the election of a chairman, vice chairman and such other officers as the council shall determine. Such officers shall serve until the following annual organizational meeting and until their successors are elected and qualified. Vacancies in such offices shall be filled in the same manner for the unexpired terms only. The council may also meet at such other times and at such places within the State as it shall deem necessary.
L.1967, c.271; amended 1985,c.173,s.3; 1994,c.48,s.147.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:64A-28.2 - Perpetual succession; powers, responsibilities

18A:64A-28.2. Perpetual succession; powers, responsibilities
The council shall have perpetual succession and shall have the following powers and responsibilities:
a. To make, amend and repeal rules, regulations and bylaws for its own government and guidance, not inconsistent with the purposes of the council;
b. To adopt an official seal and alter the same at pleasure;
c. To maintain an office at such place or places in the State as it may designate;
d. To sue and be sued in its own name;
e. To acquire, hold and dispose of real and personal property in the exercise of its powers and the performance of its duties under this article. All this property shall be exempt from taxation under chapter 4 of Title 54 of the Revised Statutes;
f. To act as an advocate and promote the advancement of the county community colleges of New Jersey; and
g. To promote diversity of development among the county community colleges in ways which will be responsive to the particular needs of the particular counties, and the State's diverse population and regions.
L.1989,c.141,s.6.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:64A-28.2a - Council of County Colleges to act as lead agency.

18A:64A-28.2a Council of County Colleges to act as lead agency.
3. The Council of County Colleges may act as the lead agency for the joint procurement of goods or services by county colleges pursuant to the "County College Contracts Law," P.L.1982, c.189 (C.18A:64A-25.1 et seq.).
L.2015, c.140, s.3.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:64A-28.3 - Executive director

18A:64A-28.3. Executive director
The council shall employ an executive director, who shall be responsible for the administration of all the activities of the council including staff services and shall promote the educational quality of the county community colleges. The executive director shall serve at the pleasure of the council. The salary of the executive director and all other personnel shall be determined by the council.
L.1989,c.141,s.7.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:64A-28.4 - Improvement of county college education

18A:64A-28.4. Improvement of county college education
8. The council shall encourage and aid movements which it deems necessary for the improvement of county college education and shall, from time to time, make recommendations to the Governor, Legislature and Commission on Higher Education regarding the coordination of the county colleges on matters of mutual interest and concern.
L.1989,c.141,s.8; amended 1994,c.48,s.148.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:64A-28.5 - Expenses; assessment for dues

18A:64A-28.5. Expenses; assessment for dues
For the purposes of defraying the expenses of the council, the county colleges and county college commissions shall pay the necessary expenses incurred by the council and shall appropriate annually such sums for dues as may be assessed by the council. The assessment shall be made only upon a two-thirds vote of the membership present at the meeting after written notice of the proposed vote shall be given to each county college and county college commission at least 60 days before the council meeting at which the vote will be taken. Dues shall be on a graduated scale according to the size of the county college and county college commission.
L.1989,c.141,s.9.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:64A-29 - Purpose of council.

18A:64A-29 Purpose of council.
18A:64A-29. The council will seek to ensure acceptable and effective lines of development in admissions policy, academic standards, programs, financing, including recommending to the State Treasurer a formula for the allocation of annual appropriations among the county colleges and making recommendations for capital funding, and community relations in the several county colleges.
The council will serve as a means of communication between the county colleges, and act as a resource center to aid them in planning, act as a clearing house of information, and provide continuing field services.
The council will act as an advisory body to the Governor, Legislature, Commission on Higher Education and Presidents' Council in the carrying out of their respective duties and responsibilities deriving from this chapter.
L.1967, c.271; amended 1994, c.48, s.149; 1999, c.46, s.42.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:64A-30 - Community college agency; establishment

18A:64A-30. Community college agency; establishment
1. The board of chosen freeholders of any county which has not established a county college may, with the consent of the Commission on Higher Education, establish a community college agency.
L.1974,c.89,s.1; amended 1994,c.48,s.150.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:64A-31 - Definition

18A:64A-31. Definition
A "community college agency" means an educational institution established or to be established by one or more counties sponsoring programs of instruction similar to those offered by a county college and governed by a community college commission which shall be constituted as provided in section 3 of this act.
L.1974, c. 89, s. 2, eff. Aug. 29, 1974.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:64A-32 - Community college commission; membership; vacancies; compensation

18A:64A-32. Community college commission; membership; vacancies; compensation
3. The community college commission shall consist of the county superintendent of schools and nine public members who are residents of the county and have resided therein for a period of four years prior to their appointment having no official connection with educational institutions contracting with the commission. No elected public official shall serve as a voting member of the commission. The president of the commission shall be an ex officio member of the commission without vote.
Seven of the public members shall be appointed by the appointing authority of the county, with the advice and consent of the board of chosen freeholders, and two of the members shall be appointed by the Governor, for such initial terms as shall be established by the board. Members shall be appointed for terms of four years each, except that the initial appointments shall be made in four classes as nearly equal as possible in number, one class to serve for one year, one class to serve for two years, one class to serve for three years, and one class to serve for four years. The term of all members of the commission shall begin on July 1. Members initially appointed to the commission may serve from the time of their respective appointments, but the term of such office shall be deemed to commence as of July 1 of the year in which the appointment was made. Each member shall serve until his successor shall have been appointed and qualified. Vacancies shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointments and for the remainder of the unexpired terms. Any appointed member may be removed by the appointing authority of the county for cause upon notice and opportunity to be heard. The members of the commission shall serve without compensation for their services, but shall be entitled to receive reimbursement for all reasonable and necessary expenses incurred by virtue of services as a member of the commission.
A voting member of a community college commission shall not be eligible to accept employment of the college at which he has served as a member of the commission for a period of two years following resignation or expiration of his term as a member.
The appointing authority of the county shall establish a trustee search committee of not less than five members who shall be residents of the county. The members of the trustee search committee shall not be elected public officials and shall not be eligible for appointment to the board of trustees for a period of six months after their service on the trustee search committee. The trustee search committee shall nominate persons for consideration by the appointing authority of the county for appointment to the board of trustees.
L.1974,c.89,s.3; amended 1981,c.329,s.7; 1983,c.518,s.2; 1994,c.48,s.151.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:64A-33 - Additional members; establishment by more than one county

18A:64A-33. Additional members; establishment by more than one county
When a community college commission is established by more than one county, the number of public members shall be increased by two for each additional participating county. Each county shall also be represented by the county superintendent of schools.
L.1974, c. 89, s. 4, eff. Aug. 29, 1974. Amended by L.1981, c. 329, s. 8, eff. Dec. 14, 1981.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:64A-34 - Body corporate; name

18A:64A-34. Body corporate; name
A community college commission shall be a body corporate and shall be known as the "Community College Commission of " (here insert the name of the county).
L.1974, c. 89, s. 5, eff. Aug. 29, 1974.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:64A-35 - Powers, duties and responsibilities

18A:64A-35. Powers, duties and responsibilities
The community college commission shall have all the powers, duties and responsibilities as granted the board of trustees of a county college pursuant to N.J.S. 18A:64A-12 except the power of eminent domain.
L.1974, c. 89, s. 6, eff. Aug. 29, 1974.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:64A-36 - Annual report

18A:64A-36. Annual report
7. The commission shall make an annual report on academic and fiscal affairs to the board of chosen freeholders, and annually recommend the funds necessary to be included in the county budget pursuant to N.J.S.18A:64A-15 through 20 for the purpose of public higher education in accordance with the needs for support and facilities as determined by the commission. The first year's estimate of expenses shall be prepared and delivered pursuant to N.J.S.18A:64A-21.
L.1974,c.89,s.7; amended 1994,c.48,s.152.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:64A-37 - Eligibility for State and federal support

18A:64A-37. Eligibility for State and federal support
8. A community college commission shall be eligible to receive State support for operational and capital costs pursuant to N.J.S.18A:64A-22, and to the extent State concurrence may be required, any federal support that may be available under the higher education assistance acts or any other appropriate federal acts. Nothing in this act shall prevent the commission from receiving any other public funds that may be available.
L.1974,c.89,s.8; amended 1994,c.48,s.153.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:64A-38 - Law applicable to faculty and staff

18A:64A-38. Law applicable to faculty and staff
Faculty and staff directly employed by the commission shall be subject to the provisions of all statutes, regulations and standards governing equivalent positions at a county college.
L.1974, c. 89, s. 9, eff. Aug. 29, 1974.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:64A-50 - Referendum unnecessary

18A:64A-50. Referendum unnecessary
1. Notwithstanding any provisions of chapter 64A of Title 18A of the New Jersey Statutes to the contrary, any private institution of higher education and any post-secondary institute of a county board of vocational education may, prior to July 1, 1994, combine to form a county college without the need of a referendum.
L.1982,c.42,s.1; amended 1994,c.48,s.154.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:64A-51 - Conduct of college

18A:64A-51. Conduct of college
Except as otherwise provided in this act, the college shall be conducted pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S. 18A:64A-1 et seq. and the provisions of general law applicable to county colleges which are not inconsistent with this act, and shall be entitled to all benefits and grants provided for thereunder.
L.1982, c. 42, s. 2, eff. July 1, 1982.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:64A-52 - Board of governors; powers and duties

18A:64A-52. Board of governors; powers and duties
The board of trustees of any private institution of higher education, which combined with any post-secondary institute of a county board of vocational education to form a county college, is continued and shall be known as the board of governors and it shall have the powers, authority, rights and privileges, and be subject to the fiduciary and other duties, obligations and responsibilities set forth and expressed in this act.
L.1982, c. 42, s. 3, eff. July 1, 1982.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:64A-53 - Board of trustees; powers and duties

18A:64A-53. Board of trustees; powers and duties
In addition to the board of governors, a board of trustees of the county college shall be established and have the powers, authority, rights and privileges and be subject to the duties, obligations and responsibilities set forth in this act.
L.1982, c. 42, s. 4, eff. July 1, 1982. Amended by L.1982, c. 209, s. 1, eff. Dec. 23, 1982.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:64A-54 - Board of governors; members; terms; reimbursement for expenses

18A:64A-54. Board of governors; members; terms; reimbursement for expenses
The board of governors shall consist of not less than 21 nor more than 30 members, including the president of the college, who shall be ex officio without vote, three alumni trustees nominated by the alumni association, three county residents, who are not freeholders, nominated by the board of chosen freeholders, and, at its option, one freeholder nominated by the board of chosen freeholders from among its members. The board of governors shall have the authority to appoint all other members. The members of the present board of trustees serving on the effective date of this act shall continue to serve the college as members of the board of governors for the remainder of their present terms of office. Except for the president of the college, who shall serve as a member only during his term of office, a member shall serve for a term of 3 years beginning July 1 of any year and expiring on June 30, 3 years thereafter or for the remainder of the unexpired term to which he may be elected. Terms of office shall be arranged so that one-third of the terms expire in each calendar year. No two alumni trustees shall serve terms expiring in the same year. Members shall serve without compensation but shall be entitled to be reimbursed for all reasonable and necessary expenses.
L.1982, c. 42, s. 5, eff. July 1, 1982.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:64A-55 - Membership of board of trustees.

18A:64A-55 Membership of board of trustees.
6. The board of trustees shall include seven public trustees, consisting of the county superintendent of schools, four members appointed by the board of chosen freeholders, and two citizens of the county appointed by the Governor, and four trustees appointed by the board of governors from among its members. However, no trustee shall be appointed after July 1, 1994 who is an employee of a constituent county. In addition, the student body shall be entitled to elect from the graduating class one representative to serve as a member of the board of trustees for a term of one year commencing at the first meeting of the board in July following graduation of his class. The student representative may be granted voting rights by a majority vote of the members of the board of trustees. If the board of trustees grants the student representative voting rights and all members of the board are present at the board meeting and there is a tie vote, the chairman shall break the tie.
All appointive members shall be residents of the county for a period of four years prior to appointment and no elected public official or employee of the county college shall serve as a voting member of the board. The terms of office of the appointive members shall be four years, except for the first appointment. Terms of those initially appointed by the chairman of the board of chosen freeholders shall expire, respectively, one, two, three and four years after appointment. Of those appointed by the Governor, one person shall be appointed for a term of two years and one for a term of four years. Of the members appointed by the board of governors, one person shall be appointed for a term of one year, one for a term of two years, one for a term of three years, and one for a term of four years.
Each member shall serve until his successor is appointed and qualified.
Vacancies shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment for the unexpired term. Upon notice and opportunity to be heard, an appointee may be removed for cause by the body originally making the appointment. Members shall serve without compensation but shall be entitled to be reimbursed for all reasonable and necessary expenses.
L.1982, c.42, s.6; amended 1994, c.48, s.155; 2007, c.147, s.2.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:64A-56 - Governing body; allocation of powers between boards of trustees and governors

18A:64A-56. Governing body; allocation of powers between boards of trustees and governors
The governance, control, conduct, management and administration of the college shall be vested in and allocated between the board of trustees and the board of governors, pursuant to this act.
L.1982, c. 42, s. 7, eff. July 1, 1982.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:64A-58 - Board of governors; authority and responsibility

18A:64A-58. Board of governors; authority and responsibility
The board of governors shall:
a. Act in an overall advisory capacity;
b. Control properties, funds and trusts vested as of the effective date of this act in the private institution, in its possession, or remainder, or expectancy, including properties now held and continuing to be held as security by the New Jersey Educational Facilities Authority and properties, funds and trusts received by the private institution on or after the effective date of this act by private gift, donation, bequest or transfer under the terms of any applicable trusts, gifts, bequests or donations dated or delivered prior to the effective date or on or after the effective date of this act, unless otherwise designated and make available to the board of trustees, after meeting all expenses of its administration, the income from funds and the use of or income from property subject to the provisions of section 10 of this act;
c. Have sole authority over the investment of funds under its control;
d. Have the power to maintain administrative staff and incur expenses it deems reasonable and necessary to the effective exercise of its functions and responsibilities under this act or by reason of any other fiduciary responsibilities to which it is subject.
L.1982, c. 42, s. 9, eff. July 1, 1982.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:64A-59 - Utilization of privately donated properties and funds

18A:64A-59. Utilization of privately donated properties and funds
10. In consideration of the utilization by the county for purposes of higher education of privately donated properties and funds and the prospect of future private donations, the State and the county by this act agree with the current board of trustees and its successor that:
a. If the property and funds controlled by the current trustees and its successor board of governors is not properly applied in accordance with the provisions of section 8 of this act for the purposes of higher education and in accordance with the terms of any applicable testament or trust or other special provisions; or
b. if the county shall not make provisions sufficient to enable the current board of trustees and its successors to discharge its trust to apply the trust assets as described in section 9 of this act for public higher education through the conduct of a college with high educational standards, then the board of governors, after consideration and on not less than 60 days' prior written notice to the board of trustees and to the Governor, shall have and may exercise the right to withhold or withdraw the use of the properties and funds described in section 9 of this act or any part thereof, subject to adjudication by the courts of the State and subject to their proper application for the purposes of public higher education and in accordance with the terms of any applicable testamentary trust or other special provision.
L.1982,c.42,s.10; amended 1994,c.48,s.157.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:64A-60 - Joint session of boards

18A:64A-60. Joint session of boards
The boards may meet in joint session for the purpose of consultation and discussion or to act upon any matter which requires their joint or concurrent action.
L.1982, c. 42, s. 11, eff. July 1, 1982.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:64A-62 - Board of trustees; laws conferring powers and duties

18A:64A-62. Board of trustees; laws conferring powers and duties
Wherever in any law there is reference to a board of trustees either in conferring powers, rights or responsibilities, the same shall refer to the board of trustees of the college.
L.1982, c. 42, s. 13, eff. July 1, 1982.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:64A-63 - County coordinating agencies; abolishment

18A:64A-63. County coordinating agencies; abolishment
Any county coordinating agency for higher education in a county which establishes a county college pursuant to this act shall be abolished by the board of freeholders within 30 days of the approval of the county college by the State Board of Higher Education.
L.1982, c. 42, s. 14, eff. July 1, 1982.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:64A-64 - Post-secondary institute; part of county college

18A:64A-64. Post-secondary institute; part of county college
The post-secondary institute shall be a part of the county college, upon agreement of the governing body of the institute.
L.1982, c. 42, s. 15, eff. July 1, 1982.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:64A-65 - Post-secondary institute; general supervision

18A:64A-65. Post-secondary institute; general supervision
General supervision of the conduct of the institute shall be vested in the board of trustees of the county college.
L.1982, c. 42, s. 16, eff. July 1, 1982.