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2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties › Section 40A:9-145.9 - Acquisition of tenure after Jan. 1, 1982

40A:9-145.9. Acquisition of tenure after Jan. 1, 1982
Commencing January 1, 1982, no tax collector shall acquire tenure of office under any law of this State unless he holds a tax collector certificate issued pursuant to section 3 or 4 of this act. Nothing contained in this act shall be construed to affect tenure of office theretofore acquired nor to affect in any way the unexpired term of office of any tax collector theretofore appointed or elected, nor to affect any provision of Title 11 of the Revised Statutes (Civil Service) or any other law providing for tenure of office, except with respect to the acquisition of tenure by a tax collector on or after January 1, 1982.
L.1979, c. 384, s. 9, eff. Feb. 5, 1980.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties › Section 40A:9-145.10 - Holding office after effective date of act; appointment

40A:9-145.10. Holding office after effective date of act; appointment
The provisions of any other law to the contrary notwithstanding, commencing on the effective date of this act, all tax collectors shall hold office by virtue of appointment pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S. 40A:9-141 and 40A:9-142, except as otherwise provided in sections 11 and 12 of this act.
L.1979, c. 384, s. 10, eff. Feb. 5, 1980.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties › Section 40A:9-145.11 - Continuation in office of persons in office on effective date of act

40A:9-145.11. Continuation in office of persons in office on effective date of act
All tax collectors holding office on the effective date of this act shall continue in office until their successors are appointed in the manner provided by N.J.S. 40A:9-141 and 40A:9-142.
L.1979, c. 384, s. 11, eff. Feb. 5, 1980.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties › Section 40A:9-145.12 - Right to tenure of tax collector in office prior to and appointment after effective date of act

40A:9-145.12. Right to tenure of tax collector in office prior to and appointment after effective date of act
Nothing contained in this act or in any other statute shall prevent any tax collector who upon the effective date of this act holds office by virtue of his election thereto, from acquiring tenure upon being appointed thereto after the effective date of this act, if he otherwise qualifies for such tenure pursuant to this act or pursuant to N.J.S. 40A:9-144 or 40A:9-145.
L.1979, c. 384, s. 12, eff. Feb. 5, 1980.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties › Section 40A:9-146 - Appointment of tax assessor, deputies.

40A:9-146 Appointment of tax assessor, deputies.
40A:9-146. The governing body or chief executive, as shall be appropriate to the form of government of the municipality shall provide for the appointment of a tax assessor and such deputy tax assessors as it may determine necessary. The requirement that every municipality shall have a tax assessor and any such deputy tax assessors as it deems necessary may be fulfilled by the sharing of a tax assessor and any necessary deputy tax assessors with another municipality or municipalities under a shared service agreement entered into pursuant to the provisions of P.L.2007, c.63 (C.40A:65-1 et seq.). 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, with respect to pilot municipalities, of section 3 of P.L.2013, c.166 (C.40A:65-4.2). The appointing authority may, by resolution or order as appropriate, set the total number of weekly hours of operation of the tax assessor's office and the total number of weekly work hours of the tax assessor, commensurate with the compensation paid to the tax assessor. The appointing authority shall not set the specific work hours of the tax assessor. The governing body, by ordinance, shall determine the amount of compensation of such assessors.
amended 1978, c.128, s.1; 1981, c.393, s.1; 2000, c.126, s.23; 2013, c.166, s.14.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties › Section 40A:9-146.1 - Boards of assessors; abolishment; secretary and members to be municipal tax and deputy assessors; salary and tenure rights

40A:9-146.1. Boards of assessors; abolishment; secretary and members to be municipal tax and deputy assessors; salary and tenure rights
a. Boards of assessors created prior to the effective date of this act are abolished.
b. The secretary of, or in the event there is no secretary then the individual having primary responsibility for the discharge of the duties of assessor for, any board of assessors constituted on the effective date of this act shall be the municipal tax assessor and any other members of the board shall be deputy municipal tax assessors.
c. Nothing in this act shall affect adversely the salary or tenure rights acquired pursuant to section 7 of P.L.1967, c. 44 (C. 54:1-35.31), or any other law, whether now or previously enacted or in effect of any secretary or other member of a board of assessors who becomes the municipal tax assessor or a deputy municipal tax assessor.
L.1981, c. 393, s. 32, eff. Jan. 6, 1982.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties › Section 40A:9-146.2 - Reference to board of assessors or assessment to mean and refer to municipal tax assessor

40A:9-146.2. Reference to board of assessors or assessment to mean and refer to municipal tax assessor
Whenever in any law, rule, regulation, order, contract, document, judicial or administrative proceeding, or otherwise, reference is made to the board of assessors or assessment of a municipality, the same shall be considered to mean and refer to the municipal tax assessor.
L.1981, c. 393, s. 33, eff. Jan. 6, 1982.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties › Section 40A:9-146.3 - Municipal tax assessors; appointment; terms of office; powers and duties

40A:9-146.3. Municipal tax assessors; appointment; terms of office; powers and duties
The provisions of any other law to the contrary notwithstanding, municipal tax assessors shall be appointed pursuant to the provisions of this act and their terms of office, powers and duties shall be as provided in this act.
L.1981, c. 393, s. 30, eff. Jan. 6, 1982.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties › Section 40A:9-146.4 - Appointment in more than one municipality

40A:9-146.4. Appointment in more than one municipality
A municipal tax assessor may be appointed in more than one municipality; provided that the holding of additional appointments does not interfere with the proper discharge of statutory duties, nor conflict with obligations to the respective municipalities in which the assessor serves.
The compensation of a tax assessor appointed in more than one municipality shall not be reduced, nor shall any increases in compensation be denied, because of the multiple service.
L.1981, c. 393, s. 4, eff. Jan. 6, 1982.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties › Section 40A:9-146.5 - Inapplicability of act to agreements on hours of work

40A:9-146.5. Inapplicability of act to agreements on hours of work
This act shall not affect any agreement entered into prior to the effective date of this act between a municipal tax assessor and the municipality with respect to the hours during which a municipal tax assessor is required to perform the duties of his office. Any change in hours from those previously agreed to shall be subject to further agreement.
L.1981, c. 393, s. 31, eff. Jan. 6, 1982.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties › Section 40A:9-147 - Chapter 205 of the laws of 1968 saved from repeal

40A:9-147. Chapter 205 of the laws of 1968 saved from repeal
Chapter 205 of the laws of 1968 (C. 40:46-6.2c) is saved from repeal. [The act saved from repeal by this section provides that in any municipality wherein tax assessors have been chosen from wards, the governing body, by ordinance, may provide for the appointment of a single assessor for the entire taxing district and fix his compensation for the term of office as provided by law. No such ordinance shall affect the term of any assessor in office on July 19, 1968.]
L.1971, c. 200, s. 1, eff. July 1, 1971.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties › Section 40A:9-148 - Tax and deputy assessors; term of office; vacancies

40A:9-148. Tax and deputy assessors; term of office; vacancies
Every municipal tax assessor and deputy assessor shall hold his office for a term of 4 years from the first day of July next following his appointment.
Vacancies other than due to expiration of term shall be filled by appointment for the unexpired term.
L.1971, c. 200, s. 1, eff. July 1, 1971. Amended by L.1978, c. 128, s. 2; L.1981, c. 393, s. 2, eff. Jan. 6, 1982.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties › Section 40A:9-148.1 - Tax and deputy assessors; qualifications and duties

40A:9-148.1. Tax and deputy assessors; qualifications and duties
A municipal tax assessor shall hold a tax assessor certificate provided for in P.L.1967, c. 44 (C. 54:1-35.25 et seq.) and shall have the duty of assessing property for the purpose of general taxation. A deputy tax assessor shall hold a tax assessor certificate and shall act under the direct supervision of and assist the tax assessor.
L.1981, c. 393, s. 3, eff. Jan. 6, 1982.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties › Section 40A:9-149 - Tax assessors; appointment by Governor in certain cases

40A:9-149. Tax assessors; appointment by Governor in certain cases
In any municipality wherein there shall be the office of tax assessor and no qualified person shall be in such office on the first day of October to perform said duties or the tax assessor holding such office shall neglect or fail to assess the taxes as required by law, the Governor shall cause notice to be given to the mayor or other chief executive officer of the governing body that within 10 days after service of said notice he will appoint an assessor. At the expiration of the 10 days, if the Governor shall be satisfied that said vacancy still exists or the tax assessments were not made, the Governor shall appoint and commission an assessor to perform all the duties of such office. Such appointee shall receive the compensation provided by law for the tax assessor.
L.1971, c. 200, s. 1, eff. July 1, 1971.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties › Section 40A:9-150 - Chapter 211 of the laws of 1966 saved from repeal

40A:9-150. Chapter 211 of the laws of 1966 saved from repeal
Chapter 211 of the laws of 1966 (C. 40:46-6.13a) is saved from repeal. [The act saved from repeal by this section provides for the granting of tenure to certain municipal tax assessors whose office or position had been abolished as a result of a change in form of government and who subsequently were reappointed to the same office.]
L.1971, c. 200, s. 1, eff. July 1, 1971.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties › Section 40A:9-152.1 - Removal of municipal treasurer; complaint; hearing; review

40A:9-152.1. Removal of municipal treasurer; complaint; hearing; review
Any removal of a municipal treasurer having tenure in office shall be upon a written complaint setting forth the charge or charges against him.
The complaint shall be filed with the municipal clerk and a certified copy thereof shall be served upon the person so charged, with notice of a designated hearing date before the members of the governing body, which shall be not less than 10 days nor later than 30 days from the date of service of the complaint. The said hearing date shall be fixed by resolution of the governing body.
The person so charged and the governing body shall have the right to be represented by counsel and the power to subpena witnesses and documentary evidence.
The Superior Court shall have jurisdiction to review the determination of the governing body 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.1971, c. 200, s. 1, eff. July 1, 1971. Amended by L.1981, c. 75, s. 3, eff. March 23, 1981.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties › Section 40A:9-153 - Chapter 190 of the laws of 1943 saved from repeal

40A:9-153. Chapter 190 of the laws of 1943 saved from repeal
Chapter 190 of the laws of 1943 (C. 40:83-6 and C. 40:83-7) is saved from repeal. [The act saved from repeal by this section provides for the granting of tenure to any veteran of the Armed Forces of the United States, honorably discharged, holding the office, position or employment of city engineer under the municipal manager form of government, and having held such office, position or employment of city engineer under the municipal manager form of government continuously for 15 years from the date of the original appointment as city engineer, while said city was governed under the municipal manager government law or under any other law.]
L.1971, c. 200, s. 1, eff. July 1, 1971.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties › Section 40A:9-154 - Poundkeepers

40A:9-154. Poundkeepers
Except as otherwise provided by law the governing body of any municipality, by ordinance, may provide for the appointment of poundkeepers as needed. The governing body shall determine the number required and their qualifications, terms of office and method of compensation and prescribe their powers, duties and functions.
L.1971, c. 200, s. 1, eff. July 1, 1971.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties › Section 40A:9-154.1 - Adult school crossing guards; appointment; term; revocation; qualifications; supervision and direction

40A:9-154.1. Adult school crossing guards; appointment; term; revocation; qualifications; supervision and direction
1. The governing body, or the chief executive, or the chief administrative officer, as appropriate to the form of government of any municipality, may appoint adult school crossing guards for terms not exceeding one year and revoke such appointments for cause and after proper hearing before the chief of police or other chief law enforcement officer of the municipality. No person shall be appointed as an adult school crossing guard unless he:
a. Is a citizen and resident of this State;
b. Is sound in body and of good health;
c. Is of good moral character; and
d. Has not been convicted of any criminal offense involving moral turpitude.
An adult school crossing guard may be a member of the police department or force of the municipality and his powers and duties as an adult school crossing guard shall cease at the expiration of the term for which he was appointed. He shall not have the right to bear firearms or the power of arrest unless the crossing guard is also a member of a police department or force.
Every adult school crossing guard shall be under the supervision and direction of the chief of police or other chief law enforcement officer of the municipality wherein he is appointed and shall perform his duties only in such municipality. He shall comply with the rules and regulations applicable to the conduct and decorum of the regular police officers of the municipality. Before any adult school crossing guard is appointed the chief of police shall ascertain the eligibility of the applicant and make a report to the governing body, or the chief executive or chief administrative officer, as the case may be.
L.1979,c.82,s.1; amended 1981, c.227, s.1; 1996, c.113, s.15.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties › Section 40A:9-154.2 - Training of adult school crossing guards

40A:9-154.2. Training of adult school crossing guards
2. Every adult school crossing guard shall be trained for the proper performance of his duties and responsibilities. Such training shall consist of a minimum of two hours of classroom instruction which shall include information on methods of traffic control and the duties and responsibilities of adult school crossing guards and a minimum of 20 hours of field training in which the trainee shall be supervised by an experienced adult school crossing guard or a regular police officer. This training requirement may be waived by the chief of police for an adult school crossing guard who is also a police officer.
L.1979,c.82,s.2; amended 1996, c.113, s.16.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties › Section 40A:9-154.3 - Uniform provided to adult school crossing guard; exemption

40A:9-154.3. Uniform provided to adult school crossing guard; exemption
3. Before being assigned to any post, an adult school crossing guard shall be provided with a uniform which shall identify his function and which shall be distinct from the uniform of a member of the regular police department or force. Such uniform shall include but not be limited to a safety vest, a hat, and breast and hat badges which shall bear an identification number, and the name of the municipality in which he is employed. A police officer appointed as an adult crossing guard shall wear such uniform as directed by the chief of police of the municipality.
L.1979,c.82,s.3; amended 1996, c.113, s.17.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties › Section 40A:9-154.4 - Stations; time period

40A:9-154.4. Stations; time period
The chief of police or other chief law enforcement officer of a municipality shall have the right to position school crossing guards on any street or highway within the municipality; provided, however, that such guards may be stationed only when it is necessary to control or direct vehicular or pedestrian traffic during those time periods of a school day when it is necessary to control traffic or during any special event or program involving pedestrian crossings whenever it is deemed to be in the best interests of public safety.
L.1979, c. 82, s. 4, eff. April 26, 1979.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties › Section 40A:9-154.5 - Municipal superintendent of public works; defined

40A:9-154.5. Municipal superintendent of public works; defined
As used in this act, "municipal superintendent of public works" means the officer or employee of a municipality whose duties include supervising the care and maintenance of streets, roads, avenues, public buildings, public places, sewers and motor vehicles of the municipality, notwithstanding the job title given the office or position.
L.1981, c. 383, s. 1, eff. Jan. 4, 1982.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties › Section 40A:9-154.6 - Tenure of office; continuous holding of office for 5 years; ordinance; dismissal.

40A:9-154.6 Tenure of office; continuous holding of office for 5 years; ordinance; dismissal.
2. a. A person holding office, position or employment as full-time municipal superintendent of public works who has held the office, position or employment continuously for 5 years or more shall continue to hold the office, position or employment, notwithstanding he is serving for a fixed term, during good behavior and efficiency and shall not be removed therefrom for political or other reasons except for good cause, upon written charges filed with the municipal clerk and after a public, fair and impartial hearing; except that the governing body of the municipality shall first pass an ordinance authorizing the tenure of office herein provided. The person may be retired when he shall have attained 70 years of age.
b. Municipalities may share the services of a municipal superintendent of public works through a shared service agreement pursuant to the provisions of P.L.2007, c.63 (C.40A:65-1 et seq.).
A tenured municipal superintendent of public works may be dismissed by a pilot municipality to effectuate the sharing of a service for a municipal superintendent of public works entered into pursuant to the provisions of P.L.2007, c.63 (C.40A:65-1 et seq.) and section 3 of P.L.2013, c.166 (C.40A:65-4.2), 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 superintendent of public works under this subsection shall not require the pilot municipality to fulfill the requirements of subsection a. of this section. Instead, the pilot municipality shall provide the municipal superintendent of public works with a written copy of the shared service agreement entered into by the pilot municipality, and a letter stating that the position of municipal superintendent of public works in the pilot 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, with respect to pilot municipalities, section 3 of P.L.2013, c.166 (C.40A:65-4.2).
L.1981, c.383, s.2; amended 2013, c.166, s.18.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties › Section 40A:9-154.6b - Public Works Advisory Board, appointment, terms; certification requirements for managers

40A:9-154.6b Public Works Advisory Board, appointment, terms; certification requirements for managers
2. a. The director shall appoint nine persons who shall constitute the Public Works Advisory Board as follows: one designee from the Division of Local Government Services in the Department of Community Affairs, who shall serve as chair; one from Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, Center for Government Service; two public works managers who hold certified public works manager certificates and are members of the Public Works Association of New Jersey; one public works manager who has a certified public works manager certificate and a degree in engineering from a four-year institution of higher education, and is a member of the Public Works Association of New Jersey; one public works manager who has a certified public works manager certificate and is a member of the New Jersey Society of Municipal Engineers; one public works manager who has a certified public works manager certificate and is a member of the New Jersey Chapter of the American Public Works Association; and two representatives from the New Jersey State League of Municipalities. The terms of each of the appointments shall be for three years except that the initial term of one of the public works managers shall be for one year and a second shall serve an initial term of two years so that the terms of the public works managers shall be staggered. Any member of the Public Works Advisory Board may be reappointed to succeed himself. The director may dismiss any member of the Public Works Advisory Board for cause and then make another appointment to serve for the remainder of that term.
b. The director, with the advice of the Public Works Advisory Board, shall develop and hold examinations semi-annually, or at such times as he may determine appropriate, for qualification as a certified public works manager. An applicant for examination shall present to the director a written application on a form provided by the Division of Local Government Services, showing that the applicant is not less than 21 years of age, is a citizen of the United States, is of good moral character, has obtained a certificate or diploma issued after at least four years of study in an approved secondary school or has received an academic education considered and accepted by the Commissioner of Education of this State as fully equivalent, and has graduated as a public works manager from Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey. An applicant shall have a minimum of five years' experience as a public works manager.
L.1991,c.258,s.2; amended 1995,c.46,s.2.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties › Section 40A:9-154.6c - Issuance of public works manager certificate without examination; requirements

40A:9-154.6c. Issuance of public works manager certificate without examination; requirements
3. The director shall issue, upon the payment of a fee, a public works manager certificate to any applicant who meets the definition of a certified public works manager or a public works manager who has successfully completed a certified public works manager program described in section 2 of this act, is not less than 21 years of age, is a citizen of the United States, is of good moral character, and has obtained a high school diploma as described in section 2 of this act.
L.1991,c.258,s.3; amended 1995,c.46,s.3.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties › Section 40A:9-154.6d - Application fee, examination

40A:9-154.6d. Application fee, examination
4. Each completed application form for the examination shall be accompanied by a fee and shall be filed with the director at least 30 days prior to the date of examination. Examinations shall be written, or both written and oral, and shall be of such character as fairly to test and determine the ability of the person tested to perform the duties of a principal public works manager.
L.1991,c.258,s.4; amended 1995,c.46,s.4.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties › Section 40A:9-154.6e - Application for certificate

40A:9-154.6e Application for certificate
5. Upon a finding by the director that an applicant has successfully completed the examination, the applicant may apply for a certificate pursuant to the provisions of section 3 of P.L.1991, c.258 (C.40A:9-154.6c).
L.1991,c.258,s.5; amended 1995,c.46,s.5.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties › Section 40A:9-154.6f - Revocation, suspension of certificate

40A:9-154.6f. Revocation, suspension of certificate
6. a. Any public works manager certificate may be revoked or suspended by the director for dishonest practices or failure, neglect or refusal to comply with the Constitution of the State of New Jersey or the laws relating to local management of public works, or other just cause. Request may be made to the director by any governing body of any municipality for a review of the behavior or practices of a certified public works manager when the governing body may feel his certificate should be revoked. No certificate shall be revoked or suspended except upon a proper hearing before the director or his designee, after 14 days' notice to the certified public works manager. If the certificate of a person serving as a certified public works manager in any municipality shall be revoked by the director, that person shall not be entitled to any benefits pursuant to this act, nor may he make application for re-certification for a period of five years from the date of the revocation.
b. A complaint against a certified public works manager shall be filed with the municipal clerk and the director and a certified copy thereof shall be served upon the person so charged, with notice of a hearing date before the director or his designee, which shall be not less than 30 days or more than 60 days from the date of service of the complaint. The hearing date may on application be extended by the director for good cause shown.
c. The person so charged and the complainant shall have the right to be represented by counsel, the power to subpoena witnesses and documentary evidence, and such discovery as may be necessary to prepare the appeal.
d. The Superior Court shall have jurisdiction to review the determination of the director and shall hear the cause de novo on the record below and affirm, modify or set aside such determination.
e. Either party may supplement the record with additional testimony subject to the rules of evidence.
L.1991,c.258,s.6.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties › Section 40A:9-154.6h - Renewal of certificates.

40A:9-154.6h Renewal of certificates.
8. a. Commencing January 1, 1997, all public works manager certificates shall be renewed upon application, payment of the required fee, and verification that the applicant has met continuing education requirements, all as set forth in this section. Each renewal shall be for a period of three years. The renewal date shall be 30 days prior to the expiration date.
b. All public works manager certificates subject to renewal pursuant to this section that were issued prior to January 1, 1995 shall have an expiration date of December 31, 1998. All public works manager certificates issued on or after January 1, 1995 shall have an expiration date of either June 30 or December 31, whichever is sooner, of the third year following the year in which the certificates were originally issued, provided that no certificate shall expire sooner than December 31, 1998.
c. Each applicant for renewal of a public works manager certificate shall, on a form prescribed by the director, furnish proof of having earned at least two continuing education units in fields of study related to public works activity. For the purposes of this section, one continuing education unit equals 10 contact hours. Upon verification of this requirement, and upon payment of a fee, the director shall renew the public works manager certificate.
d. If the holder of a public works manager 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 lapsed certificate, then application may be made in the same manner as a 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.1991, c.258, s.8; amended 1995, c.46, s.7; 2015, c.95, s.44.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties › Section 40A:9-154.6i - Fees established

40A:9-154.6i. Fees established
8. The director shall establish fees, that shall not exceed those charges for similar programs charged for similar programs administered by the Division of Local Government Services, for the purposes of issuing a new or renewed certified public works manager certificate pursuant to sections 3 and 8 of P.L.1991, c.258 (C.40A:9-154.6c and C.40A:9-154.6h, respectively), and for filing an application for the certified public works manager examination pursuant to section 4 of P.L.1991, c.258 (C.40A:9-154.6d).
L.1995,c.46,s.8.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties › Section 40A:9-154.7 - Parking enforcement officers

40A:9-154.7. Parking enforcement officers
The governing body of any municipality may, as it deems necessary, appoint parking enforcement officers to enforce State, county or municipal statutes, resolutions, ordinances or regulations related to the parking of vehicles within the municipality. A parking enforcement officer possesses the power and authority, in the manner and to the extent granted by the municipality, to:
a. Issue a parking ticket for a parking offense, as those two terms are defined in the "Parking Offenses Adjudication Act," P.L. 1985, c. 14 (C. 39:4-139.2 et seq.);
b. Serve and execute all process for any parking offense issuing out of the court in the municipality having jurisdiction over the complaint; and
c. Cause any vehicle parked, stored or abandoned in the municipality in violation of a statute, resolution, ordinance or regulation to be towed away from the scene of the violation and to collect from the vehicle owner or the owner's agent, on behalf of the municipality, the costs of the towing and subsequent storage of the vehicle before surrendering the vehicle to the owner or agent.
L. 1987, c. 260, s. 1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties › Section 40A:9-154.8 - Limitations

40A:9-154.8. Limitations
For purposes of this act, "parking enforcement officer" includes, but is not limited to, such similar titles as "parking control officer" and "parking violation officer" if the appointment, functions and authority of persons holding these titles are in compliance with the provisions of this act. A parking enforcement officer is not a special law enforcement officer within the meaning of the "Special Law Enforcement Officers Act," P.L. 1985, c. 439 (C. 40A:14-146.8 et seq.) and is not a member of the police force of the municipality in which he is employed as a parking enforcement officer. No parking enforcement officer may carry or use a firearm while on duty. A parking enforcement officer is deemed to be on duty while the officer is performing the public safety functions enumerated in section 1 of this act and for which the officer is receiving compensation, if any, from the municipality at the rates or stipends as established by ordinance.
A parking enforcement officer is not eligible for membership in the Police and Firemen's Retirement System established pursuant to P.L. 1944, c. 255 (C. 43:16A-1 et seq.).
L. 1987, c. 260, s. 2.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties › Section 40A:9-154.9 - Minimum qualifications for appointment as parking enforcement officer.

40A:9-154.9 Minimum qualifications for appointment as parking enforcement officer.
3. No person may be appointed as a parking enforcement officer unless, at a minimum, the person:
a. Is a resident of this State during the term of appointment;
b. Is able to read, write, and speak the English language proficiently;
c. Has the mental capacity and physical ability to perform the tasks of parking enforcement officer;
d. Is of good moral character; and
e. Has not been convicted of any offense involving dishonesty or which would make the person unfit to perform the duties of the office.
L.1987, c.260, s.3; amended 2013, c.103, s.109.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties › Section 40A:9-154.10 - Fingerprints; investigation

40A:9-154.10. Fingerprints; investigation
a. An applicant for the position of parking enforcement officer appointed pursuant to this act shall have fingerprints taken, which fingerprints shall be filed with the Division of State Police and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
b. Before any parking enforcement officer is appointed pursuant to this act, the chief of police or other chief law enforcement officer of the municipality shall ascertain the eligibility and qualifications of the applicant and report these determinations in writing to the appointing authority.
L. 1987, c. 260, s. 4.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties › Section 40A:9-154.11 - Training course

40A:9-154.11. Training course
No person appointed after the effective date of this act may commence duties as a parking enforcement officer unless that person has successfully completed a training course conducted or approved by the municipality. The appointing authority may waive this training requirement for any person otherwise eligible to be appointed as a parking enforcement officer under this act if the person possesses substantially equivalent training and background, as determined by the chief of police or other chief law enforcement officer.
L. 1987, c. 260, s. 5.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties › Section 40A:9-154.12 - Uniform; insignia

40A:9-154.12. Uniform; insignia
a. Prior to the commencement of duties, every parking enforcement officer shall be furnished with a uniform which shall clearly identify the officer's function. The uniform shall include, but not be limited to, a hat and appropriate badges which shall bear an identification number or name tag and the name of the municipality in which the officer is employed. The uniform shall also include an insignia issued by the municipality which clearly indicates the officer's status as a parking enforcement officer. The uniform shall be distinct in color from the uniform of a regular police officer or special law enforcement officer.
b. A municipality shall issue permanent insignia not later than 90 days following its first appointment of a parking enforcement officer or not later than 90 days following the effective date of this act for persons designated as parking enforcement officers under the provisions of section 8 of this act. The municipality may issue temporary insignia for use prior to the issuance of permanent insignia.
L. 1987, c. 260, s. 6.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties › Section 40A:9-154.13 - Fees

40A:9-154.13. Fees
The municipality may charge a reasonable fee, as determined by the appointing authority, for uniforms supplied pursuant to this act, but shall not charge a fee for the costs of required training or the issuance of a certificate of appointment.
L. 1987, c. 260, s. 7.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties › Section 40A:9-154.14 - Designation

40A:9-154.14. Designation
Except as provided in section 9 of this act, all persons employed by a municipality, other than regular police officers and special law enforcement officers, who are performing the functions enumerated in section 1 of this act on the effective date of this act, are hereby designated as parking enforcement officers and are deemed to be governed by the provisions of this act.
L. 1987, c. 260, s. 8.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties › Section 40A:9-154.15 - Exclusion

40A:9-154.15. Exclusion
The provisions of this act do not apply to persons appointed pursuant to subsection (3)(d) of section 22 of P.L. 1948, c. 198 (C. 40:11A-22(3)(d)) who perform under the supervision and direction of a municipal parking authority.
L. 1987, c. 260, s. 9.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties › Section 40A:9-155 - Members of governing body eligible for certain offices; exceptions

40A:9-155. Members of governing body eligible for certain offices; exceptions
A member of the governing body of a municipality who resigns his office as such may be appointed to an office or position required to be filled by the governing body unless the office or position was created by ordinance adopted during the term of office of the member so resigning. In cases of any such appointment the salary of the holder of said office or position shall not be increased during the term of office of the member so resigning.
L.1971, c. 200, s. 1, eff. July 1, 1971.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties › Section 40A:9-156 - Elective and appointive officers; commencement of term of office; exceptions

40A:9-156. Elective and appointive officers; commencement of term of office; exceptions
Except as otherwise provided by law, the terms of office of all elective officers in any municipality shall commence at 12 o'clock noon on January 1 next succeeding their election and continue for the terms prescribed by law.
The terms of office of all officers appointed by the mayor or other chief executive officer or by the governing body of any municipality, except to fill vacancies, shall commence on January 1 of the year in which they are appointed and continue for the terms prescribed by law, except that the term of office of the assessor shall commence on July 1 next following appointment and continue for the prescribed number of years.
No appointment of any officer shall be made by the mayor or other chief executive officer or by the governing body of any municipality where the term of the office is to commence after the expiration of the term of the officer making the appointment or of any member of the governing body.
L.1971, c. 200, s. 1, eff. July 1, 1971. Amended by L.1981, c. 394, s. 4, eff. Jan. 6, 1982.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties › Section 40A:9-157 - Temporary appointments

40A:9-157. Temporary appointments
Whenever any officer or employee of a municipality is temporarily absent, disabled or disqualified, 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.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties › Section 40A:9-158 - Temporary leave of absence; substitute

40A:9-158. Temporary leave of absence; substitute
The governing body of any municipality may grant temporary leave of absence, with pay, to any officer or employee receiving a fixed annual salary, wage or compensation. Such leaves of absence shall not exceed 3 months at any one time.
Where it is necessary to employ a substitute to perform the duties of such officer or employee during his absence, the amount of the compensation paid the substitute shall be deducted from the salary, wage or compensation of such officer or employee.
L.1971, c. 200, s. 1, eff. July 1, 1971.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties › Section 40A:9-159 - Leave of absence for certain officers and employees entering the armed forces of the United States

40A:9-159. Leave of absence for certain officers and employees entering the armed forces of the United States
Every officer or employee not holding his office, position or employment for a fixed term or period, upon entering the armed forces of the United States in time of war for the duration thereof, or for less period, shall be granted leave of absence until such time as he shall be honorably discharged from such service, and shall not be discharged or separated from his office, position or employment by reason of his entry into such service. Such leave of absence may be granted with or without pay as provided by law. Such officer or employee shall be entitled to resume the office, position or employment held by him at the time of entrance into such service, at any time within 3 months after receiving honorable discharge, provided he is not then incapacitated. If he be incapacitated at the time of such discharge, he shall be entitled to resume his office, position or employment at any time within 3 months after complete recovery therefrom, provided such complete recovery is within 2 years after his discharge. Upon resumption of his office, position or employment by such officer or employee, the service of the person temporarily filling said office, position or employment shall immediately cease. If such officer or employee is one of a number of equal rank or like character, the person last appointed to fill any such office, position or employment shall be dismissed and placed upon a special eligible list, which list shall take precedence over all other lists and shall be entitled to reinstatement in the same office or employment as soon as any vacancy shall occur.
L.1971, c. 200, s. 1, eff. July 1, 1971.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties › Section 40A:9-160.1 - Compensatory time off for employees who are members of certain volunteer organizations

40A:9-160.1. Compensatory time off for employees who are members of certain volunteer organizations
The governing body of any municipality shall grant time off from work with pay for municipal employees who are members of a volunteer fire company serving the municipality, volunteers in first aid or rescue squads serving the municipality or volunteer drivers of municipally-owned or operated ambulances when such employees are called to respond to alarms occurring during the hours of their employment.
L.1971, c. 200, s. 1, eff. July 1, 1971.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties › Section 40A:9-161 - Removal of officers and employees; procedure; exceptions

40A:9-161. Removal of officers and employees; procedure; exceptions
In any municipality wherein Title 11 (Civil Service) of the Revised Statutes is not operative and unless otherwise provided by law, no officer or employee of such municipality who has tenure in office shall be removed from his office or position except upon written charges, signed by the person making such charges. The complaint shall be filed with the governing body of such municipality and a copy thereof shall be served upon the officer or employee so charged, with notice of a designated time and place for the hearing thereon which shall be not less than 10 days nor later than 30 days from the service of the complaint.
The officer or employee so charged and the governing body shall have the right to be represented by counsel and the power to subpena witnesses and documentary evidence. The governing body shall prescribe rules and regulations for the conduct of the hearing.
No such officer or employee shall be removed from his office or position for political reasons or except as otherwise provided by law, because of a change in the form of government.
The Superior Court shall have jurisdiction to review the determination of the governing body, which court shall hear the cause de novo on the record below and affirm, modify or set aside the determination.
Either party may supplement the record with additional testimony subject to the rules of evidence.
The removal procedures set forth in this section shall not apply to officers for which specific removal procedures are elsewhere provided by law.
L.1971, c. 200, s. 1, eff. July 1, 1971. Amended by L.1981, c. 75, s. 4, eff. March 23, 1981; L.1981, c. 393, s. 27, eff. Jan. 6, 1982.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties › Section 40A:9-163 - Change in government; effect on officers

40A:9-163. Change in government; effect on officers
Except as otherwise provided by law, whenever the form of government of any municipality shall be changed the municipal officers of such municipality, by whatever name they may be known, shall be the officers of the said municipality with all the powers, duties and functions of like officers in such municipality and shall continue in office until the first election of officers to be held in such municipality and until the newly elected officers have been elected and qualified.
L.1971, c. 200, s. 1, eff. July 1, 1971.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties › Section 40A:9-164 - Delegates to certain conventions

40A:9-164. Delegates to certain conventions
The governing body of any municipality, whenever they shall deem it necessary, by resolution, may provide for the appointment of not more than 5 citizens as delegates to represent the said municipality at any industrial, commercial or civic assembly or convention nonpolitical in character. Said delegates shall receive no compensation but they shall be reimbursed by the municipality for all expenses incurred by them in performing their duties as such delegates.
L.1971, c. 200, s. 1, eff. July 1, 1971.