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2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:64A-66 - Assets purchased for post-secondary institute; transfer to county college

18A:64A-66. Assets purchased for post-secondary institute; transfer to county college
All assets purchased by the board of education of the vocational schools of the county on behalf of and for the use of the institute and currently in use by the institute shall be transferred, without any financial obligation being assumed, to the board of trustees of the county college.
In accepting transferred assets, the board of trustees shall be indemnified and held harmless by the grantor against any and all claims, outstanding obligations of any nature, demands, suits or other forms of liability which have attached to or may arise against assets.
L.1982, c. 42, s. 17, eff. July 1, 1982.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:64A-67 - Transfers; compliance with laws

18A:64A-67. Transfers; compliance with laws
Any transfer of real or personal property from the institute, the county and its municipalities, the board of education of the vocational schools of the county, or any other public body to the county college shall be accomplished without the necessity of complying with laws relating to the sale of public property.
L.1982, c. 42, s. 18, eff. July 1, 1982.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:64A-68 - Debt owed to state; satisfaction upon transfer

18A:64A-68. Debt owed to state; satisfaction upon transfer
Any existing debt of the board of education of the vocational schools of a county owed to the State as a result of a certified enrollment audit by the Department of Higher Education shall become satisfied with the transfer of the assets of the institute to the county college. These transferred assets shall consist solely of the facilities and assets agreed to by the institute and the county college and approved by the chancellor, and shall take place within 30 days following the effective date of this act.
L.1982, c. 42, s. 19, eff. July 1, 1982.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:64A-69 - Initial appointment; boards of governors and trustees

18A:64A-69. Initial appointment; boards of governors and trustees
The board of governors and board of trustees shall be appointed as soon as practicable after the effective date of this act.
L.1982, c. 42, s. 20, eff. July 1, 1982.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:64A-70 - Current governing bodies; continuance

18A:64A-70. Current governing bodies; continuance
Until such time as appointments have been made, the current governing bodies of each institution shall continue their operations without interruption.
L.1982, c. 42, s. 21, eff. July 1, 1982.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:64A-71 - Employees; rights; tenure

18A:64A-71. Employees; rights; tenure
The employees of the private institution and the full-time employees of the institute shall be employees of the county college and shall be subject to the provisions of P.L.1941, c. 100 (C. 34:13A-1 et seq.). Existing tenure rights, contractual agreements, and all rights or protections provided employees under any pension law or retirement system or any other law of this State shall be fully protected by the board of trustees of the college; however, this shall not apply to any provision in any contractual agreement of employees of the institute which would affect the provision of subsection c. of this section regarding faculty rank.
a. The county college shall employ as many of the shared administrative and clerical employees of the county vocational board of education under the same salary and benefits as are provided by their current employment as the board of trustees may agree is reasonable and necessary.
b. Any nontenured faculty member employed by the private institution as of the effective date of this act may elect to be considered for tenure under the provisions of section 3 of P.L.1973, c. 163 (C. 18A:60-8) or under provisions of the collective bargaining agreement in effect between the private institution and the faculty union as of the effective date of this act.
Any nontenured faculty member employed by the institute as of the effective date of this act may elect to be considered for tenure under the provisions of section 3 of P.L.1973, c. 163 (C. 18A:60-8) or N.J.S. 18A:28-5.
On or before October 1, 1982, each nontenured faculty member shall notify the college president in writing of his choice for tenure consideration. Any faculty member not filing a written notice in the prescribed manner shall be considered for tenure under the provisions of section 3 of P.L.1973, c. 163 (C. 18A:60-8). All faculty initially hired by the county college after the effective date of this act shall be governed by the provisions of "The State and County College Tenure Act," P.L.1973, c. 163 (C. 18A:60-6 et seq.).
The provisions of this or any other law notwithstanding, any faculty member who is not under tenure as of the effective date of this act shall not be tenured until the college board of trustees shall affirmatively act to confer tenure.
c. All faculty members who are presently employed by the institute shall be evaluated through a procedure agreed to by a faculty committee of both institutions and placed in a faculty rank by the board of trustees no later than June 30, 1983.
L.1982, c. 42, s. 22, eff. July 1, 1982.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:64A-72 - Employee benefit programs

18A:64A-72. Employee benefit programs
Eligible employees of the county college shall be enrolled in the alternate benefit program pursuant to P.L.1969, c. 242 (C. 18A:66-167 et seq.). The county college shall be responsible for the payment of any additional pension costs which are in excess of the maximum contributions provided by the State.
Employees of the private institution who have previously been enrolled in the TIAA-CREF program at that institution, but are ineligible for membership in the alternate benefit program, may continue in the TIAA-CREF program. All new employees not eligible for enrollment in the alternate benefit program shall enroll in the Public Employees' Retirement System if they are otherwise eligible.
Any faculty member of the institute on the effective date of this act, who is a member of the Teachers' Pension and Annuity Fund and who is otherwise eligible, may participate in the alternate benefit program by declaring his intention to participate in the program in writing within 90 days of the effective date of this act.
L.1982, c. 42, s. 23, eff. July 1, 1982.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:64A-73 - Administrative officers and teaching personnel; rights and benefits

18A:64A-73. Administrative officers and teaching personnel; rights and benefits
All administrative officers and teaching personnel shall have the rights and benefits provided by law relating to county colleges.
L.1982, c. 42, s. 24, eff. July 1, 1982.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:64A-74 - Vested rights and privileges; effect of act

18A:64A-74. Vested rights and privileges; effect of act
This act shall not impair, annul or affect any vested rights, grants, charter rights, privileges, exemptions, immunities, powers, prerogatives, franchises or advantages heretofore obtained or enjoyed by the college or any constituent unit thereof, under authority of its charter or any act of this State or county or under any grant, deed, conveyance, transfer, lease, estate, remainder, expectancy, trust, gift, donation, legacy, devise, endowment or fund, all of which are ratified and confirmed except insofar as the same may have expired or have been repealed or altered or may be inconsistent with this act.
L.1982, c. 42, s. 25, eff. July 1, 1982.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:64A-75 - Status of or authorization to take action by officer; effect of act

18A:64A-75. Status of or authorization to take action by officer; effect of act
This act shall not affect the official status of any officer of the college, or any outstanding authorization of any officer, agent or employee to take any specified action, or any outstanding commitment or undertaking of or by the college, except to the extent that it may be inconsistent with this act.
L.1982, c. 42, s. 26, eff. July 1, 1982.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:64A-77 - Vested rights inuring to benefit of college

18A:64A-77. Vested rights inuring to benefit of college
Every gift, grant, legacy, bequest, devise, endowment, estate, remainder, or expectancy, contained in any will, deed, declaration of trust, transfer, or other instrument, to or for or inuring to the benefit of the college, or any constituent unit thereof, whenever established or acquired, and every chose in action, to which the college is or shall be entitled, in whatever name and under whatever title, shall continue to be vested or shall vest in and shall inure to the benefit of the college as completely and effectually as though expressly made to it in its name and for its use and benefit; and none of the same shall lapse, terminate or revert by reason of the enactment of this act; subject, however, to the provisions of this act and other applicable laws, and to all of the rights, obligations, relations, conditions, terms, trusts, duties and liabilities to which the same are subject; and may effectually execute and give receipts and discharges and other instruments in the name of the college or in the name in which the same may have been made or given for the use and to the benefit of the college.
L.1982, c. 42, s. 28, eff. July 1, 1982.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:64A-78 - Adoption of act; resolution

18A:64A-78. Adoption of act; resolution
This act shall become operative only after acceptance and adoption by the board of trustees of the private institution, which shall be by resolution which shall:
a. Impress the property and funds remaining under the board of governors with a public trust for the use and benefit of the higher education of the citizens of the county; and
b. Effectuate the changes in the bylaws of the private institution which are necessary to implement the provisions of this act.
L.1982, c. 42, s. 29, eff. July 1, 1982.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:64A-79 - Findings, declarations relative to award of county college credit to certain firefighters.

18A:64A-79 Findings, declarations relative to award of county college credit to certain firefighters.
1. The Legislature finds and declares that: through programs and courses county fire academies work to enhance the ability of firefighters to deal more effectively with fire and related emergencies; county fire academy courses offer students an opportunity to grow professionally and to increase their knowledge and skills to provide a safe and effective response to their communities; and certain courses offered by county fire academies are equal in difficulty to those at the college level.
The Legislature, therefore, further finds that it is appropriate for county colleges to award college credits to firefighters for certain courses completed in county fire academies.
L.2005, c.217,s.1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:64A-80 - Conditions for receipt of county college credit for course at fire academy.

18A:64A-80 Conditions for receipt of county college credit for course at fire academy.
2. a. Any person who successfully completes a course at a county fire academy shall receive county college credit for the course if: the county college determines after a review of the curriculum of the course offered by the county fire academy that the curriculum is similar to the curriculum of a course offered in the county college's fire science program; and upon completion of the course, the person successfully completes an examination approved by the county college. The county college shall waive any credit-by-exam fee the college may charge.
b. The county fire academy and county college of a county shall work jointly to identify courses at the county fire academy which offer a curriculum similar to that of courses included in the county college's fire science program.
L.2005,c.217,s.2.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:64A-81 - County colleges to establish green job certification programs.

18A:64A-81 County colleges to establish green job certification programs.
2. a. As used in this section, "green job" means those aspects of employment that deal with renewable energy, energy conservation, energy efficiency, and energy sustainability.
b. A county college may enter into a partnership with one or more private entities to develop and establish a green jobs certification program. Under the program the county college shall identify needed skills, develop training programs, and train workers for green jobs in one or more industries including, but not limited to, energy efficient building, construction and retrofits, renewable electric power, energy efficient vehicles, biofuels, and manufacturing that produces sustainable products and uses sustainable processes and materials. The county college shall issue a green jobs certification to each person who successfully completes the training program.
c. A county college may review national standards established by various industries in developing a green jobs certification program.
d. A county college may consult with the Department of Community Affairs in developing a green jobs certification program.
L.2011, c.137, s.2.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:64A-84 - Career counseling services.

18A:64A-84 Career counseling services.
3. The Direct Support Professional Career Development Program, and each additional program site, established pursuant to section 2 of this act shall provide career counseling.
The career counseling shall provide ongoing support to participating students as well as direct support professionals, including providing the student with assistance in finding appropriate postsecondary programs, support with completion of the Direct Support Professional Career Development Pathway established pursuant to section 4 of this act, or in connecting the student with a provider agency that serves people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
L.2021, c.421, s.3.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:64A-85 - Direct Support Professional Career Development Pathway created, special attention to people with disabilities.

18A:64A-85 Direct Support Professional Career Development Pathway created, special attention to people with disabilities.
4. In collaboration with the Division of Developmental Disabilities in the Department of Human Services and entities focused on promoting the self-determination and full participation of people with disabilities, the Center of Workforce Innovation, and each additional program site, shall implement a competency-based Direct Support Professional Career Development Pathway, in alignment with the Money Follows the Person Direct Support Professional Capacity Building effort, and develop curriculum specific to the field of intellectual and developmental disabilities, including a certificate, associate's degree, and bachelor's degree.
The Career Development Pathway shall assist individuals employed as a direct support professional increase their skills, achieve competency in the field, and as part of the certificate program, earn fully transferable course credit applicable toward an associate's degree in a human service or relevant healthcare field at any county college. It shall be the purpose of the Career Development Pathway to improve the recruitment, competence, and retention of the direct support professionals workforce.
L.2021, c.421, s.4.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:64A-86 - Appropriations; New Jersey Community College Consortium for Workforce and Economic Development grant distribution.

18A:64A-86 Appropriations; New Jersey Community College Consortium for Workforce and Economic Development grant distribution.
5. a. There is appropriated from the General Fund to the Office of the Secretary of Higher Education the sum of $1,000,000 for the purposes of fulfilling the provisions of this act.
b. The Office of the Secretary of Higher Education shall distribute a grant to the New Jersey Community College Consortium for Workforce and Economic Development to establish the Direct Support Professional Career Development Program at a Center for Workforce Innovation, and at the program's additional sites, distribute fellowship funding to cover living expenses for participating individuals, and establish a fund for existing direct support professionals to cover costs associated with furthering their education. No more than 10 percent of the funds appropriated pursuant to this section shall be used for administrative expenses. The Secretary of Higher Education shall approve any budget pursuant to this act.
L.2021, c.421, s.5.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:64A-87 - Findings, declarations.

18A:64A-87 Findings, declarations.
1. The Legislature finds and declares that:
a. Many individuals with developmental disabilities are not able to realize their potential as full community members with maximum independence and productivity because the education and related services, which they were entitled to while in school, ended abruptly once they exited the secondary school system.
b. Individuals with developmental disabilities deserve the opportunity to successfully transition into meaningful employment and enhanced independent living opportunities and skills, as appropriate, and they can make greater progress with special services and support during this critical transition period.
c. A center that offers individuals with developmental disabilities special services and support, including the coordination of opportunities available from service providers, educational institutions, and the private sector during this period, will enable individuals with developmental disabilities to more successfully transition into independent, productive, and meaningful lives.
d. It is appropriate that the board of trustees of each county college establish a county college-based adult center for transition for individuals with developmental disabilities to assist them in utilizing the college's, State's, and county's existing services, programs, and resources.
L.2021, c.425, s.1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:64A-88 - County college-based adult center for transition established; purpose, services provided.

18A:64A-88 County college-based adult center for transition established; purpose, services provided.
2. a. The board of trustees of a county college shall establish a county college-based adult center for transition for individuals with developmental disabilities up to the age of 24 to experience a more successful transition from secondary school to postsecondary education, adult employment, and independent living opportunities and skills, as appropriate. The board shall appoint a person qualified by training and experience to direct and administer the adult center for transition.
It shall be the purpose of a county college-based adult center to:
(1) coordinate and integrate existing county- and State-based services, programs, and resources; and
(2) ensure that individuals with developmental disabilities up to the age of 24 have opportunities to receive mentoring, job coaching, skill training, and any other appropriate wrap-around services to help them make a successful transition into employment and independent living, as appropriate.
b. The board of trustees of a county college may receive and expend moneys from the State and federal governments or private individuals, corporations, associations, or college foundations to meet the expenses of the county college-based adult center for transition.
c. The board of trustees of a county college may, through a contract with the board of trustees of another county college, satisfy the requirement established pursuant to subsection a. of this section by providing individuals with developmental disabilities up to the age of 24 who reside in the county with access to the services offered by the contracted county college's adult center for transition.
L.2021, c.425, s.2.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:64E-13 - Definitions relative to New Jersey Institute of Technology

18A:64E-13. Definitions relative to New Jersey Institute of Technology
2. As used in this act "New Jersey Institute of Technology," hereinafter referred to as "university," shall, unless the context clearly indicates to the contrary, include and mean the public research university herein designated "New Jersey Institute of Technology" as presently and hereafter constituted, including all departments, colleges, schools, centers, branches, educational and other units and extensions thereof, including, but not limited to, Newark College of Engineering, New Jersey School of Architecture, the College of Science and Liberal Arts, the School of Industrial Management, centers, extension and cooperative education programs, continuing education programs and all other departments of higher education maintained by the educational entity of the university.
L.1995,c.400,s.2.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:64E-14 - New Jersey Institute of Technology established

18A:64E-14. New Jersey Institute of Technology established
3. There is hereby established a body corporate and politic to be known as the New Jersey Institute of Technology. The exercise by the university of the powers conferred by this act shall be deemed to be public and essential governmental functions necessary for the welfare of the State and the people of New Jersey.
L.1995,c.400,s.3.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:64E-15 - Declaration of public policy

18A:64E-15. Declaration of public policy
4. It is declared to be the public policy of the State that the university shall be given a high degree of self-government and that the governance and conduct of the university shall be free of partisanship.
L.1995,c.400,s.4.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:64E-16 - Board of trustees continued

18A:64E-16. Board of trustees continued
5. The board of trustees of the university is continued and shall have and exercise the powers, authority, rights and privileges and shall be subject to the duties, obligations, and responsibilities set forth in this act.
L.1995,c.400,s.5.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:64E-17 - Membership of board of trustees; organization.

18A:64E-17 Membership of board of trustees; organization.
6. a. Membership of the board of trustees shall consist of the Governor, or his designee, and the Mayor of Newark, as ex officio nonvoting members, and, as voting members, up to 15 members appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate. The board shall recommend potential new members to the Governor. The composition and size of the board of trustees shall be determined by the board. The terms of office of appointed members shall be for four years which shall commence on July 1 and expire on June 30. All trustees shall serve after the expiration of their terms until their successors shall have been appointed and qualified. Trustees appointed by the Governor may be removed from the office by the Governor, for cause, after notice and opportunity to be heard. Any vacancy that may occur in the board of trustees shall be filled by appointment in like manner for the unexpired term only.
b. Members of the board as of the effective date of this act shall continue in office until the expiration of their respective terms and the qualification in office of their successors.
c. All voting members of the board of trustees, before undertaking the duties of their office, shall take and subscribe an oath or affirmation to support the Constitution of the State of New Jersey and of the United States, to bear allegiance to the government of the State, and to perform the duties of their office faithfully, impartially and justly, to the best of their ability.
d. Members of the board of trustees shall not receive compensation for their services. Each trustee shall be reimbursed for actual expenses reasonably incurred in the performance of his duties or in rendering service as a member of or on behalf of the board or any committee of the board.
e. The board of trustees shall elect its chairperson from among its voting members annually in July. The board shall select such other officers from among its members as shall be deemed necessary.
f. No voting member of the board of trustees shall be a salaried official of the State of New Jersey, or shall receive remuneration for services from the university. If any member of the board shall become ineligible by reason of the foregoing, a vacancy in his office as trustee shall thereby occur.
g. The board of trustees shall have the power to appoint and regulate the duties, functions, powers and procedures of committees, standing or special, from its members and such advisory committees or bodies as it may deem necessary or conducive to the efficient management and operation of the university, consistent with this act and other applicable statutes.
L.1995, c.400, s.6; amended 2009, c.308, s.28.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:64E-18.1 - New Jersey Institute of Technology authorized to participate in cooperative pricing system.

18A:64E-18.1 New Jersey Institute of Technology authorized to participate in cooperative pricing system.
3. a. The New Jersey Institute of Technology is authorized to be a participating contracting unit in a cooperative pricing system established pursuant to the laws of this State.
b. The university may make purchases and contract for services through the use of a nationally-recognized and accepted cooperative purchasing agreement, including a cooperative purchasing agreement in existence as of the effective date of P.L.2016, c.50 (C.18A:64-63.1 et al.), in accordance with the provisions of paragraph (3) of subsection b. of section 7 of P.L.1996, c.16 (C.52:34-6.2).
c. The State Treasurer may promulgate rules and regulations pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), which are necessary to effectuate the purposes of this section.
L.2016, c.50, s.3.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:64E-19 - Additional powers, duties of board of trustees

18A:64E-19. Additional powers, duties of board of trustees
8. The board of trustees, in addition to the other powers and duties provided herein, shall be vested with the right of perpetual succession and shall have and exercise all the powers, rights, and privileges that are incident to the proper governance, conduct and management of the university and the control of its properties and funds and such powers granted to the university or the board or reasonably implied, may be exercised without recourse or reference to any department or agency of the State, except as otherwise provided by this act.
L.1995,c.400,s.8.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:64E-20 - Appointment of president

18A:64E-20. Appointment of president
9. The board shall appoint and fix the compensation of a president of the university. The president shall be responsible to the board of trustees and shall have such powers as shall be requisite, for the executive management and conduct of the university in all departments, branches and divisions, and for the execution and enforcement of bylaws, ordinances, rules, regulations, statutes and orders governing the management, conduct and administration of the university.
L.1995,c.400,s.9.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:64E-21 - Immunity of trustees, officers

18A:64E-21. Immunity of trustees, officers
10. No trustees or officer of the university shall be personally liable for any debt, obligation or other liability of the university or incurred by or on behalf of the university or any constituent unit thereof.
L.1995,c.400,s.10.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:64E-22 - Board to advise Governor, Legislature

18A:64E-22. Board to advise Governor, Legislature
11. The board of trustees shall advise the Governor and Legislature, in consultation with the Commission on Higher Education and the President's Council and successor bodies, to the end that the facilities and services of the university may be utilized so as to increase the efficiency of the public education system and provide, maintain and improve upon the quality of higher education for the people of the State. The board of trustees shall make recommendations to the Governor and the Legislature respecting the needs for the facilities and services of the university as an educational instrumentality of the State for that purpose.
L.1995,c.400,s.11.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:64E-23 - University deemed employer

18A:64E-23. University deemed employer
12. Subject to the provisions of P.L.1969, c.242 (C.18A:66-167 et seq.) and except as otherwise provided by law, the university shall be deemed to be an employer for the purposes of the "Public Employees' Retirement System Act," P.L.1954, c.84 (C.43:15A-1 et seq.) and shall also be deemed to be a "public agency or organization" within the meaning of section 71 of that act (C.43:15A-71). Further, the university's commissioned police officers shall be eligible for participation in and subject to the provisions of the "Police and Firemen's Retirement Systems Act" P.L.1944, c.255 (C.43:16A-1 et seq.) and the university shall be deemed an employer within the meaning of that act.
L.1995,c.400,s.12.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:64E-24 - Construction of act

18A:64E-24. Construction of act
13. Nothing herein contained shall be construed to impair, annul or affect any vested rights, grants, privileges, exemptions, immunities, powers, prerogatives, franchises or advantages heretofore obtained or enjoyed by the university or any constituent unit thereof, under any authority or any act of this State or under any grant, deed, conveyance, transfer, lease, estate, remainder, expectancy, trust, gift, donation, legacy, devise, endowment or fund, all of which are hereby ratified and confirmed except insofar as the same may have expired, be or have been repealed or altered, or may be inconsistent with this act or with existing provisions of law; subject however, thereto and to all of the rights, obligations, relations, conditions, terms, trust, duties and liabilities to which the same are subject.
L.1995,c.400,s.13.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:64E-25 - Official acts preserved

18A:64E-25. Official acts preserved
14. The enactment and adoption of this act shall not, of itself, affect the official, operational or organizational status of any officer of the university or any and all outstanding authorizations of any officer, agent or employee, to take specified action, or any and all outstanding commitments or undertakings of or by the university, except and only to the extent that any of the same may be inconsistent with this act.
L.1995,c.400,s.14.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:64E-26 - Establishment of university; effect on appropriations, employees, etc.

18A:64E-26. Establishment of university; effect on appropriations, employees, etc.
15. Upon the establishment of the body corporate and politic known as the New Jersey Institute of Technology:
a. All appropriations available to the New Jersey Institute of Technology prior to the effective date of this act and to become available shall be transferred to the university by the Director of the Division of Budget and Accounting in the Department of the Treasury and shall be available for the objects and purposes for which appropriated, subject to any terms, restrictions, limitations or other requirements imposed by the State budget;
b. All other grants, gifts, other moneys and property available to the New Jersey Institute of Technology prior to the effective date of this act and to become available to or for the New Jersey Institute of Technology shall be transferred to the university and shall be available for the objects and purposes of the university, subject to any terms, restrictions, limitations or other requirements imposed by State and federal law or otherwise;
c. All employees of the New Jersey Institute of Technology prior to the effective date of this act shall become employees of the university. Nothing in this act shall be construed so as to deprive any person of any right of tenure or under any retirement system or to any pension, disability, social security or similar benefit, to which the person is entitled by law or contractually;
d. All files, papers, records, equipment and other personal property of the New Jersey Institute of Technology shall be transferred to the university; and
e. All orders, rules or regulations theretofore made or promulgated by the New Jersey Institute of Technology shall continue in full force and effect as the orders, rules and regulations of the university until amended or repealed by the university.
L.1995,c.400,s.15.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:64E-27 - Actions, proceedings not affected

18A:64E-27. Actions, proceedings not affected
16. This act shall not affect actions or proceedings, civil or criminal, brought by or against the New Jersey Institute of Technology, but such actions or proceedings may be prosecuted or defended in the same manner and to the same effect by the university as if the foregoing provisions had not taken effect; nor shall any of the foregoing provisions affect any order or regulation made by, or other matters or proceedings before, the New Jersey Institute of Technology, and all such matters or proceedings pending before the New Jersey Institute of Technology on the effective date of this act shall be continued by the university, as if the foregoing provisions had not taken effect.
L.1995,c.400,s.16.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:64E-28 - References mean New Jersey Institute of Technology

18A:64E-28. References mean New Jersey Institute of Technology
17. Whenever in any law, rule, regulation, contract, document, judicial or administrative proceeding or otherwise, reference is made to the New Jersey Institute of Technology, the same shall mean and refer to the New Jersey Institute of Technology, herein referred to as "university," established as a public institution of higher education pursuant to the provisions of this act.
L.1995,c.400,s.17.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:64E-29 - Board of trustees continued

18A:64E-29. Board of trustees continued
18. The board of trustees of the university is continued and the provisions of this act shall not alter the term of any member of the board, not specifically abolished herein, lawfully in office as of the effective date of this act, or require the reappointment thereof.
L.1995,c.400,s.18.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:64E-30 - Credit of State not pledged

18A:64E-30. Credit of State not pledged
19. No provision of this act shall be deemed or construed to create or constitute a debt, liability, or a loan or pledge of the credit, of the State of New Jersey.
L.1995,c.400,s.19.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:64E-31 - Liberal construction

18A:64E-31. Liberal construction
20. This act, being deemed and declared necessary for the welfare of the State and the people of New Jersey to provide for the development of public higher education in the State and thereby to improve the quality and increase the efficiency of the public system of educational services of the State, shall be liberally construed to effectuate the purposes and intent thereof.
L.1995,c.400,s.20.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:64E-32 - University allocated to Department of State

18A:64E-32. University allocated to Department of State
21. In accordance with the provisions of section 27 of the "Higher Education Restructuring Act of 1994," P.L.1994, c.48 (C.18A:3B-1 et seq.), the university is allocated to the Department of State for the purposes of complying with the provisions of Article V, Section IV, Paragraph 1 of the New Jersey Constitution. Notwithstanding this allocation, the university shall be independent of any supervision or control of the Department of State or any board, commission or officer thereof and the allocation shall not in any way affect the principles of institutional autonomy established by that act and as otherwise enumerated herein.
L.1995,c.400,s.21.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:64E-33 - NJIT may enter into private partnerships agreements under certain circumstances.

18A:64E-33 NJIT may enter into private partnerships agreements under certain circumstances.
4. Notwithstanding the provisions of section 43 of P.L.2009, c.90 (C.18A:64-85) to the contrary, the New Jersey Institute of Technology may enter into a public-private partnership agreement in accordance with the provisions of that section.
L.2018, c.90, s.4.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:64G-6.1a - Powers of University Hospital.

18A:64G-6.1a Powers of University Hospital.
14. a. University Hospital shall be the principal teaching hospital of New Jersey Medical School and New Jersey Dental School, and any other Newark-based medical education program. University Hospital is hereby established as a body corporate and politic and shall be treated and accounted for as a separate non-profit legal entity from Rutgers, The State University, and its assets, liabilities, and funds shall not be consolidated or commingled with those of Rutgers, The State University. The exercise by University Hospital of the powers conferred by this act shall be deemed to be public and essential government functions necessary for the welfare and health of the State and the people of New Jersey and University Hospital shall be an instrumentality of the State.
b. All monies allocated to the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey for the use of University Hospital, regardless of their source, and which remain unexpended on the effective date of P.L.2012, c.45 (C.18A:64M-1 et al.), shall be transferred to University Hospital.
c. All appropriations that are intended for the use of University Hospital, on or after the effective date of P.L.2012, c.45 (C.18A:64M-1 et al.), shall be made directly to University Hospital.
d. The amount of State funding provided to University Hospital shall be sufficient to maintain the level of community services provided on the effective date of P.L.2012, c.45 (C.18A:64M-1 et al.) and to maintain University Hospital as an acute care facility and trauma center.
e. To the maximum extent possible, consistent with applicable law, the State shall assist University Hospital in the refinancing of that portion of the debt of the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey attributable to University Hospital.
L.2012, c.45, s.14.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:64G-6.1b - University Hospital Community Oversight Board.

18A:64G-6.1b University Hospital Community Oversight Board.
15. a. There is established a nine-member advisory board to be designated as the University Hospital Community Oversight Board. The purpose of the board shall be to ensure that the mission of the hospital and the intent of the "Agreements Reached Between Community and Government Negotiators Regarding New Jersey College of Medicine and Dentistry and Related Matters of April 30, 1968" to provide a comprehensive health program to the community in the City of Newark, including, but not limited to, ensuring access to all essential health care services provided by the hospital, are upheld.
b. The membership of the University Hospital Community Oversight Board shall be comprised of:
(1) four members who shall serve ex officio, including: the President of Rutgers University; and the Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer, and Chief Medical Officer of University Hospital; and
(2) five public members to be appointed as follows:
(a) two representatives of organized labor, one appointed by the head of the largest union that is affiliated with the AFL-CIO and represents persons employed at University Hospital and one appointed by the head of the largest union that is not affiliated with the AFL-CIO and represents persons employed at University Hospital;
(b) one person who is a resident of the City of Newark appointed by the Governor, with the advice and consent of the Senate;
(c) one person who is a resident of the City of Newark appointed by the President of the Senate; and
(d) one person appointed by the Speaker of the General Assembly.
c. The public members of the board shall serve for a five-year term; except that of the members first appointed, three shall serve for a term of five years, one for a term of three years, and one for a term of two years. A member of the board shall serve until the member's successor is appointed. A vacancy in the membership, occurring other than by expiration of term, shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment but for the unexpired term only.
d. The members of the board shall select a chairperson and vice chairperson from among themselves. The board shall organize as soon as practicable following the appointment of its members. The chairperson shall appoint a secretary who need not be a member of the board.
e. The board shall meet at such times and places as it shall designate.
f. University Hospital shall provide such staff support to the board as it deems necessary to carry out its duties.
L.2012, c.45, s.15.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:64G-6.1f - Internet website for board of directors.

18A:64G-6.1f Internet website for board of directors.
19. University Hospital shall maintain an Internet website for the board of directors. The purpose of the website shall be to provide increased public access to board operations and activities. The following information shall be posted on the board's website:
a. the board's rules, regulations, resolutions, and official policy statements;
b. notice, posted at least five business days prior to a meeting of the board or any of its committees, setting forth the time, date, location, and agenda of the meeting;
c. the minutes of each meeting of the board and its committees; and
d. information on any contract entered into by the board for the operation or management of the hospital.
The website shall be updated on a regular basis.
L.2012, c.45, s.19.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:64G-6.1g - Five-year period for review of substantive changes.

18A:64G-6.1g Five-year period for review of substantive changes.
149. For a period of five years after the effective date of P.L.2012, c.45 (C.18A:64M-1 et al.), any substantive changes that result in the diminution, deterioration or reduction to essential health care services currently provided by University Hospital, including but not limited to, emergency, pediatric, surgical, family health, outpatient ambulatory diagnostic, treatment and clinical services, cancer treatment services and all services essential to maintaining level one trauma status, shall be subject to review by the University Hospital Community Oversight Board and approval by the Department of Health and Senior Services through a licensing review process. In determining whether to approve a substantive change in an essential service provided by University Hospital, among the factors the Department of Health and Senior Services shall consider is whether that service will continue to be provided to the greater Newark community through collaborative or other arrangements with area hospitals.
University Hospital shall provide quarterly financial statements to the Department of Health and Senior Services which shall be posted on the hospital's public Internet website.
L.2012, c.45, s.149.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 18A - Education › Section 18A:64G-6.1h - Disposition of medical malpractice claims.

18A:64G-6.1h Disposition of medical malpractice claims.
150. For medical malpractice claims incurred at University Hospital, occurring before or after the effective date of this act, University Hospital and its employees shall be represented by the Attorney General in all such matters. The Department of the Treasury shall enter into a memorandum of agreement with University Hospital modeled on the June, 2003 memorandum of agreement between the Department of the Treasury and the University of Medicine and Dentistry concerning the Self-Insurance Reserve Fund, and moneys in the fund known as the Self-Insurance Reserve Fund shall be available to University Hospital solely to indemnify and defend medical malpractice claims against employees, officers, and servants at University Hospital.
L.2012, c.45, s.150.