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2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27C-100 - Adoption of bylaws.

52:27C-100 Adoption of bylaws.
5. Upon the incorporation of the Foundation for Technology Advancement and the establishment of the first board of trustees, the board shall adopt bylaws setting forth the structure, offices, powers and duties of the foundation using the following guidelines. Members of the board of trustees shall serve without compensation, but shall be entitled to reimbursement for necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their duties. The chair may appoint such subcommittees as deemed necessary or desirable, and if a subcommittee is appointed, the members of the subcommittee shall elect one of the members to serve as chair and one of the members to serve as vice-chair.
The foundation shall meet no less than quarterly and at the call of the chair. The foundation shall hold at least four public hearings in different parts of the State, at such times and places as the foundation shall determine. All issues raised by those testifying at the hearings shall be recorded and included, together with the foundation's responses, if any, in the foundation's report to the Governor and the Legislature as required by section 6 of this act.
L.2005,c.373,s.5.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27C-101 - Bi-annual report to Governor, Legislature.

52:27C-101 Bi-annual report to Governor, Legislature.
6. The Foundation for Technology Advancement shall bi-annually report its findings and recommendations to the Governor and the Legislature. The report shall address the responsibilities as set forth in section 1 of this act, along with all other issues which the foundation finds to be necessarily related.
L.2005,c.373,s.6.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27C-102 - Use of funds by foundation; receipt of gifts.

52:27C-102 Use of funds by foundation; receipt of gifts.
7. All funds received by the Foundation for Technology Advancement, other than those necessary to pay the expenses of the foundation, shall be used exclusively for the establishment, support and promotion of the foundation. The foundation is authorized to receive and administer gifts, contributions, and funds from public and private sources to be expended solely for the purposes provided in section 1 of this act.
L.2005,c.373,s.7.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27C-103 - Assistance, services by Department of the Treasury.

52:27C-103 Assistance, services by Department of the Treasury.
8. The State Treasurer is authorized to provide financial assistance and those services of employees of the State which may be required to form and incorporate the Foundation for Technology Advancement within the limits of funds appropriated to the State Treasurer or made available to the Department of the Treasury by contribution, gift, donation or otherwise for these purposes. Once the foundation is incorporated, it may apply for grants in aid from any department or instrumentality of the State of New Jersey.
L.2005,c.373,s.8.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27C-104 - Payment of expenses.

52:27C-104 Payment of expenses.
9. All expenses incurred by the Foundation for Technology Advancement shall be payable from funds raised by the foundation, and no liability or obligation, in tort or contract, shall be incurred by the State for the operation of the foundation. The foundation shall obtain private counsel, and shall not be represented by the Attorney General or indemnified by the State of New Jersey.
L.2005,c.373,s.9.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27C-105 - Annual audit.

52:27C-105 Annual audit.
10. A certified public accountant shall be selected by the Foundation for Technology Advancement to annually audit the foundation's funds. The foundation shall contract for and receive such audit annually and shall submit the audit to the State Treasurer and the Director of the Division of Budget and Accounting in the Department of the Treasury.
L.2005,c.373,s.10.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27D-1 - Establishment

52:27D-1. Establishment
There is hereby established in the Executive Branch of the State Government a principal department which shall be known as the Department of Community Affairs.
As used in this act, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the word "department" means the Department of Community Affairs established herein.
L.1966, c. 293, s. 1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27D-2 - Commissioner of community affairs; appointment; term; salary

52:27D-2. Commissioner of community affairs; appointment; term; salary
The administrator and chief executive officer of the department shall be a commissioner, who shall be known as the Commissioner of Community Affairs, and who shall be a person qualified by training and experience to perform the duties of his office. The commissioner shall be appointed by the Governor, with the advice and consent of the Senate, and shall serve at the pleasure of the Governor during the Governor's term of office and until the appointment and qualification of the commissioner's successor. He shall receive such salary as shall be provided by law.
L.1966, c. 293, s. 2. Amended by L.1967, c. 42, s. 1, eff. April 28, 1967.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27D-3 - Powers and duties of commissioner

52:27D-3. Powers and duties of commissioner
The commissioner, as administrator and chief executive officer of the department, shall:
(a) Administer the work of the department;
(b) Appoint and remove officers and other personnel employed within the department, subject to the provisions of Title 11 of the Revised Statutes, Civil Service, and other applicable statutes, except as herein otherwise specifically provided;
(c) Perform, exercise and discharge the functions, powers and duties of the department through such divisions as may be established by this act or otherwise by law;
(d) Organize the work of the department in such divisions, not inconsistent with the provisions of this act, and in such bureaus and other organizational units as he may determine to be necessary for efficient and effective operation;
(e) Adopt, issue and promulgate, in the name of the department, such rules and regulations as may be authorized by law;
(f) Formulate and adopt rules and regulations for the efficient conduct of the work and general administration of the department, its officers and employees;
(g) Institute or cause to be instituted such legal proceedings or processes as may be necessary properly to enforce and give effect to any of his powers or duties;
(h) Make an annual report to the Governor and to the Legislature of the department's operations, and render such other reports as the Governor shall from time to time request or as may be required by law;
(i) Co-ordinate the activities of the department, and the several divisions and other agencies therein, in a manner designed to eliminate overlapping and duplicating functions;
(j) Integrate within the department, so far as practicable, all staff services of the department and of the several divisions and other agencies therein;
(k) Maintain suitable headquarters for the department and such other quarters as he shall deem necessary to the proper functioning of the department; and
( l ) Perform such other functions as may be prescribed in this act or by any other law.
L.1966, c. 293, s. 3. Amended by L.1967, c. 42, s. 2, eff. April 28, 1967.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27D-3.1 - Commissioner of Community Affairs to provide written notice of funding

52:27D-3.1. Commissioner of Community Affairs to provide written notice of funding
a. The Commissioner of Community Affairs shall provide written notice to a county or municipality, as appropriate, when any funding is provided to a local or regional housing authority, or to a redevelopment corporation, agency or authority, for the purpose of financing a housing development project within the county or municipality. Such notification shall be made within five calendar days of the decision to provide the funding.
b. In the case of a county organized under the "Optional County Charter Law," P.L.1972, c.154 (C.40:41A-1 et seq.), written notice shall be provided to the county executive or other appropriate executive officer, and to the board of chosen freeholders. In all other counties, written notice shall be provided to the members of the board of chosen freeholders.
In the case of a municipality other than a municipality organized under the council-manager plan pursuant to the "Optional Municipal Charter Law," P.L.1950, c.210 (C.40:69A-1 et seq.), written notice shall be provided to the mayor and to the members of the council. In the case of a municipality organized under the council-manager plan pursuant to the "Optional Municipal Charter Law," P.L.1950, c.210 (C.40:69A-1 et seq.), written notice shall be provided to the manager and to the members of the council.
L.1990,c.90,s.5.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27D-3.2 - Written notice of request for grant

52:27D-3.2. Written notice of request for grant
a. The Commissioner of Community Affairs shall provide written notice to a county or municipality when the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development makes any request for information to the Department of Community Affairs relative to the award of a grant for a project within the county or municipality. The Commissioner of Community Affairs shall also provide written notice to a county or municipality when the Director of the Division of Housing and Development in the Department of Community Affairs nominates for a grant from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development a project which is to be developed within the county or municipality.
b. In the case of a county organized under the "Optional County Charter Law," P.L.1972, c.154 (C.40:41A-1 et seq.), written notice shall be provided to the county executive or other appropriate executive officer, and to the board of chosen freeholders. In all other counties, written notice shall be provided to the members of the board of chosen freeholders.
In the case of a municipality other than a municipality organized under the council-manager plan pursuant to the "Optional Municipal Charter Law," P.L.1950, c.210 (C.40:69A-1 et seq.), written notice shall be provided to the mayor and to the members of the council. In the case of a municipality organized under the council-manager plan pursuant to the "Optional Municipal Charter Law," P.L.1950, c.210 (C.40:69A-1 et seq.), written notice shall be provided to the manager and to the members of the council.
L.1990,c.90,s.6.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27D-3.3 - Annual reports on local housing authorities

52:27D-3.3. Annual reports on local housing authorities
1. a. In addition to the annual report required under the provisions of subsection (h) of section 3 of P.L.1966, c.293 (C.52:27D-3) and such other reports as may otherwise be required by law, the Commissioner of Community Affairs shall submit a separate annual report to the Governor and the Legislature concerning the activities and management of each local or regional housing authority which operates pursuant to the "Local Housing Authorities Law," R.S.55:14A-1 et seq. or the "Local Redevelopment and Housing Law," P.L.1992, c.79 (C.40A:12A-1 et al.).
b. The report, which shall be presented in a manner and form prescribed by the commissioner, shall be designed to provide the Governor and the Legislature with an assessment of the effectiveness of each of those local housing authorities subject to the provisions of this act. In developing the manner and form of the report, the commissioner shall consult with the Council of Large Public Housing Authorities regarding appropriate performance measurements of the effectiveness of those local housing authorities subject to the provisions of this act. The measures of effectiveness shall include, but not be limited to: vacancy number and percentage thereof; use of modernization grants; rent collection; energy consumption; unit turnaround time; work order completion time; unit and system inspections; tenant accounts receivable; operating reserves; expense to income ratio; and initiatives relating to the creation of a drug-free environment, the promotion of homeownership opportunities, resident management, economic development, and the use of grants to develop new public housing. The report shall include a synopsis, explanation, and evaluation of the information contained in the reports prepared by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development as part of the Public Housing Management Assessment Program or any similar public housing assessment program administered by the federal government. The report shall include also any evaluation of the status of any improvement plans or memoranda of agreement between the federal government and a local housing authority which the federal government required for the purpose of improving the effectiveness of that local housing authority.
L.1992,c.176,s.1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27D-3.4 - Report on violent crimes in certain types of housing.

52:27D-3.4 Report on violent crimes in certain types of housing.
1. a. Not later than September 1st of each year, the executive director of a housing authority created pursuant to the "Local Housing Authorities Law," P.L.1938, c.19 (C.55:14A-1 et seq.) or the "Local Redevelopment and Housing Law," P.L.1992, c.79 (C.40A:12A-1 et seq.) and the owner of a property consisting of 10 or more rental units receiving project-based federal section 8 rental assistance, hereinafter "project-based housing,"shall report to the Commissioner of Community Affairs, on a form prepared and provided by the commissioner for this purpose, the number and type of violent crimes, as those crimes are delineated in the most recently issued Uniform Crime Report, published by the Department of Law and Public Safety, and drug offenses, as those offenses are enumerated in the "Comprehensive Drug Reform Act of 1987," N.J.S.2C:35-1 et al., involving the use, possession, manufacture, dispensing or distribution of a controlled dangerous substance, controlled dangerous substance analog or drug paraphernalia, committed on property owned by the housing authority or committed on project-based housing, respectively, at any time during the preceding State fiscal year. The report shall also include the amount expended by the housing authority or the project-based housing entity for drug elimination and crime prevention and control.
b. Not later than January 1st of each year, the commissioner shall prepare and distribute to each member of the Legislature a report displaying all of the information reported by each housing authority and project-based housing entity required to report under this act. The report shall also assimilate and analyze the information reported by each housing authority and project-based housing entity required to report under this act.
c. The commissioner shall promulgate rules and regulations necessary to effectuate the provisions of this act pursuant to the provisions of the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), not later that the 90th day following the effective date of P.L.2003, c.254 (C.52:27D-3.4 et al.).
L.2003,c.254,s.1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27D-3.5 - Notification of availability of earned income tax credit for recipients of certain rental assistance.

52:27D-3.5 Notification of availability of earned income tax credit for recipients of certain rental assistance.
3. The Commissioner of Community Affairs shall notify in writing any person who received rental assistance under the program authorized pursuant to section 8 of the United States Housing Act of 1937 as added by the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, Pub. L.93-383 (42 U.S.C. s.1437f) of the availability of the earned income tax credit provided in section 32 of the federal Internal Revenue Code of 1986, 26 U.S.C. s.32, and the New Jersey earned income tax credit provided in section 2 of P.L.2000, c.80 (C.54A:4-7). The written notification shall use the statement developed by the State Treasurer pursuant to section 4 of P.L.2005, c.210 (C.52:18-11.3) for this purpose. The notification shall be distributed in a manner deemed by the commissioner to be the most practicable and cost effective, but that will ensure personal notification of each person. The notification shall be distributed between January 1 and February 15 of each calendar year following the calendar year in which the person or couple received the assistance. The commissioner shall consult annually with the Commissioner of Human Services in an effort to take such reasonable actions as may be necessary to avoid the distribution of more than one notice to a person who is eligible to receive a notice under this section and section 2 of P.L.2005, c.210 (C.30:1-2.5). If the recipient of the assistance was a married couple, only one notice addressed to either the husband or wife, or both, shall be required.
L.2005,c.210,s.3.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27D-3.6 - Model notice.

52:27D-3.6 Model notice.
3. The Commissioner of Community Affairs, not later than the first day of the sixth month next following enactment of P.L.2017, c.266 (C.40:48-2.67 et al.), shall promulgate a model notice to be used by municipalities that determine to maintain a list pursuant to section 1 of P.L.2017, c.266 (C.40:48-2.67).
L.2017, c.266, s.3.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27D-4 - Assistant commissioners; appointment; salary; powers and duties

52:27D-4. Assistant commissioners; appointment; salary; powers and duties
The commissioner shall be assisted in the performance of his duties by 2 Assistant Commissioners of Community Affairs, who shall be persons qualified by training and experience to perform the duties of their offices. Each assistant commissioner shall be appointed by the commissioner and shall serve at the pleasure of the commissioner and until said assistant commissioner's successor has been appointed and has qualified. Each assistant commissioner shall receive such salary as shall be provided by law, and shall perform such duties as the commissioner shall prescribe, to be exercised under the supervision and direction of the commissioner. The commissioner also may delegate to subordinate officers or employees in the department such of his powers as he may deem desirable, to be exercised under his supervision and direction.
L.1966, c. 293, s. 4.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27D-5 - Designation of person to perform duties during absence, disability, death or resignation of commissioner; approval by governor

52:27D-5. Designation of person to perform duties during absence, disability, death or resignation of commissioner; approval by governor
The commissioner shall designate any officer or employee in the department to perform all of the powers, functions and duties of the commissioner during the absence or disability of the commissioner. Such designation shall be subject to the approval of the Governor, and shall be in writing and filed with the Secretary of State. In the event that the commissioner shall die, resign or be removed from his office or become disqualified to execute the duties of his office or a vacancy shall occur in the office of commissioner for any cause whatever, the person designated as aforesaid shall have and exercise the powers and perform the functions, powers and duties of the commissioner until the successor of the commissioner is appointed and shall qualify.
L.1966, c. 293, s. 5.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27D-6 - Organization of department.

52:27D-6 Organization of department.
6. (a) There is hereby established in the Department of Community Affairs an Office of Community Services, a Division of Local Finance, a Division of Housing and Urban Renewal, a Division of State and Regional Planning, a Division on Aging, a Division of Youth, and an Office of Economic Opportunity.
The commissioner also shall have authority to organize and maintain in the commissioner's offices an administrative division and to assign to employment therein such secretarial, clerical and other assistants in the department as his office and the internal operations of the department shall require.
(b) In addition, the commissioner shall have the authority to reorganize the department and the several divisions, offices, bureaus and agencies established therein, in any manner which he deems to be necessary and desirable.
L.1966, c.293, s.6; amended 1967, c.42, s.3; 1967, c.286, s.18; 2013, c.253, s.58.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27D-7 - New Jersey office of economic opportunity continued in department of community affairs

52:27D-7. New Jersey office of economic opportunity continued in department of community affairs
The New Jersey Office of Economic Opportunity created by Executive Order No. 17 of 1964, together with all of its functions, powers and duties, is transferred to and constituted the Office of Economic Opportunity in the Department of Community Affairs. Such office, by and through its director, shall continue to have all of the powers and shall exercise all of the functions and duties vested in, or imposed upon, it by said executive order or by any law, subject to the supervision and control of the commissioner. The Director and deputy Director of the Office of Economic Opportunity shall be appointed by the commissioner to serve at the pleasure of the commissioner and until their respective successors and appointed and have qualified; provided, that the persons in office as Director and deputy Director of the New Jersey Office of Economic Opportunity on the effective date of this act shall hold the respective offices of Director and deputy Director of the Office of Economic Opportunity in the Department of Community Affairs established hereunder at the pleasure of the Governor and until their respective successors are appointed by the commissioner and have qualified.
L.1966, c. 293, s. 7. Amended by L.1967, c. 42, s. 4, eff. April 28, 1967.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27D-8 - Transfer of powers and duties exercised by commissioner of conservation and economic development

52:27D-8. Transfer of powers and duties exercised by commissioner of conservation and economic development
All functions, powers and duties heretofore exercised by the Commissioner of Conservation and Economic Development or his designated representative pursuant to the Regional Advisory Council Act of 1962 (chapter 46, laws of 1962), the Tri-State Transportation Compact (chapter 12, laws of 1965), the Redevelopment Agencies Law (chapter 306, laws of 1949) and the Delaware Valley Urban Area Compact (chapter 149, laws of 1966), and all amendments and supplements to said acts, are hereby transferred to and vested in the Commissioner of Community Affairs.
L.1966, c. 293, s. 8. Amended by L.1967, c. 42, s. 5, eff. April 28, 1967.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27D-9 - Additional powers and duties.

52:27D-9 Additional powers and duties.
9. The department shall, in addition to other powers and duties invested in it by this act, or by any other law:
(a) Assist in the coordination of State and Federal activities relating to local government;
(b) Advise and inform the Governor on the affairs and problems of local government and make recommendations to the Governor for proposed legislation pertaining thereto;
(c) Encourage cooperative action by local governments, including joint service agreements, regional compacts and other forms of regional cooperation;
(d) Assist local government in the solution of its problems, to strengthen local self-government;
(e) Study the entire field of local government in New Jersey;
(f) Collect, collate, publish and disseminate information necessary for the effective operation of the department and useful to local government;
(g) Maintain an inventory of data and information and act as a clearing house and referral agency for information on State and Federal services and programs;
(h) Stimulate local programs through publicity, education, guidance and technical assistance concerning Federal and State programs;
(i) Convene meetings of municipal, county or other local officials to discuss ways of cooperating to provide service more efficiently and economically;
(j) Maintain and make available on request a list of persons qualified to mediate or arbitrate disputes between local units of government arising from joint service projects or other cooperative activities, and further to prescribe rates of compensation for all such mediation, factfinding or arbitration services; and
(k) Post on the department's website the annual budget and three immediately preceding adopted budgets of any municipality or county that does not maintain its own website pursuant to the requirements of N.J.S.40A:4-10.
L.1966, c.293, s.9; amended 1973, c.208, s.10; 2011, c.7, s.2.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27D-9.1 - Educational program concerning rights of grandparents

52:27D-9.1. Educational program concerning rights of grandparents
The Department of Community Affairs shall develop a program which: a. makes grandparents aware of their rights under P.L.1971, c. 420 (C. 9:2-7.1) which establishes visitation rights for grandparents in cases involving the custody and visitation of the child, such as divorce cases; and b. informs divorcing parents as to the utility, to the child, of regular and frequent visitation with grandparents.
L.1984, c. 183, s. 1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27D-9.2 - Development of program; consultation with courts and bar association

52:27D-9.2. Development of program; consultation with courts and bar association
The Department of Community Affairs shall develop this outreach and educational program in consultation with the Administrative Office of the Courts and the New Jersey State Bar Association. The program shall utilize such items as handbooks, pamphlets, public forums and other appropriate outlets to advise grandparents of their rights under the law.
L.1984, c. 183, s. 2.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27D-9.3 - Regulations

52:27D-9.3. Regulations
Subject to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c. 410 (C. 52:14B-1 et seq.), the Commissioner of the Department of Community Affairs shall adopt all regulations necessary to effectuate the purposes of this act.
L.1984, c. 183, s. 3.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27D-10 - Grants; approval; expenditures

52:27D-10. Grants; approval; expenditures
The department, or any of the divisions established hereunder, may, subject to the approval of the Governor and Commissioner of Community Affairs, apply for and accept grants from the Federal Government or any agency thereof, or from any foundation, corporation, association or individual, and may comply with the terms, conditions and limitations thereof, for any of the purposes of the department, or of such division. Any money so received may be expended by the department, or such division, subject to any limitations imposed in such grants to effect any of the purposes of the department, or of such division, as the case may be, upon warrant of the Director of the Division of Budget and Accounting of the Department of the Treasury on vouchers certified and approved by the Commissioner of Community Affairs.
L.1966, c. 293, s. 10.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27D-10.1 - Computerized communication network fees, exceptions.

52:27D-10.1 Computerized communication network fees, exceptions.
39. The Commissioner of Community Affairs after consultation with the State Board of Education, and the Administrator of the Office of Information Technology, may adopt regulations, pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), to charge appropriate fees for use of a computerized communication network that may be established by the State for the conduct of government activities except that no fee shall be charged to local units of government and school districts. Such regulations may authorize any nonprofit corporation organized pursuant to Title 15A of the New Jersey Statutes, whose purposes support the administration of, or personnel engaged in, government or educational services, to utilize such network for communication with the members of such nonprofit corporations in the conduct of government or organizational activities; except that such networks shall not be used to directly lobby State officials with regard to legislation or by organizations that represent employees for the purpose of conducting collective negotiations with public employers.
L.2000,c.126,s.39.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27D-10.2 - Definitions relative to Smart Growth Ombudsman.

52:27D-10.2 Definitions relative to Smart Growth Ombudsman.
1. As used in sections 2 and 3 of P.L.2004, c.89 (C.52:27D-10.3 and C.52:27D-10.4):
"Applicant" means any person applying for a permit pursuant to section 5, 7, 9 or 10 of P.L.2004, c.89 (C.13:1D-145, C.27:1E-2, C.52:27D-10.6 or C.13:1D-146);
"Ombudsman" or "Smart Growth Ombudsman" means the Smart Growth Ombudsman appointed by the Governor pursuant to section 2 of P.L.2004, c.89 (C.52:27D-10.3);
"Permit" means any permit or approval issued by the Department of Environmental Protection, pursuant to any law, or any rule or regulation adopted pursuant thereto, provided that "permit" shall not include any approval of a grant, or a permit issued pursuant to the "Coastal Area Facility Review Act," P.L.1973, c.185 (C.13:19-1 et seq.), the "Air Pollution Control Act (1954)," P.L.1954, c.212 (C.26:2C-1 et seq.), the "Solid Waste Management Act," P.L.1970, c.39 (C.13:1E-1 et seq.), or the "Radiation Protection Act," P.L.1958, c.116 (C.26:2D-1 et seq.), any permit or approval issued by the Department of Transportation pursuant to any law, or any rule or regulation adopted pursuant thereto, or any permit or approval required as a condition of development or redevelopment issued by the Department of Community Affairs pursuant to any law or any rule or regulation adopted pursuant thereto;
"Person" means any individual, corporation, company, partnership, firm, association, owner or operator of a treatment works, political subdivision of this State, or State or interstate agency; and
"Smart growth area" means an area designated pursuant to P.L.1985, c.398 (C.52:18A-196 et seq.) as Planning Area 1 (Metropolitan), Planning Area 2 (Suburban), a designated center, or a designated growth center in an endorsed plan; a smart growth area and planning area designated in a master plan adopted by the New Jersey Meadowlands Commission pursuant to subsection (i) of section 6 of P.L.1968, c.404 (C.13:17-6); a growth area designated in the comprehensive management plan prepared and adopted by the Pinelands Commission pursuant to section 7 of the "Pinelands Protection Act," P.L.1979, c.111 (C.13:18A-8); an urban enterprise zone designated pursuant to P.L.1983, c.303 (C.52:27H-60 et seq.) or P.L.2001, c.347 (C.52:27H-66.2 et al.); an area determined to be in need of redevelopment pursuant to sections 5 and 6 of P.L.1992, c.79 (C.40A:12A-5 and 40A:12A-6) and as approved by the Department of Community Affairs; or similar areas designated by the Department of Environmental Protection.
L.2004,c.89,s.1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27D-10.3 - Smart Growth Ombudsman in DCA.

52:27D-10.3 Smart Growth Ombudsman in DCA.
2. a. There is created in the Department of Community Affairs a Smart Growth Ombudsman. The Smart Growth Ombudsman shall be appointed by the Governor, serve at the pleasure of the Governor, and report to the Governor.
b. The activities and duties of the Smart Growth Ombudsman shall be funded out of revenues collected pursuant to the fee schedule adopted pursuant to subsection d. of section 5, subsection d. of section 7 and subsection d. of section 9 of P.L.2004, c.89 (C.13:1D-145, C.27:1E-2 and C.52:27D-10.6) and remitted to the Smart Growth Ombudsman.
c. The Smart Growth Ombudsman may call upon the assistance of the services of those employees of any State, county or municipal department, board, bureau, commission or agency as may be required and as may be necessary for its purposes. In addition, the Smart Growth Ombudsman may call upon any department, agency or office of the State of New Jersey for such documents, materials and information as it may deem necessary.
L.2004,c.89,s.2.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27D-10.5 - Definitions relative to smart growth in DCA and expedited permits.

52:27D-10.5 Definitions relative to smart growth in DCA and expedited permits.
8. As used in section 9 of P.L.2004, c.89 (C.52:27D-10.6):
"Applicant" means any person applying for a permit pursuant to section 9 of P.L.2004, c.89 (C.52:27D-10.6);
"Ombudsman" or "Smart Growth Ombudsman" means the Smart Growth Ombudsman appointed by the Governor pursuant to section 2 of P.L.2004, c.89 (C.25:27D-10.3);
"Permit" means any permit or approval required as a condition of development or redevelopment and issued by the Department of Community Affairs pursuant to any law or any rule or regulation adopted pursuant thereto;
"Person" means any individual, corporation, company, partnership, firm, association, owner or operator of a treatment works, political subdivision of this State, or State or interstate agency; and
"Smart growth area" means an area designated pursuant to P.L.1985, c.398 (C.52:18A-196 et seq.) as Planning Area 1 (Metropolitan), Planning Area 2 (Suburban), a designated center, or a designated growth center in an endorsed plan; a smart growth area and planning area designated in a master plan adopted by the New Jersey Meadowlands Commission pursuant to subsection (i) of section 6 of P.L.1968, c.404 (C.13:17-6); a growth area designated in the comprehensive management plan prepared and adopted by the Pinelands Commission pursuant to section 7 of the "Pinelands Protection Act," P.L.1979, c.111 (C.13:18A-8); an urban enterprise zone designated pursuant to P.L.1983, c.303 (C.52:27H-60 et seq.) or P.L.2001, c.347 (C.52:27H-66.2 et al.); an area determined to be in need of redevelopment pursuant to sections 5 and 6 of P.L.1992, c.79 (C.40A:12A-5 and 40A:12A-6) and as approved by the Department of Community Affairs; or similar areas designated by the Department of Environmental Protection.
L.2004,c.89,s.8.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27D-12 - Compensation of council members

52:27D-12. Compensation of council members
All members of the council shall serve without compensation but shall be reimbursed for their actual expenses in attending the meetings of the council and in the performance of their other duties.
L.1966, c. 293, s. 12.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27D-13 - Duties of council

52:27D-13. Duties of council
It shall be the duty of the council to consult with and advise the commissioner with respect to the affairs and problems of local government and the work of the department, and to conduct such studies of specific local governmental problems as the commissioner may from time to time direct.
L.1966, c. 293, s. 13.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27D-14 - Meetings

52:27D-14. Meetings
The council shall meet at least once annually at the call of the commissioner and at such other times as the council shall determine, the time and place of such other meetings to be fixed by resolution of the council.
L.1966, c. 293, s. 14.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27D-15 - Furnishing equipment and staff for council

52:27D-15. Furnishing equipment and staff for council
It shall be the responsibility of the department to furnish such equipment and staff as is necessary to implement the work of the council within the limits of appropriations for the purpose.
L.1966, c. 293, s. 15.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27D-16 - Office of community services; director; appointment; salary; duties

52:27D-16. Office of community services; director; appointment; salary; duties
The Office of Community Services shall be under the immediate supervision of a director, who shall be a person qualified by training and experience to direct the work of such office. The director shall be appointed by the commissioner and shall serve at the pleasure of the commissioner and until the director's successor is appointed and has qualified. He shall receive such salary as shall be provided by law.
The director shall administer the work of the office under the direction and supervision of the commissioner, and shall perform such other functions of the department as the commissioner may prescribe.
L.1966, c. 293, s. 16.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27D-17 - Powers and duties of office of community services

52:27D-17. Powers and duties of office of community services
In addition to other functions, powers and duties vested in it by this act or by any other law, the department shall, through the Office of Community Services:
(a) Render advice, guidance and information to local officials with respect to the governmental problems of the particular communities which they represent;
(b) Assist local officials in bringing specific governmental problems to the attention of the appropriate State, Federal or private agencies;
(c) Collect, collate and disseminate information pertaining to the problems and affairs of local government, including information as to all available State, Federal and private programs and services designed to render advice and assistance in furtherance of community development projects and other activities of local government;
(d) Carry on and encourage research on the problems and affairs of local government, including, but not limited to, local taxation, fiscal affairs, governmental organization, community planning and development, purchasing, and intergovernmental co-operation;
(e) Render advice and assistance to local governments concerning joint service agreements, regional compacts, and other forms of intergovernmental co-operation;
(f) Advise the commissioner on local governmental problems and affairs, and proposed legislation pertaining thereto;
(g) Render advice and assistance in the preparation and review of model ordinances and charters; and
(h) Render advice and assistance with respect to the establishment and maintenance of programs for the training of local government officials and other personnel.
L.1966, c. 293, s. 17.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27D-18 - Division of local government continued as division of local finance

52:27D-18. Division of local government continued as division of local finance
The Division of Local Government in the Department of the Treasury, together with all of its functions, powers and duties, is continued, but such division is transferred to and constituted the Division of Local Finance in the Department of Community Affairs established hereunder. The Local Government Board of the Division of Local Government in the Department of the Treasury and all of its functions, powers and duties are hereby transferred to the Division of Local Finance established hereunder in the Department of Community Affairs. Such board shall henceforth be known as the Local Finance Board, and shall continue to have all of the powers and shall exercise all of the functions and duties heretofore vested in, or imposed upon, it by law. This act shall not affect the terms of office of the present members of such board. Such board shall continue to be constituted and the members thereof shall continue to be appointed as provided by existing law. Any member of such board may be removed from office by the Governor, for cause, upon notice and opportunity to be heard.
L.1966, c. 293, s. 18.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27D-18.1 - Local finance board; members

52:27D-18.1. Local finance board; members
The local Finance Board in the Division of Local Government Services in the Department of Community Affairs shall consist hereafter of the Director of the Division of Local Government Services as chairman and seven members appointed by the Governor by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. Except as otherwise provided by law, all appointments shall be for 5 years. In case of a vacancy by reason of expiration of term or otherwise the appointment shall be for the remainder of the unexpired term.
L.1974, c. 35, s. 1, eff. June 7, 1974. Amended by L.1979, c. 411, s. 1, eff. Feb. 8, 1980.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27D-18.2 - Rules, regulations promulgated by Local Finance Board; efficiency benchmarks.

52:27D-18.2 Rules, regulations promulgated by Local Finance Board; efficiency benchmarks.
9. a. Within 12 months of the effective date of this act, the Local Finance Board shall promulgate rules and regulations establishing performance measures to promote cost savings in the delivery of services by municipal governments. In developing these measurements, the board shall take into account differing size, demographic, and geographic characteristics of municipalities that may have an impact on the demand for, and delivery of, specific services. In addition, these rules and regulations shall include consideration of the measurement process, identification of performance indicators, and design of data collection forms in order to assure consistency of information. In promulgating efficiency benchmarks, the Local Finance Board shall also include a training module for key municipal staff in order to facilitate the institutionalization of performance measurement.
b. The Commissioner of Community Affairs shall be authorized to finance the development of the performance measures and training modules promulgated pursuant to subsection a. of this section by using funds from the Regional Efficiency Development Incentive Program (REDI) established pursuant to P.L.1999, c.60 (C.40:8B-14 et seq.) and the Regional Efficiency Aid Program (REAP) established pursuant to P.L.1999, c.61 (C.54:4-8.76 et seq.).
c. Following the promulgation of the performance measures and training modules pursuant to subsection a. of this section, every municipality shall submit an annual performance report to the Local Finance Board setting forth an assessment of its performance of local government services. Each report also shall be posted on the municipality's official web site. The board shall provide that reporting of performance measurement data to the board shall be done through electronic submission over the Internet.
Funding for the costs of development of performance measures, training programs, and the implementation of the reporting system shall be appropriated from the "Sharing Available Resources Efficiently" account within the Property Tax Relief Fund.
d. Within two years of adopting rules implementing performance measures, the Local Finance Board shall develop and electronically publish on the Department of Community Affairs website a municipal report card, indicating a municipality's performance relative to efficiency standards, and how its efficiency changes over time.
L.2007,c.54,s.9.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:27D-18.3 - Posting of certain property tax, budget data on Internet web page.

52:27D-18.3 Posting of certain property tax, budget data on Internet web page.
1. The Division of Local Government Services in the Department of Community Affairs shall post on its Internet web page a summary of property tax data, based on information provided by the Division of Taxation in the Department of the Treasury, for the current calendar year, and for each of the immediately preceding 10 calendar years. The division shall also post on its web page a summary of local government budget data for the current calendar year, and for each of the immediately preceding 10 calendar years, except that the first calendar year such data shall be published for is calendar year 2015.
The property tax data summary shall provide the public with information about the property tax levy for the previous year in each county, municipality, fire district, and school district in the State, and shall include such other statistical information as the division determines to be useful for the public's understanding of the individual components that make up each taxpayer's property tax bill.
In each year, the data shall include, but shall not be limited to, the amount of the average residential property tax bill, the number of residential taxpayers who received a homestead credit payment, and the amount of the average homestead credit payment for each municipality in the State. The property tax data summary shall also include information about the following property tax relief programs: the "Homestead Property Tax Credit Act," sections 1 through 10 of P.L.1990, c.61 (C.54:4-8.57 through 54:4-8.66) and sections 3, 14 through 16, 18 and 19 of P.L.1999, c.63 (C.54:4-8.58a and C.54:4-8.66a through C.54:4-8.66e); the "Property Tax Deduction Act," P.L.1996, c.60 (C.54A:3A-15 et seq.); the homestead property tax reimbursement program, P.L.1997, c.348 (C.54:4-8.67 et al.); the disabled veterans property tax exemption, P.L.1948, c.259 (C.54:4-3.30 et seq.); the veterans property tax deduction, P.L.1963, c.171 (C.54:4-8.10 et seq.); and the senior and disabled property tax deduction, P.L.1963, c.172 (C.54:4-8.40 et seq.).
The data shall also include, but shall not be limited to, the following information:
a. total net valuation taxable,
b. State equalization table average ratio,
c. net county taxes,
d. county library levy,
e. county health services levy,
f. county open space preservation levy,
g. total county levy,
h. school property tax levy,
i. school property tax levy for consolidated, joint, and regional school districts,
j. municipal levy required for debt service of Type I school districts,
k. total school levy,
l. municipal purposes property tax levy,
m. municipal open space preservation levy,
n. municipal library levy,
o. total municipal levy,
p. the total levy used to determine the tax rate for each county, municipality, fire district, and school district; and
q. the equalized and non-equalized tax rates for each local unit.
L.2017, c.36, s.1.