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2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties › Section 40A:5-15.3 - Securities of local unit purchased by it not to be canceled; sale thereafter

40A:5-15.3. Securities of local unit purchased by it not to be canceled; sale thereafter
Securities of a local unit purchased by it shall not be canceled but may be sold as and when directed by resolution adopted by a majority vote of all the members of the governing body.
L.1977, c. 396, s. 10, eff. Feb. 23, 1978.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties › Section 40A:5-16 - - Local unit, requirements for paying out moneys.

40A:5-16 - Local unit, requirements for paying out moneys.
40A:5-16. The governing body of any local unit shall not pay out any of its moneys:
a. unless the person claiming or receiving payment first presents a detailed bill of items or demand, specifying particularly how the bill or demand is made up, with the certification of the party claiming payment that the bill or demand is correct. The governing body may, by resolution, require an affidavit in lieu of the certification, and the clerk or disbursing officer of the local unit may take the affidavit without cost; and
b. unless the payment carries a written or electronic certification of some officer or duly designated employee of the local unit having knowledge of the facts that the goods have been received by, or the services rendered to, the local unit.
c. Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection a. of this section, upon adoption by the Local Finance Board of rules adopted pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.) that provide for procedures to be followed by local units and under those circumstances deemed appropriate by the Local Finance Board, a local unit shall be permitted to pay out its moneys without requiring a certification of the party claiming payment as otherwise required by subsection a. of this section. Those circumstances may include, but shall not be limited to:
(1) when payment to vendors is required in advance of the delivery of certain materials or services that cannot be obtained from any other source at comparable prices;
(2) when ordering, billing, and payment transactions for goods or services are made through a computerized electronic transaction; or
(3) when the claim or demand is less than a threshold set by the Local Finance Board and the certification is not readily obtainable by the contracting unit; but the exceptions shall not include reimbursement of employee expenses or payment for personal services.
d. The provisions of subsection a. of this section shall not apply to payments made by a governing body of a local unit for the provision of:
(1) telecommunications or basic cable service provided by a telecommunications or cable television company under the jurisdiction of the Board of Public Utilities;
(2) electric, gas, water, or sewer utility service provided by a public utility, as that term is defined pursuant to R.S.48:2-13, that is regulated by the Board of Public Utilities pursuant to Title 48 of the Revised Statutes; or
(3) a service that is provided under a contract between a public utility, as that term is defined pursuant to R.S.48:2-13, and a governing body that is approved by the Board of Public Utilities under which rates for service are controlled by the terms of the contract.
amended 2000, c.126, s.21; 2015, c.177, s.6.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties › Section 40A:5-16.1 - Advances for expenses of authorized official travel; resolution; verification; repayment of excess

40A:5-16.1. Advances for expenses of authorized official travel; resolution; verification; repayment of excess
Notwithstanding the provisions of N.J.S. 40A:5-16, the governing body of any local unit may, by resolution, provide for and authorize payment of advances to officers and employees of the local unit toward their expenses for authorized official travel and expenses incident thereto. Any such resolution shall provide for the verification and adjustment of such expenses and advances and the repayment of any excess advanced by means of a detailed bill of items or demand and the certifications or affidavit required by N.J.S. 40A:5-16 which shall be submitted within 10 days after the completion of the travel for which an advance was made.
L.1971, c. 323, s. 1, eff. Oct. 28, 1971.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties › Section 40A:5-16.2 - Payment of advance to nonprofit organization or agency with which local unit has service contract; resolution; conditions

40A:5-16.2. Payment of advance to nonprofit organization or agency with which local unit has service contract; resolution; conditions
Notwithstanding the provisions of N.J.S. 40A:5-16, the governing body of any local unit may, by resolution, provide for and authorize payment of an advance to any nonprofit organization or agency with which the local unit has entered into a service contract, for the purpose of meeting service program start-up costs; provided, however, that:
a. The source of the funds to be advanced is a Federal grant allowing the local unit to receive funds in advance of disbursement and requiring that any interest earned on said funds be returned to the Federal Government;
b. The governing body has determined, by resolution, that the advance is necessary in order to prevent undue hardship to said contractor in achieving the objectives of the Federal grant;
c. The amount of the advance to any given contractor does not exceed an amount equal to the total amount of the contract divided by the number of months in the term of the contract, and provided further that the total disbursements of the local unit to the contractor, including the amount of the advance outstanding, shall not, at any time, exceed the total cash receipts of the local unit under the Federal grant up to that time; and,
d. The resolution authorizing the advance includes a schedule for the depletion of the advance, in accordance with sound accounting practice, indicating that the advance will be entirely depleted by the termination date of the contract.
L.1978, c. 114, s. 1, eff. Sept. 11, 1978.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties › Section 40A:5-16.3 - Payment in advance

40A:5-16.3. Payment in advance
Notwithstanding the provisions of N.J.S. 40A:5-16 the governing body of any local unit participating in a statutorily authorized joint, inter-local or other cooperative activity may, by resolution, provide for and authorize payment in advance of estimated administrative or direct service costs to the local unit or other party providing administrative services or otherwise acting on behalf of or for the group.
L. 1985, c. 419, s. 1, eff. Jan. 13, 1986.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties › Section 40A:5-16.4 - Issuance, acceptance of purchase order for license or permit fee

40A:5-16.4. Issuance, acceptance of purchase order for license or permit fee
Except as provided below, whenever a department, agency or bureau of the State requires that the fee for issuing a license or permit be paid in advance, a county, municipality, authority, or other subdivision of local government shall be deemed to have met that requirement by the issuance of a duly executed purchase order payable pursuant to the provisions of the "Local Fiscal Affairs Law" (N.J.S.40A:5-1 et seq.):
a. the Division of Motor Vehicles in the Department of Law and Public Safety shall not be required to accept a duly executed purchase order; and
b. the Department of Transportation may accept a duly executed purchase order from a county, municipality, authority, or other subdivision of local government for the fee for issuing a license or permit if the department determines that its accounting procedures permit the acceptance of such purchase orders.
L.1991,c.174,s.1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties › Section 40A:5-16.5 - Certain government entities authorized to adopt policies for payment of claims electronically; definitions.

40A:5-16.5 Certain government entities authorized to adopt policies for payment of claims electronically; definitions.
1. a. Notwithstanding any laws, rules, or regulations to the contrary, the governing body of a local unit, board of education, or county college may adopt policies, by ordinance or resolution, as appropriate, for the payment of claims pursuant to N.J.S.40A:5-17, N.J.S.18A:19-2, or other applicable law, through the use of one or more standard electronic funds transfer technologies in lieu of payment through the use of signed checks or warrants.
b. (1) Any policy adopted pursuant to subsection a. of this section shall explicitly list the forms of standard electronic funds transfer technologies that may be used by that local unit, board of education, or county college.
(2) A policy adopted pursuant to subsection a. of this section shall designate the chief financial officer of the local unit, board of education, or county college as being responsible for the oversight and administration of the disbursement policy and associated systems. The chief financial officer shall document and implement internal controls sufficient to ensure safe and proper use of the system and mitigate the potential for fraud and abuse.
c. As used in this section:
"Chief financial officer" means the official designated by the governing body to be responsible for the proper administration of the finances of the local unit, board of education, or county college under any statutes and such rules and regulations promulgated by any State agency as may pertain to the financial administration of the local unit, board of education, or county college.
"Governing body" means the board, body, or administrator, by whatever name it may be known, having charge of the finances of the local unit, board of education, or county college.
"Internal controls" mean fiscal and operational controls that ensure safe and proper use of a standard electronic funds transfer system and mitigate the potential for fraud and abuse.
"Local unit" means a local unit as defined in N.J.S.40A:5-2.
"Standard electronic funds transfer technologies" mean technologies that facilitate the transfer of funds, other than a transaction originated by check, draft, or similar paper instrument, initiated by means such as, but not limited to, an electronic terminal, telephone, or computer or magnetic tape for the purpose of ordering, instructing, or authorizing a financial institution to debit or credit an account, and incorporate, at a minimum, internal controls set forth in regulations promulgated by the Local Finance Board.
d. The Local Finance Board, in consultation with the Commissioner of Education and the Secretary of Higher Education, may adopt rules and regulations, pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), for the purpose of implementing the provisions of this act.
L.2016, c.29, s.1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties › Section 40A:5-17.1 - Refund, delinquency of less than $10.00

40A:5-17.1 Refund, delinquency of less than $10.00
1. a. Notwithstanding the provision of any law to the contrary, the governing body of a municipality may adopt a resolution authorizing a municipal employee chosen by the governing body to process, without further action on the part of the governing body, any property tax refund of less than $10.00.
b. Notwithstanding subsection a. of this section or any provision of law to the contrary, the governing body of a municipality may adopt a resolution authorizing a municipal employee chosen by the governing body to process, without further action on the part of the governing body, the cancellation of any property tax refund, delinquency, or the charges and fees imposed by the municipality of less than $10.00.
L.1983, c.568, s.1; amended 1987, c.82; 1996, c.113, s.14; 2013, c.54.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties › Section 40A:5-18 - Public recording of approved claims

40A:5-18. Public recording of approved claims
All claims approved for payment by the local unit shall be recorded by the local unit, either in its minutes or in a manner prescribed by the director. The record of approval shall be open to the public.
L.1960, c. 169, s. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1962.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties › Section 40A:5-19 - Payment of salaries and wages

40A:5-19. Payment of salaries and wages
The governing body of any local unit may provide by ordinance for the manner in which and the time at which salaries, wages or other compensation for services shall be paid, and prescribe the form and manner in which checks upon the treasury shall be drawn and signed for that purpose.
The local unit may, by resolution, provide for the bi-weekly payment of the salaries, wages and compensation of officers and employees, both elective and appointive.
L.1960, c. 169, s. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1962.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties › Section 40A:5-20 - Officers to deliver funds and records when term expires

40A:5-20. Officers to deliver funds and records when term expires
Whenever any official ceases to hold office in any local unit, on the day of the expiration of his term of office, he shall forthwith deliver to the clerk of the local unit, or other person who may be designated by the governing body to receive the same, all moneys, papers, books, memoranda, accounts and any data of any nature whatever pertaining to his office.
On failure or refusal to carry out the provisions of this section within 5 days after the expiration of his term, he shall, on notice in writing of such delinquency from the chief executive officer of the local unit, be subject to a penalty of $50.00 for each day of refusal or neglect to comply therewith. The penalty shall be collected by the local unit in an action at law.
L.1960, c. 169, s. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1962.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties › Section 40A:5-21 - Petty cash fund of local unit

40A:5-21. Petty cash fund of local unit
A local unit may establish a petty cash fund upon written application to and after approval by the director. All matters relating to the establishment, account, repayment and discontinuance of such fund shall be in the discretion of the director, who shall promulgate reasonable rules and regulations in respect thereto.
L.1960, c. 169, s. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1962.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties › Section 40A:5-22 - Investigation of expenditures of local unit

40A:5-22. Investigation of expenditures of local unit
A judge of the Superior Court may, in his discretion, make a summary investigation into the affairs of any local unit and appoint an expert or experts to prosecute such investigation whenever
a. a petition for such investigation shall be presented to him, signed by 25 freeholders, who have paid taxes on real estate located within the local unit within 1 year, and such petition sworn to and subscribed by them sets forth that they have cause to believe that the moneys of such local unit are being, or have been, unlawfully or corruptly expended, in which case, at least 10 days' notice of the hearing thereon shall be given to the disbursing officer and the governing body of the local unit; or
b. a resolution of the governing body requesting such investigation shall be presented to him.
L.1960, c. 169, s. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1962.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties › Section 40A:5-23 - Costs, taxation and payment bond

40A:5-23. Costs, taxation and payment bond
The judge, if he deems it advisable, may require the applicants to furnish a bond to be filed with the county clerk for the payment of the costs and expenditures of the investigation.
The costs, including witness fees and mileage, shall, by his order, be taxed to and paid by the local unit whose expenditures have been investigated.
L.1960, c. 169, s. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1962.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties › Section 40A:5-24 - Filing and publication of report of investigation

40A:5-24. Filing and publication of report of investigation
The results or report of the investigation shall be filed in the office of the Clerk of the Superior Court within 10 days after the completion thereof. The judge shall cause the results of the investigation to be published thereafter in such manner as he may deem proper.
L.1960, c. 169, s. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1962.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties › Section 40A:5-25 - Attorney of local unit may appear on its behalf

40A:5-25. Attorney of local unit may appear on its behalf
Whenever an investigation shall have been ordered to be made pursuant to this chapter, and the governing body of the local unit shall pass a resolution directing its attorney, counsel or other legal representative, as it may choose, to appear and act on its behalf or on the behalf of any of its officials, such attorney may appear at the investigation and on behalf of the local unit or any of its officials, present evidence, examine witnesses and take part in the investigation.
L.1960, c. 169, s. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1962.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties › Section 40A:5-26 - Subpoenas and testimony of witnesses

40A:5-26. Subpoenas and testimony of witnesses
A judge of the Superior Court during the conduct of an investigation pursuant to this chapter may
a. upon his own motion or upon application of the expert designated to conduct such investigation, exercise the subpoena powers of the Superior Court and enforce such subpoena in similar manner as in civil actions in the Superior Court;
b. take or order the obtaining of evidence and the taking of testimony, by deposition or otherwise, in similar manner as in civil actions in the Superior Court.
Any person who shall willfully and corruptly testify falsely to any material matter upon oath administered by the judge or the expert designated to conduct the investigation shall be guilty of perjury.
L.1960, c. 169, s. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1962.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties › Section 40A:5-27 - Witness fees and mileage taxed as costs

40A:5-27. Witness fees and mileage taxed as costs
Witnesses subpoenaed by virtue of this chapter shall be entitled to receive the same fees and mileage as witnesses in civil actions.
L.1960, c. 169, s. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1962.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties › Section 40A:5-28 - Duty of officers and employees of local unit

40A:5-28. Duty of officers and employees of local unit
Every officer and employee of a local unit, which is the subject of a summary investigation as provided in this chapter, shall obey all orders of the judge and shall facilitate the conduct of the said investigation. A refusal or failure to obey such orders or an intentional failure to facilitate the conduct of the investigation may be punished by the judge as for contempt.
L.1960, c. 169, s. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1962.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties › Section 40A:5-29 - Acceptance of bequests, legacies, gifts

40A:5-29. Acceptance of bequests, legacies, gifts
Any local unit is authorized and empowered to accept bequests, legacies and gifts made to it and is empowered to utilize such bequests, legacies and gifts in the manner set forth in the conditions of the bequest, legacy or gift, provided, however, that such bequest, legacy or gift shall not be put to any use which is inconsistent with the laws of this State and of the United States.
L.1960, c. 169, s. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1962.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties › Section 40A:5-30 - Acceptance of Federal grants

40A:5-30. Acceptance of Federal grants
Any local unit shall have power to accept any advance or grant of money made by the Federal government to aid in financing the cost of preparing plans for any public project which the local unit has lawful authority to undertake, and shall have power to agree to repay any such advance or grant if, and when, the local unit shall undertake such public project. Notwithstanding the provisions of any other law, any local unit may make such an agreement although the funds necessary to make the repayment required by the agreement shall not have been previously made available by an appropriation or by the authorization of bonds.
L.1960, c. 169, s. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1962.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties › Section 40A:5-30.2 - Approval of application for enrollment in program.

40A:5-30.2 Approval of application for enrollment in program.
2. a. An application for the enrollment of a county or municipal law enforcement agency in any program established by the United States Department of Defense pursuant to 10 U.S.C. s.2576a shall be approved by a resolution adopted by a majority of the full membership of the governing body of a local unit prior to the transmittal of any such application to the State Coordinator of any such program.
b. The acquisition of any property by a county or municipal law enforcement agency enrolled in any program established by the United States Department of Defense pursuant to 10 U.S.C. s.2576a shall be approved by a resolution adopted by a majority of the full membership of the governing body of a local unit.
c. As used in this section, "county or municipal law enforcement agency" means and includes, but is not limited to, a county or municipal police department or force, a county corrections department, and a county sheriff's office.
L.2015, c.23, s.2.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties › Section 40A:5-31 - Award programs for local units

40A:5-31. Award programs for local units
Any local unit may establish and maintain plans for award programs for employees, designed to promote efficiency and economy in government functions, to reward individual employees for meritorious performances and suggestions. Award programs may include any or all of the following:
A suggestion award program;
Awards for heroism;
An efficiency and incentive award program;
Awards for professional accomplishments;
Awards for service.
Any local unit shall have power and authority to make appropriations of money therefor, establish and make awards in the form of cash, medals, citation certificates, insignia or other appropriate devices to employees selected as recipients of awards by it or its committee appointed in accordance with programs established pursuant to this act. Such committee shall be known as the "Public Employees' Awards Committee" and shall consist of 5 persons who shall be officers or employees of the local unit, or members of the governing body, and no 2 of such officers or employees shall be employed in the same department of the local unit. Of the members first appointed to the committee, 2 shall be appointed for terms of 3 years, 2 for 2 years and 1 for 1 year, and thereafter appointments shall be made for terms of 3 years. Members shall serve for the terms for which they are appointed and until their successors have been appointed and qualified; a vacancy occurring by reason other than expiration of term shall be filled for the unexpired term. Members of the committee shall serve without compensation. The committee shall meet and organize as soon as practicable after the first appointment of members and annually, thereafter, on the call of the chief executive officer, and select a chairman from among its members. The committee shall hold regular meetings at least once each month during the year, except during July and August, at the call of the chairman or the chief executive officer of the local unit.
The committee is authorized to request, and shall receive, such assistance as it may require from any department, official or agency.
The committee shall be responsible for the formulation of programs and shall have the power to adopt and promulgate rules and regulations for the conduct and operation of awards programs.
The committee shall make an annual report to the governing body concerning the operation of awards programs established pursuant to this act.
L.1960, c. 169, s. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1962.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties › Section 40A:5-32 - Reimbursement

40A:5-32. Reimbursement
Whenever any work shall be done or money expended by any local unit, whether by agreement or by the terms of any insurance policy, for which an individual or corporation is liable, the local unit shall be authorized to collect from such individual or corporation such sum or sums as shall be necessary to reimburse the local unit, and such sum or sums, when received, shall be placed to the credit of the appropriation from which the cost of doing such work shall have been expended.
L.1960, c. 169, s. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1962.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties › Section 40A:5-33 - Oath taken before assuming office

40A:5-33. Oath taken before assuming office
In addition to any oath that may be specially prescribed, every person elected or appointed to any office in any local unit shall, before assuming such office, take and subscribe to the oaths required by chapter 1 of the Title "Oaths and Affidavits" (R.S. 41:1-1 et seq.). The oaths shall be filed with the county clerk in the case of a county, and with the municipal clerk in the case of a municipality, and shall be preserved by these officials as public records.
L.1960, c. 169, s. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1962.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties › Section 40A:5-34 - Bonds of officials and employees

40A:5-34. Bonds of officials and employees
Every officer or employee, by virtue of his office or position, or of any law, entrusted or charged with the receipt, custody or expenditure of money or funds of the local unit, and any other officer or employee required so to do by the governing body thereof, shall, before entering upon the duties of his office or position, execute and deliver his bond, or shall be otherwise bonded to the local unit in its corporate name, conditioned for the true and faithful performance of his duties. All bonds shall be in such form, for such sum and with such surety as the governing body of the local unit shall, by resolution, direct. The governing body may, in any instance, require corporate surety. All such bonds, in the case of a county, shall be filed with the clerk of the board of chosen freeholders, except that the bond of the clerk, if there be any, shall be filed with the county treasurer. In the case of municipalities, all bonds shall be filed with the municipal clerk, except the bond of the clerk, which shall be filed with the treasurer. The bonds shall be preserved for and be the property of the local unit.
L.1960, c. 169, s. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1962.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties › Section 40A:5-34.1 - Blanket bond coverage provided for certain local officers, employees; evidence.

40A:5-34.1 Blanket bond coverage provided for certain local officers, employees; evidence.
1. The board of chosen freeholders of any county or the governing body of any municipality, as the case may be, may provide by blanket bond for the bonding of certain county or municipal officers and employees for faithful performance and discharge of their duties. Blanket bond coverage may be by one or more blanket bonds issued by a surety company or companies or one or more underwriters or by a joint insurance fund established pursuant to P.L.1983, c.372 (C.40A:10-36 et seq.) of which the county or municipality is a member. Blanket bond coverage may be provided by a surety company or companies or one or more underwriters in lieu of an individual bond as to any officer or employee required by law to be bonded, including treasurers and tax collectors, by whatever title known, and municipal court judges and administrators, provided the blanket bond meets the requirements for the individual bond in amount, rights of cancellation, and the governmental agencies in whose favor it runs; and further provided the coverage under the blanket bond for the individuals holding any of the specifically named aforementioned positions shall be subject to the application of individual rating criteria and underwriting standards that consider the risk and potential liability presented by the individuals covered by the blanket bond as if the individuals were covered by an individual bond. Blanket bond coverage may be provided by a joint insurance fund in lieu of an individual bond as to any officer or employee required by law to be bonded, including treasurers and tax collectors, by whatever title known, and municipal court judges and administrators, provided the blanket bond meets the requirements for the individual bond in amount, rights of cancellation, and the governmental agencies in whose favor it runs; and further provided the coverage under the blanket bond for the individuals holding any of the specifically named aforementioned positions shall be subject to the application of individual rating criteria and underwriting standards that consider the risk and potential liability presented by the individuals covered by the blanket bond as if the individuals were covered by an individual bond.
Whenever a copy of an individual bond is required by law to be filed with or supplied to specified officers, evidence of blanket bond coverage filed with or supplied to such officers by the board of chosen freeholders or governing body shall be in compliance with such requirement.
L.1967, c.283, s.1; amended 1996, c.4, s.1; 2006, c.50, s.1; 2013, c.2, s.1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties › Section 40A:5-35 - Recording of bonds

40A:5-35. Recording of bonds
The local unit may require such bonds, or any of them, to be recorded in the office of the clerk of the county and a copy of any bond so recorded, certified by the county clerk, shall be received in evidence in all the courts of this State and be as good and available in law as if the original bond were produced and proved.
L.1960, c. 169, s. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1962.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties › Section 40A:5-36 - Protection to be afforded by bond.

40A:5-36 Protection to be afforded by bond.
40A:5-36. Every bond given by a municipal court judge or administrator of a municipal court as hereinafter provided shall be for the protection of the State, the county and the municipality or, in the case of an intermunicipal court, the municipalities, and also for the protection of defendants, litigants, bondsmen and all other persons in interest. A bond pursuant to this section may be provided by a surety company authorized to do business in New Jersey or by a joint insurance fund through blanket bond coverage pursuant to section 1 of P.L.1967, c.283 (C.40A:5-34.1).
amended 1977, c.396, s.4; 2006, c.50, s.2; 2013, c.2, s.2.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties › Section 40A:5-37 - Condition of bond broken

40A:5-37. Condition of bond broken
40A:5-37. Upon application to the Superior Court by a citizen and taxpayer thereof, alleging that the condition of the bond of any officer, member of committee or employee of the local unit has been broken, the court shall make such investigation regarding the truth of the allegations as it shall deem proper, and in its discretion may order an action to be brought upon the bond in the name of the local unit, or otherwise, for the benefit of the local unit or any officer, board or department thereof.
L.1960, c.169, s.1; amended 1991,c.91,s.392.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties › Section 40A:5-38 - Rules and regulations.

40A:5-38 Rules and regulations.
40A:5-38. The Local Finance Board may prescribe rules and regulations pertaining to the bonds of municipal court judges and municipal court administrators consistent with the rules of administration applicable to the municipal courts. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Local Finance Board shall, in accordance with a classification system established by said board, determine and fix the minimum amount of any official bond which may be required of a municipal court judge or administrator of a municipal court.
Amended 1977, c.396, s.5; 2006, c.50, s.3.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties › Section 40A:5-39 - Fixing of bond in excess of minimum amount.

40A:5-39 Fixing of bond in excess of minimum amount.
40A:5-39. The governing body of any municipality authorized by law to fix the amount of any bond given by a municipal court judge or administrator of a municipal court may fix such amount in excess of the minimum prescribed by the local finance board.
Amended 1977, c.396, s.6; 2006, c.50, s.4.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties › Section 40A:5-41 - Classification system for purpose of determining amount of bond; minimum amount

40A:5-41. Classification system for purpose of determining amount of bond; minimum amount
In establishing the said classification system, the board shall utilize audits made by it or under its supervision and also the reports of the municipal magistrates, on file in the administrative office of the courts. The board shall confer with the administrative director of said office and, if it shall so desire, with municipal officials. The board shall take into consideration the probable amounts of money which will be received from fines, penalties and costs, and which will be handled for bail, security, fees and other purposes. After the establishment of the said classification system, no such official bond shall be given or accepted below the minimum amount prescribed by the said classification system and in no case shall any such official bond be in an amount less than $1,000.00.
L.1960, c. 169, s. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1962.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties › Section 40A:5-42 - Purchase and retirement of outstanding bonds; procedure; duties of Local Finance Board

40A:5-42. Purchase and retirement of outstanding bonds; procedure; duties of Local Finance Board
Any local unit, by resolution adopted by vote of at least two-thirds of the full membership of the governing body, may at any time appropriate and apply any unappropriated funds to the purchase and retirement of any of its then outstanding bonds, notes or other obligations. The purchase price may be the face value, or may be below or above the face value of such bonds, notes or other obligations. Any such proposed purchase shall be subject to the following provisions:
a. Before adoption of the resolution, the governing body shall cause satisfactory proof to be filed with the bureau that such funds then are, or within a reasonable time will be, available.
b. Before contracting to purchase any bonds, notes or other obligations at a price above their face value, the governing body shall submit such resolution to the said bureau for approval by the Local Finance Board. Before taking definite action, the said Local Finance Board may require the submission of additional information and may require that the governing body of the local unit shall call for public tenders of bonds, notes or other obligations on such notice and subject to such rules as the board may prescribe. On receipt of such tenders, the governing body shall report them to the said Local Finance Board together with a further proposed resolution for approval by that board.
In approving or disapproving any proposed purchase of bonds, notes or other obligations, the said Local Finance Board shall find and determine whether such appropriation of available funds is in the interest of the local unit, having regard for (1) the prospective need of funds for other purposes, (2) reasonableness of the price proposed to be paid, (3) any saving of interest to result from retirement of the bonds, notes or other obligations at the price proposed to be paid, (4) the equality and reasonableness of the debt service on obligations which will remain outstanding, and (5) fairness to the holders of other obligations.
After purchase of any bonds, notes or other obligations, satisfactory proof of cancellation of the bonds, notes or other obligations and of any coupons thereto annexed shall forthwith be filed with the bureau by the chief financial officer of the local unit.
Any local unit, by resolution adopted by vote of at least two-thirds of the full membership of the governing body may at any time appropriate to and pay into any sinking fund maintained by such local unit any unappropriated funds; provided, a certified copy of such resolution shall be submitted to the Local Finance Board and the Local Finance Board, by resolution, shall determine that it is satisfied by proof submitted to it that such funds then are, or within a reasonable time will be, available, and shall consent to such appropriation.
L.1960, c. 169, s. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1962. Amended by L.1977, c. 396, s. 7, eff. Feb. 23, 1978.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties › Section 40A:5-45.Electronic - payment systems established by resolution of governing body

40A:5-45.Electronic payment systems established by resolution of governing body
3. Subject to the provisions of sections 5 and 6 of P.L.1995, c.325 (C.40A:5-47 and C.2B:1-5), a local unit may establish a card payment system or electronic funds transfer system upon passage of a resolution of the governing body. The resolution shall specify those types of charges, taxes, fees, assessments, fines, or other obligations approved for card based or electronic funds transfer payment, except that credit card payment shall not be authorized for the payment of delinquent local unit obligations or for the redemption of local unit liens.
L.1995,c.325,s.3.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties › Section 40A:5-46 - Service charges; collection, assessment

40A:5-46. Service charges; collection, assessment
4. Notwithstanding the provisions of any other law to the contrary and if not legally prohibited by an association or by an issuer, local units are authorized to assess and collect service charges related to obligations owed to or collected by the local unit when credit cards, debit cards or electronic funds transfer systems are utilized.
L.1995,c.325,s.4.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties › Section 40A:5-47 - Rules, regulations

40A:5-47. Rules, regulations
5. The director, in accordance with the provisions of the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), shall promulgate such rules and regulations as are necessary to effectuate the purposes of sections 2 through 4 of P.L.1995, c.325 (C.40A:5-44 through C.40A:5-46).
L.1995,c.325,s.5.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties › Section 40A:5-48 - "User-friendly," plain language budget summary forms.

40A:5-48 "User-friendly," plain language budget summary forms.
39. a. The Local Finance Board shall promulgate "user-friendly," plain language budget summary forms for the use of counties, municipalities, local authorities, and fire districts. The board shall also promulgate a procedure for the submission by each of these local government units of the required budget summary form to the Division of Local Government Services in the Department of Community Affairs following the adoption of the annual budget.
b. The plain language budget summary shall provide the public with information in summary form about the budget of the local unit and shall include, in addition to an abbreviated version of the formal budget adopted by the local unit, such statistical information as the board determines to be useful for the public's understanding of the local unit's fiscal matters and condition, and shall also include, but shall not be limited to the following information, for both the local unit's current budget year and the previous budget year, as the Local Finance Board determines appropriate to the local unit: all line items of appropriation aggregated by service type; the property tax rate; the property tax collection rate; the assessed value and taxable value of all real property located in the local unit; the amount of bonded indebtedness of the local unit; revenues by major category; description of unusual revenues or appropriations, with a description of the circumstances of the revenues or appropriations; a list of shared service agreements in which the local unit is participating; and the number and amount of outstanding long-term tax exemptions and abatements, and the amount of revenue derived therefrom.
c. The plain language budget summary shall be submitted to the division in such form as determined by the Local Finance Board, and, upon its receipt of the summary, the division shall make the summary available to the public through an Internet website maintained by the division. The information on the website shall be presented as data that can be downloaded by the public for comparative purposes using commonly-used software.
L.2007, c.63, s.39.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties › Section 40A:5-49 - Public meeting when resolution proposed to establish, modify employee compensation.

40A:5-49 Public meeting when resolution proposed to establish, modify employee compensation.
40. Whenever the governing body of a local unit proposes a resolution, or other action that will establish or modify the salaries, benefits, or other compensation of any individual employee or group of its employees, that measure shall only be taken after the local unit first holds a public meeting where the proposed action shall be introduced and discussed by the governing body. Notice of the date, time, place, and purpose of the public meeting, and of the time and place at which a copy of the proposed measure, together with the employee compensation disclosure form required to be prepared pursuant to this section, shall be available to each person requesting it, at no charge, during the week preceding such public meeting. The public meeting shall be advertised in a newspaper having substantial circulation in the local unit at least 10 days prior to the meeting date. Salaries for local officers and employees that are established, increased, or decreased by ordinance pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.40A:9-165 shall continue to be fixed and determined in accordance with that section.
Prior to the publication of the newspaper notice required by this section, the chief financial officer or other appropriate officer of the local unit shall prepare an employee compensation disclosure form pursuant to the requirements of this section. The employee compensation disclosure form shall be made part of any formal action taken by the local unit, but shall not be considered part of any contract or agreement.
The chief financial officer of the local unit shall file the employee compensation disclosure form with the clerk or the secretary to the governing body of the local unit prior to a public meeting when such measure shall be introduced and discussed. Any such proposed measure shall be announced publicly at the meeting, along with a declaration that an employee compensation disclosure form has been provided to the governing body of the local unit pursuant to the requirements of sections 38 through 41 of P.L.2007, c.63 (C.40A:5-48 et al.). Any formal action by a governing body approving or disapproving a measure establishing or modifying the salaries, benefits, or other compensation of its employees shall occur no earlier than the tenth calendar day immediately following the meeting at which the measure was introduced and discussed.
The employee compensation disclosure form shall display the estimated cost of salary, benefits or other compensation, for each year of the contract for each individual employee or group of employees, itemized by the specific form of compensation, the estimated cost of the compensation at the time of the action, and the incremental difference between each year.
Governing body actions taken without compliance with this section shall be null and void.
L.2007, c.63, s.40.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties › Section 40A:5-50 - Rules, regulations.

40A:5-50 Rules, regulations.
41. Not later than the first day of the sixth month next following the enactment of sections 38 through 41 of P.L.2007, c.63 (C.40A:5-48 et al.), the Local Finance Board shall promulgate rules and regulations pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), to implement the provisions of section 39 of P.L.2007, c.63 (C. 40A:5-48) concerning the plain language budget summary, and it also shall promulgate the forms and procedures necessary to effectuate the provisions of section 40 of P.L.2007, c.63 (C.40A:5-49) concerning the employee compensation disclosure form.
L.2007, c.63, s.41.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 40A - Municipalities and Counties › Section 40A:5A-2 - Legislative findings and declarations

40A:5A-2. Legislative findings and declarations
The Legislature declares it to be in the public interest of the citizens of this State to maintain, support, foster, and promote the financial integrity and stability of local authorities in the State and of counties and municipalities served by these local authorities, by providing for State review of project financing of local authorities and for State supervision over the financial operations of local authorities.
The Legislature declares that it is the purpose and object of this act to implement this policy by providing that the creation of a local authority be subject to Local Finance Board approval, that project financing of a local authority be submitted to the Local Finance Board for hearing and review, that annual budgets of a local authority be submitted to the Division of Local Government Services in the Department of Community Affairs for approval, that financial reports be prepared and submitted by a local authority to the division in the form and at the time or times as shall be prescribed by rule or regulation of the Local Finance Board or of the Director of the Division of Local Government Services. In addition, the Local Finance Board may take remedial action to address an emergency situation with respect to the financial condition and operation of a local authority or to respond to an undue financial burden imposed by a local authority on residents of the State, including the power to order the dissolution of a local authority if it is in the public interest.
L.1983, c. 313, s. 2.