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NJ S1367

NJ S1367
Deactivates certain committees, councils, panels, and task forces of advisory or temporary nature if entity does not meet or have quorum at least once every year.

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Introduced
02/10/2020
In Committee
01/29/2021
Crossed Over
01/28/2021
Passed
Dead
01/11/2022

Introduced Session

2020-2021 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill provides that if an authority, board, commission, committee, council, panel, task force, or other body created by an act or joint resolution prior to 2011 has not met or does not meet, or was or is not able to conduct business due to the lack of a quorum, at least once every 365 days, that body is to be deemed inactive. The Secretary of State is to annually review the meeting records of every body created by an act or joint resolution prior to 2011 and determine what body is deemed inactive by the provisions of the bill. If a body that has been deemed inactive by the provisions of the bill, the appointment of all members serving on that body are to be deemed terminated, and that body is not allowed to call to its assistance and avail itself of the services of employees of any State, county, or municipal department, board, bureau, commission, or agency.

AI Summary

This bill provides that if an authority, board, commission, committee, council, panel, task force, or other body created by an act or joint resolution prior to 2011 has not met or is unable to conduct business due to lack of a quorum at least once every 365 days, that body shall be deemed inactive. The Secretary of State is required to annually review the meeting records of these bodies and determine which ones are deemed inactive. If a body is deemed inactive, the appointments of all its members will be terminated, and it will not be allowed to use the services of any state, county, or municipal employees.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Received in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee (on 01/29/2021)

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