Bill > S762

This bill amends the existing law to update the requirements and process for certifying tax collectors in New Jersey. The key provisions include: 1. Requiring tax collector applicants to meet certain educational and experience qualifications, such as being at least 21 years old, a U.S. citizen, of good moral character, and having a high school diploma or equivalent, along with either a college degree or experience in tax collection. 2. Allowing the Director of the Division of Local Government Services to establish a State fiscal year tax collection course, and requiring tax collectors in municipalities operating under the State fiscal year to possess a certificate of completion for this course and a State fiscal year endorsement on their tax collector certificate. 3. Providing an exception for tax collectors who were serving or had passed the certified tax collector examination prior to the effective date of the bill, allowing them to be appointed as tax collectors in municipalities operating under the State fiscal year without the additional requirements. 4. Specifying the examination process, including the subjects covered and the fees involved, and allowing applicants to retake sections of the examination as needed.

Government Affairs, Housing and Urban Affairs

https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2022/S762