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NJ S3853

NJ S3853
Provides for mayor to retain appointing authority under certain circumstances.


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Introduced
05/15/2023
In Committee
05/15/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024

Introduced Session

2022-2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill explicitly provides that under a council-manager form of government, when the mayor is elected at-large by the voters of the municipality at the regular municipal election or general election, the mayor would retain appointing authority that is prescribed by general law.

AI Summary

This bill explicitly provides that under a council-manager form of government, when the mayor is elected at-large by the voters of the municipality at the regular municipal election or general election, the mayor would retain appointing authority that is prescribed by general law. This includes the ability to fill vacancies in the trustees of the public library and the board of education, as well as other powers typically exercised by the executive head of the municipality.

Committee Categories

Housing and Urban Affairs

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee (on 05/15/2023)

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