Bill > A5429

This bill prohibits county clerks, sheriffs, and surrogates from serving as chairperson, co-chairperson, or vice-chairperson (or their functional equivalent) of a county political party committee. The bill aims to preserve the integrity of the election process and the impartiality of those involved in elections, the judiciary, and courthouse security. It requires any county clerk, sheriff, or surrogate serving in such a party leadership position to resign within 120 days of the bill's effective date, unless their term for that position expires sooner. The bill does not bar these officials from serving as members of the county party committee, but limits their ability to hold leadership positions that could grant them significant power, control, and influence over election-related processes.

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https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2022/A5429