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This bill modifies various aspects of local government budget processes and operations in New Jersey, primarily focusing on financial management, administrative appointments, and procedural requirements. The bill changes several key deadlines for budget submissions and adoptions, extending dates for counties and municipalities from earlier in the year to later months, such as moving the mayor's recommended budget submission from the fifteenth day of the fiscal year to February 28. It also increases penalties for non-compliance with certain administrative requirements from $25 to $100 per day for officials who fail to meet specified obligations. The bill introduces new provisions requiring local governments to fill key positions like municipal clerks, tax collectors, and public works managers within 90 days of a vacancy, with options for extensions or shared service agreements. Additionally, the bill provides more flexibility for municipalities struggling to meet budget and tax billing deadlines by allowing the Director of the Division of Local Government Services to grant extensions under certain circumstances. These changes aim to provide local governments with more realistic timelines and mechanisms for managing their administrative and financial responsibilities while maintaining accountability.

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