Bill > A5240

This bill modifies various provisions related to local government budget processes, financial operations, and administrative requirements across multiple New Jersey statutes. The key changes include extending deadlines for budget submissions, budget approvals, and financial reporting for counties and municipalities, increasing penalties for non-compliance from $25 to $100 for various administrative infractions, and providing more flexibility for municipalities in filling key administrative positions like municipal clerks, chief financial officers, tax collectors, and public works managers. The bill allows for shared service agreements between municipalities for these positions and provides a 90-day window to fill vacancies, with potential extensions granted by the Director of the Division of Local Government Services. Additionally, the bill updates language to be more gender-neutral and provides the director with more discretion to review and address potential issues in local government administrative practices. The changes aim to streamline local government operations, provide more operational flexibility, and ensure timely compliance with financial and administrative requirements.

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https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/A5240