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NJ A5412
NJ A5412Authorizes State Treasurer to appoint Garden State Preservation Trust acting executive director under certain conditions.
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Introduced
03/06/2025
03/06/2025
In Committee
03/06/2025
03/06/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill would authorize the State Treasurer, in consultation with the Commissioner of Environmental Protection and the Secretary of Agriculture, to appoint an acting executive director for the Garden State Preservation Trust (GSPT) under certain conditions. Specifically, the bill would apply when the position of executive director has remained vacant for a period of one year or longer. An acting executive director appointed pursuant to the bill would serve for a minimum of one year, at an annual expense not to exceed $150,000, as established by the State Treasurer. The GSPT would retain all other oversight authority over the acting executive director. The position of GSPT executive director has been vacant since July 1, 2021. The GSPT is in charge of supporting important Statewide initiatives designed to enhance the efficient use of taxpayer's conservation dollars and is responsible for reporting to the Governor and the Legislature on the progress being made on achieving statutory goals and objectives concerning open space preservation and park development, farmland preservation, and historic preservation.
AI Summary
This bill authorizes the State Treasurer, in consultation with the Commissioner of Environmental Protection and the Secretary of Agriculture, to appoint an acting executive director for the Garden State Preservation Trust (GSPT) when the position has remained vacant for at least one year. The acting executive director will have the same authority as a permanent executive director and will serve for a minimum of one year, with an annual salary not exceeding $150,000, which will be set by the State Treasurer. The appointment is exempt from standard civil service regulations, but the GSPT will maintain oversight of the acting executive director. This bill addresses the fact that the GSPT's executive director position has been vacant since July 1, 2021, and aims to ensure continued leadership for an organization responsible for important statewide initiatives related to conservation, including open space preservation, park development, farmland preservation, and historic preservation.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Environment, Natural Resources, and Solid Waste Committee (on 03/06/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/A5412 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/A5500/5412_I1.HTM |
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