New Jersey § 10:5-14

§ 10:5-14.

Upon a finding that the public interest may be better served thereby, the Attorney

General may delegate to such county or municipal office of civil rights the power

to investigate complaints and conduct conciliation conferences, in accordance with

the provisions of section 13 of P.L.1945, c. 169 ( C. 10:5-14 ), and to proceed in a summary manner in accordance with the provisions of section

6 of P.L.1966, c. 17 ( C. 10:5-14.1 ). In addition, the Attorney General may delegate to such county or municipal office

of civil rights the power to conduct hearings and in connection therewith, the power

to subpena witnesses, administer oaths, take testimony and conduct discovery procedures

including the taking of interrogatories and oral depositions. The findings and conclusions of a county or municipal office resulting from an exercise

of the foregoing powers shall not constitute a final administrative decision, but

shall be submitted to the Director of the Division on Civil Rights who may rely and

act thereupon in accordance with the provisions of section 16 of P.L.1945, c. 169

( C. 10:5-17 ). The Attorney General shall establish rules of practice to govern, expedite and effectuate

the utilization of the foregoing powers by such county or municipal office.