New Jersey § 19:19-5
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 19:19-5, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 19:19-5.
If such adjournment is occasioned by the fact that at the time fixed for the meeting
of the board the statements from every election district have not been filed with
the clerk of the county, such clerk shall forthwith, by a special messenger, or otherwise,
at the expense of the county, obtain the statement or statements that shall be lacking,
in time to be produced to the board at its next meeting, and for this purpose the
statements directed to be filed with the clerk of any municipality wherein such election
was held, or those directed to be filed with the county clerk, or a copy certified
by the secretary of state of the statements transmitted to him, shall be sufficient. The clerk of the board shall lay before it, at its subsequent meeting, all the statements
and certified copies that he shall have obtained as above directed.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 19:19-5
What does New Jersey Statutes § 19:19-5 cover?
Section 19:19-5 is part of the New Jersey Statutes, the codified statutory law of New Jersey. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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