New Jersey § 19:5-2
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 19:5-2, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 19:5-2.
The members of the municipal committees of political parties shall consist of the
elected members of the county committee resident in the respective municipalities.
The members of the municipal committee shall take office by the third Saturday following the certification of the results of their election as members of the county committee, on which day the terms of all
members of such committees theretofore elected shall terminate. The annual meeting of each municipal committee shall be held by the third Saturday following the certification of the results of the primary election for the general election, at an hour and place to be designated
in a notice to be given by the chairperson to each member and member-elect. The members of each committee shall elect some suitable person who shall be a resident
of such municipality as chairperson . The municipal committee shall have power to adopt a constitution and bylaws for
its proper government. The chairperson shall preside at all meetings of the committee, and shall perform all duties required by law and the constitution and bylaws of such committee. When a member of a municipal committee ceases to be a resident of the district or
unit from which elected, a vacancy on the committee shall exist. A member of a municipal committee of any political party may resign their office to the committee of which they are a member, and upon acceptance thereof by the committee a vacancy shall exist. A vacancy in the office of a member of a municipal committee of any political party,
howsoever caused, shall be filled for the unexpired term by the remaining members
of the committee in the municipality in which the vacancy occurs.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 19:5-2
What does New Jersey Statutes § 19:5-2 cover?
Section 19:5-2 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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