New Jersey § 38a:3-16
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 38a:3-16, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 38a:3-16.
The Council on Armed Forces and Veterans' Affairs established in the Department of
Commerce and Economic Development pursuant to P.L.1983, c. 61 ( C.52:27H-45 et seq. ) is hereby transferred to and established in the Department of Military and Veterans'
Affairs. The council shall consist of 22 members: two to be appointed by the President of
the Senate from the members thereof, no more than one of whom shall be from the same
political party; two to be appointed by the Speaker of the General Assembly from
the members thereof, no more than one of whom shall be from the same political party;
the Adjutant General of the Department of Military and Veterans' Affairs, the Executive Director of the New Jersey Commerce Commission, the Commissioner of Education, the Commissioner of Environmental Protection,
the Commissioner of Transportation, the State Treasurer, the Commissioner of Community
Affairs, the Commissioner of Labor and Workforce Development, and the Chair of the
New Jersey Commission on Higher Education, or their designees; and nine public members
to be appointed by the Governor, with the advice and consent of the Senate. Eight of the public members shall be representatives of the community and business
support groups for New Jersey's military installations and the United States Coast
Guard training center. Each public member shall serve for a term of three years from the date of the member's
appointment and until the member's successor is appointed and qualified. Vacancies resulting from causes other than by expiration of term shall be filled
for the unexpired term only and shall be filled in the same manner as the original
appointments were made.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 38a:3-16
What does New Jersey Statutes § 38a:3-16 cover?
Section 38a:3-16 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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