New Jersey § 40a:4-19
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 40a:4-19, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 40a:4-19.
The governing body may and, if any contracts, commitments or payments are to be made
prior to the adoption of the budget, shall, by resolution adopted within the first
30 days of the beginning of the fiscal year, make appropriations to provide for the
period between the beginning of the fiscal year and the adoption of the budget. The total of the appropriations so made shall not exceed 26.25% of the total of the appropriations made for all purposes in the budget for the preceding
fiscal year excluding, in both instances, appropriations made for interest and debt
redemption charges, capital improvement fund and public assistance. Nothing herein contained shall prevent or relieve the governing body from making appropriations
during the last 10 days of the year preceding the beginning of the fiscal year for
all interest and debt redemption charges maturing during the fiscal year.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 40a:4-19
What does New Jersey Statutes § 40a:4-19 cover?
Section 40a:4-19 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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