New Jersey § 40a:4-49
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 40a:4-49, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 40a:4-49.
An emergency appropriation which together with all prior emergency appropriations
made during the same year exceeds 3% of the total current and utility operating appropriations
in the budget for that year shall be made as follows: a. The governing body shall, by resolution adopted by not less than 2 / 3 vote of its full membership, petition the director for permission to exceed the limitation
of 3%. b. The resolution shall be in the form and content prescribed by the local government
board, and shall set out the nature of the emergency in full. c. The director shall consider the resolution and, if requested by local taxpayers
or by the governing body, hold a hearing thereon. d. The director shall, within 5 days after receipt of the resolution, or if a hearing
is held, after the hearing, determine whether an emergency exists which requires such
appropriation. e. If the director determines that such appropriation is necessary, he shall fix the
maximum amount and the governing body shall not exceed that amount.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 40a:4-49
What does New Jersey Statutes § 40a:4-49 cover?
Section 40a:4-49 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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