New Jersey § 44:1-77

§ 44:1-77.

Overseers 1 of the poor in cities of the first class, appointed by the governing bodies upon

resolution thereof, shall hold their office during good behavior and shall not be

removed, discharged or reduced in pay or position except for inefficiency, incapacity,

conduct unbecoming an employee or other just cause, and until they have been furnished

with written statements of the reasons for such removal, discharge or reduction, have

been given a reasonable time to make written answer thereto, and until the charge

or charges have been examined into and found true in fact by the governing body of

the municipality appointing the overseer, at a hearing upon reasonable notice to the

person charged at which time he may be represented by counsel and offer testimony

of witnesses or any other evidence in his own behalf. 1

Now municipal directors of welfare, see N.J.S.A. § 44:1-73.2.