New Jersey § 13:9b-14

§ 13:9b-14.

a. There is established in the Executive Branch of State Government the Wetlands Mitigation

Bank. For the purpose of complying with Article V, section IV, paragraph 1 of the New Jersey Constitution , the bank is allocated within the Department of Environmental Protection but, notwithstanding

this allocation, the bank shall be independent of any supervision or control by the

department or the commissioner, or any other officer or employee thereof. b. The bank shall be governed by the Wetlands Mitigation Council which shall comprise

seven members as follows: the Commissioner of Environmental Protection, who shall

serve ex officio; and six members of the general public to be appointed by the Governor

with the advice and consent of the Senate, two of whom shall be appointed from persons

recommended by recognized building and development organizations; two of whom shall

be appointed from persons recommended by recognized environmental and conservation

organizations; and two of whom shall be appointed from institutions of higher learning

in the State. Each of the members appointed from the general public shall serve for a term of

three years and until a successor is appointed and qualified, except that of the members

first appointed, two shall serve terms of one year, and two shall serve terms of two

years. All vacancies, except those created through the expiration of term, shall be filled

for the unexpired term only, and in the same manner, and with a member having the

same class, as the original appointment. Each member shall be eligible for reappointment, but may be removed by the Governor

for cause. c. A majority of the membership of the council shall constitute a quorum for the transaction

of council business. Action may be taken and motions and resolutions adopted by the council at any meeting

thereof by the affirmative vote of a majority of the full membership of the council. d. The Governor shall appoint a chairman from the public members and the council may

appoint such other officers as may be necessary. The council may appoint such staff or hire such experts as it may require within

the limits of appropriations made for these purposes. e. Members of the council shall serve without compensation, but may be reimbursed

for expenses necessarily incurred in the discharge of their official duties. f. The council may call to its assistance such employees as are necessary and made

available to it from any agency or department of the State or its political subdivisions. g. The council may adopt, pursuant to the “Administrative Procedure Act,” and in consultation

with the department, any rules and regulations necessary to carry out its responsibilities.