New Jersey § 15:18-29
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 15:18-29, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 15:18-29.
a. Subject to any specific limitation set forth in a gift instrument or in law other
than this act, an institution may delegate to an external agent the management and
investment of an institutional fund to the extent that an institution could prudently
delegate under the circumstances. An institution shall act in good faith, with the care that an ordinarily prudent
person in a like position would exercise under similar circumstances, in: (1) selecting an agent; (2) establishing the scope and terms of the delegation, consistent with the purposes
of the institution and the institutional fund; and (3) periodically reviewing the agent's actions in order to monitor the agent's performance
and compliance with the scope and terms of the delegation. b. In performing a delegated function, an agent shall owe a duty to the institution
to exercise reasonable care to comply with the scope and terms of the delegation. c. An institution that complies with subsection a. of this section shall not be liable
for the decisions or actions of an agent to which the function was delegated. d. By accepting delegation of a management or investment function from an institution
that is subject to the laws of this State, an agent shall submit to the jurisdiction
of the courts of this State in all proceedings arising from or related to the delegation
or the performance of the delegated function. e. An institution may delegate management and investment functions to its committees,
officers, or employees as authorized by law of this State other than this act.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 15:18-29
What does New Jersey Statutes § 15:18-29 cover?
Section 15:18-29 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.
How do I cite New Jersey § 15:18-29?
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Is this the official text of New Jersey law?
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