New Jersey § 18a:17-5
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 18a:17-5, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 18a:17-5.
Each secretary shall be appointed by the board, by a recorded roll call majority vote
of its full membership, for a term to expire not later than June 30 , or January 15 in the case of a school district in which the annual school election
is in November, of the calendar year next succeeding that in which the board shall have been organized,
but he shall continue to serve after the expiration of his term until his successor
is appointed and qualified. The secretary may be appointed from among the members of the board and, subject
to the provisions of this Title and any other law, the board shall fix his compensation;
provided, however, that the secretary shall not receive compensation from the board
for any period during which he is an elected or appointed member of the board. In case of a vacancy in the office of secretary, the vacancy shall be filled by the
board within 60 days after the vacancy occurs and if the board does not make such
appointment within such time the executive county superintendent shall appoint a secretary who shall receive the same compensation
as his predecessor in office received and shall serve until a secretary is appointed
by the board.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 18a:17-5
What does New Jersey Statutes § 18a:17-5 cover?
Section 18a:17-5 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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