New Jersey § 18a:75-4

§ 18a:75-4.

A. The Education Commission of the states, hereinafter called “the commission,” is

hereby established. The commission shall consist of seven members representing each party state. One of such members shall be the governor; two shall be members of the state legislature

selected by its respective houses and serving in such manner as the legislature may

determine; and four shall be appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the governor,

unless the laws of the state otherwise provide. If the laws of a state prevent legislators from serving on the commission, six members

shall be appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the governor, unless the laws of

the state otherwise provide. In addition to any other principles or requirements which a state may establish

for the appointment and service of its members of the commission, the guiding principle

for the composition of the membership on the commission from each party state shall

be that the members representing such state shall, by virtue of their training, experience,

knowledge or affiliations be in a position collectively to reflect broadly the interests

of the state government, higher education, the state education system, local education,

lay and professional, public and nonpublic educational leadership. Of those appointees, one shall be the head of a state agency or institution, designated

by the governor, having responsibility for one or more programs of public education. In addition to the members of the commission representing the party states, there

may be not to exceed 10 nonvoting commissioners selected by the steering committee

for terms of one year. Such commissioners shall represent leading national organizations of professional

educators or persons concerned with educational administration. B. The members of the commission shall be entitled to one vote each on the commission. No action of the commission shall be binding unless taken at a meeting at which

a majority of the total number of votes on the commission are cast in favor thereof. Action of the commission shall be only at a meeting at which a majority of the commissioners

are present. The commission shall meet at least once a year. In its bylaws, and subject to such directions and limitations as may be contained

therein, the commission may delegate the exercise of any of its powers to the steering

committee or the executive director, except for the power to approve budgets or requests

for appropriations, the power to make policy recommendations pursuant to article IV

and adoption of the annual report pursuant to article III(j). C. The commission shall have a seal. D. The commission shall elect annually, from among its members a chairman, who shall

be a governor, a vice chairman and a treasurer. The commission shall provide for the appointment of an executive director. Such executive director shall serve at the pleasure of the commission, and together

with the treasurer and such other personnel as the commission may deem appropriate

shall be bonded in such amount as the commission shall determine. The executive director shall be secretary. E. Irrespective of the civil service, personnel or other merit system laws of any

of the party states, the executive director subject to the approval of the steering

committee shall appoint, remove or discharge such personnel as may be necessary for

the performance of the functions of the commission, and shall fix the duties and compensation

of such personnel. The commission in its bylaws shall provide for the personnel policies and programs

of the commission. F. The commission may borrow, accept or contract for the services of personnel from

any party jurisdiction, the United States, or any subdivision or agency of the aforementioned

governments, or from any agency of two or more of the party jurisdictions or their

subdivisions. G. The commission may accept for any of its purposes and functions under this compact

any and all donations, and grants of money, equipment, supplies, materials, and services,

conditional or otherwise, from any state, the United States, or any other governmental

agency, or from any person, firm, association, foundation, or corporation, and may

receive, utilize and dispose of the same. Any donation or grant accepted by the commission pursuant to this paragraph or services

borrowed pursuant to paragraph (f) of this article shall be reported in the annual

report of the commissioner. Such report shall include the nature, amount and conditions, if any, of the donation,

grant, or services borrowed, and the identity of the donor or lender. H. The commission may establish and maintain such facilities as may be necessary for

the transacting of its business. The commission may acquire, hold, and convey real and personal property and any

interest therein. I. The commission shall adopt bylaws for the conduct of its business and shall have

the power to amend and rescind these bylaws. The commission shall publish its bylaws in convenient form and shall file a copy

thereof and a copy of any amendment thereto, with the appropriate agency or officer

in each of the party states. J. The commission annually shall make to the governor and legislature of each party

state a report covering the activities of the commission for the preceding year. The commission may make such additional reports as it may deem desirable.