New Jersey § 19:20-9

Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 19:20-9, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 19:20-9.

The chairman of the board, in the case of an election of officers of a municipality

or part thereof, or public questions voted upon in such municipalities, shall issue

a certificate to the successful candidate and also a certificate of the approval or

rejection of any public question, based upon the statement of the determination of

the board, and shall sign his name thereto, which shall be attested by the clerk of

the board by signing his name and affixing the seal of the county. The clerk shall without delay deliver such certificates to the various municipal

clerks, who shall without delay deliver one of the same to each person who shall be

elected.

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What does New Jersey Statutes § 19:20-9 cover?

Section 19:20-9 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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