New Jersey § 19:27a-16
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 19:27a-16, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 19:27a-16.
a. If a majority of votes cast on the question of the recall of an elected official
are in the affirmative, the term of office of the elected official shall terminate
upon the certification of the election results. Where nominees to succeed the recalled official are voted on at the same election,
the successor receiving the greatest number of votes shall succeed to the office of
the recalled official upon certification of the election results and shall serve for
the remainder of the unexpired term. b. If a majority of votes cast on the question of recall of an elected official are
in the negative, the official shall continue in office as if no recall election had
been held and the vote for the successor of such officer shall be void. c. An elected official sought to be recalled who is not recalled as the result of
a recall election shall not again be subject to recall until after having served one
year of a term calculated from the date of the recall election.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 19:27a-16
What does New Jersey Statutes § 19:27a-16 cover?
Section 19:27a-16 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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