New Jersey § 40a:16-11
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 40a:16-11, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 40a:16-11.
Appointment to fill vacancy where incumbent was nominee of a political party; time
to fill vacancy. If the incumbent whose office has become vacant was elected to office as the nominee
of a political party, the municipal committee of the political party of which the
incumbent was the nominee shall, no later than 15 days after the occurrence of the
vacancy, present to the governing body the names of three nominees for the selection
of a successor to fill the vacancy. The governing body shall, within 30 days after the occurrence of the vacancy, appoint
one of the nominees as the successor to fill the vacancy. If the governing body fails to appoint one of the nominees within the time prescribed
herein, the municipal committee that named the three nominees shall, within the next
15 days, appoint one of the nominees as the successor to fill the vacancy, and such
person shall be sworn in immediately. If the municipal committee which nominated the incumbent fails to submit the names
of the nominees within the time prescribed herein, the governing body may, within
the next 15 days, fill the vacancy by the appointment of a successor from the same
political party which had nominated the incumbent whose office has become vacant. If, on the effective date of this act, the governing body had previously received
from the municipal committee the names of three nominees to fill any such vacancy
and had not filled the vacancy, the governing body, within 30 days after the effective
date of this act, shall appoint one of the nominees as the successor to fill the vacancy.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 40a:16-11
What does New Jersey Statutes § 40a:16-11 cover?
Section 40a:16-11 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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