New Jersey § 40a:16-2
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 40a:16-2, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 40a:16-2.
As used in this chapter, unless the context clearly indicates to the contrary, the
following words and terms shall have the following meanings: a. “ Governing body ” means the body exercising general legislative power in the municipality, including
any mayor selected by the governing body from among its own members; b. “ Incumbent ” means a person in present possession of the office of mayor or member of a governing
body and who is legally authorized to discharge the duties of the office; c. “ Mayor ” means the person elected to that office at large by the voters of the municipality; d. “ Municipality ” means any village, borough, town, township or city of this State; e. “ Officer ” means a mayor elected at large or the member of a governing body; f. “ Political party ” means a party which, at the election held for all of the members of the General
Assembly next preceding the holding of any primary election held pursuant to Title
19 of the Revised Statutes, polled for members of the General Assembly at least 10%
of the total vote cast in the State.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 40a:16-2
What does New Jersey Statutes § 40a:16-2 cover?
Section 40a:16-2 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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