New Jersey § 40a:16-4
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 40a:16-4, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 40a:16-4.
Whenever a vacancy occurs as provided in N.J.S. 40A:16-3 in the office of mayor or in the membership of the governing body of a municipality
holding regular municipal elections, the vacancy shall be filled in the following
manner: a. If the vacancy occurs subsequent to September 1 of the last year of the term of
the officer whose office has become vacant, the office may be filled for its unexpired
term by appointment by the governing body as hereinafter provided; b. If the vacancy occurs at any other time, the vacancy shall be filled for its unexpired
term at the next general or regular municipal election, whichever occurs first, to
be held not less than 60 days after the occurrence of the vacancy. The governing body may fill the vacancy temporarily by appointment as hereinafter
provided.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 40a:16-4
What does New Jersey Statutes § 40a:16-4 cover?
Section 40a:16-4 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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