New Jersey § 40a:9-133

§ 40a:9-133.

Commencing on the effective date of P.L.1985, c. 174, the Director of the Division

of Local Government Services in the Department of Community Affairs shall hold examinations

semiannually, and at such other times as he may deem appropriate, for certification

as municipal clerk. An applicant for examination shall furnish proof to the director, not less than

30 days before an examination, that the applicant is not less than 21 years of age,

is a citizen of the United States, is of good moral character, has obtained a certificate

or diploma issued after at least four years of study at an approved secondary school

or has received an academic education considered and accepted by the Commissioner

of Education as fully equivalent, and has completed at least two years of education

at a college of recognized standing. For purposes of this section, 30 college credits will be considered equivalent to

one year of college. An applicant who does not meet the two-year college requirement may substitute on

a year for year basis full-time experience or the equivalent part-time experience

in a position as deputy municipal clerk, assistant municipal clerk or other position

of county or municipal government which performs duties relative to those performed

by a municipal clerk as described in subsection e. of N.J.S.40A:9-133 . An applicant shall also present proof of completion of the following courses offered

through Rutgers, The State University or similar courses offered at a college or university

approved by the Division of Local Government Services in the Department of Community

Affairs: Introduction of the Duties of the Municipal Clerk; Advanced Duties of the Municipal Clerk; Local Election Administration; Information and Records Management; and Municipal Finance Administration for Municipal Clerks. Every applicant submitting an application prior to December 31, 2000 may present proof of satisfactory completion of a course in Municipal Finance Administration,

in lieu of the course in Municipal Finance Administration for Municipal Clerks. The proofs required pursuant to this section shall be provided on the application

forms and in the manner as shall be prescribed by the director. Each completed application shall be accompanied by a fee in the amount of $50 payable

to the order of the State Treasurer. Examinations shall be written, or both written and oral, and shall be of such character

as fairly to test and determine the qualifications, fitness and ability of the person

tested to actually perform the duties of municipal clerk.