New Jersey § 40a:9-145
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 40a:9-145, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 40a:9-145.
Any person who has held or shall have held the office of tax collector in any municipality
for a continuous period of not less than 5 years or who shall be reelected or reappointed
to said office upon the completion of one full term of 4 years, upon filing, on or
before December 31, 1981 with the clerk of the municipality and with the Division
of Local Finance in the Department of Community Affairs a certificate evidencing his
satisfactory completion of a course of instruction in the functions and duties of
tax collectors approved by the Division of Local Finance as said division shall by
regulation provide, shall thereafter continue to hold such office during good behavior
and shall not be removed therefrom except for good cause shown after a fair and impartial
hearing, notwithstanding that said person was appointed or elected for a fixed term. The term “tax collector” as used herein shall be construed to mean and include the
official charged with the duty of collecting taxes upon real and personal property
in each municipality.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 40a:9-145
What does New Jersey Statutes § 40a:9-145 cover?
Section 40a:9-145 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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