New Jersey § 40a:9-149
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 40a:9-149, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 40a:9-149.
In any municipality wherein there shall be the office of tax assessor and no qualified
person shall be in such office on the first day of October to perform said duties
or the tax assessor holding such office shall neglect or fail to assess the taxes
as required by law, the Governor shall cause notice to be given to the mayor or other
chief executive officer of the governing body that within 10 days after service of
said notice he will appoint an assessor. At the expiration of the 10 days, if the Governor shall be satisfied that said vacancy
still exists or the tax assessments were not made, the Governor shall appoint and
commission an assessor to perform all the duties of such office. Such appointee shall receive the compensation provided by law for the tax assessor.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 40a:9-149
What does New Jersey Statutes § 40a:9-149 cover?
Section 40a:9-149 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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