New Jersey § 40a:9-161
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 40a:9-161, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 40a:9-161.
In any municipality wherein Title 11 (Civil Service) 1 of the Revised Statutes is not operative and unless otherwise provided by law, no
officer or employee of such municipality who has tenure in office shall be removed
from his office or position except upon written charges, signed by the person making
such charges. The complaint shall be filed with the governing body of such municipality and a
copy thereof shall be served upon the officer or employee so charged, with notice
of a designated time and place for the hearing thereon which shall be not less than
10 days nor later than 30 days from the service of the complaint. The officer or employee so charged and the governing body shall have the right to
be represented by counsel and the power to subpena witnesses and documentary evidence. The governing body shall prescribe rules and regulations for the conduct of the
hearing. No such officer or employee shall be removed from his office or position for political
reasons or except as otherwise provided by law, because of a change in the form of
government. The Superior Court shall have jurisdiction to review the determination of the governing
body, which court shall hear the cause de novo on the record below and affirm, modify
or set aside the determination. Either party may supplement the record with additional testimony subject to the rules
of evidence. The removal procedures set forth in this section shall not apply to officers for which
specific removal procedures are elsewhere provided by law. 1
Repealed. See, now Title 11A.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 40a:9-161
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