New Jersey § 40a:9-171
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 40a:9-171, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 40a:9-171.
Whenever a person shall have performed services for any municipality in an office
or position created by or pursuant to a statute declared to be unconstitutional after
the creation of the office or position, such person shall be compensated for his services
prior to the statute being declared to be unconstitutional. Where the statute so declared to be unconstitutional did not fix the compensation
payable to the officer or employee, his compensation for his said services shall be
determined by the governing body at the rate fixed for comparable services.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 40a:9-171
What does New Jersey Statutes § 40a:9-171 cover?
Section 40a:9-171 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.
How do I cite New Jersey § 40a:9-171?
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Is this the official text of New Jersey law?
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