New Jersey § 44:5-5
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 44:5-5, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 44:5-5.
The question of the adoption of the provisions of sections 44:5-4 to 44:5-7 of this title shall not be submitted to the electors of a city until after a resolution
is passed by the legislative body of the city directing the clerk to give public notice
of the submission of the question. Upon the adoption of the resolution the clerk of the city shall cause notice of
the submission of the question to be published in two newspapers circulating in the
city for at least ten days before the holding of the election. The officer charged with the duty of preparing the official ballots for the election
of municipal officers of the city at that election shall cause to be printed on each
official ballot beneath the list of candidates thereon substantially the following: “To vote upon the public question printed below, if in favor thereof mark a cross
(X) or plus (+) in the square at the left of the word YES, and if opposed thereto
mark a cross (X) or plus (+) in the square at the left of the word NO. If the voter makes an X or + mark in ink or pencil in the square at the left of the word “yes”, it shall be counted as a vote
in favor of the adoption of the sections. If the voter makes an X or + mark in ink or pencil in the square at the left of the word “no” it shall be counted as a vote against
the adoption of the sections, and if no mark is made in either square at the left
of either the word “yes” or “no” it shall not be counted as a vote for or against
the acceptance of the sections.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 44:5-5
What does New Jersey Statutes § 44:5-5 cover?
Section 44:5-5 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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