New Jersey § 44:8-117
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 44:8-117, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 44:8-117.
Each local assistance board shall organize and select a chairman and a secretary,
and shall appoint a director of welfare who shall be the first executive and administrative
officer of the board. He shall hold office for a term of five years from the date of his appointment,
and shall be paid such salary as may be fixed by such board subject to approval by
the governing body. Nothing herein shall be construed to make the overseer of the poor of a municipality
ineligible for appointment also as director of welfare by such local assistance board. In case of vacancy in the office of director of welfare, one temporary or acting director
may be appointed to serve for not more than ninety days. Other employees, including assistants, clerks, investigators and nurses, in such number
as may be necessary to properly administer public assistance, shall be appointed in
the same manner as other employees of the municipality. No employee of any welfare department of a municipality whose compensation is paid
from funds received or appropriated for public assistance or the administration thereof
in any manner shall hold any office in any political party.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 44:8-117
What does New Jersey Statutes § 44:8-117 cover?
Section 44:8-117 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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