New Jersey § 45:27-3
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 45:27-3, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 45:27-3.
a. The New Jersey Cemetery Board is continued and established within the Division
of Consumer Affairs in the Department of Law and Public Safety. b. The board shall consist of ten members. Five members shall be persons who have served, for a period of at least five consecutive
years immediately preceding appointment, as a member of the governing board or an
official of a cemetery company. Two members shall be public members and shall have no interest directly or indirectly
in any cemetery company or any allied industry. Each of these seven members shall be appointed by the Governor with the advice and
consent of the Senate, to serve for the term of four years and until the appointment
and qualification of a successor. Vacancies shall be filled in the same manner as original appointments but for the
unexpired term only. One member shall be the Commissioner of Community Affairs or the commissioner's
designee serving ex-officio, one member shall be the Attorney General or his designee
serving ex-officio and one member shall be the designee of the Commissioner of Health
and Senior Services. c. The Governor may remove any member of the board from office for cause upon notice
and opportunity to be heard. d. The members of the board shall elect a chair and other officers from among themselves. The board shall meet at least four times each year, at the call of its chair or
at the written request of two members of the board directed to its chair. The chair shall fix the time and place for the meetings. e. The Division of Consumer Affairs shall assign its employees to serve as staff for
the board.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 45:27-3
What does New Jersey Statutes § 45:27-3 cover?
Section 45:27-3 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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