New Jersey § 52:14-16
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 52:14-16, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 52:14-16.
When any person holds office, position or employment under the government of this
State and has tenure or is protected in such office, position or employment by virtue
of any law or any order, rule or regulation of the Civil Service Commission, and such
person shall be appointed to any office by the Governor, by and with the advice and
consent of the Senate, such person shall continue to hold the said office, position
or employment in which he has tenure or is protected and shall continue to receive
the salary or compensation provided for such office, position or employment and shall
retain all the rights, privileges and benefits incident to his continued holding of
said office, position or employment and his rating and status in the State Civil Service,
despite the fact that he accepts and qualifies for the office to which he has been
so appointed by the Governor; provided, the Governor certifies his approval thereof
in writing to the Civil Service Commission; and in such case such person shall receive,
in addition, from the appropriation made for salary or compensation for the office
to which he has been so appointed by the Governor such additional salary or compensation,
not exceeding twenty-five hundred dollars ($2,500.00), as the Governor, in his discretion,
may fix by his certificate, which certificate shall be filed with the Civil Service
Commission.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 52:14-16
What does New Jersey Statutes § 52:14-16 cover?
Section 52:14-16 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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