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, who 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,
shall be appointed to any other office, position or employment by the Governor, such
person shall be entitled to leave of absence, without pay, from the said office, position
or employment, in which he has tenure or is so protected, for such length of time
as he shall hold the office, position or employment to which he is so appointed by
the Governor and he shall continue to hold the said office, position or employment
in which he has tenure or is so protected and shall retain all of the rights, privileges
and benefits, including his rating and status in the civil service, incident to his
continued holding of said office, position or employment, except the right to receive
pay by reason of his holding thereof, despite the fact that he accepts the office,
position or employment to which he has been appointed by the Governor, provided the
Governor certifies his approval, in writing, of the retention by such person of such
office, position or employment to the Civil Service Commission and to such person's
immediate superior in such office, position or employment.
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.
How do I cite New Jersey § 52:14-16?
A common citation format is "New Jersey Statutes § 52:14-16" (New Jersey). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of New Jersey law?
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How does New Jersey § 52:14-16 apply to my situation?
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