New Jersey § 52:15-8
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 52:15-8, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 52:15-8.
Notwithstanding the provisions of any other law to the contrary: A. The Governor may appoint and commission a person to be known as counsel to the
Governor and one or more persons to be known as associate counsels to the Governor. The Governor may also appoint such legal assistants as he may deem necessary. Each of the persons thus appointed shall serve at the pleasure of the Governor and
shall receive such compensation as shall be fixed by the Governor within the limits
of available appropriations therefor. B. The counsel to the Governor shall: (1) Give to the Governor legal advice on such matters as the Governor may from time
to time require. (2) Advise the Governor in regard to the constitutionality, consistency and legal
effect of bills presented to the Governor for his approval. (3) Examine and decide all legal matters submitted to him by the Governor. (4) When directed by the Governor, act for him or any officer, agency or instrumentality
in or of the Executive Branch of the State Government, in any matter in which the
Governor may be interested. (5) When so authorized by the Governor, assist the Governor in any examination or
investigation undertaken or directed by the Governor pursuant to authority vested
in him by law. (6) When directed by the Governor, act for him in any matter in which he may be interested. (7) Act as the sole legal adviser, attorney or counsel for the Governor and represent
him in all suits, proceedings or actions of any kind which may be brought for or against
him in any court of this State; interpret all statutes and legal documents for the
Governor; and inspect and approve contracts and titles with which the Governor is
concerned. (8) Attend generally to all legal matters in which the Governor is a party or in which
his rights or interests are involved. (9) Perform such other duties as the Governor may from time to time prescribe. C. Each associate counsel to the Governor shall: (1) Assist the counsel to the Governor in the exercise of his powers and the performance
of his functions and duties under this act. (2) Perform such other duties as the Governor shall prescribe. D. Legal assistants appointed by the Governor pursuant to the provisions of this act
shall perform such duties as the Governor shall prescribe. E. All acts and parts of acts inconsistent with any of the provisions of this act
are, to the extent of such inconsistency, hereby repealed.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 52:15-8
What does New Jersey Statutes § 52:15-8 cover?
Section 52:15-8 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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