New Jersey § 52:15b-5

§ 52:15b-5.

a. The Inspector General shall establish the internal organizational structure of

the office in a manner appropriate to carrying out the duties and functions, and fulfilling

the responsibilities, of the office. The Inspector General shall have the power to appoint, employ, promote, and remove

such assistants, employees, and personnel as the Inspector General deems necessary

for the efficient and effective administration of the office. All such assistants, employees and personnel shall be deemed confidential employees

for purposes of the “New Jersey Employer-Employee Relations Act,” P.L.1941, c. 100

( C.34:13A-1 et seq. ). b. Within the limits of funds appropriated for such purposes, the Inspector General

may obtain the services of certified public accountants, qualified management consultants,

and other professionals necessary to independently perform the duties and functions

of the office.