New Jersey § 52:16-5
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 52:16-5, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 52:16-5.
The Secretary of State may appoint an assistant in his office who shall be commissioned
by the Governor to be Assistant Secretary of State and who shall hold his office during
the pleasure of the Secretary of State making the appointment, but in no case to extend
beyond the term for which said Secretary of State is commissioned. Said assistant shall take and subscribe an oath of like form and character as is required
of the Secretary of State and shall give bond to the State in the sum of $2,500.00
with like conditions and to be approved in like manner as is required by section 52:16-1 of this Title. The Assistant Secretary of State shall, during the absence or inability through sickness
or other cause of the Secretary of State, have the same powers and perform all the
duties which are imposed by law upon the Secretary of State.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 52:16-5
What does New Jersey Statutes § 52:16-5 cover?
Section 52:16-5 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 § 52:16-5?
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