New Jersey § 52:17b-20
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 52:17b-20, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 52:17b-20.
The Division of Motor Vehicles shall be headed by a director, who shall be a person
qualified by training and experience to direct the work of such division. The director of such division shall be appointed by the Governor, with the advice
and consent of the Senate, and shall serve during the term of office of the Governor
appointing him and until the director's successor is appointed and has qualified;
provided, however, that the person in office as Commissioner of Motor Vehicles on
the thirty-first day of December, one thousand nine hundred and forty-eight, shall
hold the office of director of the Division of Motor Vehicles established hereunder
for the unexpired period of the term for which he was appointed as Commissioner of
Motor Vehicles, and until his successor is appointed and qualifies. The director of the Division of Motor Vehicles shall receive such salary as shall
be provided by law and shall devote his entire time and attention to the duties of
his office. He may be removed from office by the Governor, for cause, upon notice and opportunity
to be heard.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 52:17b-20
What does New Jersey Statutes § 52:17b-20 cover?
Section 52:17b-20 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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