New Jersey § 52:18a-30

§ 52:18a-30.

The State Treasurer, in addition to the functions, powers and duties specifically

conferred and imposed upon the position , shall: (a) Maintain suitable headquarters for the department and such other quarters within

the State as he may deem necessary to the department's proper functioning; (b) Have general responsibility for all of the department's operations under this

act; (c) Supervise the organization of the department and changes in the organization thereof,

except that the divisions, boards, commissions and offices, herein specifically provided

shall be maintained; (d) Formulate and adopt rules and regulations for the efficient conduct of the work

and general administration of the department, its officers and employees and as may be necessary for the Department of the Treasury to carry out its duties

as set forth by law ; and (e) Make an annual report to the Governor and to the Legislature of the department's

operations, and render such other reports as the Governor shall from time to time

request. The State Treasurer shall designate as Deputy State Treasurer any officer or employee

in the department. Such designation shall be in writing and shall be filed with the Secretary of State. Such designation shall continue in effect until the State Treasurer shall, in the

manner herein provided, designate another officer or employee in the department as

such Deputy State Treasurer. The Deputy State Treasurer shall have and exercise the powers and perform the functions

and duties of the State Treasurer during the absence or disability of the State Treasurer. The Deputy State Treasurer shall also have and exercise such of the powers and perform

such of the functions and duties of the State Treasurer as he shall be authorized

and directed by the State Treasurer. Any such authorization and direction shall be in writing, signed by the State Treasurer

and filed with the Secretary of State, and shall include a designation of the period

during which it shall be and remain in force. No such authorization and direction shall be deemed to preclude the State Treasurer

from himself exercising the powers and the performance of the duties included in said

authorization and direction. In the event that the State Treasurer shall die, resign or be removed from office,

or become disqualified to execute the duties of his office, or a vacancy shall occur

in the office of State Treasurer for any cause whatsoever, the person then holding

the office of Deputy State Treasurer shall continue to hold such office and shall

have and exercise the powers and perform the functions and duties of the State Treasurer

until the successor of the State Treasurer shall be appointed and shall qualify. Notwithstanding any other provision in existing law, the State Treasurer may designate,

authorize and direct the Deputy State Treasurer or any other officer or specially

designated expert assistant in the department to exercise the power and perform the

functions and duties of the State Treasurer as a member of the board of trustees,

commission or council vested with the general administration of and responsibility

for any employee benefit system, trust, fund, program or plan. Any such authorization and direction shall be in writing, signed by the State Treasurer

and filed with the Secretary of State, and shall include a designation of the period

during which it shall be and remain in force. No such authorization and direction shall be deemed to preclude the State Treasurer

from himself exercising the powers and the performance of the duties included in said

authorization and direction.