New Jersey § 52:27g-24
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 52:27g-24, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 52:27g-24.
The administrator and chief executive officer of the office is the public guardian,
who shall be a person qualified by training and experience to perform the duties of
the office. The public guardian shall be appointed by the Governor, with the advice and consent
of the Senate, and shall serve at the pleasure of the Governor during the Governor's
term of office and until the appointment and qualification of the public guardian's
successor. The public guardian shall devote his entire time to the duties of the position and
shall receive a salary as determined by law. Any vacancy occurring in the position of the public guardian shall be filled in
the same manner as the original appointment; except that if the public guardian dies,
resigns, becomes ineligible to serve for any reason, or is removed from office, the
Governor shall appoint an acting public guardian, who shall serve until the appointment
and qualification of the public guardian's successor, but in no event longer than
six months from the occurrence of the vacancy, and who shall exercise during this
period all the powers and duties of the public guardian pursuant to the provisions
of this act.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 52:27g-24
What does New Jersey Statutes § 52:27g-24 cover?
Section 52:27g-24 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 § 52:27g-24?
A common citation format is "New Jersey Statutes § 52:27g-24" (New Jersey). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of New Jersey law?
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How does New Jersey § 52:27g-24 apply to my situation?
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