New Jersey § 5:12-51
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 5:12-51, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5:12-51.
a. Each member of the commission shall be a citizen of the United States and a resident
of the State of New Jersey. b. No member of the Legislature, or person holding any elective or appointive office
in the federal, State or local government shall be eligible to serve as a member of
the commission. c. So long as the commission consists of five members pursuant to subsection a. of section
50 of P.L.1977, c. 110 ( C.5:12-50 ), or is reduced to four members pursuant to paragraph (2) of subsection c. of section
52 of P.L.1977, c. 110 ( C.5:12-52 ), no more than three members of the commission may be of the same political affiliation. Upon the reduction of the membership to three members pursuant to the provisions of
paragraph (2) of subsection c. of section 52 of P.L.1977, c. 110 ( C.5:12-52 ), no more than two members of the commission may be of the same political affiliation.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 5:12-51
What does New Jersey Statutes § 5:12-51 cover?
Section 5:12-51 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 § 5:12-51?
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Is this the official text of New Jersey law?
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How does New Jersey § 5:12-51 apply to my situation?
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