New Jersey § acts:saved-40 - (1)
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § acts:saved-40 — (1), with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ acts:saved-40. (1)
1. That it shall and may be lawful for the common council, board of aldermen or other
governing body of any city or municipality of this state, at present without a paid
fire department, to provide by general ordinance for the creation and maintenance
of a paid fire department for such city or municipality, and also for the appointment
by the mayor of such city or municipality, by and with the consent of the common council,
board of aldermen or other governing body therein, of four citizens of such city or
municipality, who shall hold office for the period of three years from the date of
their appointment, and, who shall serve without salary or compensation, who, with
the said mayor, shall constitute a board of fire commissioners of said city or municipality,
the powers and duties of which board shall be prescribed and regulated by the said
ordinance.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § acts:saved-40
What does New Jersey Statutes § acts:saved-40 cover?
Section acts:saved-40 ("(1)") 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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