§ 19:5-4b — State committee members, political parties, elections.

12. a. Notwithstanding the provisions of any other law, rule, or regulation to the contrary, the members of the State committee of each of the political parties shall not be elected at the primary election for the general election. The members shall be elected by the members of the county committee of the respective political parties, at a time and in a manner to be determined by each respective political party, and in accordance with the constitution and bylaws of such party. b. A vacancy in the office of a member of the State committee of any political party, howsoever caused, shall be filled for the unexpired term by the members of the county committee of such political party in the county in which the vacancy occurs in accordance with the constitution and bylaws of such party. c. Any person elected as a member of the State committee of a political party pursuant to subsection a. of this section, or selected to fill a vacancy in the membership of a State committee, may request, in writing and by certified mail, either access to the complete financial records of the State committee or a copy of the balance sheet of the State committee showing the assets and liabilities of the State committee as of the close of business on the date of their election or selection. The person requesting that access or copy of the balance sheet shall receive the access or copy so requested within 48 hours of the receipt of that request by the committee. L.2025, c.32, s.12.