New Jersey Statutes
§ 40A:16-12 — Appointment to fill vacancy where incumbent was not nominee of a political party; time to fill vacancy
New Jersey·Title 40A MUNICIPALITIES AND COUNTIES
If the incumbent whose office has become vacant was not elected to office as the nominee of a political party, the governing body may, within 30 days of the occurrence of the vacancy, appoint a successor to fill the vacancy without regard to party. L.1979, c. 83, s. 1, eff. April 26, 1979. Amended by L.1980, c. 101, s. 4, eff. Sept. 11, 1980.
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§ 40A:16-1
Short title§ 40A:16-10
Qualifications of appointee to fill vacancy§ 40A:16-11
Appointment to fill vacancy where incumbent was nominee of a political party; time to fill vacancy§ 40A:16-14
Special election to fill vacancy in the office of mayor; limitation on authority to appoint§ 40A:16-15
Appointment pending election when person elected to office dies before commencement of term§ 40A:16-17
Special election when person elected to office becomes disqualified before commencement of term§ 40A:16-18
Notice of holding special election; contents§ 40A:16-2
Definitions§ 40A:16-21
Time for taking office