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N.J. Stat. § 40A:16-12

Appointment to fill vacancy where incumbent was not nominee of a political party; time to fill vacancy

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N.J. Stat. § 40A:16-12, Appointment to fill vacancy where incumbent was not nominee of a political party; time to fill vacancy, New Jersey, version 1 as recorded 2026-09-28, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/1469802
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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.