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1 THELMA WITHERSPOON v. ATLANTIC COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS -- rank: 1000

... seat pending the outcome of the special election pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:41A-145.2. That statute provides: In the case of a vacancy occurring ... section for certifying statements concerning the selection of such candidates. [ N.J.S.A. 40:41A-145.2 (emphasis added).] The Committee asserted that Witherspoon 'received the largest ... was entitled to appoint Witherspoon as an interim Commissioner under N.J.S.A. 40:41A-145.2. A-1511-20 5 In support of their position, plaintiffs ... is similar to the procedures set forth for Commissioners in N.J.S.A. 40:41A-145.2. A-1511-20 7 This court agrees there is a ... for the purpose of filling a vacancy in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40:41A-145.2. In fact, this court ultimately revoked the certificate of election ... concluded the integrity of the election was compromised. Therefore, under N.J.S.A. 40:41A- 145.2, this court cannot determine that . . . Witherspoon was the incumbent ...

docket:	a1511-20
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2021-09-24
status:	Unpublished
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