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1 RASHONNA COSBY-HURLING v. LOCAL FINANCE BOARD -- rank: 1000

... 2016 Local Finance Board final agency decision finding they violated N.J.S.A. 40A:9-22.5(c) by using their official positions to 1 Brown's ... pertinent part of an investigation of an alleged violation of N.J.S.A. 40A:9-22.5(c), which prohibits 'local government officer[s] . . . [from] us[ing ... investigation, the Board issued notices to appellants charging they violated N.J.S.A. 40A:9-22.5(c) and imposing a $100 fine.3 The notices alleged ... 3 Brown's notice included an additional claim he violated N.J.S.A. 40A:9- 22.5(d). The Board later dismissed that charge against Brown. 4 ... a $500 fine. The Board dismissed its claim Gerbounka violated N.J.S.A. 40A:9- - 22.5(d) and withdrew its notice of violation against him. A ... the ALJ for a summary decision finding each appellant violated N.J.S.A. 40A:9-22.5(c). Appellants cross- moved for a summary decision dismissing ...

docket:	a5528-16
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2019-01-18
status:	Unpublished
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2 VNO 1105 STATE HWY 36 L.L.C., %STOP SHOP v. TOWNSHIP OF HAZLET -- rank: 898

... with the proper discharge of . . . duties in the public interest,' N.J.S.A. 40A:9-22.5(a); 'us[ing] [one's] official position to secure unwarranted privileges or advantages for [oneself] or others,' N.J.S.A. 40A:9-22.5(c); 'undertak[ing] any employment or service . . . which might reasonably ... s] independence of judgment in the exercise of . . . official duties,' N.J.S.A. 40A:9- 22.5(e); and 'us[ing] . . . [one's] public office or employment ... for the officer or the officer's family or business, N.J.S.A. 40A:9-22.5(g). Id. at 120-21, 125- 26. The court also ... the LGEL governed assessors as local government employees, and, citing N.J.S.A. 40A:9-22.5(a), (c), (d) and (e), the Division stated that the ... exercise of [one's] official duties,' id. at 2 (quoting N.J.S.A. 40A:9-22.5(e)), and bars using one's 'public office or ...

docket:	a5070-18
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2020-02-24
status:	Unpublished
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3 Vincent Piscitelli v. City of Garfield Zoning Board of Adjustment -- rank: 847

... expected to impair [their] objectivity or independence of judgment.” N.J.S.A. 40A:9-22.5(d); see also N.J.S.A. 40:55D-69 ... expected to impair [their] objectivity or independence of judgment.” N.J.S.A. 40A:9- 22.5(d); see also N.J.S.A. 40:55D-69 ... whether any disqualifying conflicts impaired the Zoning Board proceedings. See N.J.S.A. 40A:9-22.5(d); N.J.S.A. 40:55D-69. I. A ... to impair [their] objectivity or independence of judgment.” See N.J.S.A. 40A:9- 22.5(d). That is so, the Piscitellis reason, because Dr. Kenneth ... to enact ordinances, approve development applications or grant zoning variances”). N.J.S.A. 40A:9-22.5(d) provides that [n]o local government officer or employee ... 40A:9-22.2(a) to (c).] We must construe N.J.S.A. 40A:9-22.5(d) to further the Legislature’s expressed intent that ...

docket:	a-68-17
court:	NJ Supreme Court
decided:	2019-03-27
status:
citation:	237 N.J. 333 205 A.3d 183
Document Size:	87093

4 CHIEF LOUIS MERCURO v. BOROUGH OF HALEDON -- rank: 823

... that statue addresses 'direct or indirect financial or personal involvement,' N.J.S.A. 40A:9-22.5(d). See Kane , supra , 214 N.J. at 219 n ...

docket:	a1691-12
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2015-12-03
status:	unpublished
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5 MacDougall v. Weichert -- rank: 823

... be at least as restrictive as provisions set forth in N.J.S.A. 40A:9-22.5. N.J.S.A. 40A:9-22.21. Those provisions ...

docket:	a-116-94
court:	njsupreme
decided:	1996-06-10
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citation:	144 N.J. 380
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6 VNO 1105 STATE HWY 36, L.L.C. v. TOWNSHIP OF HAZLET -- rank: 820

... of judgment in the exercise of his official duties.” N.J.S.A. 40A:9-22.5(c), (e). Such employee cannot “use or attempt to ... secure unwarranted privileges or advantages for himself or others.” N.J.S.A. 40A:9-22.5(c). Analogous to N.J.A.C. 18:12A-1 ... 27, 1969). 8 labor union or similar representational responsibilities.” N.J.S.A. 40A:9-22.5(h). 7 See also 26 N.J.R. 1110 (Taxation� ... of their duties in the public interest”) (citing and quoting N.J.S.A. 40A:9-22.5(a), (c)-(e)). Thus, the LGEL’s restraints, which envisaged ... conflict but also an appearance of one (see, e.g., N.J.S.A. 40A:9-22.5(e) evaluating outside employment under a reasonable expectation standard), are ... expected to impair his objectivity or independence of judgment.” N.J.S.A. 40A:9-22.5(d). Taxation has similarly cautioned assessors that they should ...

docket:	04038-13
court:	NJ Tax Court
decided:	2019-04-02
status:	Published
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7 ACADEMY HILL, INC v. CITY OF LAMBERTVILLE -- rank: 814

... by the conflict of interest of DelVecchio, in violation of N.J.S.A. 40A:9-22.5,[7] must be declared to be void ab initio.' Defendants ... City presumably selecting a developer other than Academy Hill. 7 N.J.S.A. 40A:9-22.5 is a code of ethics adopted by the Legislature that ... due to DelVecchio's 'conflict of interest' in violation of N.J.S.A. 40A:9-22.5 and the City's failure to adhere to the standards ... violated to support their conflict-of-interest claim. Specifically, under N.J.S.A. 40A:9- 22.5, local government officers shall comply with the following provisions: A ... independence of judgment in the exercise of his official duties[.] [ N.J.S.A. 40A:9-22.5(a), (c), (d), (e).] In rejecting plaintiffs' contention that DelVecchio ... officers . . . from engaging in seven specific forms of conduct.' (citing N.J.S.A. 40A:9-22.5(a) and -22.5 (c) to (h))). constituted a ...

docket:	a4674-18
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2021-04-20
status:	Unpublished
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8 JOANN MONDSINI - , -- rank: 796

... Finance Board (LFB). After investigation, the LFB found Mondsini violated N.J.S.A. 40A:9-22.5(c) (subsection (c)), a provision of the Local Government Ethics ... s] purposes, the Legislature adopted a statutory code of ethics, N.J.S.A. 40A:9-22.5 . . . .' Dep't of Cmty. Affairs, Local Fin. Bd. v. Cook ... employees from engaging in seven specific forms of conduct. See N.J.S.A. 40A:9-22.5(a) and -22.5 (c) to (h). The Legislature granted ... to secure unwarranted privileges or advantages for himself or others.' N.J.S.A. 40A:9-22.5(c). Mondsini and the Authority both contend that the statute ... be expected to impair his objectivity or independence of judgment[.]' N.J.S.A. 40A:9-22.5(d) (emphasis added); cf. Kane Props., LLC v. City of ... independence of judgment in the exercise of his official duties[.]' N.J.S.A. 40A:9-22.5(e) (emphasis added). Much of the case law spawned ...

docket:	a4482-16
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2019-03-05
status:	Published
citation:	458 N.J.Super. 290 204 A.3d 907
Document Size:	54861

9 /usr/local/share/www/libweb/collections/courts/appellate/a1019-18.opn.html -- rank: 756

... the undisputed facts demonstrate that McCauley, Ferrara and Borek violated N.J.S.A. 40A:9-22.5(a), (c), (d) and (e).6 Appellants' essential claim is ... independence of judgment in the exercise of his official duties[.] [ N.J.S.A. 40A:9-22.5 (a), (c), (d) and (e).] These provisions are part of ... discharge of his (or her) duties in the public interest[.]' N.J.S.A. 40A:9-22.5(a). In other words, an actual, not perceived, conflict. '[A ... Div. 1961)). As to a possible perceived conflict of interest, N.J.S.A. 40A:9-22.5(d) and (e), '[t]he question will always be whether ...

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10 REALTY APPRAISAL COMPANY v. CITY OF JERSEY CITY -- rank: 745

... the proper discharge of his duties in the public interest[.]" N.J.S.A. 40A:9-22.5(a). The LGEL also provides that [n]o independent local ... for compensation .�.�. any former member of that authority. (Emphasis added.) [ N.J.S.A. 40A:9-22.5(b).] By its terms, N.J.S.A. 40A:9-22.5(a) applies only to current government officers. We recognized the ... the LGEL that imposes any restrictions on former employees is N.J.S.A. 40A:9-22.5(b). Id. at 218. Here, however, even if the revaluation ...

docket:	a4339-15
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2017-05-17
status:	unpublished
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11 Richard Grabowsky v. Township of Montclair -- rank: 729

... financial or personal involvement” recognized as disqualifying by the LGEL, N.J.S.A. 40A:9-22.5(d), and that the Ordinance is therefore invalid. The Township ... be expected to impair his objectivity or independence of judgment. [ N.J.S.A. 40A:9-22.5(d).] 5 In Wyzykowski , supra , this Court identified four settings ... ” Wyzykowski , supra , 132 N.J. at 525; see also N.J.S.A. 40A:9-22.5(d) (LGEL conflict provision); N.J.S.A. 40:55D ... N.J.S.A. 40:55D-23(b) , the LGEL, N.J.S.A. 40A:9-22.5(d), or the common law. V. The longstanding conflict of ...

docket:	A-53-13
court:	NJ Supreme Court
decided:	2015-06-15
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citation:	221 N.J. 536 115 A.3d 815
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12 VISHNU REDDY v. MOORESTOWN TOWNSHIP PLANNING BOARD -- rank: 726

... be expected to impair his objectivity or independence of judgment. [ N.J.S.A. 40A:9-22.5(d) (emphasis added).] 'The Ethics Law defines 'local government officer ... S.A. 40A:9-22.3(e)). 'We must construe N.J.S.A. 40A:9-22.5(d) to further the Legislature's expressed intent that '[w ... independence of judgment.'' Id. at 338 (alteration in original) (citing N.J.S.A. 40A:9-22.5(d)). In inquiring into an official's motive, 'the ultimate ... objectivity or independence of judgment ' alone presents a conflict. See N.J.S.A. 40A:9-22.5(d). Indeed, there is a clear public interest in ensuring ...

docket:	a3575-21
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2023-06-21
status:	Unpublished
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13 DEREK ARMSTEAD v. LOCAL FINANCE BOARD -- rank: 707

... which found petitioners violated the Local Government Ethics Law (LGEL), N.J.S.A. 40A:9- 22.5(d), and fined them each $100. We affirm as to ... the Board issued notices of violation advising petitioners they violated N.J.S.A. 40A:9-22.5(d) by voting 'on matters that awarded contracts of employment ... S.A. 40A:9-22.2(e).] Therefore, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:9-22.5(d): No local government officer or employee shall act in ... 237 N.J. 333, 351 (2019) held: 'We must construe N.J.S.A 40A:9-22.5(d) to further the Legislature's expressed intent that '[w ... reasonably be expected to impair . . . objectivity or independence of judgment.' N.J.S.A. 40A:9-22.5(d). In other words, a member of the public would ... does not compel a different result because '[d]ecisions construing N.J.S.A. 40A:9- 22.5(d) adopt [an] expansive view, holding an appearance of ...

docket:	a3476-21
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2024-01-18
status:	Unpublished
citation:
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14 IN THE MATTER OF THE TOWNSHIP OF EAST BRUNSWICK FOR A JUDGMENT OF COMPLIANCE OF ITS THIRD ROUND HOUSING ELEMENT AND FAIR SHARE PLAN HIDDEN OAKS WOODS, LLC v. TOWNSHIP OF EAST BRUNSWICK and TOWNSHIP OF EAST BRUNSWICK PLANNING BOARD -- rank: 688

... both N.J.S.A. 40:55D-23(b) and [, N.J.S.A. 40A:9-22.5(d)]. As further proof of the Planning Board's bias ... 55D-23(b), and the Local Government Ethics Law (LGEL), N.J.S.A. 40A:9-22.5(d), in overemphasizing a statement made by the Planning Board ... quoting Wyzykowski, 132 N.J. at 531 ). In that regard, N.J.S.A. 40A:9-22.5(d) provides that: [n]o local government officer or employee ...

docket:	a3115-19
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2021-07-30
status:	Unpublished
citation:
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15 MOUNTAIN HILL, L.L.C v. TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF MIDDLETOWN -- rank: 688

... independence of judgment in the exercise of his official duties[.] [ N.J.S.A. 40A:9-22.5.] The Wyzykowski Court noted that: Cox interprets the use of ...

docket:	a2404-06
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2008-09-10
status:	published
citation:	403 N.J. Super. 146 958 A.2d 1
Document Size:	189355