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New Jersey Statutes, Title: 40A, MUNICIPALITIES AND COUNTIES
Chapter 9: Director of safety; appointment of non-resident; ordinance
Section: 40A:9-120: Constables; appointment
The governing body of any municipality, by resolution, may appoint not less than 2 nor more than 50 constables. To be eligible the persons to be appointed constables shall be residents and qualified voters of the municipality for at least 3 years prior to their appointment. Constables may exercise their functions and perform their duties anywhere in the county wherein the appointing municipality is located.
L.1971, c. 200, s. 1, eff. July 1, 1971.
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