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New Jersey Statutes, Title: 40A, MUNICIPALITIES AND COUNTIES

    Chapter 9: Director of safety; appointment of non-resident; ordinance

      Section: 40A:9-131: Acting mayor

           In every municipality, unless otherwise provided by law, if a vacancy occurs in the office of mayor, by reason of death, resignation or otherwise, the presiding officer of the governing body shall become the acting mayor until a successor is elected and qualified.

L.1971, c. 200, s. 1, eff. July 1, 1971.



This section added to the Rutgers Database: 2012-09-26 13:37:52.






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