N.J. Stat. Ann. § 40:69A-46.1

Notwithstanding the provisions of section 3-16 of P.L. 1950, c. 210 (C. 40:69A-46), in any local budget year for which budget dates are extended pursuant to section 1 of this act, the mayor of a municipality governed under the "mayor-council plan" pursuant to P.L. 1950, c. 210 (C. 40:69A-1 et seq.) which takes advantage of such extension shall submit to the council his recommended budget not less than 16 days prior to the extended date for the introduction and approval of municipal budgets.