If the incumbent whose office has become vacant was not elected to office as the nominee of a political party, the governing body may, within 30 days of the occurrence of the vacancy, appoint a successor to fill the vacancy without regard to party.
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 40A:16-12
Appointment to fill vacancy where incumbent was not nominee of a political party; time to fill vacancy
Known as the Municipal Vacancy Law
The act spans §§ 40A:16-1 to 40A:16-9 (23 sections).
L.1979, c. 83, s. 1, eff
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