2009 New Jersey Code
TITLE 40 - MUNICIPALITIES AND COUNTIES
40:55D
40:55D-77 - Generally

40:55D-77.  Generally
    The governing bodies of two or more municipalities, independently or with the board or boards of chosen freeholders of any county or counties in which such municipalities are located or of any adjoining county or counties or the governing body of any municipality and the board of chosen freeholders in which  such municipality is located, or the boards of chosen freeholders of any two or  more adjoining counties, may, by substantially similar ordinances or  resolutions, as the case may be, duly adopted by each of such governing bodies  within 6 calendar months after the adoption of the first such ordinance or  resolution after notice and hearing as herein required, enter into a joint  agreement providing for the joint administration of any or all of the powers  conferred upon each of the municipalities or counties pursuant to this act.   Such ordinance may also provide for the establishment and appointment of a  regional planning board, a regional board of adjustment, or a joint building  official, joint zoning officer or other officials responsible for performance  of administrative duties in connection with any power exercised pursuant to  this act.

     L.1975, c. 291, s. 64, eff. Aug. 1, 1976.