2013 New Jersey Revised Statutes
Title 40A - MUNICIPALITIES AND COUNTIES
Section 40A:4-53 - Special emergency appropriations.

40A:4-53 Special emergency appropriations.

40A:4-53. A local unit may adopt an ordinance authorizing special emergency appropriations for the carrying out of any of the following purposes:

a.Preparation of an approved tax map.

b.Preparation and execution of a complete program of revaluation of real property for the use of the local assessor, or of any program to update and make current any previous revaluation program when such is ordered by the county board of taxation.

c.Preparation of a revision and codification of its ordinances.

d.Engagement of special consultants for the preparation, and the preparation of a master plan or plans, when required to conform to the planning laws of the State.

e.Preparation of drainage maps for flood control purposes.

f.Preliminary engineering studies and planning necessary for the installation and construction of a sanitary sewer system.

g.Authorized expenses of a consolidation commission established pursuant to the "Municipal Consolidation Act," P.L.1977, c.435 (C.40:43-66.35 et seq.).

h.Contractually required severance liabilities resulting from the layoff or retirement of employees. Such liabilities shall be paid without interest and, at the sole discretion of the local unit, may be paid in equal annual installments over a period not to exceed five years.

i.Preparation of a sanitary or storm system map.

A copy of all ordinances or resolutions as adopted relating to special emergency appropriations shall be filed with the director.

amended 1965, c.144; 1969, c.38; 1977, c.435, s.47; 1979, c.15; 1980, c.105, s.9; 1997, c.128; 1999, c.200. 2010, c.46.