2014 New Jersey Revised Statutes
Title 40 - MUNICIPALITIES AND COUNTIES
Section 40:55B-1 - Definitions

NJ Rev Stat § 40:55B-1 (2014) What's This?

40:55B-1. Definitions
As used in this title:

"Governing body" means and includes the board or body in each municipality empowered by statute to exercise general legislative power therein. In cities having a board of finance such board shall be considered the "governing body" for the purpose of this chapter.

"Mayor" means and includes the chief executive of the municipality whether the official designation of his office be mayor, city manager or otherwise.

"Commission" means and includes an industrial commission created by the governing body of any municipality pursuant to the provisions of this chapter.


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