2016 New Jersey Revised Statutes
Title 40 - Municipalities And Counties
Section 40:81-6 - Councilmen; Removal From Office
40:81-6. Councilmen; removal from office
A member of the municipal council after having been in office for at least 2 years may be removed from office by a recall petition prepared and approved by the voters of the municipality in the manner hereinafter provided for recall procedure. Only one recall petition which results in an election may be filed against a member of the municipal council in 1 calendar year during his term of office, and at least 10 months shall intervene between a recall election and the filing of a new petition for the recall of such member.
Amended by L.1968, c. 53, s. 1, eff. June 5, 1968.
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