2017 New Jersey Revised Statutes
TITLE 52 - STATE GOVERNMENT, DEPARTMENTS AND OFFICERS
Section 52:11-66 - Duties of Director of Public Information
52:11-66. Duties of Director of Public Information
It shall be the duty of the Director of Public Information to:
a. Provide, as requested, information and other related services for the Legislature, its officers, committees, commissions and individual members.
b. Operate a nonpartisan public information service on legislative affairs and a Bill Room for use by the Legislature, its staff, other State and public offices and, when practicable, for the general public.
c. Provide, when requested by the Legislature and directed by the commission, for the scheduling, recording and transcription of the proceedings of legislative committee and commission meetings and hearings.
d. Provide for the maintenance of a library and library services with special emphasis on legislative reference materials for the use of the Legislature and its staff.
e. Plan, develop and coordinate programs regarding the interaction of the Legislature with the public, including public communication, orientation and tours and educational programs.
f. Provide general standards for the Office of Legislative Services in providing information to the public.
g. Maintain a public commercial subscription service for bills, laws and other information.
h. Provide such other services as the commission or Executive Director may direct or as shall be provided by law or House rule.
L. 1979, c. 8, s. 13. Amended by L. 1985, c. 162, s. 10, eff. May 2, 1985.
