# N.J. Stat. § 40:37A-49: Election of officers; terms; appointment of agents and employees

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T40_C37A_S37A-49

## Section

- **Citation:** N.J. Stat. § 40:37A-49
- **Heading:** Election of officers; terms; appointment of agents and employees
- **Jurisdiction:** New Jersey
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 37A / Section 37A-49

## Text

Every authority, upon the first appointment of its members and thereafter on or after February 1 in each year, shall annually elect from among its members a chairman and a vice chairman who shall hold office until February 1 next ensuing and until their respective successors shall have been appointed and qualified. Every authority may also appoint and employ, without regard to the provisions of Title 11, Civil Service, of the Revised Statutes, a secretary, a treasurer, an executive director and a chief engineer and such other agents and employees as it may require, and it shall determine their qualifications, terms of office, duties and compensation. L.1960, c. 183, p. 734, s. 6, eff. Jan. 18, 1961.

## Nearby sections

- [N.J. Stat. § 40:37A-44 Short title](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T40_C37A_S37A-44.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 40:37A-45 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T40_C37A_S37A-45.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 40:37A-46 Creation of authority](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T40_C37A_S37A-46.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 40:37A-47 Dissolution of authority](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T40_C37A_S37A-47.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 40:37A-47.1 Legislative determination](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T40_C37A_S37A-47.1.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 40:37A-48 Appointment of members; terms; vacancies](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T40_C37A_S37A-48.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 40:37A-49 Election of officers; terms; appointment of agents and employees](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T40_C37A_S37A-49.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 40:37A-50 Powers vested in members, quorum; minutes, approval.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T40_C37A_S37A-50.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 40:37A-51 Compensation of members; reimbursement for expenses](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T40_C37A_S37A-51.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 40:37A-52 Ex officio member](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T40_C37A_S37A-52.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 40:37A-53 Removal of members of authority](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T40_C37A_S37A-53.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 40:37A-54 Purposes.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T40_C37A_S37A-54.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 40:37A-55 Body politic and corporate; powers and duties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T40_C37A_S37A-55.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 40:37A-55.1 Power of authority for purposes of redevelopment of blighted, deteriorated or deteriorating areas](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T40_C37A_S37A-55.1.md)

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