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Code · New Jersey · Title 40 — Animals and Livestock · Chapter 37

40:37-98. Commissioners; terms; vacancies

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The commissioners first appointed in any county shall hold office for the term of 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 years respectively, as indicated and fixed in their orders of appointment. Thereafter all commissioners shall hold office for the full term of 5 years and vacancies shall be filled by the board of chosen freeholders by appointment for the unexpired term only.
Amended by L.1953, c. 37, p. 657, s. 80; L.1962, c. 116, s. 2, eff. July 17, 1962.
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