N.J. Stat. § 54:1-39
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Order of removal; successor appointed
Official statutory text
If the court removes the assessor, a certified copy of the judgment of removal shall be transmitted to the governing body or officer of the taxing district having power to elect or appoint a person to fill the vacancy caused by the removal. The governing body or officer shall thereupon appoint a successor who shall hold office for such time as may be fixed by law for assessors appointed to fill vacancies. Amended by L.1953, c. 51, p. 891, s. 4.
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