Local Bond Law Flashcards
The Local Bond Law, specifically N.J.S.A. 40:2-4, authorizes a local unit to pay any and all bonds and notes issued by it. The limit is:
a. Unlimited
b. Subject to the “CAP” Law
c. Restricted to a percentage of the average of the three preceding years equalized assessed valuation
d. None of the above
a. Unlimited
In the case of a municipality, the Local Bond Law N.J.S.A. 40A:2-6 sets the debt limit at an amount not to exceed what percentage of the average of the preceding three years equalized assessed valuation:
a. Two percent
b. Two and one-half percent
c. Three percent
d. Three and one-half percent
d. Three and one-half percent
A Local unit, in anticipation of the issuance of bonds, may borrow money and issue notes if the bond ordinance or subsequent resolution so provides. Such notes shall be designated as a “bond anticipation note” and all such notes shall mature and be paid not later than the first day of the fifth month following the close of which fiscal ear.
a. The first fiscal year
b. The third fiscal year
c. The fifth fiscal year
d. The tenth fiscal year
d. The tenth fiscal year
Bond anticipation notes issued in compliance with the requirements of N.J.S.A. 40A:2-8.1 require no principal payments until the notes obtain their maximum number of renewals permitted by law.
a. True
b. False
b. False
3rd year
This statement must be filed in the office of the clerk by the financial officer prior to the passage on first reading of any bond ordinance or ordinance amending a bond ordinance except if the ordinance does not increase the total amount of the obligations authorized. Said statement is known as:
a. Annual Debt Statement
b. Certification of Down Payment
c. Supplemental Debt Statement
d. Certification of Proceedings
e. None of the Above
c. Supplemental Debt Statement
The Local Bond Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:2-10, requires a down payment to be appropriated for the purpose authorized in the respective bond ordinance. Said down payment shall not be less than 5% of the amount of the obligations authorized. The down payment must be made available prior to final adoption of the bond ordinance and the source of the down payment may be from moneys previously contributed for such purposes as included in the bond ordinance.
a. True
b. False
a. True
According to the Local Bond Law N.J.S.A. 40A:2-12, a bond ordinance shall contain in substance which of the following:
a. an authorization for the issuance of obligations
b. an authorization for the assumption by the local unit of the obligations of an authority to be dissolved
c. a determination of the period of usefulness
d. All of the above
e. None of the above
d. All of the above
The maximum number of annual installments in which obligations for special assessments may be paid cannot exceed how many years.
a. One Year
b. Ten years
c. The period of usefulness
d. Twenty years
e. None of the above
d. Twenty years
Which of the following statements would be true according to N.J.S.A. 40A:2-17 (The Local Bond Law)?
a. A bond ordinance shall be introduced in full text and approved by a 2/3rds affirmative vote of the full membership of the governing body
b. A bond ordinance shall be introduced by title and approved by a 2/3rds affirmative vote of the full membership of the governing body
c. A bond ordinance shall be introduced in full text and approved by a majority vote of the full membership of the governing body
d. A bond ordinance may be introduced by title and approved by a majority vote of the full membership of the governing body
d. A bond ordinance may be introduced by title and approved by a majority vote of the full membership of the governing body
The Local Bond Law, specifically 40A:2-20 permits the inclusion of expenses associated with the purpose of a capital project. some of the those expenses are architect’s fees, accounting, engineering and inspection costs. In addition it is permitted to include the interest on obligations until the end of the fiscal year in the year of issue.
a. True
b. False
a. True
When a governing body has concluded that the limitations as to maturities as stipulated by N.J.S.A. 40A:2-26 will adversely affect the financial position of the local unit. The limitation causing the adverse condition, is that no annual installment for debt service shall exceed by more than what percentage the smallest prior installment?
a. Twenty-five percent
b. Fifty percent
c. One hundred percent
d. Non of the above
c. One hundred percent
Which of the following is permitted exception for permitting bonds to be sold at a private sale?
a. if all or part of an authorized issue is $1,000,000 or less
b. If sold to the local school district
c. If no bids were received at the public offering and the private sale is within 30 days after the advertised date for public bidding
d. All of the above
e. none of the above
d. All of the above
The requirement per N.J.S.A. 40A:2-31 regarding the contents for the notice of sale of bonds are; the terms and conditions of such public sale only.
a. True
b. False
b. False
Bidders for the sale of bonds shall be required to deposit a certified or cashier’s or treasurer’s check for what amount?
a. Ten percent of the bids, but not in excess of $20,000
b. Equal to not less than 1% of the bonds
c. Equal to not less than 2% of the bonds
d. Equal to not less than 5% of the bonds
e. None of the above
c. Equal to not less than 2% of the bonds
The Local Bond Law prohibits the issuance of certain agreements from being authorized as it relates to the issuance or sale of obligations. One such prohibited agreement addresses the restriction on the deposit of any moneys received from such sale.
a. True
b. False
a. True
