Chapter 1 LOCAL GOVERNMENT

Question 1

What are the 4 forms of local government?

Answer 1

Counties, Municipalities, school district and special district

Question 2

How many municipalities are in NJ?

Answer 2

565

Question 3

What are the 4 powers of the municipality?

Answer 3

Organize and regulate internal affairs

Adopt and enforce policy ordinances

Sue and be sued

Exercise powers of taxation

Question 5

What are the types of municipalities?

Answer 5

City, town, township, village and borough

Question 6

What are the sources of basic law?

Answer 6

Chapter Laws
New Jersey Statutes Annotated
New Jersey Administrative Code
Case Law

Question 7

Explain Chapter Laws

Answer 7

Laws passed by the Governor
Ex. Clerk Certification Chapter 174 of the Laws of 1985

Question 8

Explain New Jersey Statutes Annotated

Answer 8

Unofficial Compilation of all legislation currently in effect. 59 Titles

Question 9

Break down N.J.S.A. 19:12-6

Answer 9

NJSA Title 19, Chapter 12 Section 6

Question 10

Describe New Jersey Administrative Code

Answer 10

“How to” book of the state with rules and regulations

Question 11

Case Law

Answer 11

Court Decisions

Question 12

N.J.S.A. 33

Answer 12

ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL

Question 13

N.J.A.C. 13.2

Answer 13

ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL

Question 14

N.J.S.A. 54:5-14

Answer 14

ASSESSMENT SEARCHES

Question 15

N.J.S.A. 26

Answer 15

BOARD OF HEALTH / VITAL STATISTICS

Question 16

N.J.S.A. 18A

Answer 16

BOARDS OF EDUCATION

Question 17

N.J.S.A. 11

Answer 17

CIVIL SERVICE/NJ PERSONNEL

Question 18

N.J.A.C. 4A

Answer 18

CIVIL SERVICE

Question 19

N.J.S.A. 4

Answer 19

DOGS

Question 20

N.J.S.A. 19

Answer 20

ELECTIONS

Question 21

N.J.S.A. 40:69 A-1

Answer 21

FAULKNER ACT

Question 22

N.J.A.C. 13.1

Answer 22

LEGALIZED GAMES OF CHANCE

Question 23

N.J.S.A. 40A:11

Answer 23

LOCAL PUBLIC CONTRACTS LAW

Question 24

N.J.S.A. 40A:4

Answer 24

LOCAL BUDGET LAW

Question 25

N.J.S.A. 40A:2

Answer 25

LOCAL BOND LAW

Question 26

N.J.S.A. 40:55D

Answer 26

MUNICIPAL LAND USE LAW

Question 27

N.J.S.A. 40:45

Answer 27

NON-PARTISAN ELECTIONS

Question 28

N.J.S.A. 10:4-6

Answer 28

OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS ACT

Question 29

N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1

Answer 29

PUBLIC RECORDS

Question 30

N.J.S.A. 40:45A-1

Answer 30

REORGANIZATION MEETINGS

Question 31

Federal Government Departments that interact with the Municipal Clerk

Answer 31

Department of Labor Enviromental Protection

Question 32

State of New Jersey (State Government) Departments that interact with the Municipal Clerk

Answer 32

Department of Community Affairs (DCA) Alcoholic Beverage Control Legalized Games of Chance Control Commission Bureau of Archives and Records

Question 33

County Government Departments that interact with the Municipal Clerk

Answer 33

County Board of Elections County Board of Taxation

Question 34

Local Government Departments that interact with the Municipal Clerk

Answer 34

Administration, Attorney, Vital Statistics, Public Safety, Elected officials, Boards and commissions, schools, libraries

Question 35

Explain School District Type I

Answer 35

Board of Education appointed by the mayor Tax Levy determined by the Board of Education School debt is debt of the municipality

Question 36

Explain School District Type II

Answer 36

Board of Education elected by voters Tax Levy voted on for approval Debt is school responsablity

Question 37

What is an example of a Special District

Answer 37

Fire protection, garbage collection, street lighting

Question 38

How is a special district funded and administered

Answer 38

Election of special district governing body or determined by municipal governing body