N.J. Stat. tit. 4, ch. 1A

in effect

N.J. Stat. § 4:1A-2 Reimbursement for expenses

All members of the council shall serve without compensation but shall be reimbursed for their actual expenses in attending the meetings of the council and in the performance of their other duties. L.1959, c. 22, p. 98, s. 2.

N.J. Stat. § 4:1A-3 Organization of council; chairman

The council shall organize as soon as possible after the appointment of its members. The council shall select from its membership annually a chairman who shall serve until his successor shall be elected and shall qualify. L.1959, c. 22, p. 98, s. 3.

N.J. Stat. § 4:1A-4 Study and recommendations

It shall be the duty of the council to study and make recommendations concerning the social and economic conditions in rural areas, including those relative to land use, planning, farm production, taxation, farm labor, water supply, marketing, schools, health services, police and fire protection, industrial development, and any other factors that are peculiarly related to rural areas. L.1959, c. 22, p. 98, s. 4.

N.J. Stat. § 4:1A-5 Access to information, data, and findings applicable to rural conditions

The council shall have access to such information, data, and findings of State, county and local agencies as apply to rural conditions. L.1959, c. 22, p. 99, s. 5.

N.J. Stat. § 4:1A-6 Equipment and staff

It shall be the responsibility of the Department of Agriculture to furnish such equipment and staff as is necessary to implement the work of the council within the limits of appropriations for the purpose. L.1959, c. 22, p. 99, s. 6.

N.J. Stat. § 4:1A-7 Annual report

The council shall submit a report annually to the Governor and to the Legislature. L.1959, c. 22, p. 99, s. 7.

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