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Chapter 1 - Introduction to the Duties of A Municipal Clerk Flashcards

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How many counties are there in New Jersey?

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There are twenty-one counties in New Jersey.

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For legislative purposes, New Jersey counties are classified based on what three factors?

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Counties are classified on the basis of size, geographic location and population density.

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How many municipalities are there in the state of New Jersey?

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There are 565 municipalities in New Jersey.

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Name the five types of municipal governments.

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The five types of municipal governments are Towns, Townships, Boroughs, Cities and Villages.

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Name the fours forms of municipal government organization.

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The four forms of municipal government organization are Special Charter, Commission (Walsh Act), Municipal Manager, and Optional Municipal Charter.

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Name the four forms of local government.

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The four forms of local government are Counties, Municipalities, School Districts and Special Districts.

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Name four types of Special Districts.

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Fire protection, garbage collection, water delivery and street lighting are four types of special districts.

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Name four powers of municipal governments.

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Municipal government is empowered to:
- Organize and regulate  internal affairs.
- Adopt and enforce policy.
- Sue and be sued.
- Exercise powers of taxation.
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What are the two types of school districts?

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Type I and Type II are the two types of school districts. (1-5)

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Name three differences between the two types of school districts.

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Type I board members are appointed by the Mayor while Type II board members elected by the registered voters of the district.

In Type I school districts, taxes are determined by the Board of Education while in Type II school districts taxes are submitted to the registered voters for approval. If defeated is determined by the municipal Governing Body.

In Type I school districts, the school district’s debt in borne by the municipal government while in Type II school district the debt is the responsibility of the Board of the Education not the municipal government.

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What are the sources of basic law?

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The four sources of basic law in New Jersey are:

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

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Where do you find laws pertaining to Alcohol Beverage Control in New Jersey?

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Laws pertaining to Alcohol Beverage Control are found in N.J.S.A Title 33.
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Where do you find laws pertaining to Assessment Searches in New Jersey?

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Laws pertaining to Assessment Searches can be found in N.J.S.A. Title 54, Chapter 5, Section 14

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Where do you find laws pertaining to Board of Health in New Jersey?

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Laws pertaining to the Board of Health can be found in N.J.S.A Title 26

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Where do you find laws pertaining to the Board of Education in New Jersey?

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Laws pertaining to the Board of Education can be found in N.J.S.A Title 18A

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Where do you find laws pertaining to Civil Service and the Department of Personnel in New Jersey?

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Laws pertaining to Civil Service and the Department of Personnel can be found in N.J.S.A. Title 11.

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Where do you find laws pertaining to dogs (agriculture) in New Jersey?

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Laws pertaining to dogs can be found in N.J.S.A Title 4

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Where do you find laws pertaining to Elections in New Jersey?

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Laws pertaining to Elections can be found in N.J.S.A Title 19

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Where do you find laws pertaining to the Faulkner Act in New Jersey?

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Laws pertaining to the Faulkner Act can be found in N.J.S.A. Title 40, Chapter 69A, Section 1

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Where do you find rules pertaining to Legalized Games of Chance in New Jersey?

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Rules pertaining to Legalized Games of Chance can be found in N.J.A.C 13.1

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Where do you find laws pertaining to Local Public Contracts in New Jersey?

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Laws pertaining to Local Public Contracts can be found in N.J.S.A Title 40A, Chapter 11

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Where do you find laws pertaining to Local Budget in New Jersey?

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Laws pertaining to Local Budget can be found in N.J.S.A. Title 40A, Chapter 4

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Where do you find laws pertaining to Local Bond in New Jersey?

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Laws pertaining to Local Bond can be found in N.J.S.A. Title 40A, Chapter 2

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Where do you find laws pertaining to Municipal Land Use in New Jersey?

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Laws pertaining to Municipal Land Use can be found in N.J.S.A. Title 40, Chapter 55D

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Where do you find laws pertaining to Non-Partisan Elections in New Jersey?

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Laws pertaining to Non-partisan Election can be found in N.J.S.A. Title 40, Chapter 45

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Where do you find laws pertaining to Open Public Meetings in New Jersey?

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Laws pertaining to Open Public Meetings can be found in N.J.S.A. Title 10, Chapter 4, Section 6

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Where do you find laws pertaining to Public Records in New Jersey?

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Laws pertaining to Public Record can be found in N.J.S.A. Title 47, Chapter 1A, Section 1

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Where do you find laws pertaining to Reorganization Meetings in New Jersey?

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Laws pertaining to Reorganization Meetings can be found in N.J.S.A. Title 40, Chapter 45A, Section 1

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What are the sources of revenue for municipalities?

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Municipal sources of revenue are

  • Property taxes
  • Public Utilities Tax
  • Miscellaneous Revenue
  • Surplus Appropriations
  • State Aid

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What is the term of a County Commissioner?

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County Commissioners serve three year terms.

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How many New Jersey county classifications are there?

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There are six county classifications (1-3)

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Give examples of optional municipal charters.

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  • The Mayor-Council Plan (strong mayor)
  • The Council Manager Plan
  • The Small Municipalities Plan(>12k)
  • The Mayor/Council/Administrator Plan

….are types of Optional Municipal Charters.

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What is the authority by which all local government is formed?

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The state of New Jersey. (As per Dillon’s Rule, local government entities are “creatures of the state”. That is, they may be created, altered or abolished only by state government.

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True or False

There are 13 counties in NJ.

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False.

There are twenty-one counties in New Jersey.

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True or False

There are 656 municipalities in New Jersey.

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False

There are 565 municipalities in New Jersey.

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Towns, Townships, Boroughs, Cities and Villages are five _________________

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The five types of municipal governments are Towns, Townships, Boroughs, Cities and Villages.

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Special Charter, Commission (Walsh Act), Municipal Manager, and Optional Municipal Charter are _______________.

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The four forms of municipal government organization are Special Charter, Commission (Walsh Act), Municipal Manager, and Optional Municipal Charter.

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Counties, Municipalities, School Districts and Special Districts are ______________________.

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The four forms of local government are Counties, Municipalities, School Districts and Special Districts.

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Fire protection, garbage collection, water delivery and street lighting are __________________.

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Fire protection, garbage collection, water delivery and street lighting are four types of special districts.

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True or False

Type 1 and Type 1A are the two types of school districts.

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False

Type I and Type II are the two types of school districts.

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True or False

Voters elect members of Type I Boards of Education.

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False

Type I board members are appointed by the Mayor while Type II board members elected by the registered voters of the district.

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True or False

County Commisioners serve four year terms.

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County Commissioners serve three year terms.

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  • The Mayor-Council Plan (strong mayor)
  • The Council Manager Plan
  • The Small Municipalities Plan(>12k)
  • The Mayor/Council/Administrator Plan

are types of _________________.

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  • The Mayor-Council Plan (strong mayor)
  • The Council Manager Plan
  • The Small Municipalities Plan(>12k)
  • The Mayor/Council/Administrator Plan

….are types of Optional Municipal Charters.

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