Terms Used In New Jersey Statutes 39:2A-14

  • Presiding officer: A majority-party Senator who presides over the Senate and is charged with maintaining order and decorum, recognizing Members to speak, and interpreting the Senate's rules, practices and precedents.
14. The board shall elect annually, by a majority of the full membership of the board, one of its members, other than the Chair, to serve as Vice-Chair for the ensuing year. The Vice-Chair shall hold office until January 1 next ensuing. The Vice-Chair, acting in the capacity of presiding officer, shall carry out all of the responsibilities of the Chair of the board during the Chair’s absence, disqualification, or inability to serve.

L.2003, c.13, s.14; amended 2007, c.335, s.4.