Terms Used In New Jersey Statutes 40A:14-187

  • Amendment: A proposal to alter the text of a pending bill or other measure by striking out some of it, by inserting new language, or both. Before an amendment becomes part of the measure, thelegislature must agree to it.
5. A length of service award program established by a local government unit pursuant to section 3 of P.L.1997, c.388 (C. 40A:14-185) may be abolished or amended in the same manner as it was created. However, any such amendment or abolition shall be by a two-thirds vote of the full membership of the governing body of the local government unit. All accumulated proceeds shall remain in trust for the volunteer members.

L.1997,c.388,s.5.