If the local finance board, after consultation with the commissioner, shall be satisfied and shall find by resolution that the issuance of bonds described in such application at the maturities prescribed by law would, and that the issuance thereof at the maturities described in such schedule will not, materially impair the credit of the municipality or school district or substantially reduce its ability during the ensuing 10 years to pay punctually the principal and interest of its debts and to supply essential public improvements and services, said board shall, within 60 days after the receipt of the application, cause its approval to be endorsed upon said application; otherwise, it shall cause its disapproval to be endorsed thereon.

L.1967, c.271.