10. Nothing in P.L.1997, c.279 (C. 40A:9-133.9 et al.) shall be construed as requiring a municipal governing body to pay any of the costs an individual may incur in complying with the requirements for obtaining or renewing a registered municipal clerk certificate; however, a municipal governing body, by resolution, may determine to reimburse an individual for all or any portion of the costs an individual may incur. For the purposes of this section, the term “costs” shall include but not be limited to the costs associated with course registration, application fees, transportation and leaves of absence.

L.1997,c. 279, s.10.