Terms Used In New Jersey Statutes 41:2-18

  • President pro tempore: A constitutionally recognized officer of the Senate who presides over the chamber in the absence of the Vice President. The President Pro Tempore (or, "president for a time") is elected by the Senate and is, by custom, the Senator of the majority party with the longest record of continuous service.
The president of the council of proprietors of West Jersey, or, in his absence, the vice president or president pro tempore, may administer oaths or affirmations to witnesses, touching any dispute or controversy that may come before said council for their adjudications.