New Jersey Statutes 52:17A-2. Department established; appointment and term of Attorney-General
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Terms Used In New Jersey Statutes 52:17A-2
- Advice and consent: Under the Constitution, presidential nominations for executive and judicial posts take effect only when confirmed by the Senate, and international treaties become effective only when the Senate approves them by a two-thirds vote.
- State: extends to and includes any State, territory or possession of the United States, the District of Columbia and the Canal Zone. See New Jersey Statutes 1:1-2
There is hereby established a Department of Law in the State Government. The Attorney-General shall be the head of said department and the Attorney-General shall be nominated by the Governor and appointed by him with the advice and consent of the Senate and shall hold his office for the term of five years.
L.1944, c. 20, p. 51, s. 2.