New Jersey Statutes 32:2-3. Appointment; terms; vacancies
Terms Used In New Jersey Statutes 32:2-3
- 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
a. Each appointment made by and with the advice and consent of the senate to fill a vacancy occurring or existing by reason of the expiration of a term, shall be for a term expiring on the first day of July, six years from the date of the expiration of the term of the appointee’s predecessor;
b. Each appointment made to fill a vacancy occurring or existing when the legislature is not in session, shall be for a term expiring at the end of the next session of the legislature, or upon the appointment of the appointee’s successor, whichever may occur first;
c. Except as above provided in the case of ad interim appointments, each appointment made to fill a vacancy occurring or existing by reason other than the expiration of term, shall be for the unexpired portion of the term of the appointee’s predecessor.