New Jersey Statutes 52:9Z-1. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission established
Terms Used In New Jersey Statutes 52:9Z-1
- 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. a representative of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change to be appointed by the Governor and to serve at the pleasure of the Governor;
b. a representative of the Governor’s office to be appointed by the Governor and to serve at the pleasure of the Governor;
c. four members of the Senate to be appointed by the President thereof, no more than two of whom shall be from the same political party;
d. four members of the General Assembly to be appointed by the Speaker thereof, no more than two of whom shall be from the same political party; and
e. 35 public members to be appointed by the Governor. The public members shall be residents of the State and shall represent the various geographical areas of the State; shall represent various civic, social, religious, educational, business and artistic organizations; and shall be committed to resolving conflict and to upholding the humanitarian philosophy of Dr. King.
L.1989,c.188,s.1.