40:42-2 - Governing body - New Jersey Statutes

40:42-2.  Governing body
    The term  "governing body" , where used in this subtitle, shall be construed  to mean the board or body in each municipality designated by statute effective  in such municipality as the board or body having control over the subject  matter in connection with which the term is used, and having the power and  authority to legislate thereon, whether designated as "board of aldermen" ,   "common council" ,  "board of commissioners" , "borough council" ,  "township  committee" ,  "village trustees" , "improvement commission" , "board of  street and water commissioners" , "board of public works" ,  "board of  finance" ,  "board of health" ,  "park commissioners" ,  "recreation commissioners" , or otherwise.