40:69A-120 - Legislative power; quorum; mayor's duties; president of council - New Jersey Statutes

40:69A-120.  Legislative power;  quorum;  mayor's duties;  president of council
    The legislative power of the municipality shall be exercised by the council,  except as may be otherwise provided by general law.  The mayor shall participate and vote as other council members.  A majority of the whole number of the governing body shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business  but a smaller number may meet and adjourn from time to time.  The mayor shall  preside over all meetings of the council.  The council shall select from among  its members a president of the council who shall serve in place of the mayor in  the event of his absence, disability or refusal to act.

     L.1950, c. 210, p. 496, s. 13-6, eff. June 8, 1950.