40A:14-25 - Decrease of force for reasons of economy - New Jersey Statutes

40A:14-25.  Decrease of force for reasons of economy
    The governing body of any municipality, if they shall deem it necessary for  reasons of economy, may decrease the number of members and officers of the paid  or part-paid fire department or force or their grades or ranks. In case of  demotion from the higher ranks, the officers or members to be so demoted shall  be in the inverse order of their appointment.  When the service of members or  officers is terminated, such termination shall be in the inverse order of their  appointment.  Any member or officer who is demoted or whose service is  terminated by reason of such decrease shall be placed on a special employment  list, and in the case of subsequent promotions, a person so demoted shall be  reinstated to his original rank, and in the case of termination of service and  new appointment, prior consideration shall be given to the persons on said  special employment list.

     L.1971, c. 197, s. 1, eff. July 1, 1971.