40A:9-1.8 - Preference in promotion - New Jersey Statutes

40A:9-1.8.  Preference in promotion
    Any local unit which has adopted a resolution or ordinance, as the case may  be, pursuant to section 1 of this act shall give preference in promotion to  officers and employees who are bona fide residents of the local unit. When  promotions are based upon merit as determined by suitable promotion tests or  other objective criteria, a resident shall be given preference over a  nonresident in any instance when all other measurable criteria are equal. The  preference granted by this section shall in no way diminish, reduce, or affect  the preference granted pursuant to any other provision of law.

     L.1978, c. 63, s. 6, eff. June 30, 1978.