44:1-62 - Subsequent joining by municipality in county or joint county purpose - New Jersey Statutes

44:1-62.  Subsequent joining by municipality in county or joint county purpose
    A municipality may subsequently join in such county or joint county purpose  by ordinance which shall be adopted by referendum in the manner provided by  sections 40:49-9 to 40:49-12 of the title Municipalities and Counties.  After  the adoption of the ordinance, the notification of the board of chosen  freeholders, and the acceptance and approval of the ordinance by the board of  freeholders by resolution after notice of the time and place of the  consideration thereof is given to the public who shall be afforded an opportunity to be heard thereon, the municipality shall thereafter have like responsibilities in respect to the purpose as though it had originally participated therein, and shall assume such share of the cost of buildings and equipment theretofore constructed and installed as shall be prescribed by the board of freeholders.