52:27D-5 - Designation of person to perform duties during absence, disability, death or resignation of commissioner; approval by governor - New Jersey Statutes

52:27D-5.  Designation of person to perform duties during absence, disability, death or resignation of commissioner;  approval by governor
    The commissioner shall designate any officer or employee in the department to perform all of the powers, functions and duties of the commissioner during the absence or disability of the commissioner.  Such designation shall be subject to the approval of the Governor, and shall be in writing and filed with  the Secretary of State.  In the event that the commissioner shall die, resign  or be removed from his office or become disqualified to execute the duties of  his office or a vacancy shall occur in the office of commissioner for any cause  whatever, the person designated as aforesaid shall have and exercise the powers  and perform the functions, powers and duties of the commissioner until the  successor of the commissioner is appointed and shall qualify.

     L.1966, c. 293, s. 5.