52:27H-9 - Economic development council; transfer to department; members; continuance in office; duties; advisory committees - New Jersey Statutes

52:27H-9.  Economic development council;  transfer to department; members; continuance in office;  duties;  advisory committees
    The Economic Development Council created by P.L.1965, c. 21 (C. 13:1B-15.75  et seq.), shall be transferred to the department.  The chairperson and other  members of the Economic Development Council in office on the effective date of  this act shall continue in office respectively as members of the council for  the duration of the terms for which they were appointed.  The council shall  provide advice to the commissioner and assist the commissioner in the  recommendation of comprehensive policies for the implementation of the  functions, powers and duties assigned to the department for the promotion of a  healthy business and industrial climate in New Jersey. The council shall  consult with and advise the commissioner with respect to the work of the  department, hold hearings with respect thereto and report to the commissioner  annually, and at such other times as it deems to be in the public interest,  with respect to its findings, conclusions and recommendations.  The council  may, in its discretion, create advisory committees.

     L.1981, c. 122, s. 9, eff. April 16, 1981.