046 Unscored Survey Ethics

N.J.S.A. 40A:9-22.19 of the Local Government Ethics Law allows a municipality to establish its own municipal ethics board. Does your municipality have both an ordinance on the books establishing a municipal ethics board and a municipal code of ethics pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:9-22.21? [0.00] No

047 Unscored Survey Ethics

If your municipality has an ordinance establishing a municipal ethics board pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:9-22.19, is the board constituted with the minimum number of members necessary to establish a quorum for conducting business? A municipal ethics board shall consist of six members, at least two of whom shall be public members. No more than three members shall be of the same political party. Answer NA if your municipality does not have an ordinance establishing a local ethics board. [0.00] N/A

048 Unscored Survey Tax Collection

N.J.S.A 54:4-122.9 authorizes municipalities to adopt a resolution contracting with a local bank to serve as an “official tax receiving agency” for receiving, under the tax collector’s supervision, current tax payments, current water and sewer charges, and other public monies. A bank authorized to serve in this capacity can take property tax payments, utility payments, and other charges that are otherwise paid directly to the municipality, so long as those payments are not for delinquencies. Delinquencies must be satisfied directly with the municipality; however, a bank may accept payments made within an authorized grace period. Local Finance Notice 2021-09 contains further information on applicable requirements. Has your municipality designated a local bank as an official tax receiving agency pursuant to N.J.S.A. 54:4-122.9? [0.00] No

049 Unscored Survey Tax Collection

As explained in Local Finance Notice 2022-04, P.L. 2021, c. 99 expressly authorizes municipalities to establish property tax rewards programs encouraging patronage of local retail establishments. All actions properly taken by a municipal governing body prior to May 12, 2021 to authorize the creation and operation of a property tax rewards programs were also retroactively validated by P.L. 2021, c. 99. Has your municipality established a property tax rewards program? [0.00] No

050 Unscored Survey Housing

The Urban Homesteading Act (N.J.S.A. 40A:12-31 through 38) allows a municipality to adopt an ordinance establishing a process whereby title to municipal property obtained through in rem foreclosure is transferred to individuals committed to rehabilitate the premises and reside there for a specified period. All ordinances establishing an urban homesteading program must be filed with the Division of Local Government Services. Does your municipality currently have an ordinance on the books establishing an urban homesteading program pursuant to the Act? [0.00] No