N.J.S.A. 40:43-66.39 — Proposal for formation of joint municipal consolidation study commission.

40:43-66.39 Proposal for formation of joint municipal consolidation study commission. 5. The governing body of any municipality proposing to consolidate with one or more other municipalities may, by ordinance or resolution, propose the formation of a joint municipal consolidation study commission as provided for in section 7 of this act. The ordinance or resolution shall state that the governing body is seeking the formation of a joint municipal consolidation study commission pursuant to the provisions of this act, and shall name the municipalities for which a consolidation study is proposed. Upon adoption of such ordinance or resolution, the clerk of the municipality adopting the ordinance or resolution shall forthwith transmit a certified copy thereof to the municipal clerk of each of the other municipalities named in the ordinance or resolution and to the clerk of the county in which such municipalities are located. L.1977,c.435,s.5; amended 2001, c.342, s.5.

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