N.J.S.A. 40:74-12 — Clerk to examine petition; notice of insufficiency; amendment and refiling

40:74-12. Clerk to examine petition; notice of insufficiency; amendment and refiling Within 20 days after the filing of the petition, the municipal clerk shall examine the same and ascertain whether or not it is signed by the requisite number of qualified electors as hereinafter provided, and shall attach his certificate thereto showing the result of such examination. If by the clerk's certificate the petition is shown to be insufficient he shall forthwith notify at least two members of the Committee of the Petitioners of his findings. The petition may be amended and refiled within 10 days after the receipt thereof from the clerk. Amended by L.1982, c. 145, s. 12, eff. Sept. 28, 1982.

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