N.J.S.A. 40A:14-78.11 — Emergency appropriations

40A:14-78.11. Emergency appropriations A fire district may make emergency appropriations, after the adoption of a budget approved by the Director of the Division of Local Government Services pursuant to P.L. 1983, c. 313 (C. 40A:5A-1 et seq.), for a purpose which is not foreseen at the time of the adoption thereof, or for which adequate provision was not made therein. This appropriation shall be made only to meet a pressing need for public expenditure to protect or promote the public health, safety, morals or welfare. L. 1985, c. 288, s. 7, eff. Aug. 14, 1985. 40A:14-78.12. 3% limit An emergency appropriation, together with all prior emergency appropriations made during the same year, shall not exceed 3% of the total of current operating appropriations made in the budget adopted for that year. L. 1985, c. 288, s. 8, eff. Aug. 14, 1985.

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