N.J.S.A. 40A:9-140 — Engineer; appointment; compensation; term

40A:9-140. Engineer; appointment; compensation; term In every municipality the governing body, by ordinance, shall provide for the appointment of a municipal engineer and fix his compensation in an annual salary or fixed fee basis or at an hourly rate and based upon actual time and expenses agreed on prior to the rendering of the services. No municipal engineer shall be compensated by receiving a percentage of the contract for which he renders services. Unless otherwise provided by law his term of office shall be 3 years. L.1971, c. 200, s. 1, eff. July 1, 1971. Amended by L.1975, c. 285, s. 1, eff. Jan. 12, 1976.

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