N.J. Admin. Code § 7:3-6.5

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 19, October 7, 2024

Section 7:3-6.5 - Organization and conduct of the Committee

(a) The chairperson shall, in accordance with N.J.A.C. 7:3-6.6, schedule and preside over Committee meetings and coordinate Committee activities. The Committee may take action by the affirmative vote of a majority of the members present at a meeting, provided that a quorum of 50 percent or more of the members of the Committee is in attendance.

(b) All Committee members shall be voting members, except that the chairperson shall vote only as necessary to break a tie.

(c) As soon as practical after the initial appointment of the Committee's members, the chairperson shall call a meeting of the Committee.

(d) The Committee shall elect a Vice-Chair from among its members. The Vice-Chair shall serve as chairperson in the event of the absence or recusal of the Committee Chair. The member elected Vice-Chair shall serve in that position for one year, unless he or she resigns the position or is no longer a member of the Committee. The Committee shall elect a Vice-Chair from among the Committee's membership whenever there is a vacancy in the position, but no less frequently than annually.

(e) The Committee may adopt bylaws for the regulation of its affairs, provided these are consistent with the provisions of this subchapter and are approved by the State Forester. Bylaws may include, but need not be limited to, how Committee meetings shall be conducted and the establishment of additional officer positions, temporary or ongoing.

N.J. Admin. Code § 7:3-6.5

Adopted by 49 N.J.R. 3824(a), effective 12/18/2017