Where the board of chosen freeholders of any county, or the governing body of any municipality, has appointed a board of managers of any hospital pursuant to chapter 9 of Title 30 of the Revised Statutes, the board of managers, with the consent and approval of the board of chosen freeholders or the governing body of the municipality, shall, as to all matters and things under their jurisdiction and control, be vested with the power and authority granted under this act and may make and perform contracts, leases or agreements authorized by this act, subject to the said consent and approval of the board of chosen freeholders or the governing body of the municipality.
N.J.S. § 30:9-23.13