In municipalities governed by the provisions of Article 3 or 16A of the "Optional Municipal Charter Law," P.L. 1950, c. 210 (C. 40:69A-31 et seq. and C. [40:69A-149.1] et seq.), or by the provisions of laws governing boroughs, R.S. 40:86-1 to R.S. 40:94-6 inclusive, a mayor shall be permitted to vote to fill a vacancy in the membership of a governing body only in the case of a tie vote.
N.J.S. § 40A:16-8