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A-30-21

A-30-21 Linden Democratic Committee v. City of Linden (086255)

Under the Municipal Vacancy Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:16-1 to -23, did the Linden Municipal Council have discretion to keep a seat on the Council vacant until the next general election, rather than appointing one of the three nominees presented by the Linden Democratic Committee to fill the vacant seat?

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  • Certification granted : Nov. 19, 2021
  • Posted: Nov. 22, 2021
  • Argued: April 25, 2022
  • Decided: July 6, 2022