Constitution · New Jersey

N.J. Const. art. V, § 4, ¶ 3

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Constitution of New Jersey
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October 2026

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The Secretary of State and the Attorney General shall be nominated and appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate to serve during the term of office of the Governor, except the Governor may appoint the Lieutenant Governor to serve as Secretary of State without the advice and consent of the Senate. Article V, Section IV, paragraph 3 amended effective January 17, 2006.

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