N.J. Const. art. V, § 1, ¶ 11
- Constitution
- Constitution of New Jersey
- Text as of
- October 2026
What does this section say?
The Governor shall take care that the laws be faithfully executed. To this end he shall have power, by appropriate action or proceeding in the courts brought in the name of the State, to enforce compliance with any constitutional or legislative mandate, or to restrain violation of any constitutional or legislative power or duty, by any officer, department or agency of the State; but this power shall not be construed to authorize any action or proceeding against the Legislature.
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