N.J. Const. art. VII, § 2, ¶ 2
- Constitution
- Constitution of New Jersey
- Text as of
- October 2026
What does this section say?
County clerks, surrogates and sheriffs shall be elected by the people of their respective counties at general elections. The term of office of county clerks and surrogates shall be five years, and of sheriffs three years. Whenever a vacancy shall occur in any such office it shall be filled in the manner to be provided by law.
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