N.J. Stat. § 13:1B-15.143: Appointment of officers, employees; qualifications.

11. Subject to the provisions of Title 11A of the New Jersey Statutes, and within the limits of funds appropriated or otherwise made available, the commissioner may appoint any officer or employee to the department necessary to carry out the provisions of P.L.1983, c.560 (C.13:1B-15.133 et seq.) , fix and determine their qualifications, which may include a knowledge of and familiarity with the pinelands area or the Highlands Region and the residents thereof.

L.1983,c.560,s.11; amended 2004, c.120, s.47.