N.J. Stat. § 18A:17-14.2: Qualifications

The appointee shall be a suitable person who holds an appropriate certificate as prescribed by the state board. He shall be considered a member of the professional staff of the district. No person shall act as school business administrator or perform the duties of a school business administrator, as prescribed by the rules and regulations of the state board, unless he holds such a certificate.

L.1967, c.271.