N.J. Stat. § 18A:22-20: Capital projects; appropriations; how raised

The governing body of the municipality shall, subject to the limitations hereinafter contained, borrow the sum or sums determined pursuant to N.J.S.18A:22-19, and secure repayment thereof, with interest thereon, at a rate not to exceed 6% per annum, by the authorization and issuance of bonds in the corporate name of the municipality, in accordance with law.

The governing body shall not be required to appropriate any amount which if added to the net school debt of the district at the date of the appropriation shall exceed 1 1/2 % of the average equalized valuations of taxable property as defined in section 18A:24-1, but may do so if it so determines by resolution.

L.1967, c.271; amended 1993,c.83,s.7.