N.J. Stat. § 18A:4-13: Building operations

The state board shall conduct all building operations coming within its direct supervision, including all construction or repair work allied thereto, within the appropriation specifically provided in each case for said work. It may, with the approval of the state house commission, employ such technical assistants, including registered architects and engineers, for the preparation of plans, specifications and drawings and for supervision and inspection of such work, as in its judgment each building operation necessitates, and such technical assistants shall be paid from the specific appropriation for such building operation.

L.1967, c.271.