N.J. Stat. § 26:3-88: Health officer, inspectors, nurses, etc.; terms; salaries

A regional health commission may employ a health officer, as hereinafter provided, to serve in part or all of the area in which it is rendering service who shall devote his full time to the duties of his office, and such inspectors, nurses, clerks and other employees, as may be necessary to perform the services it is authorized and has agreed to render. It shall fix the terms of office and the salaries of its employees.

L.1938, c. 67, p. 178, s. 6.