N.J. Stat. § 40:69A-190: Submission to municipal council

Upon a finding by the municipal clerk that any petition or amended petition filed with him in accordance with this act is sufficient, the clerk shall submit the same to the municipal council without delay. An initiative ordinance so submitted shall be deemed to have had first reading and provision shall be made for a public hearing.

L.1950, c. 210, p. 518, s. 17-41, eff. June 8, 1950.