N.J. Stat. § 40A:10-6.1: "Local unit" for purposes of Article 3, chapter 10 of Title 40A

9. For the purposes of Article 3 of chapter 10 of Title 40A of the New Jersey Statutes, "local unit" shall be deemed to include boards of education which join together with municipalities pursuant to P.L.1992, c.51 (C.40A:10-52 et al.).

L.1992,c.51,s.9.