N.J. Stat. § 40A:9-46: Medical examiners.

In every county, the board of chosen freeholders shall appoint a county medical examiner, or join in the appointment of an intercounty medical examiner, in accordance with the provisions of P.L.2018, c.62 (C.26:6B-1 et al.), who shall meet the qualifications for appointment as provided in that act and prescribed by regulation of the Chief State Medical Examiner.

amended 2018, c.62, s.37.