N.J. Stat. § 44:2-2: Control; officers

Any such almshouse shall be under the direction, superintendence and government of the board of chosen freeholders, which board may:

a. Appoint such officers, committees or boards as may be necessary for the management thereof; and

b. Make such rules, regulations and by-laws respecting the almshouse as the board shall from time to time deem proper.