N.J. Stat. § 5:8-2: Terms of office

The first members of the commission shall be appointed, 1 for 1 year, 1 for 2 years, 1 for 3 years, 1 for 4 years and 1 for 5 years, and their successors shall be appointed for terms of 5 years, and the members may hold over and serve on the commission after the termination of their respective terms, until their respective successors are appointed and shall qualify.

L.1954, c. 7, p. 46, s. 2.