N.J. Stat. § 54:1-39: Order of removal; successor appointed

If the court removes the assessor, a certified copy of the judgment of removal shall be transmitted to the governing body or officer of the taxing district having power to elect or appoint a person to fill the vacancy caused by the removal. The governing body or officer shall thereupon appoint a successor who shall hold office for such time as may be fixed by law for assessors appointed to fill vacancies.

Amended by L.1953, c. 51, p. 891, s. 4.