Constable appointment and reports

G.R. made this OPRA request to Barnegat Township as part of a batch sent to 3 authorities This request has been closed to new correspondence. Contact us if you think it should be reopened.

Response to this request is long overdue. By law, under all circumstances, Barnegat Township should have responded by now (details). You can complain by requesting an internal review.

G.R.
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Dear Barnegat Township,

N.J.S.A 40A:9-120 provides as follows:
The governing body of any municipality, by resolution, may appoint not less than 2 nor more than 50 constables. To be eligible the persons to be appointed constables shall be residents and qualified voters of the municipality for at least 3 years prior to their appointment. Constables may exercise their functions and perform their duties anywhere in the county wherein the appointing municipality is located.

Records requested:
1. Please provide a copy of the resolution appointing Mr. Peter Cerruto to the office of constable
2. Please provide a copy of the latest available constable report filed by Mr. Cerruto.

Yours faithfully,

G.R.

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