• 4A:1-3.1. General provisions
• 4A:1-3.2. Commissioner of Personnel
• 4A:1-3.3. Merit System Board

1. Commissioner of Personnel;

2. Merit System Board; and

3. Such subdivisions as the Commissioner may deem necessary.

(a) The Commissioner of Personnel shall:

1. Serve as chairperson of the Merit System Board;

2. Serve as principal executive and request officer of the Department;

3. Maintain a management information system to implement Title 11A, New Jersey Statutes;

4. Establish necessary programs and policies for the State and local service;

5. Assist the Governor in personnel and labor relations;

6. Render final administrative decisions on appeals of classification, salary, layoff rights and State noncontractual grievances;

7. Establish and consult with advisory board representing political subdivisions, personnel officers, labor organizations and other appropriate groups;

8. Make required reports to the Governor and Legislature;

9. Approve appointments in the State and local service; and

10. Perform such other duties as prescribed by law and these rules

1. Hold a public meeting at least once each month, except August, at which three members shall constitute a quorum;

2. Render final administrative decisions on appeals and on other matters referred by the Commissioner, except for those matters listed in N.J.A.C. 4A:1-3.2(a)6 or delegated to the Commissioner;

3. Adopt rules for implementing Title 11A, New Jersey Statutes after public hearing, except that a public hearing shall not be required for the adoption of emergency rules. See N.J.A.C. 1:30-4.5 for Office of Administrative Law emergency rule adoption procedures;

4. Interpret the application of Title 11A, New Jersey Statutes, to any public body or entity; and

5. Perform such other duties as prescribed by law and these rules.