New Jersey Acts Saved from Repeal ACTS SAVED 40 § 103-5(87)

17. Except as limited by law or this act, the city shall operate with such departments as may be established from time to time and with such powers and duties as may be prescribed by ordinance, which departments may be reorganized, merged, consolidated or abolished when necessary or appropriate for the efficient operation of the city, provided, however, that except by vote of the people, no change shall be made in the board of police commissioners, board of fire commissioners or board of water commissioners where established by vote of the people.