New Jersey Acts Saved from Repeal ACTS SAVED 40 § 103-5(90)

20. Any vacancy occurring for any reason in any appointive office shall be filled for the unexpired term in the same manner as the original appointment to such office.

In case any appointed city officer be suspended or through illness or other cause temporarily be unable to perform the duties of his office, then the mayor shall have power to designate, by a written statement signed by him and filed with the city clerk, a suitable person to act in the place and stead of such officer until such disability be removed.