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5. The Governor may cause an investigation to be made of the conduct in office of any officer or employee who receives his compensation from the State of New Jersey, except a member, officer or employee of the Legislature or an officer elected by the Senate and General Assembly in joint meeting, or a judicial officer. He may require such officers or employees to submit to him a written statement or statements, under oath, of such information as he may call for relating to the conduct of their respective offices or employments. After notice, the service of charges and an opportunity to be heard at public hearing the Governor may remove any such officer or employee for cause. Such officer or employee shall have the right of judicial review, on both the law and the facts, in such manner as shall be provided by law.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - The New Jersey Constitution of 1947 (Annotated) Art. V, § IV, ¶ 5 - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nj/the-new-jersey-constitution-of-1947-annotated/nj-const-art-5-sect-4-5/
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