New Jersey Statutes Title 11A. Civil Service 11A § 4-1

a. The announcement and administration of examinations which shall test fairly the knowledge, skills and abilities required to satisfactorily perform the duties of a title or group of titles.  The examinations may include, but are not limited to, written, oral, performance and evaluation of education and experience;

b. The rating of examinations;

c. The security of the examination process and appropriate sanctions for a breach of security;

d. The selection of special examiners to act as subject matter specialists or to provide other assistance.  Employees of the State or political subdivisions may be so engaged as part of their official duties during normal working hours with the approval of their appointing authority.  Extra compensation may be provided for such service outside normal working hours;  and

e. The right to appeal adverse actions relating to the examination and appointment process, which shall include but not be limited to rejection of an application, failure of an examination and removal from an eligible list.