New Jersey Statutes Title 30. Institutions and Agencies 30 § 1AA-6

a. Articulate and implement policies established by the State Council on Developmental Disabilities.

b. Appoint and remove, subject to the provisions of Title 11A, Civil Service, of the New Jersey Statutes and other applicable statutes, such other employees as may be necessary to perform the duties and responsibilities of the council and shall promulgate fees and compensation within the limits of available appropriations and as shall be provided by law. The State shall not apply hiring freezes, reductions in force, prohibitions on travel or other policies to the staff of the council, to the extent that these policies would adversely impact the staff or functions funded with federal funds or would prevent the council from carrying out its functions.

c. Select and retain the services of consultants whose advice is considered necessary to assist the council in obtaining information or developing plans or programs required for the performance of the duties and responsibilities of the council.