New Jersey Statutes Title 30. Institutions and Agencies 30 § 4-3.1

a. The municipality, on the effective date of this act, is operating under the provisions of P.L.1947, c. 151 (C. 52:27BB-1 et seq.);

b. The residents permanently appointed possess at least the minimum qualifications required by Civil Service specifications for the available positions, have lived in the municipality for at least 6 months and have complied with other requirements of Title 11 of the Revised Statutes; and

c. A sufficient number of qualified residents exists for permanent appointment to available positions.