New Jersey Statutes Title 32. Interstate and Port Authorities and Commissions 32 § 25-3

The governing body of any local unit of this State is hereby authorized to enter into regional or area agreements with any local unit or units of this State and any other State or States for the establishment of a regional or area advisory council to recommend programs and policies for the participating local units for co-operative or uniform action in dealing with common governmental and community problems.

The governing body of any local unit of this State may authorize the appropriate officials of such local unit to enter into such an agreement by ordinance or resolution, as the case may be.  Prior to the passage of said ordinance or resolution, a public hearing shall be held in the local unit.  Notice of such public hearing shall be published at least once in a newspaper having a general circulation in the local unit not less than 10 days prior to the date designated therein for such hearing.  The notice shall contain a brief description of the regional or area agreement which shall specify the time and place of the hearing.