New Jersey Statutes Title 38A. Military and Veterans Law 38A § 3-2k

There is hereby created in the Department of Military and Veterans' Affairs a Military and Defense Economic Ombudsman. The ombudsman shall be appointed by the Governor. The person appointed shall have expertise in the areas of defense, business, and governmental affairs, and shall have been a resident of this State for at least 36 consecutive months immediately preceding appointment. Once appointed, the ombudsman shall continue to maintain residency in New Jersey and shall serve at the pleasure of the Governor and shall report to the Adjutant General. The office of the Military and Defense Economic Ombudsman may request and shall avail itself and utilize the services of any officer or employee of the Department of Military and Veterans' Affairs and of any other State department or agency, who shall render such assistance as the head of the principal department or agency may require without additional compensation.