New Jersey Statutes Title 40. Municipalities and Counties 40 § 37-3

The shade tree commission shall organize within 30 days after the appointment of its total membership for the remainder of the then current calendar year, and thereafter annually, by the election of 1 of its members as chairman, and the appointment of a secretary who need not be a member of the commission. The salary of the secretary, who may be compensated even if a member of the commission, shall be fixed by the governing body of the county in accordance with the salary schedule, if any, of the county for corresponding positions.