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The Local Finance Board shall, within 60 days of its receipt of an application pursuant to section 4 of this act, 1 approve in writing the creation of the proposed authority if it shall determine that the creation of the proposed authority is an efficient and feasible means of providing and financing this project or projects, given the needs of, and the financial burdens to be placed upon, the inhabitants of the local unit or units.
If the application is not disapproved within 60 days of its submission to the Local Finance Board, it shall be deemed to be approved, and the local unit or units may proceed to adopt the proposed ordinance or resolution. If the Local Finance Board shall not approve the creation of the authority, it shall specify in writing the reason or reasons therefor, and shall file its statement with the clerk or clerks of the local unit or units. A local unit shall not adopt any ordinance or resolution which is disapproved by the Local Finance Board within the 60 days, but may resubmit the application to the board with such changes as the local unit deems appropriate, and the review and approval of the resubmitted application shall be subject to the limitations set forth above.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - New Jersey Statutes Title 40A. Municipalities and Counties 40A § 5A-5 - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nj/title-40a-municipalities-and-counties/nj-st-sect-40a-5a-5/
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