New Jersey Statutes Title 52. State Government, Departments and Officers 52 § 27H-32

a. The authority shall consist of seven membersas follows:

b. Vacancies in the membership of the authority shall be filled in the same manner as prescribed by law for the original appointment, but for the unexpired term only.

c. No more than four members of the authority shall be affiliated with the same political party.  The public members of the authority shall serve for a term of five years and until a successor shall have been appointed and qualified;  except that of the public members first appointed pursuant to the provisions of P.L.1991, c. 375, the Governor shall designate upon appointment:  two members for a term of five years, one for a term of four years, one for a term of three years, one for a term of two years and one for a term of one year.