New Jersey Statutes Title 9. Children Juvenile and Domestic Relations Courts 9 § 11-4

Upon the completion of the youth house buildings the board of trustees may appoint 2 suitable persons as master and matron and such other suitable teachers, attendants, officers and employees as in their judgment may be necessary and proper and with the approval of the board of chosen freeholders fix their compensation and the compensation of the secretary. Each appointee shall hold his office or position at the pleasure of the board of trustees. Each person appointed as a teacher shall hold a teacher's certificate equal or superior to a first grade county certificate.

The board of trustees shall make proper and necessary rules for the conduct and management of the youth house and care of the inmates and shall prescribe the duties and powers of the employees.

The purpose of the youth house is to provide for the education and the moral and intellectual improvement of persons committed thereto. The board of trustees may, subject to the approval of the board of chosen freeholders, prescribe a course of education and manual instruction and training for persons committed to the youth house, giving special attention to courses in industrial training and agriculture.