Limits political party representation on Highlands Water Protection and Planning Council.

This bill amends the Highlands Water Protection and Planning Council's membership rules, ensuring no more than four of the seven public members appointed by the Governor can belong to the same political party. The council consists of 15 voting members, including five municipal officials, three county officials, and seven residents. Members serve without compensation but may be reimbursed for necessary expenses. The council operates under the Open Public Meetings Act and is subject to the New Jersey Conflicts of Interest Law.

Limits political party representation on Highlands Water Protection and Planning Council.

This bill amends the Highlands Water Protection and Planning Council's membership rules, ensuring no more than four of the seven public members appointed by the Governor can belong to the same political party. The council consists of 15 voting members, including five municipal officials, three county officials, and seven residents. Members serve without compensation but may be reimbursed for necessary expenses. The council operates under the Open Public Meetings Act and is subject to the New Jersey Conflicts of Interest Law.