New Jersey S2054 allows county boards to create a grant and loan program for local units studying shared services or consolidation.
New Jersey S2054 permits the board of county commissioners to establish a "Sharing Resources" grant and loan program for local units within the county that plan to study the feasibility of a shared service agreement, a joint meeting contract, or municipal consolidation. The program funds studies, consultant costs, and one-time start-up costs. The board can set limits on aid awards and negotiate provisions to ensure cost-effectiveness and public interest. The Commissioner of Community Affairs provides guidelines for grant applications.
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