Proposed constitutional amendment to elect the Attorney General in New Jersey.
This proposed constitutional amendment would change the method of selecting the Attorney General in New Jersey from an appointment by the Governor to an election by the voters. The Attorney General would serve a four-year term, starting on the third Tuesday in January following the election. The elected Attorney General would need to be at least 30 years old, a U.S. citizen for 20 years, and a resident of New Jersey for seven years. The amendment also ensures that no reduction in the Attorney General's powers or duties can take effect until a successor is elected and qualified.
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