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RESOLUTION APPOINTING BRIAN JACKSON TO THE PASSAIC COUNTY IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40:37A-46, ET SEQ.
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WHEREAS, the County of Passaic (“County”) is a body politic and corporate pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:18-1 and vested with all rights contained therein; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:20-1, the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Passaic (“Board”) is vested with managing the property, finances, and affairs of the County; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the County Improvement Authorities Law, N.J.S.A. 40:37A-44, et seq., the Board created the Passaic County Improvement Authority (“PCIA”); and
WHEREAS, in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40:37A-46, the PCIA shall consist of five (5) members who shall be residents of the County and who shall be appointed by resolution of the Board; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:37A-48, after initial appointments, the Board may appoint members to the PCIA for a five (5) year term, expiring February 1st of the fifth year; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:37A-51, members of the PCIA shall serve without compensation, but the PCIA may reimburse its members for necessary expenses incurred in the discharge of their duties; and
WHEREAS, on February 28, 2023, the Board passed Resolution No. R-23-0163, reappointing Michael Ramaglia to the PCIA for a term beginning on March 26, 2023 and expiring on March 25, 2027; and
WHEREAS, on May 21, 2024, the Board passed Resolution No. R-24-397, modifying the appointment of Mr. Ramaglia to the PCIA to clarify that his term would expire on February 1, 2027, in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40:37A-48; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Ramaglia, who was recently elected to the Board of County Commissioners, is stepping down from his seat on the PCIA; and
WHEREAS, the Passaic County Administrator is recommending to appoint Brian Jackson to the PCIA, for the unexpired term of Michael Ramaglia, effective immediately and expiring on February 1, 2027; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Jackson is a resident of the County, in compliance with N.J.S.A. 40:37A-46, and is otherwise qualified under the County Improvement Authorities Law to serve as a member of the PCIA; and
WHEREAS, this matter was considered by the Administration & Finance Committee and is being recommended to the Board for approval.
NOW, THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:37A-46, et seq., the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Passaic appoints Brian Jackson to the Passaic County Improvement Authority, for the unexpired term of Michael Ramaglia, effective immediately and expiring on February 1, 2027.
LET IT BE FURTHER RESOLVED, that pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:37A-48, the Clerk of the Board shall send a certified copy of this Resolution to the New Jersey Secretary of State.
LET IT BE FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Clerk of the Board, County Counsel, County Administrator, and Director of the Board are authorized to take any action necessary to carry out the purpose of this Resolution.
NB January 7, 2026