The following is the attendance policy for elected and appointed
officials for the Town of Newton.
As per N.J.S.A. 40A:9-12, in any county or municipality, whenever
a vacancy in office occurs from any cause other than expiration of
the term of office or the filing of petition for recall, such vacancy
shall be filled in the manner prescribed by law.
Elected and appointed officials shall make every effort to attend
meetings. The following is a list that constitutes excused absences:
E. Family graduation exercises.
F. Bona fide business and vacation trips constitute good cause.
K. Religious festivities or events.
L. Classes for certification or Town-related business.
M. Items covered under the Family Leave Act (as amended).
N. Any other item taken on a case-by-case basis that the body can vote
upon if requested by an absent official at the next official meeting
after the absence.