Appointment. There shall be appointed a Housing Authority of the
City of South Amboy consisting of seven members who shall be appointed.
The governing body shall appoint five Commissioners of the authority
and the Mayor shall appoint one Commissioner. The Commissioner of
the Department of Community Affairs shall appoint one Commissioner.
Term of office. The Commissioners first appointed shall be designated
to serve the following terms: one for a term of one year; one for
a term of two years; one for a term of three years; one for a term
of four years; two for terms of five years; and they shall serve until
their respective successors are appointed and have qualified. After
the initial appointment, Commissioners so appointed shall hold office
for terms of five years.
Powers. The organization, powers and duties of the Housing Authority
was originally established under the Local Housing Authorities Law,
N.J.S.A. 55:14A-1 et seq. See N.J.S.A. 40A:12, Redevelopment and Housing
Law.