In accordance with P.L. 1997 c. 256, of the Laws of New Jersey, there is hereby created the position
of Public Defender for the Township of Colts Neck. This position shall be
filled by resolution of the Township Committee. The term of office of the
Public Defender shall be one year, commencing January 1 of the calendar year
and concluded December 31 of that same year.
The Public Defender shall be an individual who is licensed to practice
law in the State of New Jersey and shall be paid on a per-case basis when
retained to represent indigent defendants as directed by the Municipal Court
Judge.
The Public Defender shall receive compensation in an amount not to exceed
that sum provided annually in the Salary Ordinance, which shall be payable in the manner set forth in a contract for
professional services upon such terms and conditions as may lawfully be agreed
upon.