This bill amends the existing law governing the Peter J. Barnes III Wildlife Preservation Commission by requiring each municipal appointing authority to appoint one alternate member for the commission. The alternate members will serve a term of five years and must have the same qualifications as the regular members. While they can participate in discussions, they are only permitted to vote in the absence or disability of a regular voting member, ensuring that the commission can continue to function effectively even when a regular member is unavailable.

Additionally, the bill specifies that the local governing bodies of Edison Township, Metuchen Borough, and South Plainfield Borough will establish the commission, which will consist of nine members, with restrictions on political party representation and municipal appointments. This change aims to enhance the commission's operational capacity by providing a backup for regular members, thereby promoting continuity in decision-making and discussions related to wildlife preservation efforts in the region.

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Introduced: 40:55D-88.4