When one starts to review laws, either on a local or state basis, the complexity factor is readily apparent. There are many layers, tweaked over the decades (and sometimes centuries) which make legal counsel a requirement, even to understand what otherwise look like simple words.
Take this example:
“The commission shall consist of not less than five nor more than seven members, appointed by the mayor of the municipality…”
Source: NJSA 40:56A-1
Who does the appointing?
- The Mayor, Mohammed Hameeduddin
- The Council
- The Manager, Dean Kazinci
If you answered, the Mayor, you probably aren’t alone. But you’d be wrong. Continue reading “Law is hard”