NJSA 2B:13-7 Term of Office; Retirement
2B:13-7. Term of Office; Retirement. a. The judges of the Tax Court shall hold their offices for initial terms of seven years and until their successors are appointed and qualified, and upon reappointment shall hold their offices during good behavior. b. The judges of the Tax Court shall be retired upon attaining the age of 70 years, upon the same terms and conditions as judges of the Superior Court, and shall have the same pension rights and other benefits as judges of the Superior Court.
ompensation not to be reduced; prohibition against gainful employment.
L.1993,c.74,s.1.
2B:13-8. Compensation not to be reduced; prohibition against gainful employment
2B:13-8. Compensation Not to be Reduced; Prohibition Against Gainful Employment. a. Each judge of the Tax Court shall receive annual compensation and other benefits equal to that of a judge of the Superior Court and which shall not be diminished during the term of appointment.
b. The judges of the Tax Court shall not engage in the practice of law or other gainful pursuit nor shall they hold other office or position of profit under this State, any other State or the United States.
L.1993,c.74,s.1.
2B:13-9. Impeachment and removal; incapacity
2B:13-9. Impeachment and Removal; Incapacity. a. The judges of the Tax Court shall be subject to impeachment, and upon impeachment shall not exercise judicial office until acquitted. The judges of the Tax Court shall also be subject to removal from office by the Supreme Court for the causes and in the manner as is provided by law for the removal of judges of the Superior Court.
b. Whenever the Supreme Court certifies to the Governor that a judge of the Tax Court appears to be substantially unable to perform the duties of office, the Governor shall appoint a commission of three persons to inquire into the circumstances. Upon the recommendation of the commission, the Governor may retire the judge from office, on pension, as may be provided by law.
L.1993,c.74,s.1.
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