American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees v. Hudson County Welfare Board

Kentz, J. S. C.

This controversy presents for decision an issue not heretofore addressed in any reported opinion of this State. The case deals with the powers of the newly elected County Executive form of government in Hudson County chosen by the voters of the county in November 1915 pursuant to the Optional County Charter Law (act), L. 1912, c. 154; N. J. S. A. 40:41A-1 et seq. Specifically, the issue *27to be decided is whether the County of Hudson (county) has the power under the act to abolish the present structure of the Hudson County Welfare Board (board). The particular issue is before the…