Roseff v. Byram Township

The opinion of the court was delivered by

GRALL, J.A.D.

Through the Local Budget Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:4-1 to -89, the Legislature presently limits increases in municipal budgets by more than 2.5% of the previous year’s final appropriations or the cost-of-living adjustment, whichever is less. N.J.S.A. 40A:4-45.3. There are, however, several exceptions. Pertinent to this case, the Legislature has authorized a municipality to increase its budget by as much as, but no more than, 3.5% in any year in which the cost-of-living adjustment is equal to or less than 2.5%. N.J.S.A. 40A:4-45.14.

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