N.J.S.A. 11A:2-11 Powers and duties of the commission
In addition to other powers and duties vested in the commission by this title or any other law, the commission: a. (Deleted by amendment, P.L.2008, c.… Implemented by 5 rules in N.J.A.C. Title 4A.
In plain language
The long list of everything else the Commission may do, and the section named as enabling authority in more chapters of the rules than any other except 11A:2-6. Subsection a. was deleted by amendment in 2008. Subsection b. lets the Commission appoint the employees it needs and makes those whose principal duties relate to enforcing the title confidential employees for collective negotiation purposes. The rest runs through rulemaking, the advisory committee, and the administrative machinery. Read it when tracing why a particular rule exists rather than as a statement of substantive rights.
Written by the NJ Civil Service Navigator editorial team from the text of this section. The statute itself is below, unabridged.
Current through the close of the 221st Legislature (L. 2025, c. 346). What that means
Enacted by L. 1986, c. 112, effective September 25, 1986. Last amended by L. 2019, c. 346, effective January 13, 2020, the most recent of 2 amendments.
A New Jersey statute changes only when the Legislature amends it, so a section untouched since its last amendment is settled rather than out of date.
Reviewed as of July 28, 2026. Official text: njleg.state.nj.us.
In addition to other powers and duties vested in the commission by this title or any other law, the commission:
a.(Deleted by amendment, P.L.2008, c.29);#
b.May appoint employees necessary to enforce or implement the provisions of this title. All employees of the commission whose principal duties relate to the enforcement or implementation of this title shall be confidential employees for the purposes of the “New Jersey Employer-Employee Relations Act,” P.L.1941, c.100 (C.34:13A-1 et seq.);#
c.Shall maintain a management information system necessary to carry out the provisions of this title;#
d.Shall have the authority to audit payrolls, reports or transactions for conformity with the provisions of this title;#
e.Shall plan, evaluate, administer and implement personnel programs and policies in State government and political subdivisions operating under this title;#
f.Shall establish and supervise the selection process and employee performance evaluation procedures;#
g.(Deleted by amendment, P.L.2008, c.29);#
h.Shall set standards and procedures for review and render the final administrative decision on a written record or after recommendation by an independent reviewer assigned by the commission from classification, salary, layoff rights and in the State service noncontractual grievances;#
i.May establish pilot programs and other projects for a maximum of one year outside of the provisions of this title;#
j.Shall provide for a public employee interchange program pursuant to the “Government Employee Interchange Act of 1967,” P.L.1967, c.77 (C.52:14-6.10 et seq.) and may provide for an employee interchange program between public and private sector employees;#
k.(Deleted by amendment, P.L.2008, c.29);#
l.(Deleted by amendment, P.L.2008, c.29);#
m.Shall establish and consult with advisory boards representing political subdivisions, personnel officers, labor organizations and other appropriate groups;#
n.Shall make an annual report to the Governor and Legislature and all other special or periodic reports as may be required. The annual report shall indicate the number of persons, by title, who, on March 31, June 30, September 30, and December 31 of each year, held appointments to positions in the senior executive service and the number of noncareer employees by title, who, on those same dates, held appointments in positions in the senior executive service;#
o.Shall have the authority to assess costs for special or other services;#
p.(Deleted by amendment, P.L.2008, c.29); and#
The rules that implement this section
A statute sets the framework and the Civil Service Commission’s rules fill in the detail. Where a question turns on procedure, the rule usually governs; where it turns on who is covered or what the Commission may do, the statute does.
- N.J.A.C. 4A:1, the whole chapter
- N.J.A.C. 4A:2, the whole chapter
- N.J.A.C. 4A:3, the whole chapter
- N.J.A.C. 4A:8, the whole chapter
- N.J.A.C. 4A:10, the whole chapter
Legislative history
Session laws, newest first
- L. 2019, c. 346, section 2Amended
effective January 13, 2020 - L. 2008, c. 29, section 8Amended
effective June 30, 2008 - L. 1986, c. 112Enacted
effective September 25, 1986
How this section has been applied
5 reported decisions cite this section. Citations only: the summaries in the source are the publisher's own writing, and where we describe a case we write it from the decision itself.
New Jersey Supreme Court 3
- Communications Workers v. New Jersey Dep't of Personnel154 N.J. 121, 711 A.2d 890, 1998 N.J. LEXIS 442
- Zahn v. Department of Civil Service8 N.J. 423, 86 A.2d 254, 1952 N.J. LEXIS 346
- East Orange v. Civil Service Com.38 A.2d 579
Appellate Division 2
- In re Juvenile Detention Officer Union County364 N.J. Super. 608, 837 A.2d 1101, 2003 N.J. Super. LEXIS 382
- In re Changes in the State Classification Plan460 N.J. Super. 358, 215 A.3d 918, 2019 N.J. Super. LEXIS 113
Effective-date provisions
Quoted from the session laws themselves.
- Pursuant to R.S.1:3-1, the Office of Legislative Services, through its Legislative Counsel and with the concurrence of the Attorney General, corrected technical errors in L. 2008, c. 29, § 8.
- Editor's Notes
- Section 4 of L. 2005, c. 216, effective Nov. 1, 2005, provides: “To effectuate the purposes of P.L.2005, c.216, the Commissioner of Personnel shall establish and assign, and, where necessary, abolish, consolidate or reassign, the ranks and titles currently governing the position of State park ranger to ranks and titles appropriate to the position of State park police officer.”
- Effective Date Notes
- Section 120 of L. 2008, c. 29 provides: “This act shall take effect immediately and any actions necessary to implement this act may be taken any time thereafter. General implementation shall be completed no later than 12 months following enactment.” Chapter 29, L. 2008, was approved on June 30, 2008.
- Amendment Notes
- 2008 amendment, by Chapter 29, deleted former a., g., k., l., and p.; in the opening paragraph, substituted “commission” for “commissioner” twice; in b., rewrote the first sentence, which formerly read: “May appoint one deputy commissioner, who shall be in the unclassified service, and may appoint other necessary employees”, and in the second sentence, inserted “of the commission whose principal duties relate to the enforcement or implementation of this title”; in h., substituted “commission” for “commissioner of appeals”; and substituted “commission” for “commissioner” in the section heading.
- Former a. read: “Shall be the principal executive and request officer of the department, allocating the functions and activities of the department among departmental subdivisions as the commissioner may establish.” Former g. read: “Shall develop programs to improve efficiency and effectiveness of the public service, including, but not limited to, employee training, development, assistance and incentives.” See now 11A:6-25.1, assigning this function to the State Treasurer. Former k. read: “May establish an internship program.” See now 11A:6-25.1. Former l. read: “Shall assist the Governor in general work force planning, personnel matters and labor relations.” See now 11A:6-25.1. Former p. read: “Shall recommend rules to the board for the implementation of this title.”
- 2019 amendment, by Chapter 346, added q., and made a related change.
Sections this one refers to
- N.J.S.A. 11A:3-4.1 Rules, regulations concerning recordkeeping, record retention
Sections that refer to this one
- N.J.S.A. 11A:8-3 Alternatives to layoff