N.J.S.A. 11A:7-9 Agency failure to achieve affirmative action goals; penalties
If there is a failure by a State agency to achieve its affirmative action goals or to demonstrate good faith efforts, appropriate sanctions and penalt… Amended 1 time since 1986.
In plain language
Two ways to fail: miss the goals, or fail to show good faith effort toward them. Either lets the department impose sanctions and penalties in accordance with federal and State regulations, with the Governor and the State Treasurer both concurring. The example the statute gives has real force: a moratorium on the agency's personnel actions across the career, senior executive and unclassified services. An agency under one cannot hire, which is a considerably sharper instrument than a finding.
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. 2008, c. 29, effective June 30, 2008.
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changes only when the Legislature amends it, so a section untouched since its last amendment is settled rather than out of date.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.
If there is a failure by a State agency to achieve its affirmative action goals or to demonstrate good faith efforts, appropriate sanctions and penalties may be imposed by the department in accordance with federal and State regulations, subject to the concurrence of the Governor and the State Treasurer. These sanctions may include, but are not limited to, placing a moratorium on departmental personnel actions in the career, senior executive and unclassified services, and such other sanctions as may be allowed by law.
Legislative history
Session laws, newest first
- L. 2008, c. 29, section 66Amended
effective June 30, 2008 - L. 1986, c. 112Enacted
effective September 25, 1986
Effective-date provisions
Quoted from the session laws themselves.
- 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.