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NJ RMC - CHAPTER 2 OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL CLERK EXAM -Questions and correct Answers
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NJ RMC - CHAPTER 2 OFFICE OF THEMUNICIPAL CLERK
Must a Municipal Clerk hold a state certification? - Question and answersYes
What happens if a person without an RMC is appointed Acting Municipal Clerk? -
Question and answersAppointment not to exceed one (1) year commencing on the date
of the vacancy.
With the approval of the Director of the Division of Local Government Services (DLGS),
the Acting MC may be reappointed for a maximum of (2) subsequent 1-year terms
following the termination of the temporary appointment.
No Acting Municipal Clerk shall fill the position for more than three (3) consecutive years
How many days does a municipality have to appoint a Municipal Clerk when the
position is vacant? - Question and answers90 days
How long is an MC appointment? - Question and answers3 years
Can an MC fill an unexpired term? - Question and answersNo, the MC cannot fill an
unexpired term; the new appointment is for a new 3-year term.
Can time served as Acting Clerk be credited as time served as Municipal Clerk for the
purposes of tenure? - Question and answersNo
A Governing Body may not appoint someone who holds an RMC certificate as an Acting
Clerk: true or false? - Question and answersTrue
What are the qualifications to be appointed as Municipal Clerk or take the RMC exam? -
Question and answers1. At least 21 years old.
2. US Citizen
3. Good moral character.
4. High school graduate or GED accepted by the Commissioner of Education.
5. Completion of at least 2 years study at an accredited college OR equivalent year-for-
year experience or the equivalent part-time experience in county or local government
performing duties relative to those performed by a Municipal Clerk
, How long does the governing body have to re-appoint an incumbent Municipal Clerk? -
Question and answersWithin sixty (60) days of the expiration of the prior term and shall
date back to the expiration date of the initial term for purposes of tenure.
What classes must be completed to take the state RMC exam? - Question and
answersA. Introduction to the Duties of the Municipal Clerk
B. Advanced Duties of the Municipal Clerk
C. Local Election Administration
D. Information and Records Management
E. Municipal Finance Administration for Municipal Clerks
How long is the MC certificate renewal period and when does it have to be done? -
Question and answers1. Each renewal shall be for a period of two (2) years.
2. The renewal date shall be thirty (30) days prior to the expiration date
It costs $____ to take the RMC exam and upon successful completion of the exam, the
RMC Certificate shall be issued upon payment of $___. - Question and answers$50,
$50
How many "contact" hours of continuing education are required for an MC renewal
certificate? - Question and answers20
For continuing ed: name the areas and amount of hours required for each. - Question
and answersa. Elections: 2 contact hours
b. Finance: 2 contact hours
c. Licensing: 2 contact hours
d. Professional Development: 2 contact hours
e. Records: 2 contract hours
f. Ethics: 3 contact hours
g. The remaining 7 contact hours can be earned in Information Technology (optional)
and/or in any of the above subject areas.
What happens if you let your RMC lapse? - Question and answers1. A new application
and certificate shall be required.
2. If application is made within 6 months of the expiration of the Certificate, then
application may be made in the same manner as renewal, but the application shall be
accompanied by the fee for a new application; provided, however, that such application
may be made in the same manner as a renewal within 12 months of the expiration of
the certificate if the Director determines that either of the following circumstances
prevents a certificate holder from earning the required continuing education units within
six ( 6) months of the expiration of the certificate:
(1) A flood, hurricane, superstorm, tornado or other natural disaster, and a state of
emergency has been declared as a result thereof by the Governor; or
(2) A medical event or condition.
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