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N.J. Gov. Christie cracks down on state’s independent boards and authorities
Governor Christie ordered hundreds of state boards, authorities and commissions to stop hiring lobbyists and end “golden parachute” payouts, and said Tuesday that some of those agencies could eventually be eliminated altogether. The agencies also face new restrictions on travel expenses, all part of an executive order issued by Christie, his 15th since taking office last month. Roughly 700 boards, authorities and commissions operate in New Jersey. But not all of them – including the Passaic Valley Sewerage Commission, a frequent target for Christie – fall under the control of the governor’s office. (Reitmeyer/Young, The Record)
