N.J. Admin. Code § 19:25-15.51

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 11, June 3, 2024

Section 19:25-15.51 - Selection of debate sponsor(s)

(a) Based upon the eligibility criteria in 19:25-15.5 0(a) above, the Commission shall select the organization or organizations to sponsor the general election debates within 30 calendar days of the July 1 deadline for receipt of sponsor applications and shall provide written notification to the organization or organizations so selected.

(b) The Commission shall provide each debate sponsor it has selected with a list of candidates who are required to participate in the gubernatorial general election debates or who have elected to participate.

(c) In making its selection among potential debate sponsors, the Commission shall consider the information set forth on the written application pursuant to 19:25-15.5 0(c), (d), and (e).

(d) The Commission shall also consider in making its selection under (c) above, whether or not the applicant is a previously selected sponsor that:

1. Made changes in submitted plans or arrangements and notified the Commission of such changes pursuant to the provisions of 19:25-15.5 2A(a); and

2. Received approval from the Commission pursuant to the provisions of 19:25-15.5 2A(b).

N.J. Admin. Code § 19:25-15.51

New Rule, R.1989 d.341, effective 6/5/1989.
See: 21 N.J.R. 1109(a), 21 N.J.R. 1837(a).
Rule formerly at this cite was recodified to N.J.A.C. 19:25-15.63.
Amended by R.1996 d.583, effective 12/16/1996.
See: 28 N.J.R. 4395(b), 28 N.J.R. 5199(a).
Amended by R.2008 d.326, effective 11/3/2008.
See: 40 N.J.R. 3611(a), 40 N.J.R. 6478(b).
In (a), inserted "eligibility"; and added (c) and (d).
Amended by R.2012 d.172, effective 10/15/2012.
See: 44 N.J.R. 1593(a), 44 N.J.R. 2380(a).
Section was "Selection of debate sponsor". In (a), deleted "gubernatorial" preceding "general"; and in (c), substituted "In making its selection among potential debate sponsors" for "Where the number of eligible applicants to sponsor gubernatorial general election debates exceeds the number of prescribed general election debates, in making its selection".