N.J. Admin. Code § 19:25-16.40

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 21, November 4, 2024

Section 19:25-16.40 - Selection of debate sponsor

(a) Based upon the eligibility criteria in 19:25-16.3 9(a), the Commission shall select the organization or organizations to sponsor the gubernatorial primary election debates within 30 calendar days of the March 15 deadline for receipt of sponsor applications and shall provide written notification to the organization or organizations so selected.

(b) The Commission shall determine the number of primary election debates for which each debate sponsor organization is responsible and the party affiliation of the candidates in each debate. The Commission shall provide each debate sponsor it has selected with a list of candidates who are required to participate in the gubernatorial primary election debates or who have elected to participate.

(c) Where the number of eligible applicants to sponsor gubernatorial primary election debates exceeds the number of prescribed primary election debates, in making its selection, the Commission shall consider the information set forth on the written application pursuant to 19:25-16.3 9(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 19:25-16.4 1A(a); and

2. Received approval for such changes from the Commission pursuant to the provisions of 19:25-16.4 1A(b).

N.J. Admin. Code § 19:25-16.40

Emergency New Rule,R.1989 d.181, effective 3/6/1989 (expires May 5, 1989).
See: 21 N.J.R. 788(b).
Adopted concurrent proposal, R.1989 d.263, effective 4/24/1989.
See: 21 N.J.R. 788(b), 21 N.J.R. 1380(a).
Provisions of emergency new rule R.1989 d.181 readopted without change.
Amended by R.1996 d.389, effective 8/19/1996.
See: 28 N.J.R. 2524(a), 28 N.J.R. 3971(a).
In (a) deleted "private" preceding "organization".
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).