N.J. Stat. § 11A:5-8
Current through L. 2023, c. 336.
From among those eligible for appointment in the noncompetitive division, preference shall be given to a qualified veteran. Before an appointing authority shall select a nonveteran and not appoint a qualified veteran, the appointing authority shall show cause before the Civil Service Commission why a veteran should not be appointed. In all cases, a disabled veteran shall have preference over all others.
N.J.S. § 11A:5-8