N.J. Stat. § 17:13-95
The credit union shall be directed by a board consisting of an odd number of directors, not less than five in number, who shall be members and who shall be elected by ballot of the members at the annual meeting for terms as the bylaws provide, except that the bylaws shall provide for staggered terms.
The directors shall be at least 18 years of age and a majority of the directors shall be residents of this State. Every director shall subscribe to an oath in a form prescribed by the commissioner, and the form shall be filed with the commissioner within five days of its execution. A vacancy on the board shall be filled by the directors until the next annual meeting, when it shall be filled by the members for the unexpired term. The board or the executive committee shall meet at least once a month and upon any other occasions which it deems necessary.
N.J.S. § 17:13-95