There is established a body corporate and politic, with corporate succession, to be known as the "New Jersey Presidents' Council." Each president of a public institution of higher education in the State and of an independent institution which receives direct State aid shall be a member of the council and shall serve ex officio. The presidents of the proprietary schools which have been authorized to offer licensed degree programs shall also serve as members of the council, ex officio. The presidents of the two institutions primarily involved in the preparation of professional persons in the field of religion which enroll the largest number of pupils in State licensed degree programs shall also serve as members of the council, ex officio, to represent the interests of all such schools.
N.J.S. § 18A:3B-7