Section 40:14-16 - Authorization to establish; policya. Any two or more municipalities within this State, alone, or together with one or more counties, may establish a joint commission for the alleviation of flood conditions within such participating municipalities and counties.b. A commission established in accordance with this act shall work toward the prevention and alleviation of flooding and flood conditions within the area under its jurisdiction.L.1971, c.316, s.1, eff. 9/14/1971.