In addition to the veteran's preferences provided for in N.J.S. 40A:14-122.6 and N.J.S. 40A:14-129, a county or municipality wherein Title 11 (Civil Service) of the Revised Statutes is not in operation, may adopt a resolution or ordinance, as applicable, providing hiring preference to veterans, as defined in N.J.S. 11A:5-1, provided that in all measurable criteria, the veteran and nonveteran are equally qualified for the position.
N.J.S. § 40A:9-1.16