Sections 54:13-1 through 54:13-8 and chapter thirty-two-A of Title 54 of the Revised Statutes are repealed; provided, however, that this shall not affect the obligation of any corporation to pay accrued taxes or interest, penalties or costs with respect thereto, nor to invalidate any assessments or proceedings pending upon the effective date hereof, nor to affect the legal authority to assess and collect taxes which may have been due and payable prior to the effective date hereof together with such interest and penalties as would have accrued thereon, under any provisions of law herein repealed; nor shall such repeal affect the tenure or employment of any employees heretofore appointed pursuant to any such repealed provision or section.
N.J.S. § 54:10A-26