SECTION 335:1-1-4. Duties of the Commissioners

  Commissioners have the following duties in addition to those established by law:

(1)   Establish policy and adopt programs and projects designed to implement and expand the State policy against discrimination.

(2)   Review and approve annual budget and review quarterly expenditures.

(3)   Review and recommend changes in legislation when needed.

(4)   Develop and maintain a continuously updated statement of the policies and philosophy of the Commission, annually review the Commission's program and projects in relation thereto and as soon as possible after the election of officers each year, establish programs and new priorities for the following year.

(5)   Annually evaluate the work of the Commission and staff.

(6)   Serve as an educational arm for the Commission and maintain liaison activities with other state agencies, the legislature and the Governor's office.

(7)   Adopt and periodically review the Table of Organization for the Commission and staff, periodically review all job descriptions, job classifications and salaries as submitted by the Director.

(8)   To the extent possible, review and approve all public statements of policy before they are issued by the Chairperson, Director or any Commissioner.