have there been any controversies regarding succession?
Yes, after a Governor Jim McGreevey resigned in the midst of a sex scandal.
Lieutenant Governor of New Jersey
After Governor Jim McGreevey resigned in the midst of a sex scandal
what are the duties of the lieutenant governor of new jersey? To be the head of a cabinet-level department or administrative agency within the governor's administration. which qualifications are required for the post? They should be least 30 years old, a citizen of the United States for at least 20 years, and a resident of New Jersey for at least seven years.
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Lieutenant Governor of New Jersey [SEP] Resignations and succession controversies (2001–2006)
Both sides negotiated to choose two senators from their respective parties to serve as co-presidents. Because of an 8-day gap between the seating of the new state legislature and the inauguration of Governor-elect Jim McGreevey, four men held the position of acting governor: After Governor Jim McGreevey resigned in the midst of a sex scandal in 2004, Richard Codey served again as acting governor from November 15, 2004 to January 17, 2006. Codey was the only acting governor during this time, as the 2003 legislative elections had given the Democrats outright control of the state senate. Codey's tenure ended with the inauguration of Governor Jon Corzine on January 17, 2006.