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The Senate assembled at 11:00 A.M., the hour to which it stood adjourned, and was called to order by the ACTING PRESIDENT, Senator CROMER.

May 14, 2015

Pursuant to Section 2-15-20, the Legislative Audit Council Nominating Committee favorably report the following candidates with terms prescribed by law to the General Assembly for election to the Legislative Audit Council.

The Nominating Committee consists of the following members of the House of Representatives, appointed by the Speaker, and members of the Senate, appointed by the President of the Senate.

Sen. George E. Campsen III         Rep. F. "Greg" Delleney

Sen. Robert W. Hayes, Jr.           Rep. William E. Sandifer III

Sen. Kent M. Williams             Rep. Chandra E. Dillard

The below listed candidates are hereby nominated for election by the General Assembly to the Legislative Audit Council.

1.   Mr. Thomas F. Harnett, for a term to expire June 30, 2021

2.   Mr. John B. Dangler, for a term to expire June 30, 2017

Respectfully submitted,

Sen. George E. Campsen III         Rep. F. "Greg" Delleney

Sen. Robert W. Hayes, Jr.         Rep. William E. Sandifer III

Sen. Kent M. Williams             Rep. Chandra E. Dillard

EDUCATION:
June, 1975 - Juris Doctor - Widener University School of Law
December, 1971 - B.S. Business Administration - Seton Hall University

LEGAL CERTIFICATION:
1975 - Admitted to New Jersey State Bar and U.S. District Court of New Jersey
1981 - Admitted to Practice before the U.S. Supreme Court
1991 - Admitted to Georgia State Bar

LEGAL EXPERIENCE:
2002- 2010   - Judge of the Superior Court of New Jersey, Morris/Sussex Vicinage
1995-2001   - Prosecutor, County of Morris, NJ
1981-1995   - Municipal Prosecutor, Borough of Mendham and Township of Mendham, NJ
1975-1995   - Private Law Practice, Morristown, NJ

As Judge of the Superior Court for the past 8 years, I served in the Civil, Family, and Criminal Divisions. While serving in the Family Division, I processed cases involving the abuse and neglect of children, domestic violence, custody and support, as well as juvenile matters.

As County Prosecutor for 6 years, I provided leadership and direction in an office that processed over 10,000 cases per year. The County Prosecutor is the Chief Law Enforcement Office for the County. This position involved oversight of an office of 180 employees, providing legal analysis and setting policy and direction for many complex cases. Additionally, the position provided leadership, direction and support to 39 police agencies, in a County having a population of approximately 500,000 people.

As Municipal Prosecutor, for 15 years, I prosecuted hundreds of cases involving domestic violence, controlled dangerous substances, assault, drunk driving, and motor vehicle related matters, assisted and advised police departments in preparation of appropriate charges and issues for prosecution of cases, advised on appropriate means of investigation, issues involving search and seizure, and provided overall legal support when needed.

Other legal experience since 1975 included representation of hundreds of individual clients and numerous corporations in various matters involving litigation, real estate, and family matters. Numerous other cases included matters involving civil and criminal issues.

PREVIOUS NEW JERSEY LEGAL ASSOCIATIONS:

Chairman, Morris/Sussex Vicinage Committee on Minority Concerns

President, County Prosecutors Association of New Jersey

Member, State of New Jersey Human Relations Council

Chairman, Law Enforcement & Community Relations Committee, State of NJ Human Relations Council

Commissioner, New Jersey Commission to Deter Criminal Activity

Member, Criminal Practice Committee of New Jersey Supreme Court

Member, National District Attorney Association

Associate Member, Morris County Chiefs of Police Association

Associate Member, State Chiefs of Police Association of New Jersey

President and Charter Member, Municipal Prosecutor's Association of Morris County

Member, Morris County Bar Association

Member, Georgia State Bar Association

AWARDS AND HONORS:
2001 -   Named a Paul Harris Fellow by Rotary International
1999 - Blue Shield Award presented by St. Michael's Soldiers
1998 - Good Scout Award presented by the Morris-Essex Boy Scout Council
1996 -   Annie Moore Award, Irishman of the Year, presented by the Irish American Cultural Institute
1995-2000 - Miscellaneous Awards and Honors from various educational, non-profit, and law enforcement groups
1994 -   Special Achievement Award for Service to the Morristown Area Veterans, presented   by the Morristown and Morris Township Memorial and Veterans Day Committee
1994 -   Resolution from the Morris County Freeholders for outstanding service to Veterans and their families
1994 -   Man of the Year Resolution from Morris Township Committee
1994 -   Citizens Award, presented by the Town of Morristown
1993 -   Honorable Mention, Unsung Heroes Award, presented by Headquarters Plaza,   Morristown, NJ

PREVIOUS NEW JERSEY CIVIC INVOLVEMENT:

Guest lectured for over 10 years at Morris County College and the College of St. Elizabeth, on the topics of criminal justice, substance abuse, and related areas.

Member, Board of Directors, Patriots Path Council, Boy Scouts of America

Member, Board of Directors, DARE-NJ

Member, Morristown Rotary Club (Chairman, Gift of Life, 1994-1995; Board of Directors, 1995-1999)

Ex-Officio Member, Deidre O'Brien Child Advocacy Center

Charter Member and Trustee, Friendly Sons of St. Patrick of Morris County

Exempt Member, Mt. Arlington and Mendham Boro Fire Department

Member, Morris County Corrections Committee

Project Manager, Reopening of the Community Theater (Morristown), 1994, (directed efforts of over 300 volunteers)

Vice President, Board of Trustees, South Street Theater Company, Inc. (provided pro bono legal services to procure the theater, continued to assist in efforts to establish a Morris Area Arts Center)

Co-Chairman (Morristown), Veterans Monument and Statue Restoration Committee

Finance Chairman, St. Patrick's Day Parade Committee of Morris County, 1994, 1995

Member 200 Club of Morris County

SOUTH CAROLINA CIVIC INVOLVEMENT:

Member, The Rotary Club of Aiken

Member and Past Chairman, Board of Directors, The Child Advocacy Center of Aiken County

Active with various committees and special projects for St. Thaddeus Episcopal Church and Mead Hall Episcopal School, Aiken, SC

PERSONAL:

Wife, Patricia Mathews Dangler

At 11:03 A.M., on motion of Senator McELVEEN, the Senate adjourned to meet next Tuesday, May 19, 2015, at 12:00 Noon.

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