 Article VII involves the public officers and employees , including appointment / nomination , compensation , promotions , affirmations , and powers . The role of officers in the state government is discussed . Before the officer enters the duties of office , the officer must subscribe an oath . Appointments for officers are based upon merit , fitness , and examinations . Fees are paid to the New Jersey State Treasury . The term of office for an officer commences on the day of the date of their commissions . The Auditor , who has a term of five years , is to be appointed by the New Jersey Senate and New Jersey General Assembly . The rest of the section details the duties of the State Auditor and the nomination / appointment of county prosecutors , county clerks , surrogates , and sheriffs . County prosecutors are nominated and appointed by the Governor . The term of office for county clerks and surrogates is five years , and for sheriffs three years . Impeachment and the process by which impeachment occurs are discussed : 
