N.J. Stat. § 11A:5-7 : — CIVIL SERVICEChapter 11A:5 —7 - Inapplication of statutes to promotions TEXT PDF Nothing contained in N.J.S. 11A:5-4 through 11A:5-6 shall apply to promotions, but whenever a veteran ranks highest on a promotional certification, a nonveteran shall not be appointed unless the appointing authority shall show cause before the board why a veteran should not receive such promotion. N.J.S. § 11A:5-7 L.1986, c.112, s.11A:5-7, eff. 9/25/1986.