Who has the authority to appoint vacancy spots when all or a majority of positions on the governing body become vacant?

The correct answer is that the Governor has the authority to appoint individuals to fill vacancy spots when all or a majority of positions on the governing body become vacant. This process is crucial for maintaining the functionality and continuity of local government.

In New Jersey, when a significant number of governing body positions are unfilled, it is essential to ensure that the governing body can effectively carry out its duties, including passing laws, making policy decisions, and representing the community. The Governor's appointment power in this instance serves as a mechanism to provide stability and prevent governance from becoming stalled due to a lack of elected officials.

In the context of the other options, while local officials and state legislators have roles in governance, they do not possess the same appointment authority specifically for filling multiple vacancies on a governing body. The Mayor, while potentially having the power to appoint in other contexts or fill individual vacancies under certain circumstances, does not have overarching authority to fill most vacancies when a majority are empty. The State Legislature typically works on broader legislation and oversight rather than direct appointments of local officials, and the Attorney General's role is focused on legal matters and enforcement rather than filling political positions.