The Attorney Gerenelof new Jersey is a member of the executive cabinet of the state. The office is an appointed by the Governor of New Jersey and term limited. Under the provisions of the New Jersey State Constitution, the Attorney General serves a concurrent four-year term to the governor. It is fourth in the line of succession after the Speaker of the New Jersey General Assembly and President of the New Jersey Senate. When the first Lieutenant Governor of New Jersey takes office, it will become fifth in line. The Attorney General will also be ineligible to replace a vacated Lieutenant Governor.