ed. 1999). This corresponds with the definition of “state agency” under the Administrative Procedure Act (APA), N.J.S.A. 52:14B-1 to -15: “State agency” or “agency” shall include each of the principal departments in the executive branch of the State Government, and all boards, divisions, commissions, agencies, departments, councils, authorities, offices or officers within any such departments now existing or hereafter established and authorized by statute to malee, adopt or promulgate rules or adjudicate contested cases, except the office of the Governor. [.N.J.SA. 52:14B-2(a) (emphasis added).] Clearly, Rule 2:2-3(a)(2), which provides for direct appellate review of agency action including the validity of any rule promulgated by such agency, r r. 49, 59, 960 A.2d 747 (App.Div.2008) (<HOLDING>), certif. denied, 198 N.J. 315, 966 A.2d 1080
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