It is hereby established in Pemberton Township a Historic Preservation
Commission, which shall consist of five members and two alternates
to be appointed by the Mayor for a term of four years. The Commission
shall be comprised of one Class A member, one Class B member and three
Class C members as provided by N.J.S.A. 40:55D-107, along with two
alternate members. Class C members shall be residents of Pemberton
Township and may not serve in an office, position or employment with
the Township other than on a municipal land use board.
The Commission shall have the following responsibilities and
duties:
A. The
Commission shall have those duties and responsibilities as enumerated
in N.J.S.A. 40:55D-109.
B. Additionally,
the Commission may recommend to the Township or non-for-profit agencies
operating within the Township the acquisition of historical artifacts
or properties for safekeeping, preservation or public display.
All members of the Historic Preservation Commission shall serve
without compensation.
The Historic Preservation Commission may be appropriated funding
in the annual budget of Pemberton Township at the discretion of the
governing body. The Commission shall be authorized to receive appropriations
from groups and individuals who desire to sponsor and maintain historic
events, displays and programs for the residents of Pemberton Township.
The Historic Preservation Commission shall submit an annual
report to the Township Council describing its activities, programs
and expenditures conducted during the previous year, as well as its
plans and proposals for the upcoming year. This annual report shall
be submitted by March 1 of each year for the previous calendar year.