The Mayor and Committee of the Township of Harrison deem it
necessary and in the best interest for the residents of the Township
of Harrison for the proper and efficient conduct of the affairs of
the municipality, and more particularly to create a system for planning
and coordinating, and to provide advice and assistance to the Township
Committee and Township Administrator relating to said planning, coordination,
and implementation of Township park and open space development, improvement
and management programs in the Township of Harrison, and to bring
into closer harmony the community of the Township of Harrison as a
whole, and the families and neighborhoods making up the community.
There is hereby established a Parks and Open Space Advisory
Committee, which shall consist of up to nine members. A majority of
those appointed shall comprise a quorum to conduct business.
Immediately following their appointment, an organizational meeting
shall be held by the members of the Parks and Open Space Advisory
Committee.
The powers and duties of such Chairman shall be as follows:
A. To preside over all meetings of the Parks and Open Space Advisory
Committee; and
B. To appoint a Vice Chairman and recording secretary and an Acting
Chairman in the event of the unavailability of the Chairman or Vice
Chairman.
There shall be up to six regular members, each of whom shall
serve for a one-year term. There shall be two regular members, appointed
by the Mayor and Committee, who shall also serve on the Board of Recreation
Commissioners. There shall be one youth member, defined as a person
between the ages of 16 and 25, who shall serve for a one-year term.
There shall be two Township Committee members, appointed by the Mayor,
who shall also serve for a one-year term, and act as a liaison between
the Advisory Committee, the Board of Recreation Commissioners and
the Township Committee, and who shall be authorized to vote at meetings
of the Advisory Committee. Upon appointment by the Mayor and Committee,
regular members and Committee members may also serve on the Board
of Recreation Commissioners.
All members shall be residents of Harrison Township.
The Advisory Committee shall provide advice and assistance to
the Township Committee in the planning, coordination and implementation
of parks, recreation and open space development and management programs
for the Township, and formulate rules and regulations, and schedules
for the use of said parks, recreation fields and open space. The Advisory
Committee shall communicate with Township residents and community
and sports organizations, and attempt to involve them in the planning
process and in established programs. On a periodic basis, the Advisory
Committee shall evaluate the Township Master Plan Open Space and Recreation
Element, and make appropriate recommendations within its area of expertise
to the Township Committee.
The Advisory Committee shall select a chair from among its members
and may select such other officers from among its members as it deems
appropriate.