[HISTORY: Adopted by the Township Committee
of the Township of Hanover 1-23-1992 by Ord. No. 4-92. Amendments noted where
applicable.]
A new chapter to be known as Chapter 19 and entitled "Cultural Arts Committee" of the Township of Hanover is hereby adopted as set forth below.
A Cultural Arts Committee consisting of a minimum
of seven members is hereby established by the Township of Hanover.
A member of the Township Committee shall serve as a member of the
Cultural Arts Committee and liaison to the governing body.
The intent and purpose of the Committee is to
coordinate and/or conduct cultural and performing arts programs, such
as but not limited to art exhibits, plays, operas, concerts, dance
recitals and other similar activities and programs, for the benefit
of the residents of Hanover Township.
With the advice and consent of the Township
Committee, the Cultural Arts Committee may be granted the following
powers and duties in discharging its intent and purpose:
A.
The Committee may be empowered to advertise, prepare,
print and distribute pamphlets, brochures, maps, books or other reading
material which are necessary for the promotion of any programs, projects
or activities under its authority.
B.
The Committee shall have the power to appoint subcommittees
of the general citizenry in specific areas of the cultural and performing
arts, such as dance, art, music, and theater, for the purpose of assisting
the Committee in developing and offering specific programs and activities.
C.
The Committee shall keep records of its meetings and
activities and shall file an annual report of its activities and budgetary
expenditures with the Township Committee on or before December 31
of every calendar year.
D.
In cooperation with the Department of Administration,
the Committee may apply for any state, federal or private grants for
the purpose of advancing the arts within the Township.
A.
Upon enactment of this chapter, the members of the
Committee shall be appointed by the Township Committee to initial
terms of two years expiring on December 31, 1993. All subsequent terms
thereafter shall be for a period of three years and until the appointment
of qualified successors.
B.
Members of the Committee shall be residents of the
Township and should have some background, either through education
or experience, associated with cultural and/or performing arts. In
the event that such persons are not available or willing to serve,
then any residents of the Township deemed qualified by the governing
body may be appointed to serve.
C.
The members of the Committee shall serve without remuneration.
In the event of a vacancy occurring on the Committee
other than by expiration of a term, such vacancy shall be filled by
the Township Committee for the unexpired term.
The Committee shall meet immediately after January
1 of each year for the purpose of reorganization. The agenda at this
meeting should include the election of officers, establishing dates
and places of meetings, adoption of bylaws or rules of procedure and
such other business as may properly come before the Committee at the
annual reorganization meeting.
The Committee shall designate one of its members
to serve as its Chairperson and presiding officer and may designate
such other officers, such as Secretary, Treasurer and any other officers,
deemed necessary to conduct its affairs.
The Township Committee may appropriate such
sum in each year's current fund budget as may be determined by the
governing body to be necessary for the purpose of the Committee. Should
the Committee receive any gifts, donations or bequests, such funds
shall be deposited in a trust fund account and shall not be utilized
for any cultural or performing arts program, project or activity without
the prior approval of the Township Committee. Dedicated funds shall
be spent for the purpose for which the funds were received in accordance
with the Local Budget Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:4-1 et seq.
