The Township, acting in concert with and upon the consideration
of the adoption of a parallel ordinance by the governing body of the
Township of Clark, both Townships being municipal corporations of
New Jersey and both being situated in the County of Union, shall join
with Clark in the formation of a golf course commission.
[Amended 5-24-2016 by Ord. No. 2016-07]
The Commission shall consist of two Commissioners, each of whom
shall be the sitting Mayor of each of the Townships of Clark and Cranford.
The individuals holding the foregoing named offices shall be the sole
members of the Commission. The Commissioners as identified herein
may only be removed if they no longer serve in the position of Mayor
of their respective Townships and in such event they shall be succeeded
by the then elected Mayor of each of the Townships.
Each Commissioner shall receive no compensation but shall be
reimbursed for reasonable expenses.
[Amended 5-24-2016 by Ord. No. 2016-07]
The Commission shall have the power to enter into an operating
agreement with the owner of the golf course to authorize the owner
to enter into contracts with various entities engaged in the business
of operating a golf course in order to direct the day-to-day operations
of the golf course, its restaurant, lounge, and other ancillary facilities.
Said authority shall be evidenced by a resolution of the Commissioners.
The Mayor of Cranford may only exercise his or her authority with
the advice and consent of the majority of the Township of Cranford
Committee.