It is recognized that a Borough Historical Committee
had existed, but now is being formalized by ordinance and shall forthwith
be named and called the "Borough of Oceanport Historical Committee,"
hereinafter called the "Historical Committee."
The members of the Historical Committee, including
ex officio members, shall receive no compensation for their services
as members thereof, but may be reimbursed for reasonable and necessary
appropriations made available therefor, but only upon request to and
approved by the Borough Council.
The powers and duties of the Historical Committee
shall be to:
A. Encourage the protection and preservation of historical
landmarks and points of interests within the Borough of Oceanport.
B. Encourage historical and genealogical research and
publication of its results.
C. Make all information and acquisitions of the Historical
Committee available to the public.
D. Advise the Borough Council on matters affecting the
historical landmarks and points of interest.
E. Maintain an updated inventory or index of all historical
documents, records, relics, landmarks and points of interest within
the Borough of Oceanport.
F. Seek to coordinate, assist and unify the efforts of
private groups, institutions and individuals within the Borough of
Oceanport in accord with the purposes of this article.
G. Maintain liaison and communication with the public
and private agencies and organizations of local, state and national
scope whose programs and activities have an impact on the protection
and preservation with respect to the historical points of interest,
or who can be of assistance to the Historical Committee.
H. Carry out other such duties as may be assigned from
time to time by the Borough Council.
The Historical Committee, at its annual meeting,
shall designate a Chairperson, who shall serve for a term of one year.
At each annual meeting of the Historical Committee, its members shall
elect, from among themselves, all officers of the Historical Committee
and establish rules and procedures for its members to follow. The
Historical Committee shall keep accurate records of its meetings and
activities and shall file an annual report with the Borough Council.
The annual report shall cover the activities and work of the Historical
Committee and include recommendations as may be necessary to fulfill
the purposes of this article.
This article shall be deemed an exercise of
the powers of the Borough Council to protect and preserve Oceanport
historical documents, records, relics, landmarks and points of interest
located in the Borough of Oceanport, and it shall not be deemed to
impair the powers of the Borough Council, the Planning Board or other
public corporations. It is also the intent that this Historical Committee
encourages public participation and education concerning the Borough's
history and to serve as a vehicle for that purpose.