There is hereby established in the Borough of Clayton, Gloucester
County, New Jersey, a committee to be known as the "Clayton Veterans
Committee."
The purpose of the Committee is to inform veterans of armed
services of the United States and the New Jersey National Guard of
rights and privileges as they come to the attention of the Committee,
to promote veterans' rights and to arrange for appropriate ceremonies
honoring veterans on holidays or otherwise.
The Committee shall consist of seven members appointed by the
governing body for the terms of three calendar years and two nonvoting
honorary members.
A. The first appointment shall have the terms of two members expiring
December 31, 2008, the next two members expiring December 31, 2009,
and three members expiring December 31, 2010. Thereafter, all terms
shall be for three years.
B. Two alternate members shall also be appointed by the governing body
and designated at the time of appointment as "Alternate No. 1" and
"Alternate No. 2." The term of each alternate member shall be for
two years, except that the terms of the alternate members shall be
such that the term of not more than one alternate member shall expire
in any one year; provided, however, that in no instance shall the
term of an alternate member first appointed exceed two years. All
terms shall run from January 1 of the year in which the appointment
is made. Alternate members may participate in discussions of the proceedings
but may not vote, except in the absence or disqualification of a regular
member of the Committee. A vote shall not be delayed in order that
a regular member may vote instead of an alternate member. In the event
that a choice must be made as to which alternate member is to vote,
Alternate No. 1 shall be designated as the individual entitled to
vote first.
C. Two nonvoting honorary members shall also be appointed by the governing
body and designated at the time of appointment as "Honorary Member No.
1" and "Honorary Member No. 2." The term of each honorary member shall
be for two years, except that the terms of the honorary members shall
be such that the term of not more than one honorary member shall expire
in any one year; provided, however, that in no instance shall the
term of an honorary member first appointed exceed two years. All terms
shall run from January 1 of the year in which the appointment is made.
Honorary members may participate in discussions of the proceedings
but may not vote.
The members of the Committee shall receive no salary. Expenses
of activities of the Committee shall be approved by the governing
body before any expenses are incurred and shall be paid by the governing
body, if so approved.