[HISTORY: Adopted by the Township Committee
of the Township of Middle 5-4-2015 by Ord. No. 1497-15. Amendments noted where applicable.]
This is hereby created the "Middle Township Veterans Advisory
Board."
A.
The mission of the Veterans Advisory Board is to advise the Township
Committee on programs and initiatives available to improve the quality
of life for Middle Township's veterans. The Board shall work
to preserve the memory and the dignity of all United States veterans
worldwide and shall work with other local veteran and military groups
to orchestrate local activities and ceremonies throughout the calendar
year, particularly Memorial Day and Veterans Day.
B.
The Board shall assist veterans with questions concerning what entitlements
for which they might be eligible as a United States veteran, and provide
direction as to how and where their questions should be answered.
C.
The group will ensure that local government remains responsive to
our veterans' needs and to ensure that traditions which honor
our veterans are perpetuated.
D.
The Veterans Advisory Board shall have no policy-making powers, nor
shall it have the power to hire employees or otherwise expend moneys.
[Amended 11-2-2015 by Ord. No. 1515-15]
A.
This Board shall consist of 10 members and two alternate members,
whereas the chairperson shall be appointed by the Mayor, and said
Board shall be made up of a balanced mix of active military, veterans
and concerned Township citizens.
B.
The initial appointees to the Board shall serve terms as follows:
|
Member
|
Term
| |
|---|---|---|
|
4 regular members
|
Three-year term
| |
|
3 regular members
|
Two-year term
| |
|
3 regular members
|
One-year term
| |
|
2 alternate members
|
One-year term
|
C.
Thereafter, all subsequent or reappointed members shall serve a term
of three years commencing January 1.
D.
The Veterans Advisory Board shall utilize such secretary as may be
appointed by the Township Committee and shall utilize the services
of the Township Solicitor for all legal matters. The members of the
Veterans Advisory Board shall serve without compensation.
The Veterans Advisory Board shall adopt rules and regulations
with regard to time, place, frequency and conduct of meetings.
