[Adopted 1-13-1981 by Ord. No. MC 2622 as Ch. 5, Art. XIX, of the 1981
Revised Code]
For the purposes of this article, the following words and phrases
shall have the meanings respectively ascribed to them by this section:
The Citizens' Advisory Commission established by this article.
Election District as designated by the County Board of Elections
pursuant to the statutes of the state.
An appointed member of the Commission.
That territorial section of the Town which has been established
and designated for election purposes pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:44-15.[1]
There is hereby created and established a Citizens' Advisory
Commission, which shall have such functions, powers and duties as
may be delegated to it by the Town Council and as may be otherwise
provided by ordinance.
The Town Council intends to promote, through the Citizens' Advisory
Commission, a truly representative liaison between the Town Council
and the citizenry it represents, and to obtain the thoughts and advice
of a truly representative group of citizens to promote the best interests
of the Town.
[Amended 12-9-1969 by Ord. No. MC 2244]
A.
The Commission shall be composed of residents appointed from each
of the districts in each ward in the Town, who shall be known as "District
Commissioners."
B.
Each appointee shall serve without compensation for a term of two
years and until his successor is duly appointed.
C.
Members of the Town Council shall serve ex officio but shall have
no vote.
[Amended 6-19-1967 by Ord. No. MC 2165; 4-23-2013 by Ord. No. MC 3490]
A.
B.
The appointment of a member who shall miss more than three consecutive
meetings without being excused by the Chairman of the Citizens' Advisory
Commission shall become null and void and that member's office shall
be declared vacant. In the event such a vacancy occurs, the Council
member who makes such appointment shall make a new appointment to
fill the vacancy.
A.
At its organizational meeting, the Commission shall select from its
membership a Chairman, one or more Vice Chairmen and a Secretary.
B.
Subject to the approval of the Town Council, such expenses as are
necessary to the functioning of the Commission shall be provided by
the Town. The Secretary shall receive from the Town the sum of $50
per meeting as full compensation for secretarial services. The Secretary
shall furnish copies of all minutes to the members of the Council.
[Amended 11-10-1998 by Ord. No. MC 3104]
The Commission shall be divided into four basic groups representing
each of the four wards in the Town. Each basic ward group may meet
as frequently as is desirable. The Commission as a whole shall meet
monthly in quarters to be furnished by the Town.
The Commission shall meet quarterly with the Council in such
quarters and at such hour as the Council shall designate. In matters
of great importance, the Council may call for a meeting with the Commission;
or, upon a majority vote of the Commission, the Commission Chairman
shall call for a meeting with the Council at a mutually convenient
date and time.
The Commission shall establish a legislative committee to propose
legislation beneficial to all citizens of the Town, a research committee
and a publicity committee, and may create such other committees as
shall be deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Commission.
The Commission shall:
A.
Foster among the citizenry a better understanding of Town problems
and attempt to instill a sense of civic pride in the Town.
B.
Bring to the attention of the proper Town officials those problems
or conditions which affect the health, safety or well-being of the
citizens of the Town.
C.
Recommend to the Town Council legislation for community improvement.
D.
Carry on an educational program that will advise residents of the
Town of the various Town services, activities and facilities which
are available to them.
E.
Keep the general public informed of all noteworthy action of the
Town's officers and elected officials.
F.
Make such studies and surveys and issue such reports as in its judgment
will aid in effectuating its general purposes and in keeping the public
informed.
All departments, agencies, officials and officers of the Town
shall cooperate with and assist the Commission in all respects.
