Qualifications for membership are as follows:
A. A resident of the Borough of South Plainfield.
B. Over the age of 18; and
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C. One member of the Governing Body of the Borough of South Plainfield
shall be a member of the Public Celebrations Committee and may vote
in the event of a the vote among the other members of the Public Celebrations
Committee.
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The Public Celebrations Committee shall meet regularly, and
shall, at its first meeting of each year, elect from its number a
Chairperson who shall preside over all meetings.
The conduct of the Public Celebrations Committee at its meetings
and activities shall be governed by rules and bylaws which shall be
established by the Committee.
The Public Celebrations Committee shall be responsible for the
planning, organization and execution of events, activities, parades
and the like designed help the Borough celebrate any holiday, event,
or occurrence, which is determined worthy or desirable to be honored
and celebrated. It may utilize individuals or organize support groups
of volunteers with the authorization and consent of the governing
body to assist in the duties. It shall lend its advice to the governing
body on all matters within its jurisdiction.
The Public Celebrations Committee shall report to the Recreation
Committee of the Borough Council. Any funds appropriated for the Public
Celebrations Committee by the governing body shall be disbursed by
the office of the Borough Administrator. Any payment on account of
expenses or claims must be supported by vouchers.