[HISTORY: Adopted by the Township Committee of the Township
of Westampton 2-20-2018 by Ord.
No. 1-2018.[1] Amendments noted where applicable.]
[1]
Editor's Note: This ordinance also repealed former Ch. 73,
Timbuctoo Advisory Committee, adopted 5-26-2015 by Ord. No. 6-2015.
A.
The purpose of the Timbuctoo Advisory Committee is to advise and
assist the Township Committee, Land Development Board, Historic Preservation
Committee, all municipal departments, committees and officials on
all issues related to the historic significance of Timbuctoo.
B.
The Committee established by this chapter shall be known as the "Timbuctoo
Advisory Committee."
C.
The Timbuctoo Advisory Committee shall act only in an advisory capacity
and may make recommendations as it relates to Timbuctoo and the archaeological
sites associated with Timbuctoo, as located within the Township of
Westampton along the North Branch of the Rancocas Creek.
A.
There is hereby established the Timbuctoo Advisory Committee to the
Township of Westampton, which shall consist of up to seven members,
who shall be appointed by the Township Committee, shall serve without
salary or other compensation, and shall each be removable from office
by the Township Committee at any time without cause, upon a vote of
a majority of all members of the Township Committee.
B.
Appointments.
(1)
Class A. One member of the Timbuctoo Advisory Committee shall be
a member of the Westampton Township Committee. Said member of the
Timbuctoo Advisory Committee shall serve for a term of one year.
(2)
Class B. Two members of the Timbuctoo Advisory Committee shall be
decedents of the Timbuctoo Settlement Village. Said descendants shall
be verified as being descendants of Timbuctoo in a manner prescribed
by the Westampton Township Committee. If a descendant of the Timbuctoo
Settlement Village should not be available, an additional Class C
member shall be appointed for the term. Said terms for descendant
members of the Timbuctoo Advisory Committee shall be for three-year
terms, except that the initial terms upon creation of the committee
and appointment shall be staggered as follows:
(3)
Class C. Six members of the Timbuctoo Advisory Committee of which
at least four shall be residents of Westampton Township. The Township
Committee shall give preference to residents, veterans, members of
the Westampton Historical Preservation Committee and individuals who
expertise in areas such as archaeology, New Jersey history, historic
preservation, African American studies, genealogy, press relations,
event planning or grant writing. Class C members shall be appointed
to three-year terms, except that the initial terms upon creation of
the three additional committee members be staggered as follows:
(a)
One member shall be appointed for a term with an initial expiration
date of December 31, 2018;
(b)
One member shall be appointed for a term with an initial expiration
date of December 31, 2019; and
(c)
One member shall be appointed for a term with an initial expiration
date of December 31, 2020.
A.
A reorganization meeting shall be held annually during the month
of January, except for an initial reorganizational meeting, which
shall occur no later than 60 days following the adoption of this chapter
and establishment of the Timbuctoo Advisory Committee. At such a meeting,
the Timbuctoo Advisory Committee shall elect a Chairperson, Vice Chairperson
and Secretary from the Committee. The Committee shall hold at least
one regular meeting quarterly. Committee procedures shall comply with
the Open Public Meetings Act.[1] A majority of all members shall constitute a quorum; in
the event of any vacancies on the committee at any time, then a majority
of all then-existing members shall constitute a quorum.
[1]
Editor's Note: See N.J.S.A. 10:4-6 et seq.
B.
The Timbuctoo Advisory Committee Secretary, to be selected among
Committee members, shall keep minutes of all of its proceedings.
The Committee is established to assist in the promotion of Timbuctoo
and its historic significance to the Township of Westampton, Burlington
County, State of New Jersey, and the United States. The Committee
is further established to promote the education of the public as to
the historic significance of Timbuctoo, foster the preservation of
Timbuctoo and its location for future generations to enjoy and understand
the history of Timbuctoo. The Committee shall have the following functions:
A.
Promotion of the management of the Timbuctoo site, its resources
and archaeological treasures.
B.
Foster the Timbuctoo site and encourage the careful preservation
of the archaeological site known as "Timbuctoo."
C.
Planning and implementation of programs to educate local residents,
school children, and the public at large regarding Timbuctoo, its
history and heritage.
D.
Maintaining an inventory of the Timbuctoo artifacts, including documenting
all artifacts located therein.
E.
Assisting the Township Committee in the maintenance of the Timbuctoo
site, and its appropriate use for publicly owned open space within
Timbuctoo and its surrounding areas in the Township of Westampton.
F.
Assisting the Township Committee, Land Development Board and other
Township departments and committees in Timbuctoo's historic significance
to the Township of Westampton for the purpose of long-range planning
for Timbuctoo.
G.
Reviewing, researching and identifying potential grant opportunities
to be utilized at Timbuctoo in furtherance of the goals as established
by this chapter and committee.
H.
Providing advice to the Township Committee concerning the presentation
of literature and other advertisements as to the significance of Timbuctoo
within the Township of Westampton.
I.
Appointing special advisors to work pro bono with the Timbuctoo Advisory
Committee and the Township on special projects.
J.
Performing such other duties as directed by the Westampton Township
Committee.
