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.