[HISTORY: Adopted by the Township Committee of the Township
of Barnegat 7-21-80 as Ord. No. 1980-28. Amendments noted where applicable.]
The purpose of this ordinance is to establish the position of
Local Historian within the Township of Barnegat in order to preserve
and perpetuate the history and culture of our township.
[Amended 12-3-2019 by Ord. No. 2019-15]
There is hereby created within the Township of Barnegat the
position of Local Historian. The Local Historian shall serve without
compensation and at the pleasure of the Township Committee. The Local
Historian shall be appointed by the majority vote of the Township
Committee and shall hold office at the pleasure of the governing body.
The term of office for the Local Historian shall be for one year,
commencing on January 1 and ending on December 31 of the appointment
year.
[Amended 12-3-2019 by Ord. No. 2019-15]
The Local Historian shall have the following powers and duties
while serving in that capacity:
A.
To carry out an historical program, including but not restricted
to collecting, preserving and making available materials relating
to the history of the Township of Barnegat. Said Local Historian shall
store such materials in such manner as to ensure their preservation
and shall notify the State Archivist, New Jersey Historical Commission,
the County Historian and the Township Committee of any materials which
should be acquired for preservation. Upon leaving the position, the
Local Historian shall turn over all materials and records and reports
to his or her successor, if then appointed, or to the Township Committee
until such a successor shall be appointed.
B.
The Local Historian shall make an annual report to the Mayor and
Township Committee stating all of the work performed and accomplished
during the previous year. The Local Historian shall transmit a copy
of such report to the New Jersey Historical Commission.
C.
The Local Historian may research, write and cause to have published
a municipal history and may recommend appropriate historical materials
for publication with prior Township Committee approval.
D.
The Local Historian may assist a Landmark Commission, as well as
advise the Township Committee concerning the acquisition, administration,
use and disposition of any landmark or historic site, including such
places in his jurisdiction included on the New Jersey Register of
Historic Places. Such advice may be furnished to the Historic Site
Section, Department of Environmental Protection.
E.
The Local Historian shall assist in projects of commemoration, including
the erection of monuments, historic markers and guide signs.
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Editor's Note: Former § 11B-4, Expenses, was repealed 12-3-2019 by Ord. No. 2019-15.
This ordinance repeals any inconsistent ordinance or ordinances
or part or parts thereof.
This ordinance shall become effective immediately upon final
passage and publication as required by law.
