There is hereby established a volunteer advisory committee called
the Atlantic Highlands Veterans Affairs Committee.
The mission of the Atlantic Highlands Veterans Affairs Committee
shall be: a) to relay the questions or concerns of veterans of the
armed forces who are residents of Atlantic Highlands to the governing
body; b) to provide information on various federal, state and local
programs for which Atlantic Highlands' veterans may be eligible
and entitled to participate in; c) to research and analyze the needs
of Atlantic Highlands' veterans and make recommendations to the
Mayor and Council regarding how those needs may be best served; and
d) to research and provide information to the Mayor and Council concerning
the accomplishments and sacrifices of Atlantic Highlands veterans
and propose ways by which this information can be shared with the
general public.
The Atlantic Highlands Veterans Affairs Committee shall consist
of five members appointed by the Mayor with the advice and consent
of the Council. At least three members shall always be veterans of
the armed forces. Two of the five founding members shall serve for
terms of three years, two of the five founding members shall serve
for a term of two years, and one of the five founding members shall
serve for a term of one year after which all shall serve for staggered
terms of three years. Any vacancies shall only be filled by appointment
of the Mayor with the advice and consent of the Council for the remainder
of the term of the individual having left the seat vacant.
The Atlantic Highlands Veterans Affairs Committee is an entirely
voluntary advisory body without any designated budget or support staff
but may from time-to-time be permitted to request certain administrative
or financial support for specific projects. Any such request shall
be voted on and approved by a majority of its membership and then
made in written form to the Borough Administrator for review and recommendation
to the Mayor and Council for consideration based upon the availability
of resources.
This article shall become effective on January 1, 2023.