There shall hereafter be established and created a Township of Middle
Senior Citizens Advisory Council comprised of nine members, all of whom shall
be residents of the Township of Middle and at least 50 years of age. The Township
Committee shall appoint a Chairperson for the term of three years. Three members
shall be appointed for a term of three years. Three members shall be appointed
for a term of two years. The remaining two members shall be appointed for
a term of one year. The Township Committee shall also appoint a liaison to
consult and address any disability issues for a term of one year. Any vacancy
shall be filled for the unexpired term. The term shall begin on January 1.
Any person appointed shall continue to hold office for their respective term
or until a successor is appointed. Members of the Council shall not be compensated
for their services.
The Council shall name and select a Secretary who may be a member to
keep minutes and records of all meetings and such other officers, including
a Vice Chairperson, as the Council may designate from its members. In the
absence of the Chairperson, the powers and duties of the Chairperson shall
be performed and exercised by the Vice Chairperson.
The Council shall have the power and duty to devise and oversee a program
for senior citizens of the Township of Middle and in connection therewith,
report to Township Committee from time to time and make recommendations and
suggestions to Township Committee as to programs, activities and rules for
the use of the Senior Citizen Center at 23 Romney Place, Cape May Court House,
New Jersey. The Council shall advise Township Committee as to all matters
for the better management and operation of the program and Senior Citizens
Center.
The rules for use of the Senior Citizen Center shall be those rules
for the use of municipal facilities as are currently in effect and as may
be established or amended by Township Committee from time to time by resolution
or ordinance. All requests and approvals for use of the Senior Citizen Center
shall be in writing to the Township Business Administrator or designee of
Township Committee.