Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:10A-1, there is hereby established the office
of Local Historian in the Township of Brick. The Local Historian shall be
appointed by and shall serve at the pleasure of the Mayor.
The Local Historian shall serve without compensation, but the Township
Council may annually appropriate such funds as may be necessary to reimburse
the Local Historian for expenses incurred in the performance of the duties
and responsibilities set forth herein.
Subject to the supervision and control of the Mayor, the Local Historian
shall have those powers and responsibilities provided for in N.J.S.A. 40:10A-7
and shall, in addition:
A. Coordinate local cultural and public events so as to
enhance public interest and awareness in the history and traditions of and
continued civic life of the Township.
B. Develop additional programs designed to promote public
interest and awareness of the history and traditions of and the expanded cultural
life of the Township.
C. Coordinate his activities with the Brick Township Historical
Society and, to the extent possible, provide such assistance as may be reasonably
necessary to the Historical Society in the conduct of its activities.