[Adopted 5-28-2002 by Ord. No. 2002-07]
[Amended 8-9-2005 by Ord. No. 2005-30]
There is hereby created in the Borough of Clementon a board, to be known as the "Clementon Historic Preservation Commission," which shall consist of nine members, who are residents or prior residents of the municipality, to be appointed by the Mayor, with the advice and consent of Borough Council, and to serve without compensation.
[Amended 8-9-2005 by Ord. No. 2005-30]
The Commission positions shall be filled by residents or prior residents of the Borough of Clementon interested in preserving the history of the Borough and who will be responsible for the collection and display of documents, pictures and other significant artifacts of an historical nature in a manner that can be shared with others.
The terms of office of the members of said Commission shall be as follows: three members will serve for two years, three members shall serve for three years and three members will serve for four years. Thereafter, terms of members will be four years. Vacancies shall be filled in the same manner in which the previous incumbent was appointed and shall be filled for the remaining unexpired term only.
The said Commission shall have power to:
A. 
Collect and catalog records, pictures, paintings and artifacts of historical interest to the Borough of Clementon and to maintain a repository for the display and safekeeping of said items.
B. 
Develop an annual operating budget that will be presented to the Borough Council for approval.
C. 
Request disbursement of funds allocated by the Borough for the purpose of historical preservation.
D. 
To maintain financial records and submit same to the governing body annually.
E. 
Prepare and submit grant applications for funds available for historical preservation.
F. 
Promote appreciation of the historic resources for the education, recreation and welfare of the citizens of the Borough of Clementon and its visitors.
The Commission shall adopt internal rules and procedures for the transaction of its business, subject to the following:
A. 
The Commission shall elect from its members a Chairman, Vice Chairman, Secretary and Treasurer.
B. 
A quorum for the transaction of all business shall be three members.
C. 
All Commission records are public records, and all Commission meetings shall comply with the Open Public Meetings Act (N.J.S.A. 10:4-6 et seq.).
D. 
Commission meetings shall be scheduled at least once every month or as often as required to fulfill its obligations.
E. 
No Commission member shall be permitted to act on any matter in which he or she has, either directly or indirectly, any personal or financial interest.
F. 
The Commission shall keep records of its meetings and activities and submit monthly reports to the governing body.
[Added 8-9-2005 by Ord. No. 2005-30]
A. 
No duties or powers of the Commission shall supersede or infringe on the powers of the governing body or other Borough committees.
B. 
It any section or provision hereof shall be adjudged invalid, such determination shall not affect the other provisions hereof, which shall remain in full force and effect to the extent severable from such determination.