[HISTORY: Adopted by the Municipal Council of the City of Clifton 8-18-1998 by Ord. No. 5993-98. Amendments noted where applicable.]
[Amended 9-17-2024 by Ord. No. 7937-24]
An advisory Clifton Arts Center Gallery and Sculpture Park Committee for the City of Clifton is hereby established. The advisory committee shall consist of 11 members, who shall be appointed by the Municipal Council and shall serve without compensation.
[Amended 11-8-2023 by Ord. No. 7860-23; 9-17-2024 by Ord. No. 7937-24]
The composition of the advisory committee shall be as follows:
A. 
Six standing members:
(1) 
One representing the Clifton Association of Artists.
(2) 
One representing the Clifton Historical Society.
(3) 
One representing the Clifton Beautification Committee.
(4) 
One representing the Clifton Public Schools.
(5) 
One representing the Clifton Public Library.
(6) 
One representing Montclair State University or any other accredited institution of higher learning.
B. 
Five at-large members.
C. 
Two alternate at-large members.
(1) 
The alternate members shall be designated at the time of appointment as "Alternate No. 1" and "Alternate No. 2."
(2) 
An alternate member may participate in discussions of the committee but may not vote except in the absence or disqualification of a regular member. A vote shall not be delayed in order that a regular member may vote instead of an alternate member. In the event that a choice must be made as to which alternate member is to vote, Alternate No. 1 shall vote.
The term of office of the members of the Advisory Committee shall be unspecified, and they shall serve at the pleasure of the Municipal Council.
The advisory committee shall:
A. 
Establish and formulate the organizational operations for the Clifton Arts Center facility located in Barns D1 and D2 and the placement of sculpture or artwork on the grounds of the Clifton City Hall site.
B. 
Institute, foster and support programs, undertakings and projects to promote the arts in Clifton.
C. 
Obtain and disseminate on a City-wide basis information pertaining to the Clifton Arts Center.
D. 
Be authorized to raise funds to offset its operational costs.