There is hereby established an Historic Committee
for the Borough of Oradell to be known as the "Historic Committee
of the Borough of Oradell."
The purpose of the Historic Committee is to
recognize, catalog and preserve people, places, objects and events
of historic interest to the Borough of Oradell and to provide an historic
context within which the Borough may conduct its affairs.
The duties of the Historic Committee shall be
as follows:
A. To conduct historical research and provide advice
to the Mayor and Council regarding historical matters that pertain
to the Borough.
B. To explore ways to assess the preservation of historic
structures within the Borough.
C. To obtain and transcribe oral histories from long-time
Borough residents and make them available through the Oradell Public
Library and other appropriate venues for use in teaching and general
interest.
D. To participate in projects, events, celebrations,
etc., to honor Borough residents and/or veterans who have served their
country during past and current wars.
The Historic Committee shall keep complete and
accurate records of its meetings and activities and shall make an
annual report to the Mayor and Council.