N.J. Stat. tit. 40, ch. 33A

in effect

N.J. Stat. § 40:33A-1 Creation; membership; terms; vacancies; compensation

The board of chosen freeholders of any county is authorized to create, by resolution, a county cultural and heritage commission to be composed of not less than five residents and not more than nine residents of the county to be appointed by the board for terms of 5 years, except that of the members first appointed on a five-member commission one member shall be appointed for a term of 1 year, and one member each for terms of 2, 3, 4 and 5 years. In the case of members first appointed on a commission with a membership in excess of five members, five shall be appointed in the same manner as prescribed herein for a five-member board. A sixth member if appointed shall serve a term of 1 year, a seventh for a term of 2 years, an eighth for a term of 3 years, and a ninth for a term of 4 years. Vacancies shall be filled in the same manner for the unexpired term. The members shall serve without compensation but with the consent of the board they may be reimbursed for expenses incurred in the performance of their duties as members of the commission. L.1968, c. 31, s. 1, eff. May 6, 1968. Amended by L.1971, c. 326, s. 1, eff. Oct. 28, 1971; L.1971, c. 451, s. 2, eff. Feb. 16, 1972.

N.J. Stat. § 40:33A-2 Organization; chairman

The commission shall organize as soon as may be following appointment of its members, and annually thereafter, by election of a chairman from among its members. L.1968, c. 31, s. 2, eff. May 6, 1968.

N.J. Stat. § 40:33A-3 Responsibility of commission

A county cultural and heritage commission shall be responsible for the development of county programs to promote public interest in local and county history, in the arts, and in the cultural values, goals and traditions of the community, the State and the Nation, and with the approval of the board, and within the limits of funds appropriated or otherwise made available to it, undertake the restoration, operation, maintenance and preservation of real property acquired by the county pursuant to R.S. 40:32-6 or otherwise. L.1968, c. 31, s. 3, eff. May 6, 1968. Amended by L.1971, c. 451, s. 3, eff. Feb. 16, 1972.

N.J. Stat. § 40:33A-4 Museum and cultural programs; exhibits and displays

The commission, as from time to time authorized by the board, may establish museum and cultural programs, exhibits and displays including the fine and performing arts, engage in archaeological, genealogical and historical research, publish reports and engage in such related activities to promote and develop public interest and understanding of historic and cultural matters. L.1968, c. 31, s. 4, eff. May 6, 1968. Amended by L.1971, c. 451, s. 4, eff. Feb. 16, 1972.

N.J. Stat. § 40:33A-5 Funds

The board is authorized to include funds for the work of the commission in its annual budget and to make appropriations to the commission therefor. L.1968, c. 31, s. 5, eff. May 6, 1968.

N.J. Stat. § 40:33A-6 Gifts, grants and bequests; solicitation and acceptance; deposit; budgeting, expenditure and accounting

a. A county cultural and heritage commission created pursuant to the provisions of P.L.1968, c. 31 (C. 40:33A-1 et seq.) may, in the name of the county and with the approval of the board of chosen freeholders, apply for and accept any gifts, grants or bequests, including any grants from (1) the Federal Government or any agency thereof or (2) the government of this State or any of its agencies, instrumentalities or political subdivisions or (3) any foundation, corporation, association or individual, and may comply with the terms, conditions and limitations thereof, for the purpose of carrying out any of the functions, powers and duties imposed or conferred upon such commission by or pursuant to law. b. Funds received pursuant to the provisions of this supplementary act shall be deposited with the public funds of the county and shall be budgeted, expended and accounted for in accordance with the provisions of the Local Budget Law (N.J.S. 40A:4-1 et seq.) and the Local Fiscal Affairs Law (N.J.S. 40A:5-1 et seq.) and subject to any terms, conditions and limitations upon which such funds were received. Title to any real or tangible personal property acquired pursuant to this supplementary act shall be vested in the county. L.1971, c. 451, s. 5, eff. Feb. 16, 1972.

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