[HISTORY: Adopted by the Mayor and Council of the Borough
of Middlesex 10-27-2020 by Ord. No. 2009.[1] Amendments noted where applicable.]
[1]
Editor's Note: This ordinance also repealed former Ch. 19,
Cultural and Heritage Committee, adopted 9-24-2019 by Ord. No. 1976, as
amended.
There is hereby established a Cultural and Heritage Committee
which shall promote cultural engagement, historical education and
preservation, the advancement of the creative arts in the Borough
of Middlesex. The term "Committee," when used by itself in this chapter,
shall refer to the Borough of Middlesex Culture and Heritage Committee.
[Amended 2-9-2021 by Ord.
No. 2017]
The Committee shall consist of 11 members, from among residents
and community leaders. Members shall be appointed by the Mayor with
the advice and consent of the Borough Council. Members shall be appointed
for a term of three years, and all appointments shall expire on December
31. The initial appointment terms will be staggered and shall be made
for the balance of the one-, two- or three-year term designated, ending
on December 31 of the applicable year in order to prevent all 11 members'
terms from expiring at the same time. Initial appointments will contain
three one-year terms, four two-year terms and four three-year terms.
In the event of a vacancy prior to the expiration of a member's term,
the Mayor shall appoint, with advice and consent of the Council, a
replacement to fill the remaining portion of the unexpired term.
The membership of the Committee shall appoint from among their
membership a chairperson who shall preside over meetings of the Committee.
The Committee may approve bylaws for conduct of its business that
are consistent with this chapter and any other relevant legal provision.
A.
The duties of the Committee shall consist of engaging and encouraging
cultural historic and artistic engagement, events and all related
activities. These duties may include, but shall not be limited to,
the advancement of the following:
(1)
Visual arts, including, but not limited to, sculpture, painting,
drawing, architectural design, photography, motion pictures, and television.
(2)
Literary arts, including, but not limited to, the writing of prose,
poetry, drama and choreography.
(3)
Performing arts, including, but not limited to, music, dance, poetry-reading,
and theater.
(4)
The collection and display of art objects.
(5)
The preservation or commemoration of the culture and history of the
Borough of Middlesex.
(6)
Other activities which the Committee defines as advancing the creativity
or culture in the Borough of Middlesex.
B.
The Committee shall advise the Mayor and the Borough Council on ways
and means for the encouragement of creative talent within the Borough
of Middlesex for the preservation of the history and heritage of the
Borough, and for the recognition of persons who have made outstanding
contributions to the development, expansion, or preservation of culture
and history in Middlesex, whether such person is or is not an artist.
C.
The Committee is encouraged to establish cooperative efforts to seek
voluntary assistance from other sources of expertise consistent with
its purpose.
D.
The Committee shall be authorized and encouraged to apply for and
to accept grants and contributions under the auspices of and through
the Borough of Middlesex from public and private sources to finance
its initiatives. The Committee shall make no expenditure or commitment
of Borough funds without the specific authorization of the Council,
except that the Mayor, to the extent of staff availability, may authorize
administrative staff support for grant applications and publicity.
This includes but is not limited to matching funds for grants, donations,
and the like.
[Amended 12-20-2022 by Ord. No. 2076]
E.
The Borough shall set up a dedication by rider account for the Committee
to:
[Added 12-20-2022 by Ord.
No. 2076]
F.
All events and estimated expenditures must be approved by resolution
of the governing body prior to the scheduling of any event.
[Added 12-20-2022 by Ord.
No. 2076]
G.
A financial report detailing year-to-date deposits and expenditures
will be provided to the Committee Chairman prior to the first meeting
of each month.
[Added 12-20-2022 by Ord.
No. 2076]
