[Adopted 8-11-2022 by Ord. No. 10-2022]
There is hereby established a volunteer advisory committee called the Atlantic Highlands Veterans Affairs Committee.
The mission of the Atlantic Highlands Veterans Affairs Committee shall be: a) to relay the questions or concerns of veterans of the armed forces who are residents of Atlantic Highlands to the governing body; b) to provide information on various federal, state and local programs for which Atlantic Highlands' veterans may be eligible and entitled to participate in; c) to research and analyze the needs of Atlantic Highlands' veterans and make recommendations to the Mayor and Council regarding how those needs may be best served; and d) to research and provide information to the Mayor and Council concerning the accomplishments and sacrifices of Atlantic Highlands veterans and propose ways by which this information can be shared with the general public.
The Atlantic Highlands Veterans Affairs Committee shall consist of five members appointed by the Mayor with the advice and consent of the Council. At least three members shall always be veterans of the armed forces. Two of the five founding members shall serve for terms of three years, two of the five founding members shall serve for a term of two years, and one of the five founding members shall serve for a term of one year after which all shall serve for staggered terms of three years. Any vacancies shall only be filled by appointment of the Mayor with the advice and consent of the Council for the remainder of the term of the individual having left the seat vacant.
The Atlantic Highlands Veterans Affairs Committee is an entirely voluntary advisory body without any designated budget or support staff but may from time-to-time be permitted to request certain administrative or financial support for specific projects. Any such request shall be voted on and approved by a majority of its membership and then made in written form to the Borough Administrator for review and recommendation to the Mayor and Council for consideration based upon the availability of resources.
This article shall become effective on January 1, 2023.