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NJ Rev Stat § 52:16A-26 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers|Section 52:16A-26 - Duties of council

52:16A-26. Duties of council  The duties of the council shall be: (a) To take such steps as may be deemed necessary and appropriate to stimulate and encourage the study and presentation of the performing and creative arts, and to foster public interest in and support of the arts in our State. (b) To make such surveys as may be deemed advisable to public and private institutions within the State engaged in the performing and creative arts, and to make recommendations for appropriate action to enlarge the State's resources in the performing and creative arts. (c) To encourage and assist freedom of expression in the performing and creative arts. (d) To assist in complementing the design of public buildings in this State in accordance with the provisions of the "Public Buildings Arts Inclusion Act." For the purposes of this act, the term "performing and creative arts" shall include, but not be limited to, music, theater, dance, literature, painting, sculpture, architecture, photography, film art, handicrafts, graphic arts and design. L.1966, c. 214, s. 2. Amended by L.1978, c. 117, s. 6.
NJ Rev Stat § 52:16A-26.1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers|Section 52:16A-26.1 - Short title

52:16A-26.1. Short title  This act shall be known and may be cited as the "State and Regional Centers of Artistic Excellence Act."  L. 1985, c. 410, s. 1.
NJ Rev Stat § 52:16A-26.2 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers|Section 52:16A-26.2 - Definitions

52:16A-26.2. Definitions  As used in this act:  a. "Council" means the New Jersey State Council on the Arts in the Department of State;  b. "Cultural activities" means performances, displays, and educational programs of music, dance, opera, theatre, painting, sculpture, architecture, photography, film art, handicrafts, graphic arts, design, literature, and other similar or related activities;  c. "Network" means more than one facility, structure or space which are managed and operated in conjunction and cooperation with one another for the primary purpose of presenting or producing cultural activities;  d. "Qualifying governmental body" means a municipality, contiguous municipalities or a county in which government arts or cultural boards or commissions, nonprofit arts or cultural corporations, and arts, cultural, educational, or philanthropic organizations provide, in conjunction with one another, a wide range of cultural activities on a year-round basis through the management, operation, and maintenance of the necessary facilities;  e. "Regional center" means a cultural facility or network of facilities to be designated by the council pursuant to this act, which is located within a municipality or within two or more contiguous municipalities, which possesses the appropriate and requisite space, technical capabilities and professional management to present or produce on a year-round basis cultural programs and activities of high artistic quality representing a balanced variety of major disciplines and forms, and which serves a broad and diverse regional audience;  f. "State center" means a cultural facility or network of facilities to be designated by the council pursuant to this act, which is located within a municipality or within two or more contiguous municipalities, which possesses the appropriate and requisite space, technical capabilities and professional management to present or produce on a year-round basis cultural programs and activities of the highest artistic quality by major State, national or international artists and arts groups representing all major disciplines and forms, and which serves a diverse Statewide audience.  L. 1985, c. 410, s. 2.
NJ Rev Stat § 52:16A-26.3 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers|Section 52:16A-26.3 - Powers, responsibilities

52:16A-26.3. Powers, responsibilities  In addition to the powers and responsibilities provided under any other law, the council shall have the following powers and responsibilities:  a. To provide municipalities, counties and prospective centers with information related to qualification, application and reapplication under the provisions of this act;  b. To designate centers in qualifying municipalities and counties pursuant to this act;  c. To monitor continuously the operation of centers so designated;  d. To remove designation of or to redesignate from State to regional a center if, within the municipality, municipalities or county, the boards, commissions, and organizations responsible for management, operation, and maintenance of the facilities fail to continue to meet the criteria established for the respective designations of State and regional centers; and e. To promulgate the rules and regulations pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L. 1968, c. 410 (C. 52:14B-1 et seq.), necessary to effectuate the purposes of this act.  L. 1985, c. 410, s. 3.
NJ Rev Stat § 52:16A-26.4 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers|Section 52:16A-26.4 - Application for center designation

52:16A-26.4. Application for center designation  A qualifying governmental body may develop and adopt by ordinance or resolution a State cultural center plan or a regional cultural center plan to be submitted to the council as an application for designation as a center. The plan shall include:  a. A description of the facilities available for cultural activities;  b. A statement of the boards, commissions, and organizations responsible for management, operation, and maintenance of the facilities involved and activities provided, and any plans or commitments made by these groups for the continuation of services and provision of activities;  c. A description of the types of cultural activities that are provided, or are to be provided, at and by the center; and  d. A statement of commitments made by private individuals, businesses, and organizations for developing, financing, and maintaining the center and its activities.  L. 1985, c. 410, s. 4.
NJ Rev Stat § 52:16A-26.5 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers|Section 52:16A-26.5 - State cultural center

52:16A-26.5. State cultural center  Upon application by a municipality, two or more contiguous municipalities or a county, the council shall designate a facility or network of facilities within the applicant's jurisdiction as a State cultural center under the provisions of this act, if it determines that the plan submitted demonstrates that:  a. The variety of cultural activities includes programs of all major arts disciplines of interest to all segments of the population and are presented on a year-round basis;  b. The facilities of the proposed center are capable, in terms of seating capacity, staging, appurtenant production preparation space, auxiliary facilities, sound, lighting and other technical aspects, management, marketing, maintenance support, parking and convenience, of meeting the needs of major State, national and international artists and arts groups and serving New Jersey citizens residing outside the municipal and county boundaries;  c. The cultural activities provided are of high quality and merit; and  d. Private individuals, businesses, and organizations are participating in the functioning of the center in an effort to promote and develop cooperation between public and private entities in the support of cultural activities.  The council shall review, and approve or disapprove, an application within 120 days of receipt. If the council disapproves the application, it shall set forth its reasons in writing to the applicant within 30 days of its determination. The applicant may amend its ordinance or resolution and resubmit an application to the council, subject to the review and approval provisions of this section.  L. 1985, c. 410, s. 5.
NJ Rev Stat § 52:16A-26.6 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers|Section 52:16A-26.6 - Regional cultural center

52:16A-26.6. Regional cultural center  Upon application by a municipality, two or more contiguous municipalities, or a county, the council shall designate a facility or network of facilities within the applicant's jurisdiction as a regional cultural center under the provisions of this act, if it determines that the plan submitted demonstrates that:  a. The variety of cultural activities offered represents a mixture of major arts disciplines through programs of interest to all segments of the population;  b. The facilities of the proposed center are capable, in terms of seating capacity, staging, appurtenant production preparation space, auxiliary facilities, sound, lighting and other technical aspects, management, marketing and maintenance support, parking and convenience, of presenting a wide range of artists and arts groups and of serving New Jersey citizens residing outside the municipal boundaries;  c. The cultural activities are of high quality and merit; and  d. Private individuals, businesses, and organizations are participating in the functioning of the center in an effort to promote and develop cooperation between public and private entities in the support of cultural activities.  The council shall review, and approve or disapprove, an application within 120 days of receipt. If the council disapproves the application, it shall set forth its reasons in writing to the applicant within 30 days of its determination. The applicant may amend its ordinance or resolution and resubmit an application to the council, subject to the review and approval provisions of this section.  L. 1985, c. 410, s. 6.
NJ Rev Stat § 52:16A-26.7 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers|Section 52:16A-26.7 - Continued grant eligibility

52:16A-26.7 Continued grant eligibility  7. Participation in the cultural activities of a designated State or regional center shall not preclude an organization or individual from being eligible for a grant of fellowships awarded by the council pursuant to P.L. 1966, c.214 (C.52:16A-25 et seq.) nor shall it mandate or influence the awarding of additional grants of fellowships by the council. L.1985,c.410,s.7.
NJ Rev Stat § 52:16A-26.8 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers|Section 52:16A-26.8 - Eligibility for certain Council on the Arts funding.

52:16A-26.8 Eligibility for certain Council on the Arts funding.  1. Notwithstanding any law, rule or regulation to the contrary, the New Jersey State Council on the Arts, created pursuant to P.L.1966, c.214 (C.52:16A-25 et seq.), shall not exclude four-year colleges and universities, fraternal organizations, public and private elementary or secondary schools, or religious organizations from being eligible for funding with monies made available for cultural center development projects from the "New Jersey Green Acres, Cultural Centers and Historic Preservation Bond Act of 1987," P.L.1987, c.265 L.1999,c.219,s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 52:16A-26.11 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers|Section 52:16A-26.11 - "Artist District."

52:16A-26.11 "Artist District."  1. a. In addition to the powers and responsibilities provided under any other law, the New Jersey State Council on the Arts shall establish an "Artist District" designation for a municipality or an area within a municipality. b. The council shall establish criteria required for a municipality or area within a municipality to be designated by the council as an Artist District, including the minimum number of art related services and venues, such as businesses, galleries, museums, organizations, performance halls, studios, theaters, or other facilities, that must be located in the municipality or the area of the municipality. An Artist District may also constitute a concentration of certain types of art, such as dance, film, literature or writing, music, or performing or visual arts, or types of services and venues.  c. A municipality may apply to the council for designation as an Artist District or for designation of an area within the municipality as an Artist District. A municipality shall apply to the council for the designation on a standard form created by the council and made available on the council's Internet site. d. After receipt of an application for designation as an Artist District, the council shall, within 60 calendar days, review and approve, approve with conditions, or reject the application. e. The council shall, in consultation with the Division of Travel and Tourism, adopt guidance or standards for an Artist District to advertise, market, or promote itself as a destination for artists and visitors. An Artist District may advertise or otherwise use its designation in accordance with the guidance or standards.  L.2019, c.381, s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 52:16A-27 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers|Section 52:16A-27 - Executive director and other personnel; election of chairman and vice chairman; rules and regulations; hearings; annual report

52:16A-27. Executive director and other personnel; election of chairman and vice chairman; rules and regulations; hearings; annual report  (a) The council shall employ an executive director and such other personnel as may be deemed necessary to accomplish its objectives within the limit of funds available therefor. (b) The members of the council shall elect annually a chairman and a vice chairman from their number. The executive director shall serve as secretary of the council. The chairman shall be the chief executive officer of the council. The chairman shall preside at all meetings of the council and shall perform such other duties as shall be prescribed by the council. The executive director shall carry out the policies of the council under the direction of the chairman. (c) The council shall adopt rules and regulations concerning the operation of the council, the functions and responsibilities of its officers and employees and such other matters as may be necessary to carry out the purpose of this act. (d) The council shall be authorized and empowered to hold public and private hearings, and, within the limit of funds available therefor, to enter into contracts with individuals, organizations, and institutions for services or endeavors furthering the objectives of the council's programs; to accept gifts, grants and bequests of funds from individuals, foundations, corporations, governmental agencies, and other organizations or institutions; to make and sign any agreements and to do and perform any acts that may be necessary to carry out the purposes of this act. The council may request and shall receive from any department or agency of the State Government such assistance, information, and advice as will enable it to carry out its powers and duties hereunder. (e) The council shall make an annual report to the Governor and the Legislature concerning the status of the arts in New Jersey and such other matters as the council deems desirable. L.1966, c. 214, s. 3.
NJ Rev Stat § 52:16A-28 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers|Section 52:16A-28 - Council as official agency of state

52:16A-28. Council as official agency of state  The council shall be the official agency of this State to receive and disburse all funds made available to the State Government by the National Endowment for the Arts or by any successor agency. L.1966, c. 214, s. 4.
NJ Rev Stat § 52:16A-29 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers|Section 52:16A-29 - Short title

52:16A-29. Short title  This act shall be known and may be cited as the "Public Buildings Arts Inclusion Act." L.1978, c. 117, s. 1.
NJ Rev Stat § 52:16A-31 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers|Section 52:16A-31 - Fine arts element; inclusion in new public buildings; approval and limitation of expenditures

52:16A-31. Fine arts element; inclusion in new public buildings; approval and limitation of expenditures  a. Whenever a new public building is to be constructed at the expense and for the use of the State, the contracting officer shall, together with the architect whom he has engaged, consult with the council regarding the elements of fine arts to be included or incorporated in the design of such building or buildings. b. As a result of such consultations the architect may incorporate the recommendations of the council in the design of such building or buildings. Expenditures for recommendations concerning the inclusion of artistic designs in State buildings shall be approved by the State House Commission. c. The total estimated cost of the fine arts elements included in such plans and specifications for a public building or group of public buildings for the purpose of implementing the design thereof in accordance with the purposes of this act shall not exceed 1 1/2 % of the total estimated cost of the construction of such building or group of buildings. L.1978, c. 117, s. 3.
NJ Rev Stat § 52:16A-32 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers|Section 52:16A-32 - Contracts; criteria for selection of artists; register of competent artists

52:16A-32. Contracts; criteria for selection of artists; register of competent artists  a. The execution of the fine arts elements determined upon pursuant to section 3 of this act shall be let as a separate contract or contracts. Except as provided in section 5 of this act, the artist or artists who are to execute such fine arts elements shall be selected jointly by the architect and the contracting officer, after consultation with the council and the principal user. b. For the purpose of assisting in the selection of artists the council shall develop criteria which may be employed in the selection process. The council shall also endeavor to establish and maintain a register of competent artists who are citizens and residents of this State, from among whom artists who in the various branches of the fine arts, particularly with reference to artists may be particularly suited for the various types of work likely to be required may be readily identified and selected. c. Contracts for such work shall be negotiated within the limits of the estimated cost as determined pursuant to section 3 of this act. Public competitive bidding shall not be required for any such contract. L.1978, c. 117, s. 4.
NJ Rev Stat § 52:16A-33 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers|Section 52:16A-33 - Selection by public competition

52:16A-33. Selection by public competition  a. Upon the council's review of the elements of fine arts to be incorporated in such structure or group of structures, the council may determine that such selection or selections shall be made by means of public competition. The contract to be let by such competition shall be in fixed amount made public prior to the competition; but no such competition shall be held for the award of a contract of less than $2,500.00. b. The council shall set the terms of the competition, and shall provide that the artist submitting the design most in accord with the architect's intentions and most in keeping with the style and design of the building, and who, from his designs or other materials submitted pursuant to the rules of the competition, appears most able to execute the work in a satisfactory manner, shall be awarded the contract for which the competition is held. c. In any such competition, the council may provide, within the limit of funds appropriated or otherwise made available to it for the purpose, for the award of prizes to competitors other than those awarded contracts as a result of the competition, on the basis of the artistic qualities of their designs. Such prizes may be awarded when, in the judgment of the council, it is necessary or desirable in order to encourage a sufficient number of artists to enter the competition so as to provide an ample field of choice in selecting an artist to be awarded a contract. d. In connection with any competition authorized under this section, the council shall take such steps as are within its power to assure that notice of such competition will be effectively publicized so as to attract competitors; and to that end it is authorized to expend such funds as may be appropriated or otherwise made available to it for that purpose. e. No expenditure authorized under subsection c. or d. of this section shall be made from or charged to the 1 1/2 % allowance provided for in section 3 of this act. L.1978, c. 117, s. 5.
NJ Rev Stat § 52:16A-34 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers|Section 52:16A-34 - Consultation by council with relevant arts institutions and organizations

52:16A-34. Consultation by council with relevant arts institutions and organizations  The council, in making recommendations or suggestions to a public body or officer pursuant to the duties imposed upon it under sections 3 and 4 of this act, or in arranging, conducting or judging a competition pursuant to section 5 of this act, shall before doing so consult thereon with officers or other appropriate representatives of relevant arts institutions and organizations in New Jersey, such as museums, societies and associations of artists and architects, schools of art and architecture, and such other organizations, associations or institutions as may be appropriate to the matter under consideration, including the major nonprofit public or private museums in the State whose collections encompass the fine arts. L.1978, c. 117, s. 7.
NJ Rev Stat § 52:16A-35 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers|Section 52:16A-35 - Commercial recording division; establishment

52:16A-35. Commercial recording division; establishment  There is established in the Department of State a division which shall be known as the Division of Commercial Recording. L.1982, c. 150, s. 1, eff. Oct. 13, 1982.
NJ Rev Stat § 52:16A-36 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers|Section 52:16A-36 - Director; personnel; transfer of powers and functions of bureau of commercial recording

52:16A-36. Director; personnel; transfer of powers and functions of bureau of commercial recording  a. The Division of Commercial Recording shall be under the immediate supervision of a director who shall administer the work of the division under the direction of the Secretary of State. b. There shall be such deputy directors and assistant directors as are necessary to administer the Division of Commercial Recording as the Secretary of State may prescribe. c. All functions, powers and duties of the Bureau of Commercial Recording in the Department of State are transferred to the Division of Commercial Recording in the Department of State and, except as otherwise provided in this act, the provisions of the "State Agency Transfer Act," P.L.1971, c. 375 (C. 52:14D-1 et seq.) shall apply to the transfer. d. Such employees of the Bureau of Commercial Recording, as the Secretary of State may determine are needed for the proper performance of the functions and duties imposed upon the Division of Commercial Recording, are hereby transferred to the Division of Commercial Recording. Persons thus transferred shall be assigned to such duties as the Secretary of State determines. L.1982, c. 150, s. 2, eff. Oct. 13, 1982.