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NJ Rev Stat § 40:33-13.18 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:33-13.18 - Withdrawal of participating county

40:33-13.18. Withdrawal of participating county  If the board of chosen freeholders of any participating county shall determine by resolution to withdraw its participation in the support, maintenance and control of the regional library, it shall give notice thereof to the boards of chosen freeholders of other participating counties and to the board of trustees of the regional library. The directors of all boards of chosen freeholders participating in the regional library and the board of trustees shall confer as soon as practicable for the purpose of reaching an agreement among the participating counties as to the time and method of withdrawal by such county, the use of the library facilities thereafter, the adjustment, apportionment, accounting for, settlement, allowance and satisfaction of the rights and liabilities in or with respect to any property, obligations or other matters or things connected with said library and any other matters relating to the regional library. If said boards of chosen freeholders shall be unable to agree as to the terms and conditions of such withdrawal, the matter shall be referred by the board of chosen freeholders of the county which has adopted a resolution to withdraw to the Director of the Division of Local Government for determination on the basis of fairness and equity, the objectives of this act and the regional library agreement, and the public interest. Upon final approval of the resolution or determination by the Director of the Division of Local Government, the participation of the county in the support, maintenance and control in the regional library shall terminate in accordance with the terms of the withdrawal agreement or determination. L.1962, c. 134, s. 16, eff. July 27, 1962.
NJ Rev Stat § 40:33-14 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:33-14 - Law library; maintenance; purchase of books; annual expenditures limited

40:33-14. Law library; maintenance; purchase of books; annual expenditures limited  40:33-14. The board of chosen freeholders may maintain at the courthouse a law library for the use of the courts held in the county, and for that purpose shall purchase such reports and statutes of the United States, the State of New Jersey and other states and countries and such textbooks as may be designated by the assignment judge of the Superior Court. The amount so expended shall not exceed the sum fixed annually by the board of chosen freeholders.  Amended 1953,c.37,s.61; 1954,c.250; 1991,c.91,s.380.
NJ Rev Stat § 40:33-15 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:33-15 - Morris County; reorganization of free county library; resolution

40:33-15. Morris County; reorganization of free county library; resolution  Notwithstanding the provisions of any other law, the board of chosen freeholders of any county having a population of not less than 350,000 nor more than 450,000 according to the 1970 Federal census which has established a free county library under chapter 33 of Title 40 of the Revised Statutes may, by resolution to be effective January 1, 1978, reorganize the free county library pursuant to the provisions of this act in order to provide library services for the use of all residents and inhabitants of the county. L.1977, c. 300, s. 1, eff. Dec. 16, 1977.
NJ Rev Stat § 40:33-16 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:33-16 - Definitions

40:33-16. Definitions  As used in this act: a. "First level services" means services provided by a free county library which are coextensive with those provided by free public libraries established pursuant to chapter 54 of Title 40 of the Revised Statutes which may include but are not limited to over-the-counter borrowing, story-telling and bookmobile programs; and, in addition, the following services provided by the free county library to local libraries: material acquisition and processing, book allowances and book rental services. b. "Second level services" means specialized services provided to all residents of a county by the free county library which supplement services provided by free public libraries and services provided by a free county library to all public libraries, school libraries, industrial, commercial and other special libraries in the county which are designed to assist and strengthen such libraries. Second level services shall include but not be limited to inter-library loan, in-library use of materials, reference and reading guidance, provision of photocopy at cost, compilation and publication of a union list of periodicals and the coordination of cooperative countywide services. L.1977, c. 300, s. 2, eff. Dec. 16, 1977.
NJ Rev Stat § 40:33-17 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:33-17 - County library commission; members

40:33-17. County library commission; members  The "county library commission" in such counties shall consist of seven members. On or before the effective date of such reorganization, the board of chosen freeholders shall appoint the two additional members to the commission, for terms of 4 and 5 years respectively, who are residents of municipalities which only receive second level services from the county library, one of whom who has previously served as a trustee of a free public library. All future appointments to the commission shall be made for terms of 5 years, except for appointments to fill vacancies occurring on the commission which shall be filled for the unexpired term only. All future appointments shall be made in such a manner as to maintain at least one director, or his designee, from a municipal free public library or joint library which receives only second level services from the free county library, one member, or his designee, of the governing body of a municipality which receives only second level services from the free county library, a trustee of a municipal free library which receives only second level services from the free county library, and three members who are residents of municipalities which receive first level services from the free county library. L.1977, c. 300, s. 3, eff. Dec. 16, 1977.
NJ Rev Stat § 40:33-18 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:33-18 - Proposal of operational amount for ensuing calendar year

40:33-18. Proposal of operational amount for ensuing calendar year  The county library commission in such counties shall annually, not later than November 1, propose to the board of chosen freeholders the total sum required for the operation of the library for the ensuing calendar year and identify that part of the total sum which will be used for second level services. L.1977, c. 300, s. 4, eff. Dec. 16, 1977.
NJ Rev Stat § 40:33-19 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:33-19 - Funding county library services

40:33-19. Funding county library services  Following the passage of a resolution to reorganize the free county library pursuant to the provisions of this act and annually thereafter, the board of chosen freeholders shall determine a sum sufficient for the maintenance of first and second level services at the county library. The sum to be raised for first level services shall be certified by the board of chosen freeholders to the county board of taxation, which shall apportion such amount among the municipalities receiving first level services.  The amount thus apportioned to each municipality for first level services shall be assessed, levied and collected in the same manner and at the same time as other county taxes are assessed, levied and collected therein. The sum to be raised and appropriated for second level services shall be raised and appropriated by the board of chosen freeholders in the same manner as moneys are raised and appropriated for other county purposes pursuant to the Local Budget Law (N.J.S. 40A:4-1 et seq.).  L. 1977, c. 300, s. 5, eff. Dec. 16, 1977. Amended by L. 1985, c. 240, s. 1, eff. July 17, 1985.
NJ Rev Stat § 40:33-21 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:33-21 - Report on effectiveness of second level services

40:33-21. Report on effectiveness of second level services  Within 18 months following the reorganization of the free county library pursuant to this act, after consultation with all the libraries in the county, the county library commission shall submit a report to all the municipalities in the county which evaluates the effectiveness of the second level services provided by the free county library and indicates what action it will take to improve such services in the forthcoming year. L.1977, c. 300, s. 7, eff. Dec. 16, 1977.
NJ Rev Stat § 40:33-22 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:33-22 - Application of provisions on free county libraries

40:33-22. Application of provisions on free county libraries  All free county libraries reorganized pursuant to the provisions of this act shall be governed by the provisions of article 1, chapter 33, Title 40 of the Revised Statutes insofar as they are not inconsistent with the provisions of this act. L.1977, c. 300, s. 8, eff. Dec. 16, 1977.
NJ Rev Stat § 40:33-23 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:33-23 - Consideration of increase in county tax levy to fund second level services for purposes of calculating permissible expenditures

40:33-23. Consideration of increase in county tax levy to fund second level services for purposes of calculating permissible expenditures  In the first year in which a free county library is reorganized pursuant to the provisions of this act, the amount which the county tax levy is increased to fund second level services provided by the county library shall not be considered as part of the county tax levy for the purposes of calculating permissible expenditures for that year pursuant to P.L.1976, c. 68 (C. 40A:4-45.1 et seq.), however the amount which the county tax levy is so increased in that first year shall be considered as part of the county tax levy for the purposes of calculating permissible expenditures pursuant to P.L.1976, c. 68, for the following year and every year thereafter. L.1977, c. 300, s. 9, eff. Dec. 16, 1977.
NJ Rev Stat § 40:33A-1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:33A-1 - Creation; membership; terms; vacancies; compensation

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.
NJ Rev Stat § 40:33A-2 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:33A-2 - Organization; chairman

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.
NJ Rev Stat § 40:33A-3 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:33A-3 - Responsibility of commission

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.
NJ Rev Stat § 40:33A-4 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:33A-4 - Museum and cultural programs; exhibits and displays

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.
NJ Rev Stat § 40:33A-5 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:33A-5 - Funds

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.
NJ Rev Stat § 40:33A-6 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:33A-6 - Gifts, grants and bequests; solicitation and acceptance; deposit; budgeting, expenditure and accounting

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.
NJ Rev Stat § 40:33B-1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:33B-1 - Short title

40:33B-1. Short title  This act shall be known and may be cited as the "County Historical Commission Act."  L. 1987, c. 255, s. 1.
NJ Rev Stat § 40:33B-2 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:33B-2 - Findings, declarations

40:33B-2. Findings, declarations  The Legislature finds and declares that this generation is obligated to future generations to maintain our historical and cultural heritage by preserving historic buildings which exemplify that heritage.  L. 1987, c. 255, s. 2.
NJ Rev Stat § 40:33B-3 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:33B-3 - Definitions

40:33B-3. Definitions  As used in this act:  a. "Commission" means a county historical commission established pursuant to this act.  b. "Historic building" means a building or complex of buildings significant to the history of the municipality, county, State or nation.  c. "Preserve an historic building" means to restore, reconstruct, renovate or maintain that building or otherwise to recreate or conserve the historical character and value thereof.  L. 1987, c. 255, s. 3.
NJ Rev Stat § 40:33B-4 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:33B-4 - County historical commission

40:33B-4. County historical commission  a. The governing body of any county, by ordinance or resolution, as appropriate, may establish a county historical commission.  b. The commission shall consist of not fewer than five nor more than nine members appointed by the governing body. Members shall be residents of the county and shall be chosen with consideration of their qualifications by training or experience to discharge the duties and functions of the commission; and appointments shall be made with due consideration to maintaining a balance of community interests and of skills in the composition of the commission.  c. The governing body of a county shall designate one of the members to serve as chairman and presiding officer of the commission. The initial members of the commission shall be divided as nearly as possible into three equal groups, the members in each group to serve terms of one, two or three years, as designated by the governing body; succeeding appointments shall all be for three years. Each member shall serve for the term fixed pursuant to law, and until his successor is appointed and has qualified. Any vacancy occurring on the commission otherwise than by expiration of term shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment, but for the unexpired term only.  d. The governing body may remove any member of the commission for cause, on written charges served upon the member, and after a hearing thereon at which the member is entitled to be heard in person or by counsel.  e. Members of the commission shall serve without compensation, but shall be entitled to reimbursement for actual expenses necessarily incurred in the performance of their duties as members of the commission, within the limit of funds appropriated or otherwise available for that purpose.  L. 1987, c. 255, s. 4.
NJ Rev Stat § 40:33B-6 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:33B-6 - Appeal

40:33B-6. Appeal  Any designation effectuated or regulation promulgated pursuant to this act shall be subject to an appeal thereof to the governing body of the county by the owner of the property involved.  L. 1987, c. 255, s. 6.
NJ Rev Stat § 40:33B-7 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:33B-7 - Bonds; revenue

40:33B-7. Bonds; revenue  The governing body of any county in which a county historical commission is established pursuant to this act is authorized to issue bonds for the purpose of assisting the commission in acquiring in its name or the name of the county and preserving historic buildings. In addition, the governing body is authorized to appropriate for the use of the commission moneys as may be raised from revenue producing properties owned or operated by the commission. The provisions of this section shall be effectuated in accordance with the provisions of the "Local Bond Law," N.J.S. 40A:2-1 et seq., "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.  L. 1987, c. 255, s. 7.
NJ Rev Stat § 40:33B-8 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:33B-8 - Application for funds

40:33B-8. Application for funds  a. A county historical commission may, in the name of the county and with the approval of the county governing body, apply for and accept any gifts, grants or bequests, including any grants from the federal government or any agency thereof, the government of this State or any of its agencies, instrumentalities or political subdivisions, or 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 of the commission.  b. Funds received pursuant to this section 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 with any terms, conditions and limitations upon which the funds are received.  L. 1987, c. 255, s. 8.
NJ Rev Stat § 40:33B-9 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:33B-9 - Powers to county cultural and heritage commission

40:33B-9. Powers to county cultural and heritage commission  The governing body of any county in which there is established a county cultural and heritage commission pursuant to P.L. 1968, c. 31 (C. 40:33A-1 et seq.), and in which no county historical commission is established pursuant to this act may, by ordinance or resolution, as appropriate, vest in the county cultural and heritage commission all the powers, duties and functions exercised by a county historical commission pursuant to this act.  L. 1987, c. 255, s. 9.
NJ Rev Stat § 40:33B-10 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:33B-10 - Approval of commissioner

40:33B-10. Approval of commissioner  Any rule, regulation, ordinance, resolution or standard adopted or promulgated pursuant to this act and applying to an historic building which is included in the National Register of Historic Places or the New Jersey Register of Historic Places is subject to the approval of the Commissioner of the Department of Environmental Protection as conforming to the provisions of State or federal laws, rules or regulations pertaining to the appropriate register.  L. 1987, c. 255, s. 10.
NJ Rev Stat § 40:34-1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:34-1 - Erection and maintenance

40:34-1. Erection and maintenance  The board of chosen freeholders may construct and maintain, or contribute funds towards the construction and maintenance of such statues, monuments or other memorials in any public place in the county as it may deem advisable and suitable for the commemoration of any person or event. The board may also accept any statue, monument or memorial presented to it, and thereafter maintain the same.
NJ Rev Stat § 40:34-2 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:34-2 - Referendum

40:34-2. Referendum  The board of chosen freeholders may, at any general election, submit the question of whether or not it shall appropriate funds towards the construction of any statue, monument or other memorial in the county.