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2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:16A-82 - Historic Trust's recommendations for funding

52:16A-82. Historic Trust's recommendations for funding
11. At least once each State fiscal year after the board has determined that sufficient interest has accrued to provide grants to qualified organizations, the Historic Trust shall submit to the board a list of capital facilities projects that the Historic Trust recommends to receive funding from the Trust Fund, based upon a priority system, ranking criteria, and funding policies established by the Historic Trust pursuant to this act and P.L.1967, c.124 (C.13:1B-15.111 et seq.), and any rules or regulations adopted pursuant thereto. The board shall review the list and may make such deletions, but not additions, of projects therefrom as it deems appropriate and in accordance with the procedures established by the board for such deletions pursuant to this act, whereupon the board shall approve the list. This approved project list shall receive moneys from the Cultural Trust for the purposes of effectuating this act.
L.2000,c.76,s.11.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:16A-83 - Commission's recommendations for funding

52:16A-83. Commission's recommendations for funding
12. At least once each State fiscal year after the board has determined that sufficient interest has accrued to provide grants to qualified organizations, the Commission shall submit to the board a list of endowment and financial stabilization projects that the Commission recommends to receive funding from the Trust Fund, based upon a priority system, ranking criteria, and funding policies established by the Commission pursuant to this act and N.J.S.18A:73-21 et seq. any rules or regulations adopted pursuant thereto. The board shall review the list and may make such deletions, but not additions, of projects therefrom as it deems appropriate and in accordance with the procedures established by the board for such deletions pursuant to this act, whereupon the board shall approve the list. This approved project list shall receive moneys from the Cultural Trust for the purposes of effectuating this act.
L.2000,c.76,s.12.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:16A-84 - Obligations of recipients

52:16A-84. Obligations of recipients
13. a. All qualified organizations receiving moneys from the Cultural Trust pursuant to this act shall enter into an agreement with the board, which shall provide for monitoring the allocation and use of moneys to ensure that such moneys are held and used consistent with the purposes of this act.
b. As determined by the board, the qualified organizations in receipt of moneys from the Trust Fund shall report to the board on its activities, financial status, and use of the moneys disbursed to it by the board.
L.2000,c.76,s.13.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:16A-85 - Regulations, annual funding request

52:16A-85. Regulations, annual funding request
14. a. Notwithstanding any provision of the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), to the contrary, the Council, the Historic Trust, and the Commission may adopt, immediately upon filing with the Office of Administrative Law, such regulations as the Council, the Historic Trust, and the Commission deem necessary to implement the provisions of this act which regulations shall be effective for a period not to exceed 180 days from the date of the filing. Such regulations may thereafter be amended, adopted or readopted by the Council, the Historic Trust, and the Commission as necessary in accordance with the requirements of P.L.1968, c.410.
b. The Council, the Historic Trust, and the Commission shall prepare and submit an annual funding request to the Governor through the Department of State and the Division of Budget and Accounting in the Department of the Treasury to carry out the purposes of this act.
L.2000,c.76,s.14.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:16A-86 - Findings, declarations relative to Amistad Commission.

52:16A-86 Findings, declarations relative to Amistad Commission.
1. The Legislature finds and declares that:
a. During the period beginning late in the 15th century through the 19th century, millions of persons of African origin were enslaved and brought to the Western Hemisphere, including the United States of America; anywhere from between 20 to 50 percent of enslaved Africans died during their journey to the Western Hemisphere; the enslavement of Africans and their descendants was part of a concerted effort of physical and psychological terrorism that deprived groups of people of African descent the opportunity to preserve many of their social, religious, political and other customs; the vestiges of slavery in this country continued with the legalization of second class citizenship status for African-Americans through Jim Crow laws, segregation and other similar practices; the legacy of slavery has pervaded the fabric of our society; and in spite of these events there are endless examples of the triumphs of African-Americans and their significant contributions to the development of this country;
b. All people should know of and remember the human carnage and dehumanizing atrocities committed during the period of the African slave trade and slavery in America and of the vestiges of slavery in this country; and it is in fact vital to educate our citizens on these events, the legacy of slavery, the sad history of racism in this country, and on the principles of human rights and dignity in a civilized society;
c. It is the policy of the State of New Jersey that the history of the African slave trade, slavery in America, the depth of their impact in our society, and the triumphs of African-Americans and their significant contributions to the development of this country is the proper concern of all people, particularly students enrolled in the schools of the State of New Jersey; and
d. It is therefore desirable to create a State-level commission, which as an organized body, on a continuous basis, will survey, design, encourage, and promote the implementation of education and awareness programs in New Jersey concerned with the African slave trade, slavery in America, the vestiges of slavery in this country, and the contributions of African-Americans in building our country; to develop workshops, institutes, seminars, and other teacher training activities designed to educate teachers on this subject matter; and which will be responsible for the coordination of events on a regular basis, throughout the State, that provide appropriate memorialization of the events concerning the enslavement of Africans and their descendants in America as well as their struggle for freedom and liberty.
L.2002,c.75,s.1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:16A-86.1 - Definition of "African American".

52:16A-86.1 Definition of "African American".
2. As used in P.L.2002, c.75 (C.52:16A-86 et seq.) and P.L.2020, c.151 (C.52:16A-86.1 et al.), "African American" means all people of African descent in the United States.
L.2020, c.153, s.2.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:16A-89 - Assistance to Amistad Commission.

52:16A-89 Assistance to Amistad Commission.
4. a. The commission is authorized to call upon any department, office, division or agency of the State, or of any county, municipality or school district of the State, to supply such data, program reports and other information, personnel and assistance as it deems necessary to discharge its responsibilities under this act.
b. These departments, offices, divisions and agencies shall, to the extent possible and not inconsistent with any other law of this State, cooperate with the commission and shall furnish it with such information, personnel and assistance as may be necessary or helpful to accomplish the purposes of this act.
L.2002,c.75,s.4.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:16A-90 - New Jersey Black Cultural and Heritage Initiative Foundation.

52:16A-90 New Jersey Black Cultural and Heritage Initiative Foundation.
1. The Secretary of State is authorized to establish a nonprofit, educational and charitable organization to be known as the New Jersey Black Cultural and Heritage Initiative Foundation. The foundation shall be devoted to the sponsoring of activities and the raising of funds for the establishment, support and promotion of the New Jersey Black Cultural and Heritage Initiative pursuant to section 5 of P.L.2005, c.47 (C.52:16A-94). The foundation shall be incorporated as a New Jersey nonprofit corporation pursuant to P.L.1983, c.127 (C.15A:1-1 et seq.), and organized and operated in such manner as to be eligible under applicable federal law for tax-exempt status and for the receipt of tax-deductible contributions, and shall be authorized to sue and to be sued as a legal entity separate from the State of New Jersey.
L.2005,c.47,s.1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:16A-91 - Board of Trustees; terms, vacancies.

52:16A-91 Board of Trustees; terms, vacancies.
2. The New Jersey Black Cultural and Heritage Initiative Foundation shall be governed by a board of trustees consisting of the following 25 members:
a. the Secretary of State or designee;
b. five State employees or special State officers, who shall be selected from, and appointed by the Secretary of State to represent any or all, of the following State partner organizations:
(1) New Jersey State Council on the Arts;
(2) New Jersey Historical Commission;
(3) New Jersey Council of the Humanities;
(4) New Jersey Public Broadcasting Commission;
(5) Martin Luther King Commemorative Commission;
(6) Amistad Commission;
(7) Department of Education;
(8) Division of Travel and Tourism, Department of State;
(9) Department of Community Affairs;
(10) Department of Transportation;
(11) Department of State, Office of Faith-based Initiatives; and
(12) any other State agency or instrumentality partnering, assisting or supporting the purposes of the foundation.
The State partner members of the board of trustees appointed pursuant to this subsection shall serve at the pleasure of the Secretary of State.
c. Nineteen public members shall be selected from a broad cross-section of the views and interests of the community and the member organizations of the foundation, including educators, clergy, civic and business leaders; philanthropists; visual, creative and performing artists; representatives of Black arts, history and cultural organizations; and persons having knowledge of, expertise in, or commitment to preserving New Jersey's Black cultural heritage.
Five of the public members shall be appointed by the Secretary of State upon formation and incorporation of the foundation. Thereafter, at least four more public members shall be elected by the nonprofit cultural organizations which become members of the foundation, and the remaining public members shall be nominated by a nominating committee of the board of trustees and appointed by the board of trustees.
The term of office of each public member shall be three years, with each member continuing to serve upon expiration of the term until replaced. Three of the initial public members appointed by the Secretary of State and two of the public members initially elected by member organizations shall serve initial terms of two years.
Vacancies shall be filled and replacements made as provided in the bylaws of the foundation.
L.2005, c.47, s.2; amended 2007, c.253, s.11.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:16A-92 - Executive Director, employees.

52:16A-92 Executive Director, employees.
3. The foundation's board of trustees shall be authorized, within the limits of its own funds, to employ an executive director and professional, technical and administrative personnel. Employees of the foundation shall not be construed to be employees of the State of New Jersey. The board shall also be authorized to contract for such professional and administrative services as it shall deem necessary. No member of the board of trustees shall engage in any business transaction or professional activity for profit with the Department of State.
L.2005,c.47,s.3.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:16A-93 - Secretary of State, incorporator of foundation.

52:16A-93 Secretary of State, incorporator of foundation.
4. The Secretary of State shall be an incorporator of the foundation. Upon the incorporation of the foundation and the establishment of the first board of trustees, the board shall adopt bylaws setting forth the structure, offices, powers and duties of the foundation. The Secretary of State shall serve as the initial co-chair of the board of trustees.
L.2005,c.47,s.4.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:16A-94 - Use of funds received by foundation for the initiative.

52:16A-94 Use of funds received by foundation for the initiative.
5. All funds received by the foundation, other than those necessary to pay the expenses of the foundation, shall be used exclusively for the establishment, support and promotion of the New Jersey Black Cultural and Heritage Initiative. The New Jersey Black Cultural and Heritage Initiative shall be an alliance of organizations and institutions that comprise the Black arts, history and culture communities in this State for the purpose of broadening, deepening and diversifying Statewide participation in and appreciation for Black arts, history and culture. The duties and goals of the initiative shall be to:
a. promote understanding and appreciation of the history and artistic and cultural contributions of people of African descent;
b. provide guidance, support and resources for new and emerging Black arts and historical groups and increase the level of organizational capacity and program administration of established groups;
c. increase funding and audiences for local Black culture and heritage tourism and enrich Black culture and heritage tourism programming;
d. increase and attract corporate sponsorship and participation in Black culture and heritage programming and tourism;
e. increase opportunities for young people to learn about and experience Black arts, history and culture in schools and youth organizations;
f. invest in future generations of Black artists and historians by providing leadership development activities, apprenticeships, mentorships, scholarships and cultural programs;
g. enhance computer and Internet access and usage within the Black community;
h. ensure the financial viability of the initiative through a network of community partners, advocates and supporters, including, but not limited to, celebrities, philanthropists, legislators, State and local leaders and corporations;
i. provide recommendations to the New Jersey Historical Commission in the Department of State on Black heritage sites for inclusion in the New Jersey Black Heritage Trail established pursuant to section 1 of P.L.2022, c.102 (C.18A:73-25.9). Funds received by the foundation may be used to purchase, erect, and maintain historical markers as approved by the commission, indicating thereon the persons, places, or events commemorated and having such other suitable inscription as the commission may deem necessary; and
j. any other duties and goals deemed appropriate.
L.2005,c.47,s.5; amended by 2022, c.102, s.1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:16A-95 - Provision of financial, service support by Department of State.

52:16A-95 Provision of financial, service support by Department of State.
6. The Department of State is authorized to provide financial assistance and those services of employees of the State which may be required to form and incorporate the foundation within the limits of funds appropriated to the Department of State or made available to the Department of State by contribution, gift, donation or otherwise for these purposes. Once the foundation is incorporated, it may apply for grants in aid from any department or instrumentality of the State of New Jersey.
L.2005,c.47,s.6.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:16A-96 - Payment of expenses by foundation; private counsel.

52:16A-96 Payment of expenses by foundation; private counsel.
7. All expenses incurred by the foundation shall be payable from funds raised by the foundation, and no liability or obligation, in tort or contract, shall be incurred by the State for the operation of the foundation. The foundation shall obtain private counsel, and shall not be represented by the Attorney General or indemnified by the State of New Jersey.
L.2005,c.47,s.7.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:16A-97 - Annual audit.

52:16A-97 Annual audit.
8. A certified public accountant shall be selected by the foundation to annually audit the foundation's funds. The foundation shall contract for and receive such audit annually, and shall submit the audit to the Secretary of State and to the Director of the Division of Budget and Accounting in the Department of the Treasury.
L.2005,c.47,s.8.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:16A-98 - Division of Elections transferred to Department of State.

52:16A-98 Division of Elections transferred to Department of State.
1. a. The Division of Elections in the Department of Law and Public Safety, transferred to the Department of Law and Public Safety pursuant to Governor Whitman's Reorganization Plan No. 004-1998 effective May 29, 1998, together with all of the division's functions, powers and duties, is transferred to and constituted as the Division of Elections in the Department of State.
b. Effective with the enactment of P.L.2007, c.254 (C.52:16A-98 et al.), the Secretary of State shall be the chief election official of this State and any references to the Attorney General relative to any elections matter appearing in the statutory law shall be a reference to the Secretary of State, unless the context or language of the statute provides otherwise.
c. All responsibility for the budget, fiscal and personnel matters of the Division of Elections is transferred to the Department of State.
d. Whenever in any rule, regulation, order, contract, document, judicial or administrative proceeding or otherwise, reference is made to the Division of Elections in the Department of Law and Public Safety, the same shall mean the Division of Elections in the Department of State.
e. All transfers directed by this act shall be made in accordance with the "State Agency Transfer Act," P.L.1971, c.375 (C.52:14D-1 et seq.).
L.2007, c.254, s.1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:16A-99 - Findings, declarations relative to Ellis Island.

52:16A-99 Findings, declarations relative to Ellis Island.
1. The Legislature finds and declares that:
a. Ellis Island occupies a significant and unique place in America's heritage; it was the primary United States immigration station from 1892 to 1954 when more than 12 million people passed through the station complex - the greatest surge of migration in America's history; and today, 40% of Americans can trace their family history from Ellis Island, which was added to the national park system in 1965 and placed under the operational supervision of the National Park Service as a part of the Statue of Liberty National Monument in recognition of its importance in American history, architecture, and culture.
b. The closure of Ellis Island in 1954 resulted in its abandonment and decay; in 1990, following extensive rehabilitation, the Main Building reopened as an immigration museum and several buildings have been rehabilitated as administrative offices; and the National Park Service is working with Save Ellis Island, Inc. as the non-profit partner for implementation of the Ellis Island Institute and conference center, which is the preferred re-use for the remaining unused buildings on Ellis Island.
c. The Ellis Island Institute would be the primary use and would include cultural, interpretive and educational programs and activities with a policy research center and administrative and study space; and the associated conference center would host meetings, retreats and workshops that primarily focus on immigration, world migration, public health, cultural and ethnic diversity, and family history.
d. On May 26, 1998 the Supreme Court of the United States recognized and acknowledged New Jersey's sovereignty and governmental control over a substantial portion of Ellis Island, as defined in the Court's opinion; in December 1999 the Governor's Advisory Committee on the Preservation and Use of Ellis Island issued its final report and recommendations; and in 2000 Save Ellis Island, Inc. was created in response to the Governor's advisory committee.
e. It is desirable to create a State-level commission, which as an organized body, on a continuous basis, will: promote the interests of the State of New Jersey and provide assistance and advice to Save Ellis Island, Inc., its successors and other interested parties concerning the proposed Ellis Island Institute and its associated conference center; promote the proposed Ellis Island Institute and its associated conference center regionally and nationally as an important cultural and private-public initiative and destination venue; provide recognition for the accomplishments of the State of New Jersey in the rehabilitation, reuse and protection of cultural and historic resources on Ellis Island; and prepare reports to the Governor and the Legislature regarding its findings and recommendations.
L.2008, c.85, s.1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:16A-101 - Responsibilities, duties of Ellis Island Advisory Commission.

52:16A-101 Responsibilities, duties of Ellis Island Advisory Commission.
3. The Ellis Island Advisory Commission shall have the following responsibilities and duties:
a. to recommend that the proposed Ellis Island Institute and its associated conference center are aligned fully with New Jersey interests, industries and existing institutions;
b. to promote the Ellis Island Institute and its associated conference center regionally and nationally as an important cultural and private-public initiative and a destination venue;
c. to recognize the accomplishments of the State of New Jersey in the rehabilitation, reuse and protection of cultural and historic resources on Ellis Island;
d. to provide, based upon the collective interest of the members and the knowledge and experience of its staff, assistance and advice to Save Ellis Island, Inc., its successors and other interested parties;
e. to cooperate with the State of New York and the City of New York, when appropriate, with respect to the rehabilitation, reuse, and protection of the Ellis Island buildings and resources;
f. to prepare reports for the Governor and the Legislature regarding its findings and recommendations; and
g. to receive and accept appropriations, as well as foster development of gifts and donations to minimize any fiscal impact upon the State.
L.2008, c.85, s.3.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:16A-102 - Report to Governor, Legislature.

52:16A-102 Report to Governor, Legislature.
4. The commission shall report its findings and recommendations to the Governor and to the Legislature, pursuant to section 2 of P.L.1991, c.164 (C.52:14-19.1), within one year of its initial organizational meeting and by the fifteenth of February of each succeeding year for the activities of the preceding calendar year.
L.2008, c.85, s.4.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:16A-103 - Authority of commission to request information, assistance.

52:16A-103 Authority of commission to request information, assistance.
5. The commission is authorized to call upon any department, office, division or agency of the State, or of a political subdivision of the State, to supply such information and assistance as it deems necessary to discharge its responsibilities under this act.
L.2008, c.85, s.5.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:16A-104 - Findings, declarations relative to establishing the "New Jersey-Israel Commission" as permanent.

52:16A-104 Findings, declarations relative to establishing the "New Jersey-Israel Commission" as permanent.
1. The Legislature finds and declares:
a. On April 25, 1988, in commemoration of the 40th anniversary of the founding of the State of Israel, the State of New Jersey entered into a Sister State Agreement with Israel as a symbol of the potential for cooperation that exists between our two states; and
b. The agreement calls for the development of trade and cultural and educational exchanges, in addition to encouraging the development of capital investment and joint business ventures; and
c. On May 31, 1989, the State of New Jersey established the New Jersey-Israel Commission as a temporary commission by Executive Order No. 208 of Governor Thomas H. Kean to enhance New Jersey's ability to implement the stated goals of the agreement; and
d. The commission was continued by Executive Orders Nos. 35 and 90 of Governor James J. Florio through and including May 31, 1995; and
e. The commission was continued by Executive Orders Nos. 37 and 70 of Governor Christine T. Whitman through and including January 1, 2002; and
f. The commission was continued by Executive Order No. 12 of Governor James E. McGreevey through and including January 1, 2007; and
g. The commission was continued by Executive Order No. 49 of Governor Jon S. Corzine through and including January 1, 2012; and
h. The commission has effectively fostered a spirit of cooperation between the citizens of the State of Israel and the citizens of the State of New Jersey that should continue, on a permanent basis, in order to further the goals of the agreement.
L.2008, c.125, s.1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:16A-106 - Designation of chairpersons, subcommittee chairpersons; quorum.

52:16A-106 Designation of chairpersons, subcommittee chairpersons; quorum.
3. The Governor shall designate a chairperson or co-chairpersons from among the members of the commission, who shall serve in that capacity at the pleasure of the Governor. The chairperson or co-chairpersons, as applicable, shall appoint from among the commission members the subcommittee chairpersons who shall each chair one subcommittee. The chairperson or co-chairpersons, as applicable, shall organize the commission's executive committee, to be composed of the chairperson or co-chairpersons, as applicable, the subcommittee chairpersons, and additional at-large members to be appointed by the chairperson or co-chairpersons, as applicable, from among the members of the commission.
A majority of the members of the executive committee shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of the business of the commission. Action may be taken and motions adopted at any meeting of the commission only if a majority of the executive committee of the commission is present and voting.
L.2008, c.125, s.3.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:16A-107 - Purpose of New Jersey-Israel Commission.

52:16A-107 Purpose of New Jersey-Israel Commission.
4. a. The purpose of the New Jersey-Israel Commission shall be to implement the stated goals of the Sister State Agreement between New Jersey and Israel. In furtherance of its purpose, the commission shall establish subcommittees to examine the following issues:
(1) Economic Development and International Trade;
(2) Research, Science and Technology;
(3) Education;
(4) Culture and Tourism; and
(5) other issues as determined by the commission pursuant to its purposes.
b. The commission shall report its findings, recommendations and plans directly to the Governor.
L.2008, c.125, s.4.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:16A-108 - Authority of New Jersey-Israel Commission.

52:16A-108 Authority of New Jersey-Israel Commission.
5. The New Jersey-Israel Commission shall be authorized to raise funds, through direct solicitation or other fundraising events, alone or with other groups, and accept gifts, grants and bequests from individuals, corporations, foundations, governmental agencies, public and private organizations and institutions, to defray the commission's administrative expenses and carry out its purposes as set forth in this act, P.L.2008, c.125 (C. 52:16A-104 et seq.). The funds, gifts, grants, or bequests received pursuant to this section shall be deposited in a State Treasury account and allocated and annually appropriated to the Department of State to defray the commission's administrative expenses and carry out its purposes.
L.2008, c.125, s.5.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:16A-109 - Consistent provisions of Executive Orders remain in force, effect.

52:16A-109 Consistent provisions of Executive Orders remain in force, effect.
6. All other provisions of Executive Order No. 208 of 1989, Executive Order No. 35 of 1991, Executive Order No. 90 of 1993, Executive Order No. 37 of 1995, Executive Order No. 70 of 1997, Executive Order No. 12 of 2002, and Executive Order No. 49 of 2007 that are not inconsistent with this act, P.L.2008, c.125 (C. 52:16A-104 et seq.), shall remain in full force and effect.
L.2008, c.125, s.6.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:16A-110 - Information for nonprofit organizations provided on the Internet.

52:16A-110 Information for nonprofit organizations provided on the Internet.
1. a. The Department of State shall maintain in a single accessible location on its designated home website information for nonprofit organizations regarding various resources available to assist them in their daily operations. The information featured shall be updated at least monthly and include, but not be limited to, information regarding: (1) available funding sources offered by the Department of State; (2) relevant eligibility criteria applicable to such funding; (3) incorporation and, to the extent applicable, board development; (4) volunteer opportunities available with or through the Department of State; (5) links to the website pages of the various departments and State agencies that contain the information that such entities must maintain in accordance with this section; and (6) any other information the Secretary of State deems necessary. The website shall be accessible from the Department of State's designated home webpage.
b. Each State department or agency that provides resources to nonprofit organizations shall maintain in a single accessible location on its designated home website information regarding various resources available from or through that department or agency to assist those nonprofit organizations in their daily operations. The information featured shall be updated at least monthly and include, but not be limited to, information regarding: (1) available funding sources offered by the department or agency; (2) relevant eligibility criteria applicable to such funding; (3) volunteer opportunities available with or through the department or agency; and (4) any other information the Secretary of State deems necessary. The website shall be accessible from the designated home website of each such department or agency.
L.2011, c.73, s.1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:16A-111 - Establishment of formats, icons.

52:16A-111 Establishment of formats, icons.
2. The Secretary of State, in consultation with the Chief Technology Officer, shall establish a standard format and icon for each department and agency to use to display the required information for nonprofit organizations.
L.2011, c.73, s.2.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:16A-112 - Cooperation by State departments, agencies.

52:16A-112 Cooperation by State departments, agencies.
3. All Executive Branch departments and State agencies are directed to cooperate fully with the Office of the Secretary of State to implement the provisions of this act.
L.2011, c.73, s.3.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:16A-113 - Division of the State Museum.

52:16A-113 Division of the State Museum.
2. There is hereby established in the Department of State the Division of the State Museum. The purpose of the division shall be to collect, preserve, and interpret the cultural and natural history of New Jersey in a national and world context to visitors of all ages and diverse backgrounds and to preserve and interpret the landmark property called Morven located in Princeton. The division shall accomplish this purpose through the presentation of exhibits, education programs, publications, and other services. Specific collection areas shall include, but not be limited to, archaeology and ethnology, decorative arts, fine arts, and natural history.
L.2015, c.81, s.2.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:16A-114 - Powers, functions, duties continued; board of trustees abolished.

52:16A-114 Powers, functions, duties continued; board of trustees abolished.
3. The New Jersey State Museum established in the Department of State under section 1 of P.L.1999, c.437 (C.52:16A-60) is continued in the Division of the State Museum in the Department of State, and all of its powers, functions, and duties are continued in the division. The position and employment of the curators and all other employees of the New Jersey State Museum are continued in the division. All appropriations and other moneys available and to become available to the New Jersey State Museum are hereby continued in the division and shall be available for the objects and purposes for which such moneys are appropriated subject to any terms, restrictions, limitations, or other requirements imposed by State or federal law. Whenever, in any law, rule, regulation, order, contract, document, judicial or administrative proceeding, or otherwise, reference is made to the New Jersey State Museum, the same shall mean and refer to the Division of the State Museum in the Department of State.
The board of trustees of the New Jersey State Museum established under section 3 of P.L.1999, c.437 (C.52:16A-62) is hereby abolished, and all of its powers, functions, and duties are continued in the division.
L.2015, c.81, s.3.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:16A-115 - Authority, powers of division.

52:16A-115 Authority, powers of division.
4. The Division of the State Museum in the Department of State is hereby authorized and empowered to:
a. employ an executive director of the New Jersey State Museum;
b. prescribe rules and regulations consistent with the laws and rules of the State of New Jersey for the operation of the museum, including those relating to operations, capital projects, collections, exhibits, and services;
c. on behalf of the State and in furtherance of the purposes of the museum, solicit, receive and administer gifts, bequests, and devises of property of any kind whatsoever, and grants from agencies of the United States government;
d. make purchases for the collections and dispose of items in the collections by sale or auction;
e. enter into contracts with individuals, organizations, and institutions for services or endeavors furthering the objectives of the museum's programs;
f. prepare and implement a fiscal plan for the museum which shall include support from the State of New Jersey and the private sector;
g. submit an annual operational and capital funding request to the Governor through the Department of State and the Division of Budget and Accounting in the Department of the Treasury and to expend or authorize the expenditure of funds derived from such sources and funds as are appropriated annually to the museum;
h. manage and control the museum, together with its contents, furnishings, and other properties;
i. care for and preserve property belonging to the museum;
j. provide auxiliary services such as for the sale of books, periodicals, and art supplies and to provide facilities for the operation of food and beverage services at the museum;
k. impose an admission charge to the museum, if deemed appropriate, except the division shall not impose an admission charge to a veteran, active member of the Armed Forces of the United States or National Guard, or a person holding a driver's license or identification card with a Gold Star Family designation issued pursuant to section 1 of P.L.2013, c.165 (C.39:3-10f6) or section 2 of P.L.1980, c.47 (C.39:3-29.3), respectively;
l. adopt bylaws for the museum's governance;
m. operate branch museums and to give technical advice to other museums;
n. collect, preserve, and exhibit, in cooperation with the Department of Military and Veterans' Affairs, Medals of Honor and related memorabilia; and
o. provide, within the limits of funds appropriated therefor, for a program of maintenance and support for services by the Newark Museum Association for the educational and recreational use and benefit of the public.
L.2015, c.81, s.4; amended 2017, c.175, s.9.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:16A-116 - Executive director.

52:16A-116 Executive director.
5. The Division of the State Museum shall employ an executive director who shall have a minimum of five years of experience in the management of a museum accredited by the American Association of Museums, or its successors, or shall have been engaged for an equal amount of time in the management of a similar and comparable institution. The executive director shall serve at the pleasure of the Secretary of State and shall be in the unclassified service under Title 11A (Civil Service) of the New Jersey Statutes. The executive director shall carry out the policies of the division under the direction of the secretary.
L.2015, c.81, s.5.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:16A-117 - Appointment of employees.

52:16A-117 Appointment of employees.
6. The executive director may appoint such employees as may be necessary, whose employment shall be in the career service under Title 11A (Civil Service) of the New Jersey Statutes.
L.2015, c.81, s.6.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:16A-118 - Annual reports.

52:16A-118 Annual reports.
7. The Division of the State Museum shall submit an annual report of its activities through the Department of State to the Governor and, pursuant to section 2 of P.L.1991, c.164 (C.52:14-19.1), to the Legislature on or before November 1 of each year. Such report shall contain at a minimum the annual financial statements of the museum for the fiscal year ending the preceding June 30.
L.2015, c.81, s.7.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:16A-119 - Examination of accounts, books, records.

52:16A-119 Examination of accounts, books, records.
8. The Director of the Division of Budget and Accounting, in the Department of the Treasury, the director's legally authorized representatives, and the State Auditor are hereby authorized and empowered from time to time to examine the accounts, books, and records of the Division of the State Museum, and any of its related entities, including its receipts, disbursements, contracts, investments and any other matters relating thereto and to its financial standing.
L.2015, c.81, s.8.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:16A-120 - Duties of military and defense economic ombudsman.

52:16A-120 Duties of military and defense economic ombudsman.
11. a. The Military and Defense Economic Ombudsman shall develop and maintain relationships with commanders of military installations located within the State and with the Office of Economic Adjustment in the Department of Defense for the purpose of reducing potential land use conflicts between military installations, the State, and regional, county and local planning units.
b. The Military and Defense Economic Ombudsman shall encourage military installation commanders and representatives of counties, municipalities, and of State and regional entities to maintain open lines of communication, engage in long-term, strategic planning, including but not limited to Joint Land Use Studies, and facilitate joint planning efforts.
L.2016, c.21, s.11.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:16A-121 - "New Jersey-Made," "NJ-Made" logo.

52:16A-121 "New Jersey-Made," "NJ-Made" logo.
52:16A-121 State logo regarding manufacturing.
1. a. The Department of State, in coordination with the New Jersey Manufacturing Extension Program, Inc., shall develop and designate as an official State logo a "Made in New Jersey," "Made in NJ," or "MINJ" logo to allow manufacturers and producers of New Jersey-made products to denote that their products are made or produced in New Jersey. The Department of State shall develop guidelines for the use of the logo in any branding efforts by manufacturers and producers, and shall make the logo available to manufacturers and producers through an Internet website.
b. Any State agency, quasi-public agency, or public or private entity may promote the Internet website and logo developed pursuant to this section.
c. The Department of State shall promulgate and adopt rules and regulations to effectuate the purposes of this act. The rules and regulations shall be effective immediately upon filing with the Office of Administrative Law for a period not to exceed 18 months, and may, thereafter, be amended, adopted or readopted by the department in accordance with the provisions of the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.).
L.2019, c.105, s.1; amended 2021, c.240.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:16A-122 - Designation of Major Event Coordinator.

52:16A-122 Designation of Major Event Coordinator.
1. a. The Secretary of State shall designate an individual, to be known as the Major Event Coordinator, as the contact person for major events held in the State of New Jersey. The Major Event Coordinator shall provide a consolidated one-stop centralized location of information and assistance to persons planning to host major events that will increase tourism to the State. The Major Event Coordinator shall provide, among other things, assistance with permits, licensing, and compliance with State laws, rules, and regulations.
The name and contact information for the Major Event Coordinator shall be prominently displayed on a public webpage.
b. As used in this section, "major event" means and includes events that increase tourism to the State of New Jersey and generate significant, immediate or long-term economic, social and cultural benefits to the State, attract significant numbers of participants and spectators, or have a national profile outside of the region in which it is being run, and generate significant media coverage in markets of interest for tourism.
L.2019, c.198.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:16A-123 - Findings, declaration relative to the New Jersey Puerto Rico Commission.

52:16A-123 Findings, declaration relative to the New Jersey Puerto Rico Commission.
1. The Legislature finds and declares that:
a. Approximately 5.1 million Hispanics of Puerto Rican origin resided in the 50 states of the United States and in the District of Columbia prior to the devastation of Hurricane Maria; and
b. The number is significantly greater than Puerto Rico's population of 3.6 million, which was in decline due to out-migration before Hurricane Maria; and
c. The storm made landfall on September 20, 2017, and caused a degree of destruction and disorganization rarely experienced in American history, so that months after the storm abated, many of the island's residents still lack access to electricity and clean water; and
d. Hurricane Maria was a worst-case scenario from a meteorological standpoint, as the center of the huge Category 5 hurricane passed directly over Puerto Rico with wind and rain lasting over 30 hours; and
e. Hurricane Maria exhibited many of the elements of a catastrophic event, not just a disaster, as catastrophic events are rarer than disasters because they result in the destruction of critical infrastructure over a large swath of land, which is exactly what happened in Puerto Rico; and
f. Though the true extent of Hurricane Maria's damage to Puerto Rico is still being assessed, there are some indications of what the long term effects of it will be, including: predictions that the island's economy will shrink by about eight percent in 2018, thus making Puerto Rico among the slowest growing economies in the world; thousands of businesses have been unable to open due to continuing electrical blackouts months after the storm; and over 200,000 people have left the island; and
g. Approximately 500,000 persons of Puerto Rican descent live in New Jersey, which is the third-largest Puerto Rican population of any state, and it is estimated that approximately 30,000 displaced Puerto Ricans have come to New Jersey in the wake of Hurricane Maria; and
h. New Jersey recognizes its moral obligation to provide relief to all Americans in distress who come to our State; and
i. This State is committed to contributing to the stabilization of Puerto Rico, so that those who wish to return to their homes on the island will have an opportunity to do so and to find a safe, stable, and sustainable environment in which they can raise a family, educate their children, find gainful employment, and enjoy a level of services similar in quality to those with which New Jersey is blessed.
L.2019, c.284, s.1.