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New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 15 - STATE › Chapter 22 - LIBRARY NETWORK SERVICES › Subchapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 15:22-1.16 - Library network review board

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(a) A library network review board, which shall meet at least annually, shall be appointed to advise the State Librarian with respect to:
1. Necessary or desirable Statewide and inter-regional programs or services; and
2. Types of interaction and linkage of the New Jersey Library Network with interstate and national library networks.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 15 - STATE › Chapter 22 - LIBRARY NETWORK SERVICES › Subchapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 15:22-1.17 - Allocation of library network funds

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Each year the State Librarian shall determine the amount of the network budget allocation to be expended on Statewide library services, identify the services to be provided, and expend the amount needed for this purpose.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 15 - STATE › Chapter 22 - LIBRARY NETWORK SERVICES › Subchapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 15:22-1.18 - Appeals and hearing process

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Appeals arising from any action of the State Librarian in administering the rules of this chapter may be requested, and an opportunity given for an informal fair hearing before the State Librarian. In the event of an adverse decision after such an informal hearing, appellants may request a formal hearing pursuant to 18A:6-9, 18A:6-24, and 18A:6-27 and Reorganization Plan No. 002-1996. Such hearings shall be governed by the provisions of the Administrative Procedure Act (see 52:14B-1 et seq. and 52:14F-1 et seq., as implemented by N.J.A.C. 1:1).
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 15 - STATE › Chapter 23 - NEW JERSEY PROFESSIONAL LIBRARIAN CERTIFICATION › Subchapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 15:23-1.1 - Purpose, scope and applicability

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This chapter is adopted by the New Jersey State Library in order to state the preparation necessary for those librarians required by their positions to be certified previously under N.J.A.C. 6:11-12.7; to state the procedures governing the licensure of these positions; to codify the reorganization of this function from the Department of Education to the State Library; and to update rules related to librarian certification. The rules delineate the organization, powers and duties of, and proceedings before the Board of Appeals. This chapter applies to all public libraries, including county, municipal, joint-free public libraries and association libraries and to librarians working in New Jersey applying for a certificate. This chapter serves to improve the quality of service in New Jersey public libraries.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 15 - STATE › Chapter 23 - NEW JERSEY PROFESSIONAL LIBRARIAN CERTIFICATION › Subchapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 15:23-1.2 - Definitions

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The following words and terms, when used in this chapter, shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
"Accredited" means an institution that has a professional education unit that has successfully completed a review process and been certified by the American Library Association or the appropriate national body analogous to and recognized by the American Library Association as having the overall capacity to prepare professional librarians.
"Certificate" means a valid New Jersey Professional Librarian's Certificate.
"Professional Librarian" means those librarians holding a valid New Jersey Professional Librarian's Certificate.
"Registrar's Office" means the office of the Registrar at Thomas Edison State University.
"State Library Aid" means the aid as described in N.J.S.A. 18A:74-1 et seq., and includes per capita, audiovisual, emergency and incentive aid.
"State Library" means the New Jersey State Library, which is affiliated with Thomas Edison State University, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:73-26.
"Valid certificate" means a Professional Librarian's Certificate issued by the Department of Education prior to April 24, 2004, or the Thomas Edison State University thereafter.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 15 - STATE › Chapter 23 - NEW JERSEY PROFESSIONAL LIBRARIAN CERTIFICATION › Subchapter 2 - PROFESSIONAL LIBRARIAN CERTIFICATION › Section 15:23-2.1 - Public library professional librarian requirement

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(a) Pursuant to 45:8A-3 any municipality or group of municipalities having a population of 10,000 inhabitants or over shall require that any person employed in a public library in any professional office or position that requires, for adequate performance, the knowledge and techniques of library science as taught in accredited library schools to hold a Professional Librarian's Certificate.
(b) Pursuant to 15:21-2.3 and 2.4, a library serving any municipality or group of municipalities having a population of 7,500 inhabitants or over, 45:8A-3 notwithstanding, will employ, in all professional librarian positions counted for State Library Aid purposes, librarians holding a New Jersey Professional Librarian's Certificate.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 15 - STATE › Chapter 23 - NEW JERSEY PROFESSIONAL LIBRARIAN CERTIFICATION › Subchapter 2 - PROFESSIONAL LIBRARIAN CERTIFICATION › Section 15:23-2.2 - Administration of professional librarian certification

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(a) The State Library, affiliated with Thomas Edison State University, is responsible for certification of professional librarians as required at N.J.S.A. 45:8A-1.
(b) On behalf of the State Library, the Office of the Registrar at Thomas Edison State University shall issue a Professional Librarian Certificate to librarians to serve in public libraries based upon the requirements in this chapter.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 15 - STATE › Chapter 23 - NEW JERSEY PROFESSIONAL LIBRARIAN CERTIFICATION › Subchapter 2 - PROFESSIONAL LIBRARIAN CERTIFICATION › Section 15:23-2.3 - Requirements for certification eligibility

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(a) A candidate for certification shall hold a master's degree in an approved professional librarian education preparation program from:
1. A program accredited by the American Library Association for the preparation of librarians; or
2. A program accredited by an appropriate national body analogous to and recognized as having a formal accreditation process by the American Library Association.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 15 - STATE › Chapter 23 - NEW JERSEY PROFESSIONAL LIBRARIAN CERTIFICATION › Subchapter 2 - PROFESSIONAL LIBRARIAN CERTIFICATION › Section 15:23-2.4 - Certificate issuance

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(a) On behalf of the State Library, the Registrar's Office will examine the candidate's application for a Professional Librarian's Certificate for completeness and conformance with 15:23-2.3.
1. If approved, the Registrar's Office shall issue a Professional Librarian's Certificate to the applicant.
2. If not approved, the Registrar's Office shall issue a written evaluation that identifies the deficiencies for the certificate. Deficiencies may include failure of the candidate to:
i. Provide an official transcript from applicant's college or university regarding their academic record;
ii. Complete the required application form;
iii. Meet the applicable requirements of 15:23-2.3; and/or
iv. Pay the required fee.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 15 - STATE › Chapter 23 - NEW JERSEY PROFESSIONAL LIBRARIAN CERTIFICATION › Subchapter 2 - PROFESSIONAL LIBRARIAN CERTIFICATION › Section 15:23-2.5 - Certification fees

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On behalf of the State Library, the Registrar's Office shall issue a permanent certificate for a non-refundable fee of $ 75.00 and issue a replacement certificate for a non-refundable fee of $ 40.00.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 15 - STATE › Chapter 23 - NEW JERSEY PROFESSIONAL LIBRARIAN CERTIFICATION › Subchapter 3 - PUBLIC LIBRARY RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS › Section 15:23-3.1 - Public library responsibility

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The director of the employing public library shall require every newly employed librarian to exhibit her or his Professional Librarian's Certificate before the librarian assumes any responsibility for the performance of his or her duties. It shall be this director's responsibility to ensure that the certificate is valid.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 15 - STATE › Chapter 23 - NEW JERSEY PROFESSIONAL LIBRARIAN CERTIFICATION › Subchapter 3 - PUBLIC LIBRARY RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS › Section 15:23-3.2 - Public library reporting requirements

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The director of each public library system shall report the names of all librarians to the State Library and provide copies of their certificates, as the State Librarian shall require.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 15 - STATE › Chapter 23 - NEW JERSEY PROFESSIONAL LIBRARIAN CERTIFICATION › Subchapter 3 - PUBLIC LIBRARY RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS › Section 15:23-3.3 - Penalties for public libraries for failure to comply

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If a library system fails to employ certified professional librarians as regulated by 15:21-2.3 and 2.4, the State Librarian may reduce State Library Aid to such public library system pursuant to 15:21-2.7.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 15 - STATE › Chapter 23 - NEW JERSEY PROFESSIONAL LIBRARIAN CERTIFICATION › Subchapter 4 - APPEAL PROCEDURES › Section 15:23-4.1 - Board of appeals for professional librarian certification

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(a) The State Librarian shall appoint a Board of Appeals as needed. The Board will serve for such term as the State Librarian designates.
(b) The Board will consist of one professional librarian from the State Library and two additional members, as the State Librarian shall appoint.
(c) The professional librarian from the State Library shall be the chair of the Board of Appeals.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 15 - STATE › Chapter 23 - NEW JERSEY PROFESSIONAL LIBRARIAN CERTIFICATION › Subchapter 4 - APPEAL PROCEDURES › Section 15:23-4.2 - Responsibilities of the Board of Appeals

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(a) Upon request and in conjunction with the State Librarian, the Board will monitor and evaluate those aspects of college academic programs that lead to librarian certification.
(b) The Board will maintain and report data as required by the State Librarian.
(c) The Board will review the decision of the Registrar's Office upon the request of a candidate for a Professional Librarian's Certificate who has been denied that certificate.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 15 - STATE › Chapter 23 - NEW JERSEY PROFESSIONAL LIBRARIAN CERTIFICATION › Subchapter 4 - APPEAL PROCEDURES › Section 15:23-4.3 - Appeal procedures

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(a) If an applicant is denied a certificate by the Registrar's Office, such individual may appeal the decision to the Board of Appeals established under this subchapter.
(b) The candidate is required to file four copies of the appeal in writing to the State Librarian within 60 days of the date of the decision of the Registrar's Office. The appeal shall take the form of a written petition accompanied by a sworn statement attesting to the facts in the petition and shall include evidence that proves that the candidate meets the requirements to be issued a certificate under this chapter.
(c) The State Librarian shall appoint the Board of Appeals within 15 calendar days after receipt of the appeal, and shall provide a copy of the appeal to the Registrar's Office. The Registrar's Office may submit additional information regarding the candidate and the appeal for consideration by the Board of Appeals, and provide a copy to the candidate.
(d) The Board of Appeals shall review the information provided by the candidate, and the Registrar's office. The Board of Appeals shall convene within 30 calendar days after the Board's receipt of the appeal materials, and shall render a written decision. The Chair of the Board of Appeals shall forward a copy of the decision to the candidate, the State Librarian and the Registrar's Office.
(e) If the candidate's appeal is denied by the Board of Appeals, the candidate may send, within 30 calendar days of the date of the decision of the Board of Appeals, a written petition to the State Librarian explaining specific objections to the Board's factual findings or legal conclusions. The State Librarian shall review the appeal materials presented to the Board of Appeals, the Board of Appeal's written decision, and the petition, and shall render a written decision within 30 calendar days. The State Librarian may remand an appeal to the Board of Appeals and request that additional information be submitted by the candidate and/or the Registrar for reconsideration by the Board of Appeals. The decision of the State librarian granting or denying issuance of a certificate to the candidate is deemed final. A candidate may not reapply to the Registrar's Office for certification following a denial on appeal under this section, unless the candidate certifies that the reapplication includes new evidence of completion of the degree requirements for certification.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 15 - STATE › Chapter 24 - NEW JERSEY LIBRARY CONSTRUCTION BOND ACT RULES › Subchapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 15:24-1.1 - Purpose and scope

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(a) All people of New Jersey should have equitable access to New Jersey public library facilities, collections, technological resources, and services regardless of age, color, race, religion or creed, gender or sexual preference, socioeconomic level, or disability.
1. This chapter describes a physical space, a public library, and the development of materials (collections and resources) and activities (services) that are integral to the use of that space. The kinds of services offered within that space are critical to the people of New Jersey. The library might provide the technology to help residents bridge the digital divide by utilizing computers and electronic resources. It might provide the space for public forums on important civic topics, art shows, or musical entertainment, or for lectures on topics of community interest. A public library might also foster participation in the joys of reading for each member of a family.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 15 - STATE › Chapter 24 - NEW JERSEY LIBRARY CONSTRUCTION BOND ACT RULES › Subchapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 15:24-1.2 - Authority

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This chapter implements the New Jersey Library Construction Bond Act, P.L. 2017, c. 149, an act authorizing the issuance of $ 125 million in general obligation bonds for the construction, reconstruction, development, extension, improvement, and furnishing of New Jersey's public libraries.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 15 - STATE › Chapter 24 - NEW JERSEY LIBRARY CONSTRUCTION BOND ACT RULES › Subchapter 2 - TERMS OF GRANT PROGRAM › Section 15:24-2.1 - Allocation of funds; match requirement

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(a) Grants from the Bond Act shall be used only to fund approved projects for public libraries.
(b) For any grant for a project approved by the State Librarian and the President, which is financed by Bond Act funds, the grant shall support no more than 50 percent of the cost of the project and the applicant shall provide matching funds to support 50 percent of the cost of the project.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 15 - STATE › Chapter 24 - NEW JERSEY LIBRARY CONSTRUCTION BOND ACT RULES › Subchapter 2 - TERMS OF GRANT PROGRAM › Section 15:24-2.2 - Types of eligible and ineligible projects

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(a) The President and the State Librarian shall consider project(s) or combinations of projects for approval of a grant from Bond Act funds available, or expected to become available, pursuant to the Act. Projects include, but are not limited to:
1. Construction of a new building to be used as a public library;
2. Construction of an addition to an existing building to be used as a public library;
3. Acquisition of land on which there is to be construction of a new building(s) or expansion of an existing building(s) to be used as a public library;
4. Acquisition of a building to be used as a public library;
5. Rehabilitation of an existing building to be used as a public library, which may include, but is not limited to, energy conservation, the creation of innovative and collaborative space for library and community activities, and upgrading or modernizing a facility for compliance with applicable and current local, State, and Federal health and safety standards; and
6. Repair of public library building(s) or designated mechanical system(s), or component(s) within such buildings that are worn, deteriorated, or broken . Repair projects are intended to extend the useful life of a library facility and may include, but are not limited to, roofing, flooring, lighting, plumbing, heating/ventilation/air conditioning systems, and other necessary work to keep the building in efficient operating condition. Simple custodial repair work is not eligible for funding, unless the repair is a part of a larger rehabilitation or expansion project.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 15 - STATE › Chapter 24 - NEW JERSEY LIBRARY CONSTRUCTION BOND ACT RULES › Subchapter 2 - TERMS OF GRANT PROGRAM › Section 15:24-2.3 - Funding priorities

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(a) To ensure equitable distribution of grant monies across the library system and to meet the goals specified in N.J.A.C. 15:24-1.1(b) and the Act, projects will be evaluated to determine whether they further the following State priorities. For each project, applicants should indicate which priorities will be promoted by such project and support such assertions using the means by which priority alignment will be determined as specified in N.J.A.C. 15:24-2.4. The State priorities are as follows:
1. Construction and rehabilitation to further access to library services with an emphasis on equal access for all people to easily use library resources and services;
2. Enhancement of public libraries to serve as public spaces and community centers in which people engage and interact for civic, educational, informational, and recreational purposes;
3. Optimization of the technological infrastructure to promote access to the Internet, electronic resources, and instruction in their use(s), helping all people to bridge the digital divide; and
4. Growth in critical public library services available to the citizens of New Jersey (including those that support education, employment, welfare, job training, career assistance, college preparation, securing government assistance, and civic services).
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 15 - STATE › Chapter 24 - NEW JERSEY LIBRARY CONSTRUCTION BOND ACT RULES › Subchapter 2 - TERMS OF GRANT PROGRAM › Section 15:24-2.5 - Computation of square footage costs

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(a) The maximum per square foot costs for computation of the project grant funding of construction, rehabilitation, and repair have been set at $ 500.00 per square foot for new construction and $ 350.00 per square foot for rehabilitation and repair. For the rehabilitation and repair of a building registered as a New Jersey or Federal historic site, the maximum cost per square foot has been set at $ 500.00. If the grant program is administered in a phased-solicitation process, these costs will be adjusted annually according to the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), Northeast Region, All Items, not seasonally adjusted.
1. The State Librarian may, at any time during the administration of the grant program, adjust the maximum per square foot costs for documented increases in the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers, Northeast Region, All Items, whenever such adjustment would ensure the implementation of the grant program and fulfillment of its purpose. The adjusted maximum allowable square foot cost shall be calculated based on the most recent 12-month change in the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers, Northeast Region, All Items.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 15 - STATE › Chapter 24 - NEW JERSEY LIBRARY CONSTRUCTION BOND ACT RULES › Subchapter 2 - TERMS OF GRANT PROGRAM › Section 15:24-2.6 - Eligible and ineligible project costs

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(a) In connection with each eligible project, the following are eligible project costs:
1. Construction of new buildings and expansion, repairs, rehabilitation, or acquisition of existing buildings to be used as a public library;
2. Expenses incurred after the effective date of contracts for approved grant awards related to the acquisition of land on which there is to be construction of a new building(s) or expansion of an existing building(s) or acquisition of an existing building(s) to be used as a public library, provided the expenses constitute an actual cost or a transfer of public funds;
3. Site grading and improvement of land on which buildings used as a public library are located or are to be located;
4. Architectural, engineering, consulting, and inspection services related to the specific project for which application for grant funding is made;
5. Costs relating to the acquisition and installation of equipment to be located in public library facilities, including all necessary building fixtures and utilities, furniture, and equipment, such as library shelving, and filing equipment, catalogs, cabinets, circulation desks, reading tables, study carrels, computers, computer software, and all video, voice, and data telecommunications equipment and linkages necessary for Internet access with a useful life of five years or more based on the life cycle of the equipment as specified by the manufacturer, but not including books or other library materials. Only equipment to be used in eligible projects funded under this chapter are eligible. In no case, shall costs for furniture and equipment that are in excess of 30 percent of the total costs of the project be considered an eligible project cost;
6. Expenses for moving to and from a temporary public library facility, when the existing facility is under construction and is no longer safe to inhabit as determined by the architect, and rent thereof for up to 18 months;
7. Expenses for off-site storage and related moving costs, when necessary, for up to 18 months;
8. Expenses for moving from the current location to a new or purchased building to be used as a public library and/or an addition to a purchased building; and
9. A request for extension(s) of the time period for incurring expenses as listed in (a)6 and 7 above, may be made to the President, or his or her designee, and State Librarian if the project has been proceeding forward in a timely manner but experiences delays beyond its control and not caused by any fault or negligence of the library.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 15 - STATE › Chapter 24 - NEW JERSEY LIBRARY CONSTRUCTION BOND ACT RULES › Subchapter 2 - TERMS OF GRANT PROGRAM › Section 15:24-2.7 - Primary criteria for eligible projects

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(a) All applications shall meet the following criteria:
1. Barrier-free access improvements, such as ramps, restrooms, and other necessary improvements to bring the public library building in compliance with State and Federal minimum standards for providing accessibility for individuals with disabilities must be integrated in all new construction, repair, and rehabilitation projects.
2. Equitable public access to current technology and the adaptability of the public library building to future uses of technology for all public library customers must be integrated into all project proposals.
3. The applicant shall be in possession of a fee simple title or such other estate or interest in the project site, including access thereto, as is sufficient to assure undisturbed use and possession of the facility(ies) for not less than 20 years, or shall have met the criteria set forth at (a)4 and (b) and (c) below. Ownership of the site by the applicant includes ownership of the land by the municipality(ies) in which the applicant is located, or the county(ies,) in the case of a county or regional public library application, provided that such land has been formally dedicated to public library use.
4. In cases where an applicant is proposing to acquire land on which there is to be construction of a new building(s) or expansion of an existing building(s) to be used as a public library, the applicant shall submit a letter of intent to purchase such land.
i. Documentation of the value of the land, and, if applicable, any structures upon it, will be required to determine that each land purchase is reasonable and comparable in price to other land purchases in proximity to the land to be acquired.
ii. The appraisal shall be prepared by an independent appraiser licensed by the State of New Jersey.
iii. The intent to acquire land may be in the form of a resolution of the governing body(ies) of the municipality(ies) of the applicant or the county(ies), in the case of a county or regional public library, a letter of intent to purchase land; a contract for the purchase of land; and/or other legal documents as determined by the applicant's attorney to be proof of intent to purchase land and as acceptable to the President and State Librarian. When the purchase of land is complete, the applicant must adhere to the requirements of (a)3 above. The land must be formally dedicated to public library use.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 15 - STATE › Chapter 24 - NEW JERSEY LIBRARY CONSTRUCTION BOND ACT RULES › Subchapter 3 - GRANT ALLOCATION AND APPLICANT PRIORITIES › Section 15:24-3.1 - Applicant priorities for the receipt of grants for multiple and single projects

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(a) Applicant priorities for the receipt of construction grants shall include the following:
1. In order for a project to be considered, the application must be complete. Where an applicant has filed applications for more than one project, only those applications that are complete will be considered.
2. Applicants submitting an application for more than one project shall rank each project in order of priority and importance to the applicant.
3. The applicant's own ranking of its projects will be reviewed in compiling the list of eligible projects to be recommended for approval.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 15 - STATE › Chapter 24 - NEW JERSEY LIBRARY CONSTRUCTION BOND ACT RULES › Subchapter 3 - GRANT ALLOCATION AND APPLICANT PRIORITIES › Section 15:24-3.2 - Amount of grant and method of allocation

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(a) A grant shall support no more than 50 percent of the cost of the project and the applicant shall provide matching funds to support 50 percent of the cost of the project.
(b) When actual costs are less than the amount approved, the grant award shall be reduced proportionally, pursuant to (a) above, to reflect actual amounts.
(c) The State Librarian may determine the maximum and minimum grants to be awarded under this chapter. Projects that provide accessibility for individuals with disabilities may be funded, even if they do not meet the minimum dollar requirement.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 15 - STATE › Chapter 24 - NEW JERSEY LIBRARY CONSTRUCTION BOND ACT RULES › Subchapter 4 - APPLICATION PROCEDURES; REVIEW OF APPLICATIONS › Section 15:24-4.2 - Review of applications and approval process

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(a) Funds awarded under this chapter may be split over priority areas deemed by the State Librarian to be of greatest importance in meeting the needs of New Jersey's communities. Funding may be available in more than one round.
(b) Application(s) shall be reviewed for completeness and compliance with this chapter. Additional information or clarification may be requested, as applicable.
(c) Any applications deemed incomplete will be ineligible for a grant.
(d) Completed applications will be reviewed based on a competitive application process, whereby applications will be submitted by a certain date and will be evaluated to determine which applications are eligible for funding and are the most qualified to receive funding.
(e) The applications shall be evaluated by a review committee established by the State Librarian.
(f) The State Librarian shall prepare a list of projects that meet the eligibility requirements set forth in this chapter for the review and approval of the President. Pursuant to the Bond Act, the President shall review and approve the grants.
(g) The President shall approve a list of projects and grant amounts for submission to the New Jersey Legislature for funding through project-specific appropriations.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 15 - STATE › Chapter 24 - NEW JERSEY LIBRARY CONSTRUCTION BOND ACT RULES › Subchapter 5 - REPORTING REQUIREMENTS › Section 15:24-5.1 - State Librarian reporting requirements

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(a) The State Librarian, with the approval of the President, shall submit to the State Treasurer and the New Jersey Commission on Capital Budget and Planning, with the annual budget request, a plan for the New Jersey Library Construction Fund for the upcoming fiscal year. This plan shall include the following information: a performance evaluation of the expenditures made from the funds to date, a description of programs planned during the upcoming fiscal year, a copy of the rules in force governing the operation of programs that are financed, in part or in whole, by funds from the New Jersey Library Construction Fund, and an estimate of expenditures for the upcoming fiscal year.
(b) Immediately following the submission to the Legislature of the Governor's annual budget message, the State Librarian, with the approval of the President, shall submit to the Legislature, pursuant to section 2 of P.L. 1991, c. 164 (N.J.S.A. 52:14-19.1), as amended, and to the Joint Budget Oversight Committee, or its successor, copies of the plan required pursuant to (a) above, together with such changes as may have been required by the Governor's budget message.
(c) All appropriations from the New Jersey Library Construction Fund shall be by specific allocation for each project and any transfer of any funds so appropriated shall require the approval of the Joint Budget Oversight Committee, or its successor.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 15 - STATE › Chapter 24 - NEW JERSEY LIBRARY CONSTRUCTION BOND ACT RULES › Subchapter 5 - REPORTING REQUIREMENTS › Section 15:24-5.2 - Applicant/grant recipient reporting requirements

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(a) Upon authorization of a grant pursuant to N.J.A.C. 15:24-4, the applicant shall enter into a grant agreement with the New Jersey State Library. The person authorized to sign the grant agreement shall be an officer of the body named as the applicant. Funding of the project grant shall be contingent upon the public library's continued compliance with the grant agreement.
(b) Within three months following notification of eligibility for a grant award, the applicant shall submit evidence that funds have been appropriated or bonds or debt have been authorized for financing of the project. Such evidence shall include copies of the ordinance of appropriation passed on final reading and approved. Other evidence of funding, such as resolutions, bank statements, and grant award notifications shall be deemed acceptable at the discretion of the President and State Librarian.
(c) Notwithstanding the useful life or life expectancy certified by the applicant for the proposed project, or a portion thereof for which funding is being sought under the Act, any debt issued by a local government entity as local matching funds shall be subject to the useful life provisions of the Local Bond Law (N.J.S.A. 40A:2-1et seq.) or, under any other statute where the Local Finance Board may review useful life, the useful life determined by the Local Finance Board.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 15 - STATE › Chapter 24 - NEW JERSEY LIBRARY CONSTRUCTION BOND ACT RULES › Subchapter 6 - GRANT ADMINISTRATION › Section 15:24-6.1 - Grant administration

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(a) The State Librarian may execute any agreements deemed to be necessary or useful and convenient in connection with any project. The State Librarian may determine any costs deemed to be necessary or useful and convenient in connection with any project. Such costs may include expenses incurred in connection with the administration, organization, or operations incident to this Act, its financing, and the completion of any project authorized by the Act.
(b) Each grant agreement shall include provisions as may be necessary to ensure that the applicant provides the required matching funds for the project.
1. If the required matching funds are not paid by the applicant as set forth in the grant agreement, the State Librarian may terminate the grant agreement and no additional grant funds will be provided to the applicant for this project.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 15 - STATE › Chapter 27 - NEW JERSEY CULTURAL TRUST › Subchapter 1 - ORGANIZATIONAL RULE › Section 15:27-1.1 - Organization; information contact; petition for rulemaking

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(a) The New Jersey Cultural Trust, in but not of the Department of State, is a 15-member board directed by the Legislature and Governor to establish a permanent, interest-generating fund to be an additional source of revenue to nonprofit arts, history, and humanities organizations, specifically for the building of endowments, the improvement of institutional and financial stability, and the capital improvement of cultural facilities. Ten members of the Board are public members, and five are ex officio members.
(b) To contact the New Jersey Cultural Trust, or to submit a petition for rulemaking pursuant to N.J.A.C. 1:30-4, write:
Board Secretary
New Jersey Cultural Trust
PO Box 305
Trenton, NJ 08625-0305
or
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(c) More information on the New Jersey Cultural Trust can be found at
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New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 15 - STATE › Chapter 27 - NEW JERSEY CULTURAL TRUST › Subchapter 2 - NEW JERSEY CULTURAL TRUST FUND GRANT PROGRAM › Section 15:27-2.1 - Purpose

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This chapter constitutes the rules of the New Jersey Cultural Trust, in but not of the Department of State, for the New Jersey Cultural Trust Fund Program for the award of grants for endowments, capital facilities projects and financial and institutional stabilization in accord with the New Jersey Cultural Trust Act, P.L. 2000, c. 76, 52:16A-72 et seq.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 15 - STATE › Chapter 27 - NEW JERSEY CULTURAL TRUST › Subchapter 2 - NEW JERSEY CULTURAL TRUST FUND GRANT PROGRAM › Section 15:27-2.2 - Ethical principles

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The New Jersey Cultural Trust will maintain the highest level of integrity in conducting all of its business including the making of funding decisions. Funding decisions will be based on merit and on the performance of eligible nonprofit organizations measured against the legislation, regulations, and requirements of the Trust. To this end, Trustees may disqualify from consideration any organization that the Trustees find has sought to influence the decision-making process outside of the normal application procedures.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 15 - STATE › Chapter 27 - NEW JERSEY CULTURAL TRUST › Subchapter 2 - NEW JERSEY CULTURAL TRUST FUND GRANT PROGRAM › Section 15:27-2.3 - Severability

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If a court of competent jurisdiction declares any portion of this chapter invalid, the remainder of this chapter is not to be affected.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 15 - STATE › Chapter 27 - NEW JERSEY CULTURAL TRUST › Subchapter 2 - NEW JERSEY CULTURAL TRUST FUND GRANT PROGRAM › Section 15:27-2.4 - Suspension of rules for cause

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The Board reserves to itself the right to suspend any or all of the following rules or provisions thereof due to a lack of funding.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 15 - STATE › Chapter 27 - NEW JERSEY CULTURAL TRUST › Subchapter 2 - NEW JERSEY CULTURAL TRUST FUND GRANT PROGRAM › Section 15:27-2.6 - Requirements for designation as a "qualified organization"

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(a) In applying for designation as a qualified organization, the following are required:
1. An organization must submit current proof of nonprofit corporate status from the State of New Jersey. An organization must also submit a copy of its two most recent annual reports or a summary of activities for the past two years describing major programs and services.
i. An organization must be incorporated and operating for at least four consecutive years prior to applying to be a "qualified organization."
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 15 - STATE › Chapter 27 - NEW JERSEY CULTURAL TRUST › Subchapter 2 - NEW JERSEY CULTURAL TRUST FUND GRANT PROGRAM › Section 15:27-2.7 - Certification and evaluation procedures for restricted donations to the Cultural Trust

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(a) Money, real property or other item of monetary value given directly to a qualified organization and expressly dedicated to the organization's endowment may be considered a restricted donation to that organization and may be certified by the Cultural Trust for the purpose of transferring a dollar for dollar matching amount of money from the Trust Account to the Trust Fund.
(b) To obtain certification of a restricted donation of money to the endowment of a qualified organization, the qualified organization shall send the following to the Cultural Trust:
1. The amount of the donation, the name of the financial institution and account number from which the donation came;
2. The date the donation was received;
3. Any terms and conditions of the donation that, if not met, would result in the donation's rescission;
4. The current disposition of the donation;
5. A copy of the donation document received by the qualified organization from the donor; and
6. A copy of official organization board minutes establishing an endowment.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 15 - STATE › Chapter 27 - NEW JERSEY CULTURAL TRUST › Subchapter 2 - NEW JERSEY CULTURAL TRUST FUND GRANT PROGRAM › Section 15:27-2.8 - Evaluation of restricted donations by the Cultural Trust

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(a) Upon receipt, review and acceptance of the documents from the donor and the qualified organization as required under 15:27-2.7, the Board will:
1. Certify to the State Treasurer that the donation is consistent with the terms of the New Jersey Cultural Trust Act and request a transfer of an equal amount from the Trust Account to the Trust Fund; and
2. Notify the qualified organization in writing that the donation has been approved and certified and document the results of this process.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 15 - STATE › Chapter 27 - NEW JERSEY CULTURAL TRUST › Subchapter 2 - NEW JERSEY CULTURAL TRUST FUND GRANT PROGRAM › Section 15:27-2.10 - Certification and evaluation procedures for unrestricted donations to the Cultural Trust

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(a) Money, real property or other object of value given directly to the Cultural Trust is considered an unrestricted donation to the Cultural Trust. Once certified, the donation shall initiate a dollar-for-dollar transfer funds from the Trust Account to the Trust Fund.
(b) In order for an unrestricted donation of money to the Cultural Trust to be certified, the donor shall send a letter of donation to the Cultural Trust stating:
1. The amount of the donation;
2. The financial institution and account number from which the moneys were or will be allocated; and
3. All terms and conditions of the donation.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 15 - STATE › Chapter 27 - NEW JERSEY CULTURAL TRUST › Subchapter 2 - NEW JERSEY CULTURAL TRUST FUND GRANT PROGRAM › Section 15:27-2.11 - Evaluation of unrestricted donations to the Cultural Trust

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(a) Upon receipt, review and acceptance of the unrestricted donation, the Board shall:
1. Certify to the State Treasurer that the donation is consistent with the terms of the New Jersey Cultural Trust Act and request a transfer in the amount of the value of the donation from the Trust Account to the Trust Fund; and
2. Notify the donor in writing that the donation has been approved and certified and document the results of this process.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 15 - STATE › Chapter 27 - NEW JERSEY CULTURAL TRUST › Subchapter 2 - NEW JERSEY CULTURAL TRUST FUND GRANT PROGRAM › Section 15:27-2.12 - Procedure for distribution of income from the Trust Fund

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(a) The Board has full discretion in determining if the interest from the Fund shall be reinvested or distributed.
(b) Interest that is allocated for distribution shall be awarded to projects submitted to the Board by the Council, the Historic Trust, and the Commission.
1. The project list submitted by the Historic Trust shall be composed of grants for capital facilities projects for qualifying organizations with stewardship responsibility for properties listed or deemed eligible for listing on the State Register of Historic Places.
2. The project list submitted by the Council shall be composed of grants for endowment, capital facilities projects and institutional and financial stabilization projects for qualifying arts organizations.
3. The project list submitted by the Commission shall be composed of grants for endowment and institutional and financial stabilization projects for qualifying history and humanities organizations.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 15 - STATE › Chapter 27 - NEW JERSEY CULTURAL TRUST › Subchapter 2 - NEW JERSEY CULTURAL TRUST FUND GRANT PROGRAM › Section 15:27-2.13 - Procedures for appeals

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(a) The Board shall provide any applicant who was rejected either for qualification, or for certification of an unrestricted or restricted donation, with a letter indicating so and the reasons for that rejection.
(b) The rejected organization may appeal the rejection by providing, to the Board in writing within 30 days of receipt of rejection, a response to the reasons for the rejection letter or providing such proofs as are necessary to address the reasons for rejection.
(c) The Board may select a committee to make recommendations on appeals to the Board in full, and shall reconsider the application in context of the appeal at its next scheduled meeting after committee consideration.
(d) The Board shall provide the applicant with a written decision on the appeal within 30 days of the decision, which decision shall be final.
(e) There shall be no prejudice against any future application due to the initial rejection of an application and any subsequent rejection of and appeal.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 15 - STATE › Chapter 27 - NEW JERSEY CULTURAL TRUST › Subchapter 2 - NEW JERSEY CULTURAL TRUST FUND GRANT PROGRAM › Section 15:27-2.14 - Release of funds from the Trust Account to the Trust Fund

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(a) Upon the action of the Board to certify a donation and after the expiration of the Governor's review period, the Board shall forward to the State Treasurer, either individually or in the aggregate, a statement of the restricted and unrestricted donations from qualified organizations approved at regularly scheduled meetings of the Board and request a transfer of funds from the Trust Account to the Trust Fund.
(b) Within 30 days of receipt of the statement listing the approved certified restricted and unrestricted donations, the State Treasurer will transfer a dollar for dollar match from the Trust Account to the Trust Fund for the purpose of accruing interest pursuant to 15:27-2.1 2.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 15 - STATE › Chapter 27 - NEW JERSEY CULTURAL TRUST › Subchapter 2 - NEW JERSEY CULTURAL TRUST FUND GRANT PROGRAM › Section 15:27-2.15 - Release of funds from the Trust Fund to qualified organizations for a match for large gift donation

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(a) Upon completion and signing of an agreement between the qualified organization and the Cultural Trust, the Cultural Trust will issue a check in the amount of 20 percent or an alternatively determined percent of the certified restricted large gift donation to the qualified organization from the matching funds in the Trust Fund.
1. The agreement shall set forth all terms and conditions for the transfer of funds.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 15 - STATE › Chapter 27 - NEW JERSEY CULTURAL TRUST › Subchapter 2 - NEW JERSEY CULTURAL TRUST FUND GRANT PROGRAM › Section 15:27-2.16 - Release of funds from the Trust Fund for approved projects submitted by the Council, the Commission and the Historic Trust

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(a) The Cultural Trust shall provide for the issuance of contracts to all qualified organizations approved for funding from lists supplied by the Council, the Commission and the Historic Trust.
1. The contract shall specify the project scope of work, schedule project activities and final product to be derived from the project.
2. Upon receipt of the signed contract from the qualified organization, the Cultural trust shall cause to be issued a payment to the organization based on the contract.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 15 - STATE › Chapter 27 - NEW JERSEY CULTURAL TRUST › Subchapter 2 - NEW JERSEY CULTURAL TRUST FUND GRANT PROGRAM › Section 15:27-2.17 - Monitoring and reporting for certified restricted large gift donations

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(a) Qualified organizations receiving matching funds from the Fund for large gift donations are required to submit annual audits for a period of five years following the receipt of the match from the Fund. The audit shall include a detailed schedule of the endowment.
1. The Board reserves the right to periodically inspect the financial records of organizations that receive matching funds for certified large gift donations.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 15 - STATE › Chapter 27 - NEW JERSEY CULTURAL TRUST › Subchapter 2 - NEW JERSEY CULTURAL TRUST FUND GRANT PROGRAM › Section 15:27-2.18 - Monitoring and reporting for grants awarded from list supplied by the Council, the Commission and the Historic Trust

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Qualified organizations which receive funding as a result of appearing on an approved list supplied by the Council, the Commission or the Historic Trust shall supply reports as outlined in the grant contract.