Volunteer Opportunities Available For Ocean City Boards And Commissions

Ocean City, NJ -- Volunteer positions are open on the following Ocean City Boards and Commissions:

Historic Preservation Commission
Purpose: It is the responsibility of the Commission to:

a. Identify, record and maintain a system to survey and inventory all building sites, places, landmarks and structures of historical or architectural significance, based on the "Secretary of the Interior's Standards and Guidelines for Archeology and Historic Preservation" and Guidelines for Identification) and to aid the public in understanding their worth, methods of preservation, techniques of gathering documentation and related matters;

b. Make recommendations to the Planning Board and City Council in the preparation and periodic updating of the Historic Preservation Element of the Master Plan;

c. Make recommendations to the Planning Board and City Council on the historic preservation implications of any plan element of the Master Plan which has been or may be adopted;

d. Recommend to the City Council sites and districts to be designated as part of the local historic district;

e. Advise the Planning Board and Board of Adjustment on development and zoning applications for properties in the local historic district;

f. Review all permit applications affecting the designated historic district and sites, and provide written reports to the Administrative Officer;

g. Provide advisory, educational, and informational services to promote historic preservation in the City;

h. Draft and recommend to City Council and the Planning Board ordinances or amendments to existing ordinances that would resolve any conflicts which may exist between the design standards of the Historic Preservation Ordinance and the building or zoning regulations of the City;

i. Advise City Council and the Planning Board on the relative merits of proposals involving public funds to restore, preserve and protect historic buildings, places and structures including the preparation of long range plans therefore, securing State, Federal and other grants and aid to assist therein and to monitor such projects once underway;

j. Advise and assist City officers, employees, Boards and other bodies including those at the County, State and Federal levels on all matters which have potential impact on the historic buildings, places,

structures and districts in the City or on the physical character and ambience of a district;

k. To cooperate with local, County, State or National historical societies, governmental bodies and organizations to maximize the contributions to the intent and purposes of historic preservation;

l. To recommend to applicable County, State and Federal agencies, where appropriate, and with City Council approval recognition of historic districts;

m. To recommend to applicable County, State and Federal agencies, where appropriate, recognition of historic buildings, landmarks, places and structures and to review National Register nominations;

n. To request the City Council to seek on its motion or otherwise injunctive relief for violations of the historic preservation provisions of the local zoning ordinate.

Membership: The commission consists of seven (7) regular members and two (2) alternates appointed by the Mayor.

Terms: Two (2), three (3) or four (4) years.

Meetings: 7 p.m. on the first Tuesday of each month, City Hall Council Chambers

Tourism Development Commission
Purpose: To promote tourism on behalf of the City of Ocean City through assisting the City with appropriate advertising and promotional literature.
Membership: The Commission consists of four (4) members appointed by the Mayor with the advice and consent of City Council. Appointments are for two year terms. Membership also includes one City Council Member for term of office.
Meetings: 9 a.m. on the second Thursday of each month, City Hall Council Chambers

Planning Board
Purpose: In accordance with the New Jersey Municipal Land Use Law, the Planning Board is directly and exclusively authorized to exercise power with regard to:

1. The adoption of the Master Plan.
2. Subdivision control and site plan review
3. Recommendations as to the official map.
4. Conditional use applications.
5. Recommendations as to the zoning ordinance and amendments thereto.
6. The capital improvement program.

In addition, the planning board participates in preparation and review of programs or plans required by state or federal law or regulations. Their work often includes assembling data on a continuing basis as part of a continuing planning process. The board may perform such other advisory duties as assigned to aid and assist the governing body or other agencies or officers of the City.

Membership: Members consist of the Mayor, a municipal official appointed by the Mayor, a member of City Council appointed by the Council, and six citizen members plus two alternates appointed by the Mayor. Appointments are for four year terms for Regular Members and two (2) year terms for Alternate Members.

Meetings: 6 p.m. on the first and second Wednesdays of each month, City Hall Council Chambers

Interested volunteers should complete the online Citizen Leadership form or send the same information to: Melissa Bovera, City Clerk at mbovera@ocnj.us mail/drop off at 861 Asbury Avenue.

The deadline for applications is Monday, Dec. 5, 2016.