18A:73-25.Ā  Advisory capacity to public and private agencies
(a) The commission shall be responsible for serving in an advisory capacityĀ  to State departments and agencies and public educational institutions inĀ  connection with activities concerned with State history. It shall advise suchĀ  public and private agencies in respect to programs of historic research andĀ  publication, education, commemorative observances, preservation of historicĀ  sites and buildings, public exhibitions and other programs pertaining to theĀ  history of New Jersey and enlist the talents of historians, librarians andĀ  members of historic, patriotic and civic organizations concerned with the StateĀ  history in connection therewith.

(b) The commission is authorized, within the limits of such funds as may beĀ  appropriated or otherwise available to it, to plan and execute programs for:

1.Ā  the production, publication and distribution of books, pamphlets, filmsĀ  and other educational materials relating to historical subjects;

2.Ā  conference, convocations, lectures, seminars and other similar activities relating to historical subjects;

3.Ā  the development of libraries, museums, historic sites and exhibits, including mobile exhibits;

4.Ā  ceremonies and celebrations and other commemorative activities commemorating specific historical events.

(c) In carrying out duties and functions as provided in this act the commission is authorized to employ such assistants and incur such expenses as may be necessary therefor and as may be within the limits of funds appropriatedĀ  or otherwise made available to it for said purpose.

(d) The commission may receive gifts of money, property and personal services for carrying out the provisions of this act.

L.1967, c.271; amended by L.1969, c. 126, s. 7, eff. July 2, 1969.
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