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.