Within the Division of Parks, Forestry and Recreation of the Department of Conservation and Economic Development there shall be an Historic Sites Council consisting of 11 members. Each member of the council shall be appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate, from among citizens of New Jersey or persons otherwise associated with the State who are known for their competence and experience in connection with historic sites preservation and related areas, to serve for a term of 4 years from the date of his appointment, except that of those first appointed, one shall be appointed for a term of 1 year, 2 for 2 years, 4 for 3 years, and 4 for 4 years. Members of the council shall serve without compensation but may be reimbursed for necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their duties. The members of the council shall elect annually a chairman and vice-chairman from their number. The council shall organize and adopt procedures for the conduct of its business. The director or an employee of the division designated by him shall serve as secretary of the council. The chairman of the council shall be its presiding officer. Any vacancies in the membership of said council occurring other than by expiration of term shall be filled by the Governor, with the advice and consent of the Senate, for the unexpired term only. Any member of the council may be removed from office by the Governor, for cause, upon notice and opportunity to be heard.

L.1967, c. 124, s. 1, eff. June 21, 1967.