New Jersey § 52:16a-101

§ 52:16a-101.

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.