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This bill establishes the New Jersey State Parks and Open Space Foundation, a nonprofit, educational, and charitable organization. The foundation will raise funds to be used for improvements to and activities that enhance the utilization and public programming of State parks and open space, as well as county and municipal parks and open space, for recreation and conservation purposes. The foundation will be governed by a 12-member board of directors, including public members with relevant expertise, as well as ex officio members from various State agencies. The foundation will have the power to solicit and accept donations, gifts, and grants, and to invest and reinvest the funds received. The bill also requires the foundation to undergo annual audits and to submit annual reports to the Governor and the Legislature.

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Government Affairs

https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2022/S1311