Hold a minimum of four (4) regular meetings per year.

Prepare and maintain a survey and inventory of historic sites of the municipality pursuant to criteria identified in the survey report.

Make recommendations to the Planning Board on the historic preservation plan element of the master plan and on the implication for preservation of historic sites or any other master plan elements.

Advise the Planning Board on the inclusion of historic sites and the recommended capital improvement program.

Advise the Planning Board and the Board of Adjustment on applications for development within the historic preservation zone.

Advise any other officials and departments of the Township of Edison municipal government regarding the designation and protection of cultural resources.

Act as a liaison on behalf of the Township of Edison municipal government to individuals and organizations concerned with historic preservation.

Provide written reports on the application of the zoning ordinance provision concerning historic preservation.

Make recommendations to approve or disapprove the applications for permits which are referred to the Historic Preservation Commission by the Zoning Officer in accordance with this section.

Ensure that when a discipline is not represented on the Commission, and the Commission considers an action which is normally evaluated by a professional in that specific discipline, the Commission shall attempt to solicit such professional expertise before rendering a decision.

Annually attend either a conference or training workshop on historic preservation issues.

Review all proposed Nation and/or State Register nomination within its jurisdiction, following the process promulgated by the NJDEP Historic Preservation Office in its document New Jersey's Certified Local Government Guidelines.