[Res. 17-87, 8/3/1987; as amended by Ord. 99-8, 11/8/1999,
§ 1; and by Ord. No. 18-06, 12/6/2018]
1.
The Board of Supervisors of New Hanover Township does hereby create
and establish an Environmental Advisory Board to consist of five members,
who shall be appointed by motion of the Board of Supervisors. The
members of the Environmental Advisory Board shall by majority vote
designate one of their members to act as Chairman for such periods
as may be designated by the Environmental Advisory Board. The Board
of Supervisors may, at its discretion, adopt by resolution a charter
for the Environmental Advisory Board, establishing the goals and objectives
to be accomplished. Any resolution so enacted may be amended from
time to time by further resolution of the Supervisors.
A.
Term of Office. Environmental Advisory Board members shall serve
for three years except that initial appointments shall be staggered
so that the terms of no more than two Board members shall expire each
year, the terms of their successors to be of three years each.
B.
Vacancies in Office. The Board of Supervisors of New Hanover Township
shall have the exclusive authority to appoint members to the Environmental
Advisory Board in the event of a vacancy on the Board as a result
of the resignation, the death or the removal of a member of the Board
prior to the expiration of his/her term. The appointment by the Board
of Supervisors to the vacant seat shall be for the balance of the
unexpired term. Upon expiration of the term, the Board of Supervisors
shall then make an appointment for a full three-year term.
[Res. 17-87, 8/3/1987; as added by Ord. 99-8, 11/8/1999,
§ 1]
1.
Recognizing the complexity of environmental legislation and the very
significant impact environmental issues have on the ordinary citizen,
the Board of Supervisors of New Hanover Township desires supplementary
advice on implementing an environmental policy within the Township.
The Environmental Advisory Board will be a citizen based, environmental
action group whose primary pledge is to keep the New Hanover Township
Board of Supervisors at the forefront of environmental planning, legislation
and public education.
2.
It is intended that the mission of the Environmental Advisory Board
will be to identify various environmental concerns impacting New Hanover
Township which include, but are not limited to, water, air, land,
noise and light pollution. Based on community needs and input, the
Environmental Advisory Board will evaluate waste disposal and recycling
programs, promote the preservation of natural resources and educate
the community regarding environmental matters. The Environmental Advisory
Board will provide support and advice on environmental matters to
the New Hanover Township Board of Supervisors when requested.
[Res. 17-87, 8/3/1987; as added by Ord. 99-8, 11/8/1999,
§ 1]
1.
The Environmental Advisory Board is directed to and is charged with
the responsibility of identifying the unique physical circumstances
and natural resources including, but not limited to, the location
and quality of elements including the air, land and water as may be
located within the territorial limits of New Hanover Township; and,
in furtherance of said directive, the Environmental Advisory Board
is directed to identify critical environmental issues and problems
as may arise within the Township and draft plans or proposals to address
such problems and issues and recommend the same for consideration
by the several agencies and boards responsible for development and
monitoring of the use, occupation, growth and development of properties
within the community. To accomplish the directive, the Environmental
Advisory Board, once duly appointed, may request that the Board of
Supervisors adopt or amend a Charter specifically identifying the
responsibilities of each member of the Board and the Board as a whole.
2.
The Environmental Advisory Board is also directed to make recommendations
regarding possible use and retention of open space by keeping an index
of such open space areas as are publicly and privately owned to the
extent that they may impact upon the acquisition of property by the
Township and preservation of areas by respective developers which
will preserve the unique physical characteristics of the Township
and general neighboring community. It being the specific intent of
the Board of Supervisors to foster and encourage the protection, conservation,
management and promotion of the natural resources of the community
and to allow the constituents of New Hanover Township to enjoy the
continued use and preservation of the environment.
