The purposes of the Environmental Commission are to:
A. Promote
the protection and conservation of land, air, water and other natural
resources within the territorial limits of the City. Such promotion
shall consist of educating the public and advising the City government
about the best methods for protecting and conserving these resources.
B. Assist
the City in the proper development and use of these resources by making
recommendations concerning the planning efforts of the various departments,
agencies and agents who provide environmental services.
C. Promote
the protection of the public health by educating the public and advising
City government about environmental health hazards.
D. Conduct
research into the use and possible use of open land areas of Atlantic
City and:
(1) Have
the power to coordinate the activities of unofficial bodies organized
for similar purposes.
(2) Keep
an index of all open areas, whether publicly or privately owned, including
open marshlands, swamps and other wetlands, in order to obtain information
on the proper use of such areas.
(3) Have
the authority to recommend to the Planning Board plans and programs
for the development and use of such areas for inclusion in the Atlantic
City Master Plan.
E. Study and
make recommendations concerning open space preservation, water resources
management, air pollution control, solid waste management, noise control,
environmental appearance, marine resources, protection of flora and
fauna and any other environmental concerns which affect the enjoyment
and health of the public.
F. Refer matters
to the proper City authorities whenever violations of environmental
law come to its attention.
G. Keep records
of its meetings and activities and shall make an annual report to
the City Council.
H. Assist
Atlantic City's Sustainable Green Team, that is responsible for pursuing
and maintaining the City's Sustainable Jersey certification, through
collaboration with the municipality and public to develop and support
sustainable initiatives for the City.
All City departments and agencies shall cooperate with the work
of the Environmental Commission to the degree possible and permitted
by law.
The Mayor may remove any member of the Commission for cause,
on written charges. Such written charges must be served upon the member,
and after a hearing on the allegations the member shall be entitled
to be heard in person or by counsel.