[HISTORY: Adopted by the Board of Supervisors
of the Township of Willistown 2-14-1989 by Res. No. 11-1989. Amendments noted
where applicable.]
[1]
Editor's Note: Pursuant to Ord. No. 2-2021, adopted 5-10-2021,
the title of this chapter was changed from "Recycling Commission"
to its current title.
[Amended 5-10-2021 by Ord. No. 2-2021]
The name of the body hereby established shall
be the "Willistown Township Environmental Sustainability Commission."
[Amended 5-10-2021 by Ord. No. 2-2021]
The Willistown Township Environmental Sustainability Commission
(hereinafter referred to as the "Commission") shall have the following
duties and responsibilities:
B.Â
To implement a sound recycling program in conjunction with the Board
of Supervisors as required by Act 101. Additionally, to sponsor public
educational forums for Township constituents; to develop, in partnership
with the Board of Supervisors, residents and businesses, a culture
of environmental, economic, and social sustainability. This is to
be done by utilizing innovation, education, communication, and comprehensive
and strategic planning.
C.Â
To cooperate with, and enlist cooperation from, relevant Chester
County organizations, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and other local,
state and national recycling organizations.
D.Â
To keep abreast of technical literature, reports and documents relevant
to reducing, reusing, and recycling; and to be proactive in identifying
and promoting innovations centered on environmental sustainability
in Willistown Township.
E.Â
To promote public interest in the work of the Commission by carrying
out a public relations program and by other appropriate means.
F.Â
To perform such duties and undertake such other responsibilities
as may be delegated to the Commission from time to time by the Board
of Supervisors.
The Commission shall be composed of seven persons,
each of whom shall be a resident of Willistown Township, and each
of whom shall be appointed by the Board of Supervisors. Duly appointed
Commission members shall serve at the pleasure of the Board of Supervisors
but, unless otherwise removed by the Board of Supervisors, shall serve
for terms of two years each or until their successors are appointed.
Members of the Commission shall receive no compensation
for their services, but may be reimbursed for the expenses actually
and necessarily incurred by them in the performance of their duties
and in the conduct of Commission business, when such reimbursement
is authorized by the Chairman of the Commission and approved by the
Board of Supervisors.
The Board of Supervisors will appoint the first
Chairman of the Commission for a one-year period. After the term of
the first Chairman has expired, the Commission will elect its own
Chairman for a one-year term annually.
Regular public meetings shall be held to conduct
the business of the Commission. The Commission shall keep records
of its meetings and activities and shall make an annual report and
such other periodic reports to the Board of Supervisors as the Board
may require or the Commission may deem appropriate.
The Commission may, with the consent of the
Board of Supervisors, utilize any funds, personnel or other assistance
made available by Chester County, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
or the federal government or any of its or their agencies or from
any other private or public sources. Accounting of the receipt of
such funds and for the expenditure thereof shall be pursuant to such
regulations as the Board of Supervisors may adopt. Unless specifically
authorized by the Board of Supervisors, the Commission shall not establish
any separate bank or other account for the deposit or accumulation
of funds. The Commission shall submit a plan of activities and a proposed
budget to the Board of Supervisors during the regular township budget
process. Funds for the expenses to be incurred by the Commission shall,
at the discretion of the Board of Supervisors, be appropriated by
the Board of Supervisors.
