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Borough of Westwood, NJ
Bergen County
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New Laws (6) Index Notes (12)
[Adopted 11-24-2009 by Ord. No. 09-23]
There is hereby established an Environmental Advisory Committee for the Borough of Westwood, to be known as the "Environmental Advisory Committee (EAC) of the Borough of Westwood."
The EAC shall generally make recommendations to the Mayor and Council regarding sustainability research, initiatives and funding opportunities, as well as technological advances that will assist the Borough in implementing energy conservation and efficiency measures. The EAC will also make recommendations to the Mayor and Council regarding open space preservation, protection of wetlands, water resources and watershed property, management, air pollution control, solid waste management, recycling, noise control, soil and landscape protection, environmental appearance and protection of flora and fauna.
A. 
The EAC shall consist of seven members who shall be residents, employees or professionals of the Borough of Westwood. The members of the EAC shall be appointed by the Mayor, subject to Council approval, in the following manner: One person shall be appointed for a one-year term; two persons shall be appointed for a two-year term; and three persons shall be appointed for a three-year term. All appointments thereafter shall be for a three-year term. One Council member shall be appointed annually for a one-year term. In addition, there may be up to two student members who shall be advisory members appointed in September for one-year terms that coincide with the school calendar.
[Amended 4-17-2018 by Ord. No. 18-9]
B. 
Any vacancy occurring for any reason shall be filled for the unexpired term by appointment of the Mayor, subject to Council approval.
C. 
The EAC shall organize annually and from its members elect a Chair.
A. 
The duties of the EAC shall be as follows:
(1) 
Make recommendations to the Mayor and Council regarding sustainability research, initiatives and funding opportunities, as well as technological advances that will assist the Borough in implementing energy conservation and efficiency measures.
(2) 
Conduct research into the use and possible use of the open land areas of the Borough.
(3) 
Study and make recommendations to the Mayor and Council regarding open space preservation, protection of wetlands, water resources and watershed property, management, air pollution control, solid waste management, recycling, noise control, soil and landscape protection, environmental appearance, and protection of flora and fauna.
(4) 
Coordinate with the activities of unofficial bodies at the local, state and federal levels organized for similar purposes.
(5) 
Advertise, prepare, print and distribute books, maps, charts, plans and pamphlets as may be required, subject to funding by the Mayor and Council for such purposes.
B. 
The EAC shall meet at least eight times a year and shall comply with the Open Public Meetings Act and the Open Public Records Act[1] and shall furnish copies of its minutes to the Mayor and Council.
[1]
Editor's Note: See N.J.S.A. 10:4-6 et seq., and N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1 et seq., respectively.
The EAC shall keep complete and accurate records of its meetings and activities and shall make an annual report to the Mayor and Council, and such other reports as may be requested by the Governing Body.