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[R.O. 2011 §2.31.010; Ord. No. 6859 §1, 8-8-2011]
There is established a Green Practices Commission which shall consist of seven (7) voting members who shall be citizens of the City not otherwise connected with the City Government.
[R.O. 2011 §2.31.020; Ord. No. 6859 §1, 8-8-2011]
A. 
The Green Practices Commission shall act in an advisory capacity to the Council.
B. 
The Green Practices Commission shall make a study of the sustainability practices of the City in the following areas: ecosystems/habitat; water/storm water; air quality/transportation; waste/resource conservation; land use/open space/parks; energy; green buildings. The Green Practices Commission shall have the following powers and duties, including, but not limited to:
1. 
Establish sustainability goals, prioritize and track progress;
2. 
Review and advise the City regarding projects and initiatives for all development and redevelopment;
3. 
Establish a list of prioritized projects to be initiated by the City.
[R.O. 2011 §2.31.030; Ord. No. 6859 §1, 8-8-2011]
A. 
On the first (1st) day of the month following the adoption of the ordinance codified in this Chapter, the Green Practices Commission shall be dissolved and in lieu thereof the said seven (7) members of such Green Practices Commission shall be the newly appointed members of the Green Practices Commission. Of those first (1st) appointed, two (2) shall be appointed by the Council for a term of one (1) year, two (2) for a term of two (2) years, and three (3) for a term of three (3) years each. Thereafter all appointments shall be made by the Council for terms of three (3) years. Vacancies on the Commission shall be filled by the Council by appointment for the unexpired term. Such members shall be residents of the City and shall have involvement in or professional experience with green practices.
B. 
At the same time, on recommendation of the City Manager, the Council shall additionally appoint a non-voting member of the Commission from the Public Works and Parks Department of the City, who shall remain a member of the Commission unless removed by the City Manager, with the consent of the Council. The Council shall also appoint one (1) of its own members as a non-voting liaison member of such Commission. Such member shall hold office at the pleasure of the Council.
C. 
The Commission shall annually elect one (1) of its members Chairperson and one (1) shall be elected Secretary. The Commission shall establish its own rules of procedure.
[R.O. 2011 §2.31.040; Ord. No. 6859 §1, 8-8-2011]
The Green Practices Commission shall report to the Council at such times and as often as the Council may request or the Commission may deem necessary, but shall make at least one (1) report annually.