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Town of Westerly, RI
Washington County
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[Adopted 8-13-1991 by Ch. No. 983 as § 10-51 of the 1991 Code]
There shall be an Environmental Coordinator for Town Planning in the personnel classification plan.
A. 
The Environmental Coordinator for Town Planning shall advise the Planning Board as to studies needed and the utilization of the resources and the satisfaction of the needs of the Town with respect to its physical, economic and social development as affecting the health, safety, morale and general welfare of the people and the economy and efficiency of community life and shall be responsible for developing, implementing and updating the Comprehensive Plan.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: See Ch. 10, Comprehensive Plan.
B. 
The Environmental Coordinator for Town Planning shall work with and advise the Planning Board as to matters outlined in Chapter 5, Article V, Planning Board; and Chapter A261, Land Development and Subdivision Regulations, or as updated by the Town Council.
C. 
The Environmental Coordinator for Town Planning shall be functionally and administratively responsible to the Town Manager and shall initiate proposals for grants and projects and shall represent the Planning Board, Town Council and Town Manager as required on various state and local meetings and boards.
D. 
The Environmental Coordinator for Town Planning shall also serve as the chief advisor to all Town offices on all matters affecting the environmental quality and future development of the Town.
E. 
The Environmental Coordinator for Town Planning shall advise all Town officials on environmental issues concerning annual capital improvement projects, coastal and wetlands projects and shall be responsible for filing all grant applications for acquisition or improvement to open space, recreational and other conservation efforts.
F. 
The Environmental Coordinator for Town Planning shall advise all Town officials on all proposed sewer extensions And all matters relating to water quality and protection of water sources.
The Town Manager shall draw a job description which shall be made part of the Town's classification plan.