[Adopted 7-8-1974 by Ord. No. 210]
The Commissioners hereby create the "Environmental Advisory Council."
The jurisdiction of the Environmental Advisory Council shall be limited to advising the Commissioners and other duly established Boards, Commissions and Committees of the Township on matters dealing with protection, conservation, management, promotion and use of natural resources, located within the territorial limits of the Township of South Whitehall. Specific duties will include:
A. 
To identify environmental problems and recommend plans and programs for conservation of natural resources and protection and improvement of environmental quality.
B. 
In conjunction with the Park and Recreation Board, to make recommendations as to possible use of open land areas.
C. 
To promote a community environmental program.
D. 
To keep an index of all open areas, publicly or privately owned including, but not limited to, flood prone areas, swamps, and other unique natural areas for the purpose of obtaining information of the proper use of such areas.
E. 
To advise the appropriate Township governmental agency in the acquisition of property, both real and personal, by gift, purchase, grant, bequest, easement, devise or lease in matters dealing with the purposes of this article.
The Environmental Advisory Council shall consist of five members, residents of the Township of South Whitehall, and appointed by the Township of South Whitehall Board of Commissioners. Vacancies on the Board will likewise be filled by appointment of the Board of Commissioners. Council members shall serve for a term of three years except that initial appointment shall be so staggered that the term of 1/3 of the membership shall expire each year. Terms of successors will be for three years. Members shall receive no compensation for their service. Chairman of the Council shall be designated by the appointing authority.
The Environmental Advisory Council shall keep records of its meeting and activities and shall make an annual report which shall be made known and available.