An Environmental Commission may, subject to the approval of
the Township Committee, acquire property, both real and personal,
in the name of the municipality by gift, purchase, grant, bequest,
devise or lease for any of its purposes and shall administer the same
for such purposes, subject to the terms of the conveyance or gift.
Such an acquisition may be to acquire the fee or any lesser interest,
development right, easement (including conservation easement), covenant
or other contractual right (including a conveyance on conditions or
with limitations or reversions) as may be necessary to acquire, maintain,
improve, protect, limit the future use of or otherwise conserve and
properly utilize open spaces and other land and water areas in the
municipality.
The Environmental Commission shall keep records of its meetings
and activities and shall make an annual report to the governing body
of the municipality.
The Environmental Commission shall have the power to study and
make recommendations concerning open space preservation, water resources
management, air pollution control, solid waste management, noise control,
soil and landscape protection, environmental appearance, marine resources
and protection of flora and fauna.