The Environmental Advisory Council (EAC) shall
have the following powers and responsibilities:
A. The EAC is to be advisory to and shall coordinate
its activities with the Board of Supervisors, Planning Commission,
Parks and Recreation Board, Open Space Review Board, Historical Commission
and other such Township entities.
B. The EAC shall advise the Board of Supervisors regarding
the identification of environmental problems and conditions.
C. The EAC shall recommend plans and programs to the
appropriate Township officials for the promotion and conservation
of the natural resources and for the protection and improvement of
the quality of the environment within East Bradford Township.
D. Make recommendations to the Open Space Review Board
and Parks and Recreation Board as to the possible use of open land
areas in the Township.
E. Promote and coordinate a community environmental program.
F. Maintain an index of all open areas, publicly or privately
owned, including, but not limited to, floodplain areas, wetlands and
other unique and sensitive natural areas in the Township.
G. Undertake such environmental tasks as requested by
the Board of Supervisors.
The Environmental Advisory Council (EAC) shall
submit the following information and reports to the Board of Supervisors
unless otherwise indicated herein:
A. An annual report to the Board of Supervisors not later
than March 31 following the year for which the report applies, and
said report to include a summary of the activities if the Environmental
Advisory Council (EAC) with particular reference to the extent and
adequacy of the program and its effectiveness in use of public expenditures
and achievement of Township objectives in service to its citizens.
B. Prepare and submit recommendations to the Board of
Supervisors regarding the following:
(1) Policy decisions related to resource protection.
(2) Public education on natural resource protection and
other environmental issues.
(3) Coordinate activities to physically improve the environment
in East Bradford Township.
C. Review proposed ordinance provisions and proposed
land development plans as they relate to the protection, preservation
and management of open space in the Township.
D. Coordinate with the Planning Commission, Open Space
Review Board, Parks and Recreation Board, Historical Commission and
other municipal bodies and officials by routine communication with
members and attendance at meetings.