Pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 40:56A-1 as amended and supplemented,
there is hereby established in and for the Borough of River Edge an Environmental
Commission to be known as "The Borough of River Edge Environmental Commission."
The Environmental Commission shall keep records of its meetings and
activities and shall make an annual report to the Borough Council.
[Added 9-21-1992 by Ord.
No. 1056]
A. Appointment. The governing body of the Borough of River
Edge shall provide for the appointment of not more than two alternate members.
Alternate members shall be designated at the time of appointment by the authority
appointing them as "Alternate No. 1" and "Alternate No. 2."
B. Terms. The term of the alternate members shall be for
two years, except that the term of the alternate members first appointed shall
be two years for Alternate No. 1 and one year for Alternate No. 2 so that
the term of not more than one alternate member shall expire in any one year.
A vacancy occurring otherwise than by expiration of term shall be filled by
the appointing authority for the unexpired term only.
C. An alternate member shall not be permitted to act on
any matter in which he has, either directly or indirectly, any personal or
financial interest. An alternate member may, after public hearing if he requests
one, be removed by the governing body for cause.
D. Powers and authority. An alternate member may participate
in discussions of the proceedings but may not vote except in the absence or
disqualification of a regular member. A vote shall not be delayed in order
that a regular member may vote instead of an alternate member. In the event
that a choice must be made as to which alternate member is to vote, Alternate
No. 1 shall vote first.