Pursuant to the Laws of 1968, Chapter 245, as
amended, of the State of New Jersey (N.J.S.A. 40:56A-1 et seq.), there
is hereby created a public body corporate and politic in the name
of and style of "Runnemede Environmental Commission."
The Runnemede Environmental Commission hereby
created is an environmental commission as contemplated and provided
for by said public law and shall have and exercise all the powers
and perform all of the duties provided by said statute and any other
statutes heretofore or hereafter enacted and applicable thereto. Specifically,
though not limited to, the Commission is hereby established for the
protection, development or use of natural resources, including water
resources, located within the Borough of Runnemede.
The Mayor shall designate one of the members
to serve as Chairman and presiding officer of the Commission. The
Commission may employ experts and a staff and pay for their services
and for such other expenses as may be necessary and proper, not exceeding
in all the amount appropriated by the governing body for its use.
The Commission shall keep records of its meetings
and activities and shall make an annual report to the governing body.