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.