[Amended 9-22-1977 by L.L. No. 5-1977; 2-20-1991 by L.L. No. 2-1991; 2-4-1998 by L.L. No. 1-1998]
There shall be a Conservation Commission to consist of not less than six nor more than nine members to be appointed by the Mayor with the approval of the Council; except that two appointments made in February 1998, shall be for two-year terms, and one appointment made in February 1998, shall be for three years so that term expiration of a nine-member Commission shall be staggered with three appointments to be made each year, and thereafter their successors shall be appointed for terms of three years from and after the expiration of the term of their predecessors in office.
A. 
The Conservation Commission shall have control of the regulation, use, improvement and maintenance of conservation programs and facilities of the city within budgetary limitations, except as otherwise provided by the Council.
B. 
It shall develop and recommend plans for future conservation programs and facilities and submit and explain such plans annually at a joint meeting with the Council at a time specified by the Council, and at such other times as requested by the Council.
C. 
It may recommend qualifications for such employees as it may deem necessary for the operation of conservation programs and facilities who shall, within budgetary limitations, be appointed by the City Manager subject to the approval of the Commission.
D. 
It shall submit its annual budget estimates to the City Manager.
E. 
It may appoint such committees as it may deem necessary for the operation of specified conservation programs and facilities.
F. 
The Commission shall comply with city regulations, practices and procedures relating to administration, employees, purchasing and accountability of city property, except as otherwise provided by the Council.
G. 
A majority of the members of the Commission shall constitute a quorum, and whenever its approval is necessary, the affirmative vote of a majority of the members shall be required.
[Amended 9-22-1977 by L.L. No. 5-1977]