Through research, evaluation and observation, the Committee shall
advise the governing body on measures to improve the quality of the
Borough's environment; as well as suggest how the Borough can
diminish the negative impact, and enhance the positive impact, of
its infrastructure and operations on the local environment. In addition,
the Committee shall research and analyze green initiatives which make
practical environmental and financial sense.
The Committee shall make recommendations to the governing body concerning
matters referred to the Committee by the governing body, including
but not limited to proposed ordinances, grant applications, and new
environmentally friendly technologies.
The Committee shall advise the governing body concerning available
grant applications of which it becomes aware, of which the Borough
is eligible and which may be well suited to the Borough's goals
of enhancing the local environment. The Committee shall detail the
requirements for applying for such grants such as, but not limited
to, the need for any monetary or in-kind matching from the Borough
or other entities, and any applicable timelines.
A quorum of the Committee shall meet at least once monthly; any meetings
containing at least a quorum shall subject to the provisions of the
Open Public Meetings Act, N.J.S.A. 10:4-6.
Upon formation of the Committee, in order to effect the staggering
of terms, two members shall serve for an initial term of one year,
two members shall serve for an initial term of two years, with the
balance of the Committee serving a three-year term. After the initial
terms of the members serving one- and two-year terms respectively,
all subsequent terms shall be of a three-year duration.
The duration of the terms of members appointed to the Committee upon
passage of this chapter shall be calculated as if said members had
been appointed at the Borough's 2010 reorganization meeting.
Any subsequent vacancies on the Committee due to resignation or any
other reason shall be filled by a vote of the Borough Council. The
individual appointed to the vacancy shall serve the duration of the
unexpired term.