[HISTORY: Adopted by the Township Council of the Township
of Maple Shade 4-25-2013 by Ord. No. 2013-04. Amendments noted
where applicable.]
There is hereby created an advisory committee on sustainable
practices which shall be known as Maple Shade Green Team.
The Green Team will assist the Township Council in outlining
the long- and short-term goals for Maple Shade to improve and preserve
the three elements of a sustainable community: environment, society
and economy and will recommend strategies for implementing measures
to meet these goals.
A.
The Green Team shall consist of seven regular voting members, and
five nonvoting members. The regular voting members shall be residents
of Maple Shade with the exception that one voting member may be a
nonresident if said member has a business interest in Maple Shade.
(1)
The regular voting members shall include a member of the Board of
Education or staff member or student of the Maple Shade school system.
B.
The terms of the initial appointments for the voting members shall
not exceed three years and shall be staggered; thereafter, all voting
members shall be appointed for one-year terms. The nonvoting members
shall serve for one-year terms.
C.
The Green Team may establish subcommittees as it deems necessary
or as requested by the Township Council.
D.
The committee shall have the right to appoint nonvoting members with
special abilities and expertise.
The Green Team shall:
A.
Initiate and encourage resident participation in forums to discuss
what a sustainable community is and what issues most impact Maple
Shade.
B.
Research and analyze green initiatives which make practical environmental
and financial sense.
C.
Develop strategies for sustainable green initiatives in municipal
operations and in community development.
D.
Annually submit a report to the Township Council by December 31 of
each year to include:
(1)
A proposed schedule and procedure for a program of Township forums
to educate the public about sustainable communities and the related
processes;
(2)
Identification of existing community programs and resources which
lend to the development of the sustainability program.
(3)
Identification of activities and projects of the Green Team within
the past year.
E.
Collaborate with Township employees, service providers and other
governmental agencies to share resource information and ideas consistent
with the purpose of the Green Team.
F.
Undertake on behalf of and/or recommend to the Township Council any
other advisory, educational or informational functions as will enhance
the sustainability of the Township.
A.
The Township Council shall annually appoint a Chairperson. Three
members shall constitute the required quorum to conduct business.
B.
The Green Team shall elect officers from among its membership at
an annual meeting and shall establish rules and procedures for its
membership.
C.
The Green Team Secretary shall be responsible for the preparation
of meeting minutes and shall file copies of approved minutes of meetings
with the Township Clerk.
D.
The Green Team shall obtain its legal counsel from the Township Attorney.
