Village of Rye Brook, NY Article VI Sustainability Committee

[Adopted 2-24-2015 by L.L. No. 6-2015[1]]

[1] Editor's Note: This local law also provided that the existing membership of the Advisory Committee on Environmental Conservation is hereby appointed to serve as the initial membership of the Sustainability Committee.

§ A258-15 Purpose.

The Sustainability Committee shall promote the conservation of the environment of the Village of Rye Brook by acting in an advisory capacity to the Village Board of Trustees and by serving as liaison between the Board and the Rye Brook community on conservation programs and initiatives undertaken by the Village Board.

§ A258-16 Duties and objectives.

The Sustainability Committee shall:

A. Make recommendations to the Village Board regarding the preservation and replenishing of trees, woods and landscaping in the Village so as to minimize undesirable environmental impacts and further beautify the Village in furtherance of the health, safety and welfare of present and future Village residents; and

B. Make recommendations to the Village Board regarding proposed shade tree planting, landscaping and other beautification projects to be performed by the Village throughout its various rights-of-way and Village-owned properties; and

C. Educate the public on environmental issues selected by the Village Board; and

D. Make recommendations to the Village Board regarding sustainability initiatives.

[Amended 3-8-2022 by L.L. No. 4-2022]

§ A258-17 Meetings; recommendations.

[Amended 3-8-2022 by L.L. No. 4-2022]

A. The Sustainability Committee shall meet at such times as it deems appropriate to accomplish its goals, objectives and duties.

B. All recommendations of the Sustainability Committee shall be determined by majority vote of the whole Committee. A summary of each meeting, together with copies of all recommendations, shall be submitted to the Village Administrator/Clerk within 30 days following the meeting.