[Ord. 2342, 7/21/2014, § 1]
1.
Purpose of Boards. The boards specified in this Part are created
by the Commission for the purpose of providing advice, guidance and
supervision for specialized programs of a continuing nature.
2.
Advisory Nature of Boards. Except where a board is otherwise designated
under this Part, or other applicable law, boards shall have the authority
and responsibility to make findings of fact, express opinions, and
make recommendations to the Commission within the areas of responsibility
assigned to such boards. Such findings of fact, opinions or recommendations
shall be in writing.
3.
Appointments and Removals of Members of Boards. The appointment and
removal of members of boards shall be the responsibility of the Commission.
Whenever feasible, the Commission shall publicize vacancies on boards
and solicit indications of interest from residents desiring to serve.
Members of any board shall be residents of the Township. Except as
otherwise provided by applicable law, a member of a board may be removed
by the Commission at any time with or without cause.
4.
Terms of Membership. The term of membership on a board shall be in
accordance with this Part or other applicable law. If a vacancy occurs
on a board during a term of membership, the Commission may fill the
vacancy for the remainder of the unexpired term. The terms for all
board members shall expire on December 31. Members shall continue
to serve until their successors are appointed. Members of boards shall
not serve more than two consecutive terms on a board unless specifically
approved by the Commission.
[Amended by Ord. No. 2370, 5/2/2016]
5.
Organizations of Boards. Each board, at its first meeting following
January 1 of each year, shall elect one of its members to serve as
chairman for the ensuing year and such other officers as a board may
deem appropriate.
6.
Rules of Procedure. Each board shall establish certain written rules
and procedures for operation. Copies of any such rules and procedures
shall be placed on file in the Office of the Manager and provided
to the Commission and, upon request, to any member of the general
public.
7.
Expenditure of Municipal Funds. Except as otherwise provided by this
Part or other applicable law, no board shall expend municipal funds
or incur obligations with respecting such funds without specific prior
appropriation by the Commission. The manager shall assign employees
of the Township to serve as liaison to boards and shall provide staff
services to such agencies.
[Ord. 2342, 7/21/2014, § 1]
1.
Purpose. The purpose of the Traffic Advisory Board is to review traffic
regulations and controls and to make recommendations to the Commission
on such controls and regulations.
2.
Membership and Term. The Traffic Advisory Board shall consist of
five members, each appointed for a term of four years. Preference
may be given to candidates with traffic-related experience. The term
of no more than two members shall expire during any year.
3.
Duties and Functions. It shall be the duty of the Traffic Advisory
Board to consult in the preparation of traffic studies, to receive
and investigate complaints regarding traffic matters, and to recommend
to the Commission and Manager ways and means for improving traffic
conditions and the administration and enforcement of traffic laws.
