[HISTORY: Adopted by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Demarest 11-20-1968 by Ord. No. 337. Amendments noted where applicable.]
[Amended 4-16-1973 by Ord. No. 368; 9-17-1979 by Ord. No. 483]
A. 
There has heretofore been created a Conservation Commission in and for the Borough of Demarest whose existence is hereby continued but which shall, from the effective date of this amendment, be known as the "Environmental Commission of the Borough of Demarest."
B. 
The Environmental Commission shall consist of five members and two alternate members appointed by the Mayor, who shall be residents of the Borough of Demarest, and one member of which shall be a member of the Borough Planning Board. The Mayor of the Borough shall, within 30 days of the adoption hereof, designate two current members of the Commission as alternates to serve for terms of one and two years, respectively, consistent with state law. The two alternate members, who shall be known as the "Alternate No. 1" and "Alternate No. 2," shall serve during the absence or disqualification of any regular member or members.
[Amended 5-20-2019 by Ord. No. 1059-19]
The terms of office of the Commissioners shall begin on the day of their appointment and continue for the respective periods of one year, two years and three years from the first day of January preceding their appointment, the terms of said appointees to be designated in their respective appointments. All other appointments, except to fill vacancies, shall be made to take effect upon the first day of January of each year for the full term of three years. Vacancies occurring in the membership of said Commission by reason of the death, resignation or removal of any Commissioner shall be filled only for the unexpired term.
[Amended 4-16-1973 by Ord. No. 368]
The Environmental Commission, when established, is hereby authorized to make and adopt suitable rules, regulations and bylaws for the purpose of carrying out its objects. It shall have the authority and power to employ supervisors, assistants and other persons it deems necessary and proper and to incur expenses, provided that its expenditures and obligations have been duly authorized and approved by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Demarest.
[Amended 4-16-1973 by Ord. No. 368; 5-20-2019 by Ord. No. 1059-19]
The Environmental Commission membership, as modified by this chapter, shall exercise all powers now or hereafter granted by the statutes of New Jersey applicable thereto. Jurisdiction to enforce Environmental Commission policy pursuant to this chapter shall be by the Building and/or Public Works Departments and Police Department, as appropriate.