Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:56A-1 et seq., there is hereby established
an Environmental Commission in the Township of Verona for the protection,
development or use of natural resources, including water resources,
within the territorial limits of the Township.
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General
Provisions, Art. I)]
The Environmental Commission shall keep records of its meetings
and activities and shall make an annual report to the governing body.
The Township governing body may appropriate funds for the expenses
incurred by the Environmental Commission. The Commission may appoint
such clerks and employees as it may from time to time require and
as shall be within the limits of funds appropriated to it.
The Environmental Commission shall have power to study and make
recommendations concerning open space preservation, water resources
management, air pollution control, solid waste management, noise control,
soil and landscape protection, environmental appearance, marine resources
and protection of flora and fauna.