[Adopted 10-27-1987 (§§ 6-60 to 6-63 of
the 1974 Code); amended in its entirety 9-27-2016]
There is hereby established an Environmental Quality Commission
(hereafter referred to as "the Commission") for the purposes stated
herein, which shall be appointed and organized and shall have the
duties and powers as hereinafter set forth.
The Commission shall be responsible for responding to and making
appropriate recommendations or referrals to the Town Council and Town
Manager affecting environmental concerns and the quality of life in
the Town of Newington, including but not limited to researching opportunities
and recommending policies and procedures that will improve the quality
of the environment in Town; promoting environmentally friendly practices
for residents, businesses and Town operations; planning and promoting
programs and events related to environmental quality, including but
not limited to litter pickup events, park cleanup and Earth Day recognition
monitoring and reporting to the Town Council and Town Manager changes
in environmental laws that may impact the Town. A report shall be
made to the Council annually.
As used in this article, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
Organizations and businesses with hazardous chemicals above
certain quantities, which are required by the United States Environmental
Protection Agency to submit emergency and hazardous chemical inventory
forms annually to local fire departments, local emergency planning
committees (LEPCs) and state emergency response commissions (SERCs)
to help those agencies plan for and respond to chemical emergencies,
pursuant to 42 U.S.C.
A.Â
The Commission shall consist of seven individuals of the Town, appointed
by the Town Council. As of the effective date of this article, the
Council shall appoint members in the following manner: Two public
members shall be appointed to serve until November 30, 2017, and three
public members shall be appointed to serve until November 30, 2019.
One industry member shall be appointed to serve until November 30,
2017, and one industry member shall be appointed to serve until November
30, 2019. Thereafter, all members shall be appointed for four-year
terms. Terms shall expire November 30 of odd-numbered years.
B.Â
The Commission shall be comprised of the following: two representatives
from industry who work or reside in Town; five representatives from
the public and two representatives from the Town Council shall serve
as liaisons. The Town Manager or his/her designee shall serve as the
staff member for this Commission.
This Commission shall meet at least once a year. Meetings may
be called by the Chairman or by petition of any three members.
