The Harrison Township Green Team be and is hereby established
as an advisory committee to the Harrison Township Committee.
The General Purpose for the Green Team shall include but not
be limited to:
A. Managing Harrison Township's participation in the Sustainable
Jersey program;
B. Encouraging the Township staff to pursue sustainable practices where
possible and implement the Township Committee's environmental
goals;
C. At the recommendation of the Township Committee, work with the existing
groups within the Township whose actions effect environmental issues
so as to eliminate duplication and assure that important tasks are
covered;
D. Coordinate input and provide management for any website or social
media accounts for the Township's sustainability program;
E. Provide suggestions for further research and action to the Township
Committee;
F. At the direction of the Township Committee, provide advice and suggestions
to the Township Joint Land Use Board and the Township Historic Preservation
Commission to assure that environmental issues are considered in their
deliberations and actions;
G. Create, manage and organize various ad hoc environmental groups within
the Township;
H. Solicit and evaluate environmental ideas and suggestions from the
community;
I. Promote the cause of sustainability within the Township;
J. To apply for and receive grants and/or donations which shall be utilized
to promote sustainability.
By December 20 of each year, the Green Team shall submit a detailed
written report to the Township Committee. The annual report shall
provide an evaluation of the Green Team initiatives and sustainable
practices during the prior 11 months. The report may also include
recommendations to the Township Committee for sustainable practices
in the upcoming year.