[HISTORY: Adopted by the City of Norwalk Common Council 8-8-2017. Amendments noted where applicable.]
A.
The Bike/Walk Advisory Commission shall be composed of seven members
to be nominated by the Mayor and approved by the Common Council. The
minimum qualifications for membership is that an individual must be
an elector of the City of Norwalk. The Mayor shall designate one of
the seven members as Chairman. Each member of the Commission shall
be appointed for a term of three years, and terms shall be staggered.
The terms of the initial members shall be as follows: two members
with terms to expire June 30, 2018; three members with terms to expire
June 30, 2019; and two members with terms to expire June 30, 2020.
Thereafter, the terms for all members shall be for three years commencing
on July 1. The Commission may, upon a majority vote, request that
the Mayor remove any member who is absent from three or more meetings
in any twelve-month period. Any vacancy shall be filled by the Mayor
with the approval of the Common Council for the unexpired term of
the member whose place shall become vacant. Members shall serve without
compensation.
B.
The Chief of Economic and Community Development, the Chief of Operations
and Public Works, the Director of the Health Department, the Executive
Director of the Redevelopment Agency, the Police Chief, and the Transportation
Planner, or their respective designees, shall each serve ex officio
without a vote. Staff support shall be provided by the Economic and
Community Development Department.
[Amended 10-22-2019]
A.
The Bike/Walk Advisory Commission supports bicycling and walking
as safe, accessible, and sustainable forms of transportation and recreation
that increase the City of Norwalk's livability and economic vitality,
and improve public and environmental health.
B.
The purpose of the Commission shall be to:
(1)
Promote complete streets programs and facilities for bicycles and
pedestrians in the City of Norwalk;
(2)
Review, promote, and update the City of Norwalk's Master Bicycle
Plan;
(3)
Review, promote, and update the City of Norwalk's Pedestrian
Plan;
(4)
Review and provide advice in the implementation of the transportation
component of the Plan of Conservation and Development; and
(5)
Review and provide advice on transportation and other projects having
an impact on walking and biking in the City of Norwalk from the earliest
stage possible.
D.
The Commission shall provide annual reports to the Common Council
of the City of Norwalk to summarize the Commission's work over
the course of the year.
E.
In no event shall the acts or proposed acts of this Commission conflict
with the lawful designated duties of any other body or commission
of the City of Norwalk.
