[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town Board of the
Town of Pendleton 6-29-1972; amended
in its entirety 1-14-2019[1]. Subsequent amendments noted where applicable.]
[1]
Editor's Note: This amendment also changed the title of the
Chapter from "Conservation Board" to "Conservation Advisory Council."
The Conservation Advisory Council shall consist of not fewer
than three nor more than nine members who shall be appointed by the
Town Board for a term not exceeding two years. The Chairman of the
Conservation Advisory Council shall be appointed by the Town Board
from the members so appointed to the Conservation Advisory Council.
The Town Board shall have authority to remove any member of said Conservation
Advisory Council for cause, after a public hearing, if requested.
The members of the Town Board, the Chairman of the Planning
Board and the Town Highway Superintendent and other officers that
may be hereafter designated by the Town Board shall be ex officio
members of the Conservation Advisory Council. Such ex officio members
of the Conservation Advisory Council shall have all powers as other
members of the Conservation Advisory Council.
A vacancy shall be filled for the unexpired term in the same
manner as an original appointment.
The Town Board may provide for compensation to be paid to the
members of the Conservation Advisory Council and it may also make
appropriations as it sees fit for expenses incurred by the Board and
its members.
The Conservation Advisory Council may appoint a an administrative
assistant or other employee as it may from time to time require, with
the approval of the Town Board.
The services and expenses of the Conservation Advisory Council
shall not exceed any appropriation that may be made therefor by the
Town Board.
A.
The Conservation Advisory Council shall conduct researches into the
land area of the Town.
B.
It shall seek to coordinate the activities of unofficial bodies organized
for similar purposes and to cooperate with other official municipal
bodies active in the area of community planning for the Town.
C.
It may advertise, prepare, print and distribute books, maps, charts,
plans and pamphlets which, in its judgment, it deems necessary for
its work, subject to approval of any necessary appropriations therefor
by the Town Board.
D.
It shall keep an index of all open areas within the Town with the
plan of obtaining information pertinent to proper utilization of such
open lands, including lands owned by the state, any other municipality
within the state or by the Town itself.
E.
It shall keep an index of all open marsh lands, swamps and all other
wetlands in a like manner and may recommend to the Town Board a program
for the better promotion, development or utilization of all such areas.
F.
It shall keep accurate records of its meetings and actions and shall
file an annual report with the Town Board on or before the 31st day
of December of each and every year. Once approved, the Town Board
shall forward a copy of this report to the State Commissioner of Environmental
Conservation.
G.
In addition to the foregoing, the Conservation Advisory Council shall
carry out any other duties, tasks or responsibilities, consistent
with the objectives of this chapter, assigned to it by resolution
of the Town Board.
To assist the Conservation Advisory Council in carrying out
its functions, powers and duties, it may request the Department of
Conservation to:
A.
Prepare reports outlining objectives, priorities and proposed relationships
of the Conservation Advisory Council to the Town Board.
B.
Prepare descriptions of work to be undertaken, advantageous techniques
to be used and suggested roles of Conservation Advisory Council members.
C.
Provide research on conservation facts and procedures.
D.
Provide, on a consulting basis, technical and research assistance
as may be required to assist the Conservation Advisory Council in
carrying out its work and to enable the Conservation Advisory Council
to offer recommendations to the Town Board.
E.
Describe particular areas of natural resources within the Town which
require particular attention by the Conservation Advisory Council.
