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Editor's Note: Former Subpart C, Public Safety Commission and Emergency Management Organization, adopted by Ord. 1986-7, 7/17/1986, as amended by Ord. 1988-12, 11/3/1988; by Ord. 2008-09, 8/21/2008; and by Ord. 2011-12, 10/6/2011, was repealed by Ord. No. 2022-06, 10/20/2022.
[Ord. No. 2022-06, 10/20/2022]
The Public Safety Advisory Committee shall be composed of seven members. The members shall be appointed as follows:
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There shall be three residents of Lower Macungie Township, all appointed by the Lower Macungie Township Board of Commissioners. The members of said Public Safety Advisory Committee shall serve without pay for terms of three years or until their successors are appointed. The terms of such members will be staggered so that no more than one member is appointed in any year. Each term shall commence on January 1 and terminate on December 31. Vacancies in the Committee occurring before the expiration of a term shall be for the unexpired term and shall be filled in the same manner as original appointments, in accordance with the Township's Appointment Policy. Committee members shall serve at the pleasure of the Board of Commissioners and may be removed for cause by a majority vote of the Board of Commissioners.
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The Township's Fire Chief or designee.
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The Director of the Macungie Ambulance Corps or designee.
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The Township's Emergency Management Coordinator.
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A Township staff member designated by the Township Manager. This staff member shall serve as Chairperson.
[Ord. No. 2022-06, 10/20/2022]
The Public Safety Advisory Committee shall meet no less often than quarterly at a duly advertised public meeting at which the public shall be given an opportunity to be heard. The Public Safety Advisory Committee may also meet at such special meetings or work session as necessary, provided the meeting or work session is duly advertised. Meeting times should be scheduled to include evenings for public input and involvement.
[Ord. No. 2022-06, 10/20/2022]
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The Public Safety Advisory Committee shall be generally responsible for recommendations to the Board of Commissioners concerning the general safety, health, and welfare of the residents of Lower Macungie Township.
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Objectives and Principles. The Advisory Committee should seek to incorporate the following objectives and principles in its Advisory Committee role:
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Have broad-based input from Township citizens, staff and volunteers into planning and decisionmaking on areas of public safety;
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Develop recommendations based on an examination of the relevant issues;
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Welcome various perspectives and ideas;
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Promote public participation by the citizens of Lower Macungie Township; and
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Operate transparently, ethically and in the best interest of the public.
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Duties of Public Safety Advisory Committee.
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Serve as an Advisory Committee on matters concerning public safety to the Board of Commissioners of Lower Macungie Township.
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In cooperation with the Township's public safety agencies, assist in the development of comprehensive plans for public safety and promote the implementation of any such plans.
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Coordinate matters of mutual concern between the Township, Fire Department, Emergency Management Agency, law enforcement, and emergency medical services.
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Assist with providing feedback to the Department of Community and Economic Development in the development, implementation, and evaluation of Life Safety Codes and Standards.
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Assist when requested in providing feedback to the Department of Community and Economic Development as part of the land development planning process.
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Review traffic safety concerns as per policies adopted by the Board of Commissioners.
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Actively promote public safety activities throughout the Township.
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Promote a cooperative and harmonious relationship between the Township, public safety agencies, the business community, and residents in order to meet the public safety needs of the Township.
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Assist the Township Manager and staff as needed in the development of public safety policies and operating guidelines for the Board of Commissioners to implement in their management of public safety.
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Utilize the regular public meetings of the Advisory Committee, in addition to its regular business, to serve as a forum to discuss new programs, initiatives, and strategies to enhance public safety of the Township.
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Perform such other duties that will serve to enhance and promote public safety as may be assigned to it from time to time by the Board of Commissioners, Township Manager and staff.
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Jurisdiction and Limitations.
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Citizen advisory committees are strictly advisory in nature and have no decisionmaking authority. Citizen advisory committees are prohibited from incurring expenses, making payments, entering contracts, leases or obligations or otherwise binding the Township without the express written consent of the Board of Commissioners.
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The Committee shall follow the Township's Social Media Policy and shall refrain from making official statements on behalf of the Township.