The Flood Mitigation Commission shall be comprised of five members who shall be appointed by the Mayor. The Chairperson shall serve a two-year term, expiring at the end of each odd-numbered year. The remaining members shall serve three-year terms, with the terms of two members to expire at the end of each year.
[Added 1-18-2022 by L.L. No. 1-2022]
The specific powers and duties of the Flood Mitigation Commission shall include:
Making recommendations to the Mayor and the Common Council relative to any matters referred to it by the public or by City officials pertaining to the prevention of flooding within the City. This may include discussions with municipalities upstream and downstream as well and Federal, State and local agencies as it pertains to flood mitigation.
Recommend programs and funding for the control or prevention of flood waters.
Recommend any necessary rules and regulations to assist in the control or prevention of flood waters.