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.
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.