A.
Purpose and establishment.
(1)
The standing committees specified in this chapter
are hereby recognized to provide advice, guidance and recommendations
to the Board of Commissioners and to the Township.
(2)
The standing committees herein recognized have been previously established by resolution of the Board. Additional committees shall from time to time be established by resolution in accordance with § C401B of the Charter.
(3)
No committee designated can perform administrative
duties or have executive authority.
B.
C.
Officers. The President of the Board of Commissioners,
with the advice and consent of the Board, shall designate the Chairman
and Vice Chairman of each committee.
D.
Meetings.
(2)
All meetings of the standing committees shall be conducted in an orderly fashion and shall follow the rules of procedure as specified in § 5-9 of this chapter.
(3)
Each standing committee shall set the time, place
and frequency of its meetings, unless otherwise prescribed by the
Charter or the Board of Commissioners.
(4)
Special meetings may be held as needed upon the call
of the Chairman or Vice Chairman, provided that appropriate notice
of each meeting is given to each member. At the same time, a copy
of the meeting notice shall be given the public by posting prominently
in the Township Building.
(5)
A quorum shall consist of at least a majority of the
members of the committee.
(6)
All official records and files of each committee shall
be kept in the office of the Township Manager and shall be public
record.
A.
Membership and term of office. The Public Affairs
Committee shall consist of not less than three members of the Board
who shall serve for periods of one year.
B.
Powers and duties. The powers and duties of the Public
Affairs Committee shall be to:
(1)
Receive and review staff reports from the Property
Supervisor and Public Information and Complaint Officer.
(2)
Review minutes of the following advisory committees:
(3)
Review and recommend to the Board action relative
to proper legislation affecting the Township or the proposal of legislation
advantageous to the Township.
(4)
Recommend action on matters affecting the public welfare
of the Township, including publicity of Township activities.
(5)
Review public suggestions and complaints relative
to matters affecting the general welfare of the public.
(6)
Study, review and make recommendations on all matters
referred to it by the Board of Commissioners.
(7)
Receive and review reports from the Director of Parks and Recreation,
the Parks Superintendent and Community Center Directors.
[Added 4-20-2016 by Ord.
No. 2328-16]
(8)
Review and recommend for approval all Township recreation programs
and activities, and activities and programs involving Township parks
and recreation facilities.
[Added 4-20-2016 by Ord.
No. 2328-16]
(9)
Recommend expansion, contraction, and/or alteration of parks and
recreation facilities and programs.
[Added 4-20-2016 by Ord.
No. 2328-16]
(11)
Study, review and make recommendations on all matters referred to
it by the Board of Commissioners.
[Added 4-20-2016 by Ord.
No. 2328-16]
A.
Membership and term of office. The Building and Zoning
Committee shall consist of not less than three members of the Board
who shall serve for periods of one year.
B.
Powers and duties. The powers and duties of the Building
and Zoning Committee shall be to:
(1)
Review all zoning applications.
(2)
Review and recommend action on all appeals to the
Zoning Hearing Board.
(3)
Review and recommend action on all decisions of the
Zoning Hearing Board.
(5)
Receive reports of the Zoning Officer and Building
Inspector.
(7)
Study, review and make recommendations on any matter
referred to it by the Board of Commissioners.
A.
Membership and term of office. The Public Safety Committee
shall consist of not less than three members of the Board who shall
serve for periods of one year.
B.
Powers and duties. The powers and duties of the Public
Safety Committee shall be to:
A.
Membership and term of office. The Public Works Committee
shall consist of not less than three members of the Board who shall
serve for periods of one year.
B.
Powers and duties. The powers and duties of the Public
Works Committee shall be to:
(1)
Receive and review reports of the Highway and Refuse
Superintendents.
(2)
Review and make recommendations on all subdivision
and development plans filed with the Township.
(3)
Review highway maintenance programs.
(4)
Review refuse collection programs.
(5)
Study and recommend necessary measures for Township
flood control.
(6)
Review and recommend necessary measures for maintenance
of sanitary and storm sewer systems.
(7)
Study, review and recommend such matters as may be
referred to it by the Board of Commissioners.
[1]
Editor’s Note: Former § 5-38, Parks and Recreation
Committee, was repealed 4-20-2016 by Ord. No. 2328-16.
[1]
Editor's Note: Former § 5-39, Health
and Sanitation Committee, was repealed 6-21-2005 by Ord. No. 2088-05.
A.
Membership and term of office. The Finance Committee
shall consist of not less than three members of the Board who shall
serve for periods of one year.
B.
Powers and duties. The powers and duties of the Finance
Committee shall be to:
(1)
Receive and review the report of the Director of Fiscal
Affairs.
(2)
Monitor receipts and expenditures of all Township
funds.
(3)
Review and recommend transfers within the budget.
(4)
Recommend to the Board the borrowing of money for
operating and capital expenditures when necessary.
(5)
Review, study and make recommendations on any matter
referred to it by the Board of Commissioners.
[Amended 4-17-1979 by Ord. No. 1462; 11-21-1995 by Ord. No.
1846-95]
A.
Membership and term of office. The Pension Board shall
consist of not less than three members of the Board, plus the President
of the Board who shall act as Chairman, who shall serve for periods
of one year.
