Pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 40:56A-1 et seq. (Chapter 245
of the Public Laws of 1968) as amended, there is hereby created and established
a commission which shall be known as the "Medford Lakes Environmental Commission."
[Amended 7-13-2000 by Ord. No. 459]
The Medford Lakes Environmental Commission shall consist of seven members
to be appointed by the Mayor, one of which members shall also be a member
of the Medford Lakes Planning Board, and all of which members shall be residents
of the Borough of Medford Lakes. There shall also be two alternates to be
designated as "Alternate One" and "Alternate Two," who will be appointed by
majority vote of the Borough Council. All of said members shall serve without
compensation, and the Mayor shall designate one of the members of said body
as the Chairperson and presiding officer thereof. The Borough Council may
remove any member of said body (including alternates) for cause upon written
charges and subsequent to a hearing, as required by law. A vacancy in said
body shall be filled for the unexpired term in the same manner as the original
appointment.
[Amended 7-13-2000 by Ord. No. 459]
The first three members appointed to said body shall be for terms of
three years from date of appointment. The next two members appointed shall
be for terms of two years from date of appointment. The next two members appointed
to said body shall be for terms of one year from date of appointment. All
successors shall be appointed for three years, except for alternates, which
terms shall be for two years.