[Adopted 10-27-1987 (§§ 6-60 to 6-63 of
the 1974 Code); amended in its entirety 4-26-2022 by Ord. No. 2123-03]
There is hereby established an Environmental Quality Commission
(hereafter referred to as "the Commission") for the purposes stated
herein, which shall be appointed and organized and shall have the
duties and powers as hereinafter set forth.
A.
The Commission
shall be responsible for responding to and making appropriate recommendations
or referrals to the Town Council and Town Manager affecting environmental
concerns and the quality of life in the Town of Newington, including
but not limited to:
(1)
Research
opportunities and recommend policies and procedures that will improve
the quality of the environment in Town;
(2)
Promote environmentally friendly practices for residents, businesses
and Town operations;
(3)
Plan and promote programs and events related to environmental quality,
including but not limited to litter pickup events, park cleanup and
Earth Day recognition;
(4)
Monitor and report to the Town Council and Town Manager changes in
environmental laws that may impact the Town.
B.
A report
shall be made to the Council annually.
A.
The Commission
shall consist of seven electors of the Town, and shall be appointed
by the Town Council. As of the effective date of this article, the
Council shall appoint members in the following manner: four public
members shall be appointed to serve until November 30, 2023, and three
public members shall be appointed to serve until November 30, 2025.
Thereafter, all members may be appointed for a four-year term. Terms
shall expire November 30 of odd-numbered years. All members currently
appointed, shall continue under this article until expiration of their
term, after which they may be reappointed as outlined above.
B.
The Commission shall be comprised of the following: seven representatives
from the public and two representatives from the Town Council, who
shall serve as liaisons. The Town Manager or his/her designee shall
serve as the staff member for this Commission.
This Commission shall meet at least once a year. Meetings may
be called by the Chairman or by petition of any three members.
