2.56 - Environmental Commission§ 2.56
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Section 2.56: Environmental Commission
Subdivision 1. Establishment and Composition
An Environmental Commission is hereby established, composed of eight (8)
members, seven (7) who shall serve three-year staggered terms and one (1)
youth, who shall serve a one (1) year term.
Source: Ordinance No. 619, 2nd Series
Effective Date: 3-30-17
Subdivision 2. Duties and Responsibilities
It is the duty of the Environmental Commission to advise and make
recommendations to the Council in matters relating to and affecting the
environment. Specifically, it shall:
A.Develop and make recommendations to educate the public on environmental
regulations, policies, practices and tools;
B.Develop and make recommendations as an advisory review body for
amendments to or revisions of the city’s Surface Water Management Plan
and provide advice as requested by the Council on other city programs and
initiatives;
C.Review and make recommendations regarding the city’s existing
environmental ordinances, policies and guidelines;
D.Develop and make recommendations on management practices for the city’s
nature areas, public and private ponding areas, and other such city-owned
properties as directed by the City Council;
E.Identify and advise the City Council on activities initiated by other public and
quasi-public agencies regarding environmental issues and participate as
directed by the Council; and
F.Advise and recommend such other functions or procedures as may be
assigned to them by the City Code or the Council.
Source: Ordinance No. 333, 2nd Series
Effective Date: 9-30-05