Agenda - Council - 01/04/2011 - Special

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Environmental policy board. The primary objective of the city environmental policy board shall be to review, consider, initiate and recommend to the city council such policies, plans or projects which will enhance and preserve the natural environment of the city. The committee's scope shall include, but not necessarily be limited to matters of the preservation of the community forest, water quality, wetland preservation, groundwater protection, ecological preservation, control of soil erosion and air, noise and light pollution. The committee shall also review, upon request, environmental documents referred to from time to time by the planning commission or city council. The board shall: (1) Become familiar with state statutes, federal regulations, agency rules, and city ordinances on the subject of an environmental nature. (2) Receive information regarding the role of the Watershed Management Organization, municipalities, department of natural resources, and Army Corps of Engineers and other regulatory agencies on environmental issues and review related data. (3) Review environmentally related city policies and ordinances and recommend appropriate revisions and /or additions to the city council. (4) Promote public outreach and education regarding environmental issues facing the city. (5) Develop an annual work plan that is subject to the approval of the city council. (Code 1978, § 2.03.06; Ord. No. 92 -04, 6 -12 -1992; Ord. No. 98 -15, 1 -11 -1999; Ord. No. 04 -30, 8 -23 -2004; Ord. No. 06 -14, § 1, 4 -25 -2006; Ord. No. 09 -01, § 1, 2 -24 -2009) Sec. 2 -160. - Rules and procedures. The board or commission shall adopt such rules and procedures not inconsistent with these provisions as may be necessary for the proper execution and conduct of business. (Code 1978, § 2.03.07; Ord. No. 92 -04, 6 -12 -1992) Secs. 2- 161 -2 -188. - Reserved.