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(e) Environmental policy board. The primary objective of the city environmental policy board shall is to promote environmental awareness and conservation practice bv citizens bv advising the City Council on policy issues, review of new development proposals, communication and education. Through careful review, the environmental policy board will present multiple perspectives, ideas, and new technologies that promote both discovery and accountability. be to review, ce-Rsidor, initiato and city council such policies *Inc or projects which will enhanco and proserve tho- 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 committer ch�l cco review, upon request, environmental documents referred to from time to time by tic *Inning 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. Review environmentally related city policies and ordinances and recommend appropriate revisions and/or additions to the city council. Promote public outreach and education regarding environmental issues facing the city. Develop an annuala work plan that is subject to the approval of the city councilconsistent with the citv's strategic plan and initiatives. (3) (4) (5) (6) Review land use applications for major plats, site plans for new principal buildings, comprehensive plan amendments, and variances within environmental overlay districts and Provide a recommendation for the planning commission focusing on natural resources and best management practices (BMPs). (7) Develop, recommend, and upon adoption bv the city council, monitor the execution of the comprehensive plan with regard to natural resources. Report to the city council regarding achievements toward fulfillment of the comprehensive plan and recommend amendments to the Plan as necessary. (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; Ord. No. 11-13, § 2, 10-11-2011) Page 2