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(A) The Flood and Erosion Control Board shall be composed of seven resident electors of the town appointed by the Mayor and approved by the Legislative Council.
(B) Members of the Board first appointed shall be designated to serve for the following terms: two members for one year, three members for two years and two members for three years. Thereafter, such members shall be appointed annually to serve for three years.
(C) The Mayor may remove a member for cause, which shall include the failure to attend three meetings in any calendar year.
(D) Any vacancy shall be filled for the unexpired term in the manner of the original appointment.
(E) Members shall serve without compensation.
(Ord. 452, passed 2-4-02)
ENERGY USE AND CLIMATE CHANGE COMMISSION
(A) There is hereby established an Energy Use and Climate Change Commission consisting of nine members, who shall be residents of the town and shall be appointed by the Mayor subject to approval of the Legislative Council. Commission members shall serve without compensation. Members of the Commission shall include:
(1) Not more than five members from any one political party;
(2) Three members appointed for a one-year term;
(3) Three members appointed for a two-year term; and
(4) Three members appointed for a three-year term.
Thereafter, all members shall be appointed for three-year terms. In the event of a vacancy in the Commission’s membership, the successor shall be appointed by the Mayor, subject to approval of the Legislative Council to serve the unexpired portion of the vacating member. Any member may be removed by the Mayor for cause, which shall include failure to attend three meetings of the Commission without reasonable cause within a calendar year.
(Ord. 520, passed 4-4-05)
(A) The Commission shall elect annually a Chairperson and any other officers, as it shall deem necessary from its membership.
(B) The Commission may adopt such rules and regulations to govern its operations, as it considers necessary to effectuate its purpose.
(C) A majority of all voting members shall constitute a quorum for conducting the Commission’s business.
(Ord. 520, passed 4-4-05)
(A) The Commission shall conduct research, prepare reports, make recommendations to the Mayor and the Legislative Council and advocate publicly for the implementation of the greenhouse gas reduction measures recommended in the local action plan by developing specific goals and plans for achieving measurable, cost-effective reductions on a realistic timeline that will provide energy efficiency, sustainability, improved health and a more livable community.
(B) The Commission shall conduct research, prepare reports, make recommendations to the Mayor and the Legislative Council and advocate publicly for implementation of measure contained in the local action plan in the areas of energy use, purchasing, energy efficiency and conservation, transportation, building design and other related areas as may be assigned or required by the Mayor.
(C) The Commission shall conduct research, prepare reports and make recommendations to the Mayor and the Legislative Council covering any refinements or additions to the local action plan.
(D) The Commission will work in conjunction with and cooperation with the Natural Resources and Open Space Commission, the Recycling and Solid Waste Commission, the Clean and Green Commission and any other boards and commissions on any common issues that may arise, when appropriate.
(Ord. 520, passed 4-4-05)
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