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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)
(A) Nothing in this subchapter shall be construed as conferring on the Commission any administrative authority over the staff or the operations of any town department(s) or any portion of town government.
(B) The Commission’s authority is limited to advice and recommendations to the Mayor and the Legislative Council.
(C) The Commission shall have no authority to incur any expenses without the approval of the Mayor and the Legislative Council. The Commission shall have no fiscal authority.
(Ord. 520, passed 4-4-05)
(A) Whoever violates any provision of § 33.15 shall be fined not more than $100.
(‘66 Code, § 45-7)
(B) Any person who shall violate any order of rent reduction or rent suspension by demanding, accepting, or receiving an amount in excess thereof while the order remains in effect, and no appeal is pending, or violates any cease and desist order of the Fair Rent Commission, or violates any other provision of §§ 33.70 through 33.88 or any person who shall refuse to obey any subpoena, order, or decision of the Fair Rent Commission pursuant thereto, shall be fined not less than $25 nor more than $100 for each such offense. If the offense continues for more than five days, it shall constitute a new offense for each day it continues to exist thereafter. No action shall be taken on any such violation by the prosecuting authorities of the town except upon written complaint of the chairperson of the Commission or his or her designee.
(Ord. 187, passed 11-5-79; Am. Ord. 320, passed 10-7-91)