The Environmental Advisory Board is created and shall have the power and authority to:
(1) Upon request by the Town Commission, the Planning and Zoning Board, or the Local Planning Agency, review and make advisory comments with regard to environmental ordinances and resolutions, or provisions thereof, including but not limited to the Town's Comprehensive Plan;
(2) Work through and coordinate with the Town Manager's office the identification of Town properties needing improved stormwater retention/detention;
(3) Work through and coordinate with the Town Manager's office to identify environmentally sensitive properties and consider the means to protect said properties;
(4) Work through the Town Manager's office and develop a program and coordinate with area schools to educate students concerning the need to preserve and protect the environment;
(5) Coordinate through the Town Manager's office in an effort to create a citizens' “adoption” program by which citizens can adopt, provide for, and fund the beautification, cleaning, or maintenance of the cleanliness of portions of beaches, roads, or other natural resources, subject to the ownership and control of the Town;
(6) After consideration of the costs involved and funding sources, recommend to the Town Manager and the Town Commission specific environmental protection measures; and
(7) Undertake such tasks relating to the environment as may from time to time be requested by the Town Commission.
(Ord. 92-02, passed 4-15-92)