The duties and powers of the Commission are:
(A) To actively promote the purpose of the Commission;
(B) To serve as a coordinating body for the purpose of educating township residents, businesses and guests about environmental issues and policies impacting township life;
(C) To work with the township to identify and address conditions, policies or practices that may enhance or detract from a healthy, sustainable community;
(D) To work with the township to create conditions, to establish policies and practices, and to develop or adopt programs which will enhance understanding and encourage practices that lead to a healthy, clean and sustainable community;
(E) To render advice, and to monitor and evaluate township policies, practices and procedures which affect the environmental quality and sustainability efforts within the township;
(F) To assist the township in its efforts to comply with environmental codes, ordinances, regulations and statutes from local, county, state or federal authorities;
(G) To promote community participation in local environmental sustainability, cleanup, restoration and public education efforts;
(H) To monitor and promote public awareness of water quality issues in creeks, rivers and wetlands within the township;
(I) To monitor and promote public awareness of recycling, waste management, best practices and similar sustainability efforts within the township; and
(J) To serve as a resource for information about environmental policies and practices. As part of this, the Commission may engage in public education projects, hold meetings and conduct workshops.
(Ord. 1016, Amendment 23, passed - -2019)