A. The intent and purpose of the commission shall be to:
1. Promote the protection of the public's health, safety and welfare as it relates to environmental sustainability;
2. Promote the conservation of natural resources and protection of the environment; and
3. Acquire and disseminate technical information relative to the environment and natural resources.
B. The duties of the commission shall be to:
1. Collect general environmental and/or technical information as may pertain to the quality of life within the village as it relates to environmental sustainability and to make such material available to the president and board of trustees;
2. Alert the president and board of trustees to state and federal laws and regulations relative to environmental sustainability which may require attention and/or action on the part of the village;
3. Make recommendations to the president and board of trustees for adoption of policies, programs and/or goals which would improve or sustain the environment of the village and which would not conflict with state or federal laws or regulations; and
4. Perform such other duties and functions as may be requested of it by the president and board of trustees which are within or reasonably related to the commission's general powers and duties. (Ord. 3640, 2-13-2017)