(A) The village Recycling Committee is hereby established.
(B) The Committee shall consist of five members who shall be appointed by the Village President with the advice and consent of the Board of Trustees. One of the five appointed Committee members shall be a Trustee of the Village Board.
(C) All members of the Committee shall reside within the corporate limits of the village.
(D) The term of office for every Commission member shall be one year.
(E) The Village President shall appoint from among the Committee members a Chair Person to preside over Committee meetings. The Committee shall choose a Vice-Chair to serve as Committee Chair in the absence of the appointed Chair Person.
(F) A majority of the Committee shall constitute a quorum for the purpose of transacting any business. The Chair Person shall vote in such matters only in the event of a tie vote. The Vice-Chair shall be allowed to vote on matters, when acting as Vice-Chair.
(G) The Committee may have the use and assistance of the village staff as allowed, required or assigned by the Village Manager.
(H) The responsibilities of the Committee shall be as follows:
(1) Advise and recommend to the Village Board revisions and additions to the village's recycling programs, efforts and activities;
(2) In conjunction with the overall village budget, the preparation and submittal of an annual budget addressing planned recycling efforts for the fiscal year;
(3) Assist or advise other citizen commissions and committees on matters relating to recycling;
(4) Monitor changes relating to the recycling industry, determine effects on the community and advise the Village Board accordingly;
(5) Serve as main liaison to the public and business community in matters relating to recycling; and
(6) Review, suggest and approve promotional efforts related to recycling.
(Ord. 2068-90, passed 9-19-90; Am. Ord. 2396-96, passed 2-7-96)