A. Advice and Recommendations: The commission shall have the duty to advise the City Council on issues related to sustainability, environmental stewardship, and opportunities for advancement on those fronts. The commission shall recommend any policies or initiatives to the City Council that enhance and preserve the environment and natural resources.
B. Investigate Environmental Opportunities: The commission shall have no power to make contracts, levy taxes, borrow money or condemn property, but shall have the full power and responsibility to investigate needed modification or programs to enhance and preserve the local environment, and to assist the Council in formulating the terms of and the procedure for accomplishing that goal. (Ord. 2020-02, 2-4-2020)