§ 24-1. Duties.

A. 

Through research, evaluation and observation, the Committee shall advise the governing body on measures to improve the quality of the Borough's environment; as well as suggest how the Borough can diminish the negative impact, and enhance the positive impact, of its infrastructure and operations on the local environment. In addition, the Committee shall research and analyze green initiatives which make practical environmental and financial sense.

B. 

The Committee shall make recommendations to the governing body concerning matters referred to the Committee by the governing body, including but not limited to proposed ordinances, grant applications, and new environmentally friendly technologies.

C. 

The Committee shall advise the governing body concerning available grant applications of which it becomes aware, of which the Borough is eligible and which may be well suited to the Borough's goals of enhancing the local environment. The Committee shall detail the requirements for applying for such grants such as, but not limited to, the need for any monetary or in-kind matching from the Borough or other entities, and any applicable timelines.

D. 

A quorum of the Committee shall meet at least once monthly; any meetings containing at least a quorum shall subject to the provisions of the Open Public Meetings Act, N.J.S.A. 10:4-6.

E. 

The Committee shall communicate on a regular basis with the governing body concerning its activities.