HomeMy Public PortalAbout1983_10_26_O032The Town of Leesburg in Virginia
ORDINANCE NO.
83-0-32
PRESENTED
AMENDED
ADOPTED
October 26, 1983
October 26, 1983
October 26, 1983
AN ORDINANCE: AMENDING THE TOWN CODE BY ADDING NEW ARTICLE TO CHAPTER 2 TO BE
KNOWN AS ARTICLE VIII, ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COMMISSION
WHEREAS, the town seeks to enhance the quality of life in Leesburg; and
WHEREAS, the town recognizes the need for citizen and business participa-
tion in this effort:
THEREFORE, ORDAINED by the Council of the Town of Leesburg in Virginia as
follows:
SECTION I. Chapter 2 of the Town Code is amended by the addition of a new
article to be known as Article VIII, Environmental Advisory Commission, to read
as follows:
ARTICLE VIII. ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COMMISSION
Sec. 2-91. Committee established generally.
(a) The Leesburg Environmental Advisory Commission is hereby e~tablished.
The commission shall consist of no less than 10 members. The town manager shall
be an ex officio non-voting member of the commission. The mayor shall appoint
the members from the residential and business community with the consent of the
town council. Members shall serve for terms of two years. The first five mem-
bers' terms shall end on January 30, 1985, with ensuing terms ending every two
years thereafter.
(b) The commission shall elect its chairman annually. The com~aission
shall elect annually the officers it deems necessary. The commission shall
meet monthly or more often as necessary upon the call of the chairman or two
or more members.
Sec. 2-92. Powers and duties.
The Leesburg Environmental Advisory Commission shall have the following powers
and duties:
(a) To adopt rules governing the conduct of its business and meetings.
(b) To make recommendations for council approval that it deems necessary
to accomplish its goals.
ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COMMISSION
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(c) To make recommendations for esthetic and architectural general policy
to the council.
(d) To identify and pursue sources of funds for implementation of the com-
mission's goals.
(e) To administer an Architectural, Preservation, Conservation and Land-
scaping Awards Program.
(f) To generate awareness by businesses and residents of the w~lue in
an esthetically pleasing community, thereby creating pride in community.
(g) To encourage the beautification of private property and encourage
keeping weeds, grass, plants, shrubs and other growths under control.
(h) To make recommendations for the placing, planting and preservation
of trees, flowers, plants, shrubs or other ornamentation on public property.
(i) To coordinate with local volunteer and government efforts in the con-
trol of litter, garbage and junk vehicles.
(j) To initiate, plan, direct and coordinate community wide efforts to
achieve the commission's goals.
(k) To otherwise promote public interest in the general improvement of
the environment.
SECTION II. This ordinance shall be in effect upon its passage.
PASSED this 26th day of October
, 1983.
Robert E Sevl~a, Mayor
Town of Leesburg
ATTEST:
Clerk of C~ncil