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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 -2- (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