I am recommending the establishment of a Forks Township EAC. The EAC is one of the key recommendations of the Forks Township draft Comprehensive Plan.
Why an EAC? (Source: EAC network)
"By promoting the establishment and support of EAC's across the Commonwealth, the EAC Network is helping local officials to make sound environmental decisions within and across municipal boundaries. Environmental Advisory Councils are appointed volunteers at work protecting the environment through project implementation, site plan and ordinance review, community education and much, much more".
Who are Forks EAC Members? (Source: EAC network)
- Anyone can apply to serve as a member of Forks EAC.
- Members are interested in environmental issues, local government, and the welfare of their community.
- Act 177 does not require that members have a particular area of expertise.
- According to Act 177, "whenever possible, one member of the EAC shall also be a member of the municipal planning commission."
Proposed Forks EAC Committee Structure
The Board of Supervisors shall appoint a 5 member board to explore all options for the acquisition and/or preservation of open space and improve the environmental welfare of Forks Township.
- 1 Planning Commission Member (1 Year Term)
- 1 Recreation Board Member (1 Year Term)
- 3 Citizens Appointments (3 year term).
The EAC would meet at least once a month with proper public notification and will work closely with the Forks Township Planning Commission. Specifically, the EAC would be charged with the following responsibilities:
- Proactively identify and resolve environmental issues, such as clean air, water, open space, beautification of the township, and recommending environmental friendly practices to reduce township costs.
- Forks BoS can request the EAC to research and make formal recommendations on environmental issues.
- The EAC will proactively present formal recommendations to the BoS in order to introduce legislation.
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4 comments:
How can you make a recommendation from the Comprehensive Plan when the plan is not yet approved by the Board of Supervisors?
This is a very good idea.
Thank you for posting your comment.
It gives me the opportunity to say more!
The EAC is one of the issues I feel very strongly about. I campaigned on this issue last year and I am thrilled that it is in the draft Comprehensive Plan.
I want to spread the word about how an Environmental Advisory Council (EAC) is constructed, its purpose, and especially how an EAC will improve our Quality of Life.
My hope is that once we all understand the purpose of the EAC, support for it will grow and Forks citizens will actually become involved.
When that happens, Forks will be an even greater place to live.
I think the EAC should consist of Forks Residents that have some relevent background in these matters. Perhaps supervisors should ask for applicants and see what you get. You can always say no until you get what you want.
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