Submitted by Councilor Bunder

ORDINANCE NO. 19-08

AN   ORDINANCE   TO   ESTABLISH   A   GO   GREENER 

COMMISSION   IN   WEST   LAFAYETTE  

WHEREAS, the Mayor has previously established an informal advisory group known as
the West Lafayette Go Greener Commission; and
WHEREAS, the Common Council desires to make such a body a permanent part of West
Lafayette City government to promote sustainable environmentally sound policies in city
government and throughout the community.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF WEST LAFAYETTE that:
There is added to the West Lafayette City Code Article X, Chapter 24 to read as follows:
Section 24.01. Establishment and Purpose. The West Lafayette Go Greener
Commission is established to promote sustainable environmental well-being
of West Lafayette and all its inhabitants. A sustainable community seeks to
enhance the environmental well-being of the community while taking
precautions not to compromise the quality of life of future generations.
Toward that end, it reduces its use of nonrenewable natural resources and its
production of wastes, while at the same time improving quality of life.
Section 24.02. Commissioners.
(a) Appointment. The commission shall consist of any interested person
(members) and will be represented by twelve voting members
(commissioners): three appointed by the mayor, three appointed by the
common council, and six appointed by the commission itself. One of the
three council appointments shall be a City Council member. Members shall
serve without compensation.
(b) Qualifications. Sustainability is an interdisciplinary concept. As such, the
commission’s membership shall reflect environmental, social and economic perspectives, unified
by the common interest of sustainability. The commission shall draw its members from
government, business, academia, not-for-profits and neighborhood associations and residents.
(c) Residency. Residency. As environmental concerns cannot be
contained within a political region, membership from others outside of the
city proper is encouraged. No more than 5 of the commissioners may live
outside of the city.
(d) Terms. Terms. The first twelve commissioners shall be appointed
for 1, 2, or 3 years. All subsequent appointments shall be for three years.

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 Section 24.03. Powers and Duties. The commission shall have the following
powers and duties:
(1) To coordinate ongoing and to propose and promote new
sustainability initiatives among residents, businesses, governmental,
nongovernmental agencies and educational organizations through education
and outreach programs.
(2) To advise and make recommendations to the West Lafayette City
Council, city administration, and city boards and commissions on
sustainability policies and programs.
(3) To determine, in cooperation with other city boards and
commissions, West Lafayette’s current and future sustainability status by
developing and monitoring a set of sustainability indicators.
(4) To provide, in cooperation with other city boards and
commissions, an annual “sustainability assessment” based on selected
indicators. The assessment shall be included in an annual report and
provided to the city council, mayor and the public.
(5) To advise, consult and cooperate with other agencies, boards and
commissions of the city of West Lafayette, the state, other local
governments, industries, other states, interstate or interlocal agencies, and
the federal government, and with interested persons or groups on matters of
sustainability.
(6) To research and apply for grants or other funds or gifts from
public or private agencies for the purpose of carrying out any of the
provisions or purposes of this chapter.
(7) To elect officers annually by vote of the commission.
(8) To adopt administrative rules and regulations for the conduct of
its business
Section 24.04. Administrative Staff. The mayor will appoint a staff liaison to
the commission. The liaison will research and pursue funding opportunities
for sustainable development, engage in education and outreach, and identify
“best practices.” The city administration shall provide general administrative
support for the commission.
This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and signing by
the Mayor.
INTRODUCED AND FILED ON ________________________, 2008.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
LAFAYETTE, INDIANA ON ___________________________, 2008, HAVING BEEN PASSED
BY A VOTE OF ____ IN FAVOR AND ____ OPPOSED.

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Presiding Officer

Attested:

                                                           
                 
   
Clerk­Treasurer

PRESENTED BY ME TO THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF WEST LAFAYETTE,

INDIANA _______________, 2008, AT THE HOUR OF __________ ___.M.
                                                                                    
Clerk­Treasurer

THIS ORDINANCE APPROVED AND SIGNED BY ME ON _______________, 2008,

AT THE HOUR OF __________ ___.M.

                                                                                    
John R. Dennis, Mayor

Attested:

                                                           
                 
   
Clerk­Treasurer

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