§ 29-7. Powers and duties.

The EAC shall have the following powers:

A. 

Identify environmental problems or issues.

B. 

Recommend plans and programs to the appropriate agencies of the Borough for the promotion and conservation of the natural resources and for the protection and improvement of the quality of the environment within the area of this Borough.

C. 

Make recommendations as to the possible use of open land areas of the Borough.

D. 

Promote a community environmental program.

E. 

Keep an index of all open areas, publicly or privately owned including, but not limited to, flood prone areas, swamps, wetlands and other unique natural areas for the purpose of obtaining information on the proper use of such areas.

F. 

Advise the appropriate local government agencies in the acquisition of property, both real and personal.

G. 

To undertake such environmental tasks as requested by the Borough Council of the Borough of Morrisville or identified by the EAC.