§ 2.152.040. Powers and duties.

A.

The powers and duties of the metro beautification and environment commission shall be to advise the metropolitan director of parks and recreation and to recommend, coordinate and develop plans for improving cleanliness within the area of the metropolitan government by beautifying the streets, highways, alleys, lots, yards and other similar places within the metropolitan government. They shall further advise the director of parks and recreation concerning the removal and elimination of trash and other debris from the streets, highways, alleys, lots, yards, plots and other similar places; to encourage the placing, planting and preservation of trees, flowers, plants, shrubbery and other objects of ornamentation in the metropolitan government; and otherwise promote public interest in the general improvement of the appearance of the area of the metropolitan government; provided, that nothing herein shall be construed to abridge or change the powers and duties of the other commissions, departments, boards and like agencies of the metropolitan government.

B.

In exercising its duties and powers, the metro beautification and environment commission shall advise with, recommend to and coordinate with other agencies of the metropolitan government the programs of which involve the cleanliness and appearance of the metropolitan government area.

C.

The metro beautification and environment commission is not and shall not be deemed to be a board or commission of the metropolitan government.

(Ord. BL2000-354 § 1, 2000; Ord. 92-354 § 3 (part), 1992; prior code § 2-1-55)