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Subd. 5. Organization of the Commission Officers of the Environmental Management Commission shall be the Chair and Vice -Chair. These Officers shall be elected annually by the members of the commission at the first meeting in January. The Environmental Management Commission may elect such other officers as may be necessary and may give the Chair the authority to appoint and change committees if such appointments might become necessary. The Environmental Management Commission shall provide for the date, time and location for meeting. Subd. 6. Commission Meetings and Records The Environmental Management Commission shall hold regular meetings as established by the Commission and approved by the Council. These meetings shall be open to the public. The Environmental Management Commission shall submit to the Council written minutes of its meetings and actions. Subd. 7. Commissioner to Attend Council Meetings The Environmental Management Commission shall have one or more of its members present at all pertinent Council meetings. Subd. 8. Duties of Commission It shall be the duty of the Environmental Management Commission: 1. To assist the Council in developing and reviewing policies, plans, reports, regulations, and other matters affecting solid waste disposal, recycling, composting, storm water run off, water quality improvements, or other areas affecting the environment that may be assigned by the Council. 2. To advise the Council and residents on solid waste disposal, recycling, composting, stone water run off, water quality improvements, or other issues affecting the environment. 3. To assist in the collection of background data to determine goals, policies, and programs that will maintain or improve the environment in the City. 4. To assist in preparing public education materials and methods on solid waste disposal, recycling, composting, storm water run off, water quality improvements, and other issues affecting the environment. 5. To recommend additional methods, policies, or procedures that will reduce the solid waste stream; expand recycling; and/or improve the orderly disposal of solid waste. 6. To hold public meetings. 7. To cooperate with other agencies, Commissions, and volunteer organizations to achieve common goals related to solid waste and the environment.