Section 4.78.040 Citizen Odor Committee.

1. There is hereby established a Citizen Odor Committee consisting of no more than twelve citizens, such persons to be appointed to serve as set forth in paragraphs 2. and 3. of this Section.

2. Four of the committee members shall be appointed from the Environmental Advisory Board. Four of the committee members shall be persons from industry and four of the committee members shall be citizens from the community, as appointed by the Environmental Advisory Board.

3. Each member shall serve on the committee for a period of three years. At the commencement of this committee, one-third of the members shall be appointed for one year, one third for two years and one third for three years. Thereafter, each member shall be appointed for three years, except for those members serving for an unexpired term caused by a vacancy.

4. Members of the committee shall meet at least quarterly as coordinated by the Enforcement Official for the purpose of information exchange, education, and the determination by a majority vote of the status of a significant odor complaint and significant odor generator designation. Members of the committee shall also:

a. Review on a quarterly basis all odor complaints received by the Odor Hot Line;

b. Review and approve, disapprove, or request modifications prior to approval by a majority of Odor Abatement Plans and Odor Compliance Plans;

c. Take enforcement action as provided in Section 4.78.050 herein by a majority vote; and

d. Take any other actions to implement, administer, and enforce this chapter by a majority vote.

e. The Enforcement Official shall report in writing the findings and actions of the Citizen Odor Committee to the City Manager and effected industry. Such report shall be made no later than 30 days following each meeting of the Citizen Odor Committee. (Ord. 92/U-425)