§ 2-1890. Duties.

Within the stated purpose of this article, the Keep Atlanta Beautiful Commission shall perform the following duties:

(a)

Develop proactive strategies to promote sustainable change with the goal of eliminating littering and improper handling of solid waste materials, and encouraging on-going community improvement efforts in the built and natural environments;

(b)

Seek to modify public attitudes and behavior toward littering and the proper handling of solid waste and beautification through education and example;

(c)

Encourage citizens to conserve natural elements, and improve air and water quality of the communities;

(d)

Serve as an educational resource for community environmental information, activities, and techniques;

(e)

Other activities consistent with the mission and purpose to serve and educate the community on built and natural environmental matters;

(f)

Consult with the various city departments to achieve any and all goals established by this article and the commission membership;

(g)

Seek active community involvement in the control of solid waste and recycling projects and education of the entire community in regard to abating, controlling and reducing solid waste in the city;

(h)

Work with communities in a continuous effort to attract participation and volunteers and enforce projects to abate, control and reduce solid waste by conducting educational briefings throughout the community;

(i)

Work with city agencies and departments to review solid waste and sustainability related ordinances and make recommendations to improve laws; and

(j)

Work with the Atlanta Public School system on awareness about solid waste programs in schools throughout our community.

( Ord. No. 2014-50(14-O-1025), § 1, 11-12-14 )