Overview of Committee
The committee will advise and assist the City Council and all Boards and Commissions on policies and practices dealing with the environment and energy conservation. In this capacity, the committee will act as an advocate for protecting, preserving and enhancing the environment. The committee will also provide a means for promoting discussion between the public and private sectors on issues related to the environment.
Outline of Committee Purpose and Functions
The purpose and function of the Committee will include the following, but is not limited exclusively to these items:
- To act as an advocate for protecting, preserving and enhancing the environment as it relates to issues under consideration by the City Council and Planning Commission.
- To serve in an advisory role to the City Council and all Boards and Commissions on environmental and sustainability policy issues. The committee may recommend new ordinances, amendments to existing ordinances and other actions it deems appropriate. The committee may also recommend expenditures in connection with proposed programs.
- To provide a means for promoting discussion and education on issues related to the environment and sustainability.
- To prepare an annual report to be presented to the City Council which includes, but is not limited to these items:
- any findings on the current condition of the city's environment.
- proposed policies and programs that support the preservation,
- protection and enhancement of the city's environment and sustainability.
- evaluation of existing programs and policies to protect the environment and improve the city’s sustainability.
- summary of the Committee actions and recommendations of the previous year.
