About the Environmental Commission

The Environmental Commission is a group of appointed community advocates who advise the City Council on implementation of the Comprehensive Environmental & Climate Action Plan (CECAP) and other environmental matters as they arise in the community. The Commission has 26 members, including fifteen voting members appointed by each City Council Member. It has eight technical panel members appointed by the City Manager, each with expertise in one of the eight areas of the CECAP. The Commission’s founding ordinance created an Environmental Health Committee. Its members were appointed by the Commission chair and include two appointed commission members and three community members with public health experience.

Departments

Duties

• Regularly attend and contribute to monthly meetings;
• Conduct community outreach;
  
• Establish and maintain good relationships and communication with the City Council and the public.