Purpose and Duties
The general purpose of the Environmental Sustainability Board is to serve as an advisory committee to the City Council regarding environmental sustainability issues such as tree protection and urban forestry, recycling, and energy use. Their duties include:
- Advise, deliberate and make recommendation to City Council on tree and urban forestry related matter, recycling, and energy use
- Assist in the development and implementation of any ordinances, policies, or plans related to tree and urban forestry, recycling, and energy use
- Assist in the community outreach and public education related to urban forestry and environmental protection related matters
- Assist in the planning of community events related to urban forestry and environmental protection.
To see what the board did in 2021, click HERE for the end of year report.
ESB Subcommittees
To fulfill the board's duties, the ESB established four subcommittees - trees, bees, recycling, and energy. For more information on each, click the associated button below.