HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 4358 Creating Community Working Groups for Climate Action Plan COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO.4358
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BOZEMAN,
MONTANA CREATING AND DEFINING THE PURPOSE AND STRUCTURE OF
COMMUNITY WORKING GROUPS TO ASSIST WITH IMPLEMENTATION OF THE
CLIMATE ACTION PLAN.
WHEREAS, on March 28, 2011 the Bozeman City Commission adopted the
"Community Climate Action Plan:'; and
WHEREAS, Chapter 5 of the "Community Climate Action Plan" recommends the
creation of a permanent Conservation Advisory Board to monitor programs, develop
implementation strategies, and build coalitions and partnerships in the Community; and
WHEREAS, on November 7, 2011 the Bozeman City Commission determined that
community Working Groups should assist with implementation of the Climate Action Plan; and
WHEREAS, the creation of community Working Groups would not preclude the
establishment of a permanent Conservation Advisory Board, at a future date, if necessary; and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City to implement community Working
Groups.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA:
Section I
The purpose of the"Climate Action Plan Community Working Groups" is to focus on
accomplishing Commission identified Climate Action Plan priorities.
For the Fiscal Year 2012, these working groups are:
1. Bozeman Climate Outreach Working Group
2. Anti-Idling Education Working Group
3. Commercial Building Benchmarking Working Group
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For the Fiscal Year 2013, these Working Groups will be established during the Commission goal
setting and annual budget processes.
Section 02
The Working Groups will be asked to:
I. Assist Staff with the implementation of identified priorities within the City's adopted
Climate Action Plans.
2. Advise Staff in developing recommendations to the City Commission on the issues,
policies, and best practices associated with the identified priority.
3. Work with the City and other groups or advisory boards to formulate programs and
projects to facilitate implementation of the identified priority.
Section 3
Structure and oversight of Working Groups shall be organized according to the following:
1. Working Groups
Working Group participation from the general public will be sought for a minimum of two
weeks prior to the first meeting. City Commissioners and staff will also invite Working
Group members to participate. At the first working group meeting, a membership list for the
group will be established. A minimum of five (5) working group members will be required
for each Working Group.
A Commission liaison will be required for each Working Group for consultation and
information, but Commissioners are not required to attend each meeting. The Climate
Protection.Coordinator or a designated Staff member will attend each meeting.
2. Community Chairperson
Each Working Group will appoint a Community Chairperson. The Community Chairperson
will meet with the Staff to establish Working Group deliverables, identify the necessary
stakeholders and corresponding representatives, and agree upon a Working Group timeline to
accomplish the objective, and establish a Working Group meeting schedule.
3. Working Group Procedures
Meetings will occur at regular times to encourage public participation and changes will be
published at least 48 hours in advance. Agendas will be prepared and meetings facilitated by
the Chairperson or Climate Protection Coordinator. Each Working Group will have a
Chairperson and Recording Secretary. Attendance and a summary of decisions will be made
available to the public.
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For purposes nf coriducting working group meetings, a quorum shall consist nf three (3)
community members. Decisions will be made by consensus nfall present Working Group
members, whenever possible.
Working Groups are temporary and should not continue for y period n{more than one (l)
year unless the Clirtiate Protection Coordinator and Community Chairperson determine that
additional time is need to achieve the stated deliverables. Working Group ouemhocs may
participate io more than one (}) Working Group.
5. Reporting and Public Participation
luudditinu to the advertised Working Group meetings, social media and the Cityvvohmi1e will
assist with ongoing public communication. The Climate Protection Coordinator will prepare
biannual Climate Action Plan progress reports for the Commission and Planning Board. The
City will host an annual public workshop where Staff and Working Group members will
present progress reports, discuss challenges, and seek broad public input.
PASSED AND ADOPTED bythe City Commission ofthe City of Bozeman, Montana atu
regular session thereof held nu the 2lxt day *f November 30l|.
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APPROVED A8TOFORM:
G SULLIVAN
City Attorney
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