Apply Now for Open Seats on Environment, Energy and Food Advisory Bodies

City of Minneapolis sent this bulletin at 09/20/2018 12:28 PM CDT
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Special Edition: Fall 2018

The Sustainability Division is looking for Minneapolis residents and stakeholders interested in guiding the City's work on environmental sustainability, energy transformation, and local food systems.

Have you ever thought about serving on an environmental advisory body? You should!

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    Community Environmental Advisory Commission

    No. Open Seats: 19

    Term length: 2 years (January 2019 - December 2020)

    Active since 1990, the Community Environmental Advisory Commission (CEAC) provides assistance and advice to the city's efforts with its principal focus on sustainable development. The committee has 19 members including residents and representatives from environmental advocacy groups, technical environmental experts, businesses, and local agencies.

    Questions? Contact Kelly Muellman at  612-673-3014 or kelly.muellman@minneapolismn.gov.

    Apply here.

    Energy Vision Advisory Committee

    No. Open Seats: 15

    Term length: 2 years (January 2019 - December 2020)

    The Energy Vision Advisory Committee (EVAC) provides feedback to the Clean Energy Partnership Board to assist in pursuing the goals of the Clean Energy Partnership and Minneapolis Climate Action Plan. The advisory committee includes representatives from critical communities within the City, such as, but not limited to business, neighborhoods, environmental justice, and technical experts.

    Per the Clean Energy Partnership Agreements, EVAC is charged with reviewing and providing feedback on the CEP work plan and measurement and performance reports; providing feedback on special initiatives as requested by the Board; and, communicating to members' respective constituencies about EVAC and Board decisions and activities.

    Questions? Contact Luke Hollenkamp 612-673-2349 and luke.hollenkamp@minneapolismn.gov OR Kelly Muellman at 612-673-3014 and kelly.muellman@minneapolismn.gov

    Apply here.

     

    Homegrown Minneapolis Food Council

    No. Open Seats: 4

    Term length: Appointed members will serve the remainder of terms that began January 1st, 2018 and will end December 31st, 2019.

    The Homegrown Minneapolis Food Council is a City advisory group that convenes and engages diverse stakeholders to identify and propose innovative solutions to improve the local food system.

    Homegrown Minneapolis Food Council members:

    • Engage in lively monthly meetings. Meetings are held in the early evening at various locations throughout Minneapolis.
    • Contribute to working groups and task forces that address current food system issues. Current groups include Healthy and Inclusive Food Access, Healthy Food and Waste, Homegrown Small Business Fund and Grant Pilot, Local Food Links - Purchasing and Procurement, Milan Urban Food Policy Pact Implementation, and Urban Agriculture.

    Questions? Contact Tamara Downs Schwei at Tamara.DownsSchwei@minneapolismn.gov

    Apply here.