Sustainable Tacoma Commission Opening

If you missed out on applying for the Sustainable Tacoma opening the last couple times, you’ve got another chance. This week the City announced that it is again seeking a member of the public to serve on the the commission tasked with overseeing the implementation of Tacoma’s Climate Action Plan.

Duties of the Sustainable Tacoma Commission on Climate Change include:

• Oversee implementation of Climate Action Plan strategies.
• Coordinate with the Office of Sustainability to obtain greenhouse gas emissions reduction reports.
• Obtain updates from the Office of Sustainability on Climate Action Plan strategy implementation efforts and periodic result reports.
• Provide annual progress reports to the public.
• Communicate barriers to and incentives for implementation to the City Council.
• Create a forum for regular public comment and community involvement.
• Research and make recommendations on sustainability policies and programs.

For an idea of some past achievements, check out the Sustainable Tacoma Commission’s 2011 accomplishments (pdf).

Applications must be submitted to the Mayor’s Office by August 10, 2012. To apply, use the application form for committees/boards/commissions/authorities or contact Cindy DeGrosse (253) 594-7848, Mayor’s Office, Room 1200, Municipal Building, 747 Market St., Tacoma, WA 98402.

For more on Commission membership, composition, and duties, and to apply, visit the main Sustainable Tacoma Commission web page.

So, who’s up for the challenge?