The EC is comprised of 9 volunteer city residents who are appointed by the Mayor to serve three year terms.
The Commission:
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Researches, compiles and directs studies, including environmental resource inventories, water studies, energy audits and conservation easement inventories
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Promotes long-range environmental planning based on the capacity of the land and natural resources
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Inventories, plans and preserves open space
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Informs residents through educational programs, displays, publications and meetings
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Works with neighboring commissions and other organizations to address regional and state-wide environmental problems.