 Mission Statement- The mission of the environmental committee is to protect and enhance the City of Clay’s environment and natural resources; to promote a healthy, sustainable environment and to promote an understanding of the relationship of the built and natural environment.
The committee is committed to compliance with local, state and federal environmental regulations.
Responsibilities- The committee will:
- Conduct meetings in conformity with the state open meeting law at such times as deemed appropriate by the committee.
- Investigate environmental and natural resource issues through research and with appropriate environmental, governmental and legal entities.
- Provide advice and recommendations to the city council on issues, policies and ordinances related to the natural and built environment; including, but not limited to, air and water quality, land use and conservation, recycling and blight.
- Promote implementation of policies that are consistent with the City of Clay Comprehensive Plan.
- Work collaboratively with other city boards and committees, including but not limited to, the Park Board, Planning and Zoning Board, Board of Zoning Adjustments and Abatement Board.
- Promote public environmental stewardship through public awareness and education.
This committee meets on the second Thursday of the month at 6 p.m. at City Hall.
Members of this committee are:
Chairwoman Pat Feemster
Councilwoman Jackie Hambrick
Sheryl Stewart
Councilwoman Jackie Hambrick is the liaison between the City Council and this committee.
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Environmental Committee