EAB Mission Statement
The Two Rivers Environmental Advisory Board provides feedback and advice to the Public Works Committee on policies, ordinances and administrative procedures regarding environmental protection and the conservation of energy and natural resources.
Members of the Two Rivers Environmental Advisory Board are appointed by the City Manager and confirmed by the City Council to serve a two-year term, expiring on May 1st. City Council Representatives are elected annually. Meetings are on the third Tuesday of each month at 5:30 PM.
Sec. 2-5-5. Environmental Advisory Board.
A. Appointment. The environmental advisory board shall consist of eight members. All board members as well as a student member shall be appointed by the city manager, subject to confirmation by the council, except that the city council shall appoint two members of the council at the April organizational meeting.
B. Composition.
(1) Six citizen members shall be appointed to staggered two-year terms as follows: three members in even-numbered years; three members appointed in odd-numbered years; two council members shall be named annually. Citizen board members shall be drawn from such fields as business, industry, organized labor, and environmental organizations, as well as other citizens.
(2) A student member shall be appointed annually to serve throughout the school year. The student member shall act in an advisory role.
C. Secretary. A staff person from the public works department shall serve as secretary but shall have no vote.
D. Expiration of terms. All terms shall expire on May 1 of the year designated.
E. Duties: The Two Rivers Environmental Advisory Board (EAB) provides support to the Public Works Committee of the City Council. Such support includes advice and feedback on policies and initiatives (both projects and programs) related to environmental protection, sustainability and resiliency, as well as community education and resource mobilization to assist in implementation of such policies and initiatives. Primary objectives include, but are not limited to:
- Help develop environmental protection, sustainability and resiliency policies and initiatives that align with the City's goals and strategic plans.
- Assist in identifying funding opportunities and partnerships to support implementation of such policies and initiatives.
- Provide assistance on policies and initiatives to achieve cost savings for the City and for its residents and businesses through resource conservation and efficiency.
- Provide assistance on resiliency and sustainability policies and initiatives to protect vital city services and facilities.
- Develop and implement community education, outreach, and forums as appropriate to aid in successful implementation of such policies and initiatives.
F. Meetings: Meetings are on the third Tuesday of each month.
