Climate, Energy, and Air Quality Advisory Committee

Type

Committee

Creating Authority

Montgomery County Code Sec. 18A-5

Total Vacancies

7

Expiring Soon

0

For Immediate Release: April 1, 2024

Application Deadline: April 22, 2024

Elrich Seeks Applicants for Climate, Energy, and Air Quality Advisory Committee

County Executive Marc Elrich is seeking applicants to fill 11 vacancies on the Climate, Energy, and Air Quality Advisory Committee. All members must be technically knowledgeable and interested in climate change, energy, and air quality, and individuals with professional experience, education, and knowledge in these fields are particularly encouraged to apply. All members must be Montgomery County residents. Seven incumbents are eligible to apply for reappointment.

The 15-member Committee advises the County Executive and County Council on developing recommendations to promote and implement immediate and long-range policies and programs aimed at meeting the County’s greenhouse gas emission reduction goals to promote cleaner, more efficient, and more reliable energy use and practice in all segments of the community and to meet air quality standards and promote healthy indoor and outdoor air quality. The Committee also identifies areas and methods to encourage voluntary participation in climate-related efforts, energy conservation efforts and air quality improvements; identifies and recommends programs, policies, and technologies to improve climate and air quality; recommends the development of programs and materials to educate the public and private sectors about the efficient use of energy and its direct benefits for improved air quality and reduced greenhouse gas emissions.

Members serve three-year terms without compensation, but are eligible for reimbursement for travel and dependent care for in-person meetings attended. The Committee currently meets virtually by video- and teleconference on the first Wednesday evening of each month from 7-9 pm. When in-person meetings resume in the future, the Committee will meet in Wheaton. To learn more about the Committee and review prior meeting minutes, please visit: https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/DEP/energy/boards-committees/CEAQAC/index.html.

Applicants of diverse backgrounds, professions, genders, geography, abilities, ethnicities, and ages are encouraged to apply. Members of County boards, committees and commissions may not serve on more than one such group at a time. Members must complete trainings on the Maryland Open Meetings Act, Montgomery County Ethics Law, and basic parliamentary procedure. The County Executive’s appointments are subject to confirmation by the County Council. Applications will be forwarded to the Council for confirmation. The deadline for application is April 22, 2024. To apply please click “Apply for Committee” below to complete the online form and attach a resume and cover letter describing your relevant expertise and interest in joining the committee.

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