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Date: April 23, 2013
To: Donna Hooper, Tov ql Clerk
From: Diana Chabot, Assistant to the Executive Cleric 1
RE: Sustainable Lexington Committee
At its meeting on April 22, 2013, the Board of Selectmen voted to change the membership of the
Sustainable Lexington Committee from 5 -7 members to 7 members.
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Sustainable Lexington Committee
Members: 7
Appointed by: Selectmen
Length of Term: 3 years, staggered
Appointments Made: September 30
Meeting Times:
Description: The Sustainable Lexington Committee will advise the Selectmen on proposals
which affect Lexington's sustainability and resilience and will recommend, develop and monitor
programs designed to enhance Lexington's long -term sustainability and resilience in response to
environmental, resource and energy challenges.
The Sustainable Lexington Committee will:
1. Recommend sustainability goals and recommended priorities for implementation,
2. Develop and recommend programs required to meet the Town's sustainability goals,
3. Monitor and measure effectiveness of sustainability programs undertaken by the town,
4. Educate and raise awareness among Lexington residents regarding Lexington's
sustainability and resilience,
5. Review and provide recommendations regarding proposals put before the Board of
Selectmen and Tovm Meeting which affect Lexington's sustainability and resilience,
6. Coordinate with other relevant boards and committees on sustainability issues to enhance
effectiveness and avoid redundancy,
7. Stay abreast of state and local issues which affect Lexington's ability to achieve its
sustainability goals, and,
8. Perform other related projects as may be requested by the Board of Selectmen.
Membership: The Sustainable Lexington Conunittee will made up of seven voting members,
each of whom is expected to have specific areas of responsibility and, in addition, be aware of
overall challenges. The committee will periodically solicit participation from other non- voting
individuals ( "team members ") with skills and expertise to complete discrete projects required to
achieve the committee's objectives.
Criteria for Membership: Cormnittee members and team members shall be selected based on
the following highly desirable criteria for membership:
1. Built environment technical expertise including: -?
a. Buildings
b. Energy systems
c. Transportation
d. Water infrastructure
e. Waste prevention and management
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2. Land use technical expertise including:
a. Food supply and agriculture
b. Native and invasive species management
c. Ground water management
3. Community organization and development experience
a. Education & awareness campaigns
b. Effective political advocacy
c. Economic impacts
4. Strong communication, writing, presentation and computer skills
5. Demonstrated track record of effective collaboration
6. Strong team management skills (esp. committee members)
Committee members and team members will be assigned to act as liaisons with other town
committees..
Prior to serving as a member of this Committee, appointees are required to:
1. Acknowledge receipt of the Summary of the Conflict of Interest Statute. Further, to
continue to serve on the Committee the member must acknowledge annually receipt
of the Summary of the Conflict of Interest Statute. Said summary will be provided by
and acknowledged to the Town Clerk.
2. Provide evidence to the Town Clerk that the appointee has completed the on -line
training requirement required by the Conflict of Interest statute. Further, to continue
to serve on the Committee, the member must acknowledge every two years
completion of the on -line training requirement.
Conduct of Committee meetings: Committee meetings will be conducted formally with the
chair receiving reports from committee members and team members. The chair will recognize
speakers and follow a defined agenda which will include an opportunity to propose new
business.
Staff:
Ref.: Charge adopted on June 21, 2010.
Members designated as Special Municipal Employees by the Board of Selectmen on June
21, 2010.
Selectmen approved revising charge on April 22, 2013 to change the membership from
5 -7 members to 7 members.