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Sustainable Lexington Committee <br />Members: 7 <br />Appointed by: Selectmen <br />Length of Term: 3 years, staggered <br />Appointments Made: September 30 <br />Meeting Times: <br />Description: The Sustainable Lexington Committee will advise the Selectmen on proposals <br />which affect Lexington's sustainability and resilience and will recommend, develop and monitor <br />programs designed to enhance Lexington's long -term sustainability and resilience in response to <br />environmental, resource and energy challenges. <br />The Sustainable Lexington Committee will: <br />1. Recommend sustainability goals and recommended priorities for implementation, <br />2. Develop and recommend programs required to meet the Town's sustainability goals, <br />3. Monitor and measure effectiveness of sustainability programs undertaken by the town, <br />4. Educate and raise awareness among Lexington residents regarding Lexington's <br />sustainability and resilience, <br />5. Review and provide recommendations regarding proposals put before the Board of <br />Selectmen and Tovm Meeting which affect Lexington's sustainability and resilience, <br />6. Coordinate with other relevant boards and committees on sustainability issues to enhance <br />effectiveness and avoid redundancy, <br />7. Stay abreast of state and local issues which affect Lexington's ability to achieve its <br />sustainability goals, and, <br />8. Perform other related projects as may be requested by the Board of Selectmen. <br />Membership: The Sustainable Lexington Conunittee will made up of seven voting members, <br />each of whom is expected to have specific areas of responsibility and, in addition, be aware of <br />overall challenges. The committee will periodically solicit participation from other non- voting <br />individuals ( "team members ") with skills and expertise to complete discrete projects required to <br />achieve the committee's objectives. <br />Criteria for Membership: Cormnittee members and team members shall be selected based on <br />the following highly desirable criteria for membership: <br />1. Built environment technical expertise including: -? <br />a. Buildings <br />b. Energy systems <br />c. Transportation <br />d. Water infrastructure <br />e. Waste prevention and management <br />err <br />