Environment & Climate Committee

The membership and duties of the Environment and Climate Committee are set by City Council Resolution.

Powers and Duties

The Environment and Climate Committee is an Advisory Committee to both the City Council and the Commissions.

The Committee’s work will center on the environment and our changing climate. Examples of the Committee’s duties includes but are not limited to:

• Climate impacts on existing and planned developments
• Researching initiatives to enhance the Suisun City environmental quality of life
• Promoting ecotourism in Suisun City while focusing on opportunities for education and sustainability
• Being a forum for on-topic presentations
• Review of Environmental Impact Reports (EIR) prior to Commission or City Council review

Membership

Seven-member committee with each member appointed by a member of the City Council with the Mayor having two (2) appointments. The Chair and 7th member of the Committee will be a current City Council member appointed by the Mayor. The Vice Chair will be selected by members annually.