Environmental Quality Committee Recruitment Currently Underway

The Environmental Quality Committee will initially be comprised of seven members. All interested El Cerrito residents and members of the business community are encouraged to submit an application for consideration, including youth.

In March, 2008, the El Cerrito City Council established the El Cerrito Environmental Quality Committee, a new citizen’s advisory body. Once established, the Environmental Quality Committee will advise the City Council and staff on a variety of environmental issues, as well as serve as community ambassadors for citywide environmental quality efforts and help educate of residents and businesses on how to reduce their impact on the environment. The Environmental Quality Committee is charged with the following duties and responsibilities:

• To serve in an advisory capacity to the City Council, staff, other boards, commissions, and committees, and the citizens of the City with regard to environmental quality issues within the City of El Cerrito;
• To recommend programs, policies, and ordinances to the City Council and promote the City’s environmental quality efforts; and
• Promote and foster public awareness, education, interest and support for environmental quality efforts, foster volunteer opportunities, and educate El Cerrito citizens regarding environmental quality and issues relating to environmental impacts

Serving on a board or commission can be a rewarding experience for community service-minded residents. It is an excellent way to participate in the functioning of local government and to make a personal contribution to the improvement of the El Cerrito community. All residents interested in serving on this important committee are invited to submit an application for consideration no later than May 1, 2008.

Download the application form.
For more information, please contact Cheryl Morse, City Clerk at 215-4305.