285.04 DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS.

   (a)   The Environmental Sustainability Advisory Council shall be advisory in nature.

   (b)   The duties and responsibilities of the ESAC shall include, but not be limited to:

      (1)   Advising the City on:

         A.   The implementation and revisions of the Bexley Zero Waste Plan (ZWP);

         B.   The review of existing city green policies;

         C.   Trends affecting the environment and the community;

         D.   Recommendations on methods of funding the ZWP, programs and strategies.

      (2)   Recommending city and community priorities and resources relative to the ZWP and other sustainability issues;

      (3)   Coordinating and assisting other City of Bexley boards and commissions to determine if new plans/proposals are in compliance with ZWP sustainability goals;

      (4)   Partnering with outside boards and commissions, such as MORPC and the Franklin Soil & Water Conservation District, to further the city's sustainability goals;

      (5)   Advising the City regarding green energy initiatives;

      (6)   Providing a forum for addressing public concerns relative to sustainable practices;

      (7)   Developing educational outreach activities and materials; and

      (8)   Drafting indicators to measure the successes of the ESAC; and

      (9)   Pursuing other goals and objectives that are generally in keeping with the above duties and responsibilities and as may be determined appropriate by the membership of the ESAC.

(Ord. 18-20. Passed 4-28-20.)