Arcata Municipal Code Art. 14 Energy Committee

The Energy Committee is hereby created. Its powers and duties shall be as follows:

A. To study, evaluate and make recommendations to the City Council, Commissions, or City staff as appropriate regarding energy efficiency, energy conservation and conversion to renewable energy sources within the community.

B. To study, evaluate and provide energy information, education and program administration to the City Council, Commissions, or City staff as appropriate.

C. To advise the City Council, Commissions, or City staff as appropriate on sustainable energy and greenhouse gas emission reduction considerations in City planning and regulation.

D. To advise the City Council, Commissions, or City staff as appropriate on potential ways for City to generate its own renewable energy. (Ord. 1305, eff/ 5/19/2000; Ord. 1352, eff. 5/20/2005; Ord. 1367, eff. 1/18/2008; Ord. 1505, eff. 6/15/2018)

The Energy Committee shall hold regular meetings once in every odd-numbered month as set by schedule established by the Committee or as necessary on call of the Chair. (Ord. 1305, eff. 5/19/2000; Ord. 1352, eff. 5/20/2005; Ord. 1505, eff. 6/15/2018)

The Energy Committee shall consist of seven (7) members who shall be selected for their interest, knowledge, or experience in energy usage, conservation, regulation and/or generation. (Ord. 1305, eff. 5/19/2000; Ord. 1505, eff. 6/15/2018)

The annual expiration date of a term for the Energy Committee member shall be September 30th. (Ord. 1352, eff. 5/20/2005; Ord. 1505, eff. 6/15/2018)

The Director of Environmental Services or his/her designee shall serve as the Secretary to the Energy Committee. (Ord. 1305, eff. 5/19/2000; Ord. 1505, eff. 6/15/2018)