Public Notices - Air Quality Committee

The City of Revelstoke invites applications from residents to serve as members on the Air Quality Committee. Council is looking to select 5 members of the Public who will be appointed to the Committee for their interest, previous experience, knowledge, skills and ability to represent the population of the municipality. A copy of the Terms of Reference can be seen below or can be picked up at the Administration Department of City Hall.

If you are interested in applying, please submit a letter noting your interest and a brief outline of your qualifications to:

Teresa LeRose,
Deputy Director of Corporate Administration,
City of Revelstoke,
Box 170,
Revelstoke, BC V0E 2S0

By fax to 837-4930 or e-mail to: tlerose@cityofrevelstoke.com.

Applications should be received no later than 4:30 pm
on Friday, February 24, 2006.

Teresa LeRose
Deputy Director of Corporate Administration

Terms of Reference:

PURPOSE

This Committee will assess the state of the air quality in the Revelstoke region in a way that considers the needs of all residents and provide recommendations to hopefully improve air quality.

ROLE OF AN AIR QUALITY COMMITTEE

Provide recommendations for improvements of air quality to be presented to City Council.
To assess the current state of air quality and air monitoring in the community and research other monitoring options.
To look into grant opportunities and funding sources to assist in meeting the goals outlined herein.
Develop community outreach strategies to educate and receive input about air quality issues.
Review the air quality issues and recommendations identified in the City’s Environmental Strategy.

THE GOAL

To improve Revelstoke air quality.
To ensure this air quality project is a collaborative effort, involving all levels of government, industry and citizens.
To ensure sustained municipal support for improving air quality.
Work towards implementation of the Environmental Strategy as it pertains to air quality.

DURATION

It is expected that the committee will report out to Council within one (1) year.

TIMELINE/TASKS

To be determined by the Committee

STRUCTURE AND CONDUCT OF BUSINESS

Public positions will be advertised and appointed by Council.
Committee will make decisions by consensus but failing that, normal committee procedures will apply.
Committee will elect a chairperson from the members who will serve in such capacity for a one-year term.
Committee will use a City facility for meetings.
Everyone on the committee is equal.
The committee will meet once a month at a regular time or as deemed necessary by the members.

COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP

Council member
Fire Chief
Representative from Downie Sawmill
Highways representative (resource person as needed)
Forestry representative (resource person as needed)
Railway representative
Ski Hill development representative
Health board representative (resource person as needed)
WLAP Ministry worker (resource person as needed)
City hall secretary (resource person)
5 Members of the Public

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