FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 09/27/2024
For further information, contact:
Susan Scully Petroni
City of Framingham Public Information Officer
spetroni@framinghamma.gov
508-782-8629
City Advertising For Volunteer for Framingham Sustainability Committee
FRAMINGHAM – The City of Framingham is advertising for an individual to join the Framingham Sustainability Committee.
The Committee’s goal is to make Framingham a more sustainable community through the consideration of practical new programs and policies as well as public engagement and outreach activities that seek to address environmental, resource, and energy challenges.
The Committee engages citizens in understanding sustainability principles and their role in building a more sustainable city, utilizing outreach and engagement programs to support residents, businesses, and other organizations.
The Committee acts as a resource to the City, providing information and assistance on opportunities to enhance the sustainability and resiliency of municipal operations and promote environmental justice.
The Committee shall provide recommendations to the Mayor, Energy Task Force, and Sustainability Coordinator by October 1st of each year in order to allow for the timely consideration of new programs and policies in the annual budget.
Due to a resignation, there is an opening on the Committee for a 3-year term.
Interested individual should fill out the application at this link: Form Center • Boards, Committees, Commission, Officers Appli (framinghamma.gov)
The deadline to apply is October 14, 2024 at 11:59 p.m.
The Mayor will make one nomination from the applications received by the deadline.
The Mayor’s nominee will need to then go before the City Council appointment subcommittee, and then the full City Council for review.
Questions can be directed to the Citizen Participation Officer Nicole Horton-Stimpson at NHS@Framinghamma.gov
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