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52 <br /> • BOCC Goal #5 "Create, preserve, and protect a natural environment that <br /> includes clean water, clean air, wildlife, important natural lands, and <br /> sustainable energy for present and future generations" <br /> o The Climate Council works to accelerate joint local actions to <br /> address expanding harms of climate change for all residents to <br /> protect our natural environment and enhance our quality of life. <br /> Describe the collaboration relationship(s) this particular board has with other <br /> advisory boards and commissions? <br /> The 12 active members of the Climate Council include representatives <br /> from 4 local government elected boards, the boards of the two school <br /> districts and the leadership from several non-profits. See member list <br /> attached. <br /> If your board/commission played the role of an Element Lead Advisory Board <br /> involved in the 2030 Comprehensive Plan preparation process, please indicate <br /> your board's activities/accomplishments as they may relate to the <br /> Comprehensive Plan's goals or objectives. <br /> (The Element Lead Advisory Boards include: Planning Board, EDC, OUTBoard, <br /> Commission for the Environment, Historic Preservation Commission, Agriculture <br /> Preservation Board, Affordable Housing Board, Recreation and Parks Advisory <br /> Council) <br /> N/A <br /> Identify any activities this board/commission expects to carry out in 2021 as they <br /> relate to established BOCC goals and priorities. <br /> If applicable, is there a fiscal impact (i.e., funding, staff time, other resources) <br /> associated with these proposed activities (please list). <br /> In alignment with the BOCC Priorities to promote an engaging system of <br /> governance and protect the natural environment, The Climate Council <br /> intends to: <br /> Identify and begin coordination on one joint climate action project <br /> Continue providing a forum for the discussion of innovative climate actions <br /> and opportunities, deepening capacity across member organizations. <br /> Generate bylaws and an updated membership list to be approved by all 4 <br /> local governments to clarify and streamline Council functions and <br /> processes. <br /> The main predicted fiscal impact of this work will be the time of the <br /> professional staff and volunteer members. <br />