Agenda - 06-20-2023; 8-i - Orange County Climate Council Memorandum of Understanding

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16 • Maintaining and updating an inventory of climate change initiatives of the entities represented on the Council; • Promoting communication between the municipalities and the County on future opportunities and collaborative efforts; • Providing updates on the Climate Action Plans of the entities represented on the Council; • Providing feedback on public education and public outreach conducted by the entities represented on the Council or any collaborative education and outreach activities as requested by those entities. Meeting Frequency The Sub-Committee suggests a meeting frequency similar to the Intergovernmental Parks Work Group of three times per year. This will provide a meaningful interval for updates while not consuming a considerable amount of staff time. Appointment Process Appointments should be made through each entity's respective appointment process. The Board of County Commissioners will appoint its own member. The Town of Carrboro will appoint its own member, etc. The Clerk to the Board of Commissioners will coordinate this process with the Town Clerks. Nature of the Work Group As an intergovernmental entity, the Climate Council should not be considered to be an advisory board of any of its constituent entities. Staffing Arrangements County staff will work with the appointed County representatives to prepare agendas and coordinate meetings. Each entity represented on the Council will be responsible for providing individual agency updates and engaging in collaborative activities. Importance of a County Climate Action Plan The Sub-Committee also recognized the need for the County to create its own Climate Action Plan to identify the County's goals and strategies. This Plan is a prerequisite to successful information sharing and collaboration with other jurisdictions. 9