RECOMMENDATION(S):
AUTHORIZE the Conservation and Development Director, or designee, to apply for membership and pay associated annual membership dues totaling $2,900 to the Local Government Sustainable Energy Coalition and the Urban Sustainability Directors Network, as recommended by the Ad Hoc Sustainability Committee.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Annual membership dues of $2,900 will be paid with General Fund revenues approved for DCD's use for sustainability programs in the County's FY 2016-17 Budget.
BACKGROUND:
As the County expands its work on sustainability and implementing the Climate Action Plan, it is important for the County to have access to the most current information about what is working at the local level for other government entities, and be able to advise the Board of Supervisors of activities by State agencies that may impact County policies and programs.
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