PURPOSE: To support Evanston's environmental goals of reducing and mitigating climate change impacts, increasing resource efficiency and protecting and restoring natural systems by investigating issues and developing recommendations for City Council, other Boards, Committees and Commissions and City Departments to meet Evanston's goals.

(36-O-71)  (23-O-93)  (78-O-16)

MEMBERS: The Board consists of twelve (12) members who serve without compensation and are either City residents or

employed within the City of Evanston. 2-10-2 The members must include the following:

(A) Seven (7) members who have training and/or experience in areas addressing climate change issues or
natural systems such as: environmental science, law, education, ecology, pollution control,
engineering, or public health.
(B) Two (2) members who have training, knowledge, past experience or some combination related to the
Ladd Arboretum or other natural habitat areas in Evanston.
(C) Two (2) members must be designated as "at-large" community representatives that need to have an
interest but are not required to have training or experience in areas addressing climate change issues
or natural systems such as: environmental science, law, education, ecology, pollution control,
engineering, or public health.
(D) One (1) member of City Council appointed by the Mayor.
(Ord. No. 78-O-16 , § 2, 9-12-2016; Ord. No. 64-O-22 , § 1, 9-12-2022)

TERM:  Three (3) year terms. Members may serve no more than two (2) terms.

MEETING DATE: 2nd Thursday of each month, 6:30 p.m.

PLACE: Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center, 2100 Ridge Ave., Room 2404

REPORTS TO: Human Services Committee

BYLAWS: Environment Board Bylaws

*2nd Term