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An Ordinance Creating a Sustainability Council
for the City of Brookings, South Dakota
Be It Ordained and Enacted by the City Council of the City of Brookings, State of South
Dakota, as follows:
Creation /Name.
There is hereby created the Sustainability Council (hereinafter "Sustainability Council ") for the
City of Brookings.
Purpose.
The City of Brookings is committed to becoming a leader among its peers in developing an
environment which meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future
generations to meet their own needs.
This sustainability objective requires the creation of a committee of the City to investigate and
propose investment strategies and policies to improve our future quality of life while still
meeting the needs of the present. In addition, the Sustainability Council will educate,
communicate and advocate these investment strategies and policies. The Sustainability Council
will serve as a sustainability resource to the community.
Manner of Appointment, Composition, Terms, Compensation.
a) Members of the Brookings Sustainability Council will be appointed by the Mayor, with the
advice and consent of the City Council, for three -year terms that commence in January.
Members may be appointed for additional three -year terms. The initial terms of office shall
be staggered in I, 2 and 3 year increments. Any members whose term expires may be
reappointed.
b) The Sustainability Council shall consist of nine (9) or more members who are
representative of the community -at- large, business /industry, higher education, students, and
public agencies interested in sustainability practices.
c) All members of the Sustainability Council shall serve without compensation.
Qualification of members.
A majority of the members of the Sustainability Council shall be residents of the city.
Vacancies.
If a vacancy on the Sustainability Council occurs prior to the expiration of a term, the vacancy
may be filled by appointment for a term not exceeding three years. If a member is absent from
three consecutive regular meetings without authorization from the Chairperson, the member's
seat may be considered vacant, and a new member may be appointed.
Officers.
The Sustainability Council will designate from among its membership a chairperson, vice -
chairperson and such other officers and subcommittees as it deems appropriate and necessary.
Meetings.
The Sustainability Council will meet at such times and places as may be determined by the
Sustainability Council. A majority of members of the Sustainability Council shall constitute a
quorum.
Objectives.
The objectives of the Sustainability Council are as follows:
1. Action: Investigate, prioritize, and facilitate activities that develop and encourage sustainable
practices. Within Brookings, we understand sustainability to mean stewardship of all our
resources in such a way that we can meet our basic human need for a quality place to live
today and leave a legacy of enhancement for future generations.
2. Education: Communicate the importance of sustainable activities to the Brookings
community.
3. Advocacy: Propose to City Government and other organizations implementation of
sustainable strategies, policies and activities.
The Sustainability Council shall give due consideration and emphasis to the following areas:
green municipal practices and procedures, green community wide practices, future quality of life
issues, sustainable community planning and design, including high performance buildings and
landscapes, incorporation of SDSU resources, promoting economic growth through sustainable
activities, understanding economic impact and value creation of sustainability practices,
promoting local food resourcing and promoting use of renewable resources.
Rules and Regulations.
The Sustainability Council will keep and submit minutes of its meetings to the city manager. The
Sustainability Council will also file an annual report with the City Council.
11.
Any or all ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.
First Reading: March 8, 2011
Second Reading: March 22, 201 1
Published: March 25, 2011
ornes, City Clerk
CITY OF BOOKINGS, SD
Tim Reed, Mayor