AGENDA DATE: 7/12/2017
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Revised Charge for Solid Waste Alternatives Advisory Committee
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SUBJECT/PROPOSAL/REQUEST: Approve revised charge for the Solid Waste Alternatives Advisory Committee
ITEM TYPE: Consent Action Item
STAFF CONTACT(S): Walker, Letteri, Kamptner, Henry, Harper
PRESENTER (S): None
LEGAL REVIEW: Not Required
REVIEWED BY: Douglas C. Walker
BACKGROUND: The Solid Waste Alternatives Advisory Committee (Committee) was established by the Board of Supervisors at its March 2, 2016 meeting as a standing advisory committee. The Committee's charge is to develop sustainable materials management policies for consideration by the Board, with an initial focus on public education and engagement related to waste reduction, materials reuse, recycling and composting, greenhouse gas reduction, and waste disposal.
Over the course of its first year, the capacity of the Solid Waste Alternatives Advisory Committee to expand its focus has exceeded original expectations. In order to better reflect the evolved Committee and solid waste program, staff has drafted a revision of the charge (Attachment A) for consideration by the Board of Supervisors.
STRATEGIC PLAN: Natural Resources Stewardship: Thoughtfully protect and manage Albemarle County's ecosystems and natural resources in both the rural and development areas to safeguard the quality of life of current and future generations; Quality Government Operations: Ensure County government's capacity to provide high quality service that achieves community priorities.
DISCUSSION: The original Solid Waste Alternatives Advisory Committee charge (Attachment B) was developed under the assumption that a Sustainable Materials Management Coordinator position would be created in the Facility and Environmental Services (FES) Department in FY 17. Further, the original charge contemplated that any modifications to the scope of the committee subsequent to this position being filled should be app...
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