From the Human Services Coalition Listerv
The Tompkins County Environmental Management Council is recruiting
members for 2010. Find a description of our council below and visit our
website for an application and additional information.
http://www.tompkins-co.org/emc/index.htm
Please feel free to contact me with any questions you may have
Sincerely,
Amy Risen
EMC Chair
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Calling all Future EMC members!
It’s time for the annual EMC member recruitment drive! We have open
seats at the moment and ask you to consider joining our Council or
recommending other committed and enthusiastic individuals.
What EMC means to the Tompkins County Legislature -- The EMC is an
appointed, volunteer advisory board to the County Legislature on
matters affecting the preservation, development and use of natural
features of the County. The Legislature charges EMC with identifying
problems, proposing priorities, and promoting the coordination of
activities in the development and management of the County’s natural
resources.
The Council’s voting seats -- The EMC is composed of a diverse group of
representatives from across the County and encourages dialog on issues
related to our natural environment. We strive to have a member that
represents each of the sixteen municipalities – the towns, villages,
and the City of Ithaca – as well as twelve at-large members. At-Large
seat
s exist on the EMC so a balance can be struck between municipal
concerns and skills like grassroots organizing, land management, public
policy, energy, neighborhood associations, etc.
Standards of service – Members of the EMC meet monthly to bring
information to the group. provide insight, and interact in decision
making processes. Members are expected to attend all 11 meetings held
over the year, however up to two absences are tolerated. Attendance is
important so the EMC will have a quorum present when voting action is
required to move a concept forward to the Legislature. EMC Members must
also participate on at least one of the Council's committees or serve
as a liaison to another organization. Committees, liaisons, and
municipal boards tend to have associated monthly obligations.
Committees – EMC Committees are formed on an as-needed basis to address
particular topics or study issues. Committee descriptions are available
on our website and include: Energy, Transportation, Unique Natural
Areas, Environmental Review, Gas Drilling, Consumer Products, Invasive
Species, Communications, and Executive. Committees meet independently
to complete their work. Final results, recommendations, and actions of
the committees are approved by the full EMC, with the exception of the
Environmental Review Committee, which provides written comments on
actions subject to time-sensitive State Environmental Quality Review.
Liaisons- Liaisons are members of other20groups that communicate shared
interests about environmental issues. These groups include: Cornell
Lake Source Cooling, Water Resource Council, Ag & Farm Board, Cornell
Community Waste Management Advisory Committee, Adopt a Highway Clean-up
Coordinator, Cayuga Sustainability Council, Partnership for Regional
Invasive Species Management, and City of Ithaca Project Advisory
Committee for Dredging.
Technical expertise sought: We have a variety of technical specialties
represented in our group including fisheries management, entomology,
toxicology, economy, biological & civil engineering, and
communications.
In the future we are looking for members that can provide insight about
climate change (including either statistical or engineering
components), hazardous waste sites present in Tompkins County, an
individual familiar with agriculture and soil and water conservation,
and someone familiar with planning or zoning who could provide a
balanced view for environmental review assessments.
Deadline for applications for EMC at-large seats is October 23, 2009
and municipal representatives is December 1, 2009. EMC municipal
representatives must also submit a resolution of support from the
municipality. If you have any questions about the appointment process,
please do not hesitate to contact our secretary Kathy at 274-5560 or
[email protected].
--
Amy J. Risen
PhD Candidate, Field of Environmental Toxicology Cornell University,
Wing Hall B75 Ithaca,
NY 14853
607/342-2406
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