Typically meets once per month on Fridays at 11:30 a.m. during each of January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October and November or as otherwise required.

Meetings may be held in person, virtually, or a combination of both (hybrid). Virtual and hybrid meetings are only permitted:
o Where facilities allow all participants to communicate adequately with each
other and, where applicable, enable the public to hear all participants; and
o Where facilities allow all participants to be seen by each other while speaking
and, where applicable, by the public, unless otherwise determined by the Chair

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· Representatives of organizations or communities must be members or employees of the organizations or communities they represent.

· Sound general knowledge of Saskatoon and area and its existing and potential environmental issues.

· Demonstrated knowledge, expertise or interest in the following:

o   Natural, earth, and/or environmental science (e.g. ecology, biology, toxicology, geoscience)

o   Relevant engineering disciplines and/or experience (e.g. environmental, civil, mechanical)

o   Environmental and/or community planning

o   Habitat and/or wildlife conservation

o   Environmental outreach and/or community development

o   Government relations and/or public policy

o   Education

o   Environmental economics

o   Entrepreneurs, for-profit or non-profit professionals with demonstrated environmental experience/interest

· Ability to commit time to attend meetings and participate in other activities undertaken by the Committee.

· Any other qualifications as outlined in Policy C01-003, Appointments to Civic Boards, Commissions, Authorities, and Committees.

The function and mandate of the Saskatoon Environmental Advisory Committee (“SEAC”) shall be to:

1.   Provide advice to City Council on policy matters relating to the following:

- environmental implications identified in City undertakings, initiatives and other projects
- waste reduction and diversion initiatives including food reclamation
- pollution prevention
- water conservation measures
- climate change mitigation and reduction of greenhouse gas emissions (e.g. energy conservation, renewable and alternative energy programming, energy efficiency and building standards, alternative transportation)
- wildlife or habitat conservation
- ecological systems and greenspaces
- support of alternative modes of transportation (e.g. carpooling initiatives, promotion of public transit options, walking, cycling)

2.   Monitor the success of the SEAC and to advise City Council on ways for the City of Saskatoon to increase success in working with community organizations, business and labour, all orders of government, and other stakeholders to promote environmental sustainability and good environmental practices within the City of Saskatoon

3.   Provide education and awareness programs on all matters within its mandate in the City of Saskatoon in consultation with the Administration and within budget allocated by City Council

Non-Voting Resource Members

*Councillor, 4 year (Council) term
*Administration as assigned at the discretion of the General Manager:

- Sustainability
- Water and Waste Operations
- Building Standards
- Saskatoon Light & Power
- Planning and Development
- Transportation

Heather Janzen, Committee Assistant
City Clerk's Office

The SEAC shall report to City Council through the Environment, Utilities and Corporate Services Committee (“SPC-EUCS”).

The SEAC shall report to the SPC-EUCS as required to update on any major initiative or report back on any matter referred to them by either the SPC-EUCS or City Council.

The SEAC shall submit an annual report, in the prescribed form, outlining the previous year’s accomplishments and a work plan for the upcoming year, to City Council through the SPC-EUCS.  The annual report is intended to update City Council on progress goals and initiatives, and to provide an update on any outstanding issues or recommendations within its mandate.  This report shall be submitted by March 31 and serve to demonstrate how the Committee remains relevant and current.  In considering the report, Council will determine whether it requires continuation of the Committee or any changes to the mandate.

The SEAC may form subcommittees and working groups within its membership as may be necessary to address specific issues within its mandate.  

Subcommittees shall draw upon members of the Committee and the Chair of the subcommittee shall be a voting member.

Issues identified outside the SEAC mandate may be the subject of an ad hoc committee established by the SPC-EUCS.

Section 55 of The Cities Act; City Council Resolutions of March 19, 1973; April 2, 1973; June 25, 2018

None

Citizen Representatives

1 citizen representative of the youth community (16 – 23 years old)

1 citizen representative of the First Nations or Métis communities

8 additional citizen representatives

Agency Representatives

1 representative of the Saskatchewan Health Authority

1 representative of the Meewasin Valley Authority

Non-Voting Resource Members:

1 Councillor

Representatives of the City’s Administration from:

o   Environment & Corporate Initiatives

o   Water and Wastestream

o   Building Standards

o   Saskatoon Light and Power

o   Planning and Development

o   Transportation