Kalamunda Environmental and Sustainability Advisory Group
Contact name :
City of Kalamunda
Contact number :
(08) 9257 9999
Current expiry term :
September 2025
Purpose:
To provide Council with support as requested in the City’s progress towards becoming a more environmentally sustainable community recognising the impacts of Climate Change.
Objective:
To:
- Assist the Council by providing advice in relation to draft strategies, actions and plans in addressing Climate Change and its impact upon the community at large;
- Provide the Council with advice and feedback regarding community engagement activities undertaken by the City in this area
- Upon request by the Council or City undertake specific investigations, tasks or review of matters related to:
- Biodiversity Protection and Enhancement
- Urban Forest Canopy
- Potable and Non-Potable Water Management
- Carbon Footprint reduction
- Waste Avoidance and Resource Recovery
- Other issues in addressing long term sustainability for the City and its Community
- Other matters referenced in the Kalamunda Clean and Green Local Environment Strategy 2019-2029
- Act as champions within the community for City environmental and sustainability initiatives in this area
- Provide advice to the Council on emerging issues and opportunities relating to environmental and sustainability matters
The Advisory Committee is to be made up of six (6) to seven (7) members comprising:
- One Elected Member.
- Five Community Representatives, residing in the district.
- If required and suitable, a professional expert on the matter of climate change, who may or may not be a resident within the District.
Appointment is for up to two years and members are eligible for reappointment following the Council Ordinary Election.