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Goal Update and enhance the County’s Environmental Stewardship Agenda to incorporate strategies for sustainability and “green” initiatives. Consistent with the Commission's goal, the Task Force focussed on:
Background Wake County Board of Commissioners appointed a Sustainability Task Force to help define environmental priorities for the coming years. Wake County is fortunate to have a diverse and talented set of community leaders to provide us with valuable input and direction. |
Objectives of the Sustainability Task Force
- Develop recommendations that are environmentally and financially sustainable
- Develop performance measures for these recommendations
Definition of Sustainability
After much discussion, summarized in final report and the meeting newsletters, the task force decided on a definition.
Sustainability: Utilizing practices that protect the economic, environmental, and social qualities of life for current and future generations.
Schedule and Process
The Task Force has met for 18 months, from Jan 2010 through June 2011.
The Task Force used a consensus‐based decision making process.
Result
The Task Force has produced three sets of recommendations for each of the three categories - Waste, Water, Energy. Each contains goals and strategies. A final report is being written and will be submitted to the Board of Commissioners.
Tony Gurley, Chairman (Jan 2010) - Board of Commissioners
Joe Bryan, Chairman - Sustainability Task Force
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