The mission of the Schenectady Energy Advisory Board is to make
recommendations to the City Council and to the administration in line
with resolutions and agreements passed by the City Council and Mayor
that minimize environmental and financial impacts by reducing emissions
and energy use of the City infrastructure as well as the community
in general. In doing so, the Schenectady Energy Advisory Board will
support City staff, community, state and federal efforts to encourage
a cleaner, greener community.
The Schenectady Energy Advisory Board shall serve in an advisory
capacity and will function as follows:
A. Advise City officials on planning and development activities related
to energy and environmental issues.
B. Make recommendations on the appropriate use of funds.
C. Advise City officials on sound energy and environmental practices.
Committees may be established by the Schenectady Energy Advisory
Board as requested, to deal with specific issues. The Board officers
shall designate committee members. Committees shall form for specific
issues when there is a substantial requirement to do so.
This chapter takes effect immediately.