[Ord. 6 PSF-E, 8-3-2016]
There shall be within the Department of Administration, an Office of Sustainability, the head of which shall be the Sustainability Officer.
[Ord. 6 PSF-E, 8-3-2016]
The Sustainability Officer, under the direction of the Business Administrator, shall:
a. 
Manage policy initiatives and programs that advance the City's sustainability agenda.
b. 
Work with Department Directors and staff team to move toward sustainability benchmarks within each department and coordinate across departments.
c. 
Increase efficiencies to reduce operational costs for the City.
d. 
Work with the Newark Environmental Commission and community partners to advance priority items within the Newark Sustainability Action Plan.
e. 
Manage Newark's participation in the Sustainable Jersey program, including working with the Newark Environmental Commission to establish, coordinate and promote the activities of the Newark Green Team, a multi-sector stakeholder group responsible for assisting the City in maintaining Newark's certification within the Sustainable Jersey Program.
f. 
Manage the budget for Sustainability activities and raise additional funds through earmarked revenue, savings, and grants.
g. 
Advise and assist the Mayor on City environmental matters.
[Ord. 6 PSF-E, 8-3-2016]
The Office of Sustainability will be comprised of the Sustainability Officer and municipal staff liaisons within other agencies, including but not limited to the Department of Economic and Housing Development, the Department of Engineering, Department of Water and Sewer Utilities, the Department of Recreation, Cultural Affairs and Senior Services, Department of Public Works, Department of Health and Community Wellness and the Department of Public Safety. These staff liaisons will advance specific tasks related to an interdepartmental sustainability strategy within their respective departments.
[Ord. 6 PSF-E, 8-3-2016]
The Office of Sustainability will file a progress report annually with the City Clerk.