[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.