There is established a Takoma Park Sustainable Maryland Committee which shall serve in an official advisory and coordination role to the City Council.
(Ord. 2021-39 § 1, 2021)
Sustainable Maryland is a certification program for municipalities in Maryland that want to go green, save money and take steps to sustain their quality of life over the long term. Sustainable Maryland is a collaborative effort between the Environmental Finance Center at the University of Maryland and the Maryland Municipal League.
The purpose of the Sustainable Maryland Committee is to provide recommendations to the City Council that will allow the City to achieve sustainability and other environmental certifications that may help the City meet its environmental goals and priorities.
(Ord. 2021-39 § 1, 2021)
The Committee shall:
A.
Identify projects that meet the City's interest and needs for Sustainable Maryland, and work with City Council and City Staff to develop recommendations for Sustainable Maryland action plans; and
B.
Assist in documenting the necessary information to achieve certification through Sustainable Maryland.
(Ord. 2021-39 § 1, 2021)