Environmental Management Commission

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Sustainability

Sustainability in Kansas City

The Environmental Management Commission was created under Ordinance 960220 to fulfill the following duties:

1. Review the plans, budgets, programs and actions of the City which substantially impact the City's environment.  
2. Provide for the preparation of a comprehensive plan for addressing the long-term environmental needs of the City. 
3. Monitor the City's actions for compliance with state and federal environmental laws and regulations.

Mission: The Environmental Management Commission shall promote environmental awareness and resource efficiency to the City's leaders and staff, to assist the progress of Kansas City toward sustainability.  

Meetings: The Environmental Management Commission encourages members of the general public to attend and observe meetings and to participate in its efforts.

When: Second and Fourth, Wednesday of each month, 4-6 p.m.
Where: Mid-America Regional Council, 2nd floor Rivergate Center,
600 Broadway
Note: Please confirm the meeting place each month by calling the
Office of Environmental Quality at 816-513-3452.

Commissioners

There are 17 members of the EMC, each of whom is appointed
by the mayor for a three-year term. Conflict of interest disclosure required.

Name	Project responsibility	Term of service
Ms. Carol Adams, co-chair	Economic Development/Green Jobs	July 31, 2012
Mr. Bob Berkebile, co-chair		July 31, 2012
Mr. John Ware, vice chair	Scenario Planning	July 31, 2011
Dr. James Adegoke	Scenario Planning	July 31, 2011
Ms. Linda Clark	Scenario Planning	July 31, 2011
Dr. Carolyn Davies		July 31, 2013
Mr. Scott Jones		July 31, 2013
Mr. Stephen Hopkins		July 31, 2013
Mr. Dustin Jensen	Sustainable Kansas City Resolution #080246 and Environmental Hazard Protection	July 31, 2012
Mr. Marty Kraft	Urban Agriculture	July 31, 2011
Ms. Camealia Murray		July 31, 2013
Ms. Rachel Treanor Norton	Environmental Compliance	July 31, 2011
vacant
Mr. James C. Scott	Constellation of EMCs Nationally	July 31, 2011
Mr. Jack Schrimsher	Environmental Hazard Protection	July 31, 2011
Ms. Evaline Taylor		July 31, 2012
Mr. Jim van Eman	KC Resource Effectiveness	July 31, 2012

Would you like to become a member of the Environmental Management Commission? Learn more details on the Commission or apply to be a member.