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    • The Environmental Management Commission, under Ordinance 960220, was created 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 leader 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 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.

    Members of the Environmental Management Commission
    Contact: Dennis Murphey, chief environmental officer
    Office of Environmental Quality
    Oak Tower Building
    324 E. 11th St., Suite 1606
    (816) 513-3459

    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.

    Commissioners

    Name
    Project responsibility
    		Term of service
    Ms. Carol Adams, Co-Chair Economic Development/Green Jobs July 31, 2010
    Bob Berkebile, co-chairman   July 31, 2010
    John Ware, vice chairman Scenario Planning July 31, 2009
    Dr. James Adegoke
    		 Scenario Planning July 31, 2011
    Ms. Amy Bhesania
    		 Urban Agriculture July 31, 2011
    Faith Brennan
    		 City Budget July 31, 2009
    Ms. Linda Clark
    		 Scenario Planning July 31, 2011
    Ms. Taylor Haynes
    		 Kansas City’s Environmental Constellation and Constellation of EMCs Nationally

    July 31, 2011
    Mr. Dustin Jensen
    Sustainable Kansas City Resolution #080246 and Environmental Hazard Protection
    		July 31, 2011
    Mr. Marty Kraft
    		 Urban Agriculture July 31, 2011
    Ms. Rachel Treanor Norton

    Environmental Compliance

    		July 31, 2011
    Mr. Richard Rocha
    Environmental Compliance
    		July 31, 2011
    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, 2011
    Mr. Jim Van Eman
    		 KC Resource Effectiveness July 31, 2009

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

     
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