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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
    Subcommittee responsibility
    		Term of service
    J.C. Alzonzo, co-chairman   July 31, 2008
    Bob Berkebile, co-chairman   July 31, 2007
    John Ware, vice chairman Climate protection; LEED July 31, 2009
    Carol Adams
    		   July 31, 2007
    Shawna Bligh
    		   July 31, 2009
    Faith Brennan
    		   July 31, 2009
    Jenny Erdman
    		  July 31, 2008
    Stephen Hopkins
    		 

    July 31, 2007
    Sherry Jackson
    Communication
    		 July 31, 2007
    Thoman Kimes
    		  July 31, 2008
    Marty Kraft

    Landscapes

    		July 31, 2008
    Jim Scott
    Energy; Social Justice
    		July 31, 2008
    Jim Sheppard
    		   July 31, 2007
    Jim Van Eman
    		   July 31, 2009
    Rachel Treanor

    		July 31, 2008
    Vacant
    		    

    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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