HomeMy WebLinkAboutClimate Council Agenda - 8-19-2021 AGENDA
Orange County Climate Council
August 19, 2021
3:00pm - 4:30pm
Online Meeting
Public Meeting and Comment Notice
Meetings are open to the public to attend. There is no place on the regular agenda
for public comment. Should any member of the public have a question or comment
for the Climate Council's consideration, they can contact Brennan Bouma before
5pm on the day preceding the meeting at bbouma@orangecountync.gov or leave a
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Reference Links
Policy Ideas List:
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Climate Action Reporting Database (CARD):
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Time Item Title
3:00 I. Call to Order, Land Acknowledgement, Changes to the
Agenda
• The Council will take a moment to acknowledge that Orange County
sits on the historic lands of the Occoneechi, Saponi, and Tutelo
people, and historically the land where Orange County is now was
also the land of the Tuscarora, Sissipahaw, Eno, Shakori, Saura, and
Catawba people.
• Council members will have the opportunity to suggest additions or
changes to the agenda.
3:05 II. Approval of Meeting Minutes from July 15, 2021
3:10 III. Brief Announcements and Questions from Members
• Acknowledging the unique role of the Council as a forum for the
interchange of ideas that might accelerate joint climate action, we
wanted to record any pressing questions or announcements from
members.
3:15 IV. Discussion of Bylaws and Review Process
• The Council will discuss the process for finalizing and requesting
approval on the bylaws and review a companion document which
describes the context behind the sections of the bylaws. Members
will have a chance to provide feedback on key sections.
3:35 V. Update on OCCC Restructuring Discussions
• Staff members will provide an overview of their meeting which was
organized by the Partners Working Group
• The Chair will summarize the refinements in the Public Relations
Working Group's audience and workplan.
4:05 VI. Update on Orange County's Climate Action Planning
• The Council will hear a report from Orange County staff on their
ongoing and future climate action planning.
4:30 VII. Adjournment