Inclusive and Coordinated Decision-Making: Use a city commission or committee to lead, coordinate, report to and engage community members on the identification and equitable implementation of sustainability best practices.

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Inclusive and Coordinated Decision-Making: Use a city commission or committee to lead, coordinate, report to and engage community members on the identification and equitable implementation of sustainability best practices.

Best Practice of this action
Rating Guideline
1 star A staff green team, or small working group (e.g., city manager, council member, citizen commission chair) exists; city participation in a multi-city/regional green team; annual news article/media to community members referencing GreenStep (& other programs as relevant); city website has a link to city's GreenStep web page and summary of sustainability initiatives. Report city Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion or Human Rights Commissions under BPA 24.7.
2 star A community group, city task force/commission or committee of city staff/officials exists to lead and coordinate sustainability/GreenStep implementation; city has a dedicated sustainability position on city staff that works with the staff and/or community green team/commission. Report annual environmental/sustainability reports to city council under BPA 24.3.
3 star A joint committee of city staff/officials and community members (business, education, religious, etc.) exists and meets regularly; community members on the committee represent the community’s racial, economic, abilities, and other diverse representation.
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