Committee Established 6/10/2019 by vote of the Board of Selectmen
Formal Charge Adopted 6/24/ 2019 by vote of the Board of Selectmen

By an act of the Board of Selectmen of the Town of Tyngsborough, this charge shall establish a Sustainability Committee as presented below.

I. Mission
The Sustainability Committee will be tasked with (a) supporting efforts to reduce contamination in the current recycling program and reduce future costs through the consideration of new programs and public outreach, (b) work with town departments to support recycling initiatives at public events and buildings, (c) assist the Conservation Commission with public engagement and awareness regarding storm water management, and (d) serve as a resource for both town residents and businesses in the areas of improving and implementing waste reduction and energy saving initiatives.

II. Membership
The Sustainability Committee shall be appointed by the Board of Selectmen. It shall consist of 5-7 members, all of whom must be residents. The Board of Selectmen may designate relevant staff to serve as non-voting “advisory” members.

III. Term of Membership
The original members shall be appointed to staggered terms with (2) being appointed to three year terms, (2) being appointed to two year terms, and (1) being appointed to a one year term. If the Board of Selectmen choses to add seven members, the sixth member shall be appointed to a one year term, and the seventh member shall be appointed to a two year term.

Following the original appointment, members shall serve three year terms. In the event of a vacancy, the Board of Selectmen may appoint a replacement to complete the original term of the member who left the position vacant.

IV. Organization
The Committee shall elect annually a Chairman to preside over the meetings and act as the organizer of the meetings, a Vice Chairman to serve as Chair in the absence of the Chair, and a clerk who shall be responsible for posting meetings, and recording minutes in accordance with open meeting laws.