The mandate of the Energy Transition Climate Resilience Committee is to:
- Promote the City's climate change plans and energy transition strategy to each member's professional and community networks
- Share with, and receive from the City Manager, information regarding the implementation of the City's climate change plans and energy transition strategy
- Provide broad independent advice to Council about the City's climate change plans and energy transition strategy
- Assist Council in developing performance measures for the City's climate change plans and energy transition strategy
The Committee’s work aligns with the goals outlined in ConnectEdmonton, Edmonton’s strategic plan for 2019 to 2028, specifically the goal of Climate Resilience.
Goal: Edmonton is a city transitioning to a low-carbon future, has clean air and water and is adapting to a changing climate.
The Energy Transition Climate Resilience Committee's establishment, mandate and terms of reference are outlined in Bylaw 20677.
Committee members serve in a voluntary capacity for 2-year terms, (from May 1 to April 30) renewable to a maximum of 8 consecutive years.