Climate Emergency Cabinet Advisory Group - Terms of Reference
The purpose of the Climate Emergency Cabinet Advisory Group is to coordinate and lead the Council’s response to the declaration of a climate emergency made by the full Council on 11th July 2019.
As part of this declaration the Council has resolved to:
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The group’s key aim will be to look at new and existing ways to respond to the climate emergency, taking the steer from national and county policy, as advised by the TDC Officer working group. To consider and make recommendations to the cabinet.
This group will drive the production of an Energy and Low Emissions Strategy and action plan linked with the Kent Energy and Low Emission Strategy, monitor the progress and delivery of this including the following draft priorities:
The group will also drive and monitor the production of a TDC Tree and Biodiversity Strategy which will address both climate change and the ecological emergency.
All the activities will be assessed against TDC’s resources and capacity to support delivery. These projects/schemes will be developed in line with changing legislation and local commitments, and where necessary seek the relevant Cabinet/Management approval.
Membership
This is a cross-party Working Group.The group will be chaired by Cllr Bob Bayford, Cabinet Member for Environmental Services and Special Projects.
Number of Members |
8 |
Political Composition |
4 Conservative 2 Labour 1 Thanet Independents 1 Green |
Co-optees |
No |
Substitute Members Permitted |
No |
Political balance rules apply |
No |
Appointments/Removals from Office |
By Cabinet Member for Environmental Services and Special Projects/ Leader of Council |
Restrictions on Membership |
None (could be a member of a political party that has an interest or knowledge in the subject area) |
Restrictions on Chairmanship |
None |
Quorum |
4 |
Administration
General
The work of the Cabinet Advisory Group is restricted to the stated terms of reference highlighted above unless they are reviewed by the Leader.
Notes
This Cabinet Advisory Group was established through terms of reference approved by an Individual Cabinet Member decision made by the Leader of Council on 2nd September 2021.
Support officer: Gabriella Stewart.