SEC. 4.118. COMMISSION ON THE ENVIRONMENT.
§ 4.118
Establishes a seven-member Commission on the Environment appointed by the Mayor for four-year terms, with authority to review city agency policies for environmental sustainability compliance, investigate environmental operations across nine specified areas (waste, recycling, energy, toxics, etc.), and conduct public education on environmental issues. The Department of the Environment operates under the Commission's policies and produces environmental assessments and long-term sustainability plans.
San Francisco has a Commission on the Environment made up of seven people chosen by the Mayor, each serving four years. The Commission sets policies and directs the Department of the Environment, which creates plans for the city's long-term environmental health and manages programs like waste management, recycling, and energy conservation. The Commission can review and recommend changes to any city agency's environmental policies (except building and land use decisions), and it educates the public about environmental issues.
- Could be simpler:The phrase 'pursuant to Section 3.100' is unexplained and may confuse readers; stating the appointment mechanism plainly (e.g., 'as specified in the Charter') would improve clarity.
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Official text
The Commission on the Environment shall consist of seven members appointed by the Mayor, pursuant to Section 3.100, for four-year terms. Members may be removed by the Mayor.
The Department of the Environment shall regularly produce an assessment of San Francisco's environmental condition. It shall also produce and regularly update plans for the long-term environmental sustainability of San Francisco.
Pursuant to the policies and directives set by the Commission, and under the supervision and direction of the department head, the Department shall manage the environmental programs, duties and functions assigned to it pursuant to Section 4.132 or by ordinance.
The Commission shall have the authority to review and make recommendations on any policy proposed for adoption by any City agency regarding conformity with the long-term plans for environmental sustainability, except for those regarding building and land use.
The Commission may investigate and make recommendations to all City agencies related to operations and functions, such as:
1. Solid waste management;
2. Recycling;
3. Energy conservation;
4. Natural resource conservation;
5. Environmental inspections;
6. Toxics;
7. Urban forestry and natural resources;
8. Habitat restoration; and
9. Hazardous materials.
The Commission shall conduct public education and outreach to the community on environmental issues, including, but not limited to each of the categories listed above.