COUNCILS
The greatest strength of any community
is its people.
Each of the councils must include a sitting council chair, but need not be chaired by a board member. Each chairperson represents the council at quarterly GOC meetings allowing upward communication of council initiatives, activities, and necessities as well as downward communication of coalition events and initiatives.
It is conceivable and somewhat expected that the councils change over time to meet the dynamic needs of the community; however these are the core councils that will form the backbone of the GOC:
Public Agency Council
The Public Agency Council is a forum for local municipalities and public utility groups to collaborate on green initiatives to include those for buildings. They work to create consistent green standards, share information, and support each others’ programs and initiatives.
Contact Public Agency
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Green Education Council
The Green Education Council is an organizing group that works with local school districts and universities to infuse sustainable education into curriculum and green operations in educational facilities.
Contact Green Education
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Green Neighborhood Council
Green Neighborhood provides a venue for neighborhood associations, homeowners, and non-profit groups committed to educating residential neighborhoods on the collective benefits of sustainable home ownership.
The Green Nieghborhood Council is very active today, and encourages you to check out their wiki too see how you can get involved.
Go to http://omahagreenneighborhoods.wetpaint.com/ for more information.
Contact Daniel with Green Neighborhood
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Green Business Council
The Green Business Council is a resource to local businesses of all sizes and functions on greening business operations, products and services and will include chambers of commerce and economic development boards throughout the area.
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Design and Construction Council
The Design and Construction Council is a collaborative effort amongst design and construction professionals to increase awareness among the construction community through educational program and resource development.
Contact Design Construction
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