A. Develop recommendations for the City of Ashland’s CEAP and any updates to the CEAP.

B. Recommend modifications to benchmarks, targets, or actions contained in the climate plan as needed to incorporate the best available science and practices to achieve the City of Ashland’s climate-related goals and targets.

C. Manage a process for considering amendments and updates to the CEAP.

D. Monitor and make recommendations on the implementation of the CEAP for the community and for City operations.

E. Periodically review progress toward achievement of the CEAP’s greenhouse gases (GHG) and fossil fuels reduction targets.

F. Recommend changes in City ordinances, administrative rules, and processes that facilitate or incentivize residents and businesses to reduce GHG emissions.

G. Work to ensure that the CEAP incorporates long-term social, economic, and environmental goals.

H. Work to ensure that the CEAP is socially equitable for all community members including low-income, young people, persons of color, the elderly, and those living with disabilities. (Ord. 3178 § 1, added, 08/06/2019)