Title
Ordinance supplementing the Pittsburgh Code, Title One - Administrative, Article III - Organization, Chapter 111 - Departments Generally, by adding Chapter 146, entitled, Sustainability Coordinator, and setting forth responsibilities.
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The Council of the City of Pittsburgh hereby enacts as follows:
Section 1. The Pittsburgh Code, Title One - Administrative, Article III - Organization, Chapter 111 - Departments Generally, is hereby supplemented by adding Chapter 146, Sustainability Coordinator, as follows:
TITLE ONE: ADMINISTRATIVE
ARTICLE III: ORGANIZATION
CHAPTER 111: DEPARTMENTS GENERALLY
§ 146.01 SUSTAINABILITY COORDINATOR
The Mayor shall appoint a full-time Sustainability Coordinator.
§ 146.02 RESPONSIBILITIES
The responsibilities of the Sustainability Coordinator shall be to:
(a) Ensure the implementation of the Pittsburgh Climate Action Plan and oversee any subsequent revisions
(b) Coordinate efforts between City departments to implement municipal climate action recommendations and other sustainability initiative.
(c) Prepare and deliver an annual report to Council and the Mayor regarding efforts to increase sustainability in City facilities and operations, including, but not limited to optimizing energy efficiency and conservation, minimizing waste, and increasing recycling in City-owned buildings.
(d) Guide the process of revising the Pittsburgh Climate Action Plan as needed every two years.
(e) Partner with community groups and nonprofits to further sustainability in the City.
(f) Facilitate the City's participation in other local, regional, and national sustainability programs.