Climate and Environment Council

The Climate and Environment Council (CEC) is a collaborative, action-oriented committee that will guide the implementation of the Kansas City Regional Climate Action Plan. This new committee will be jointly supported by MARC and Climate Action KC.

The membership of the CEC will include 25-30 individuals who collectively represent the Kansas City region with a diversity of viewpoints, backgrounds and expertise. Individuals on the council will promote the interests of the entire region. MARC deeply values inclusion. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

To be considered for CEC membership you must be a resident of Cass, Clay, Jackson, Platte or Ray counties in Missouri, or Johnson, Leavenworth, Miami or Wyandotte counties in Kansas. New members will serve 2-year terms starting January 2024. CEC meets on the fourth Friday of each month at 9:00 a.m. in the MARC Board Room located at 600 Broadway, Ste. 200, Kansas City, MO 64105.

Application forms are due by 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, November 26, 2023. For assistance filling out this application, please call Kate Ludwig at 816-701-8270.

Questions? Please contact Karen Clawson at kclawson@marc.org or 816-701-8255.

Name*

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Address*

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Name of Employer (if applicable):

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Which of the following do you represent? (Select all that apply)*

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What relevant skills would you bring to the council? (Please limit your answer to 2-3 sentences.)

In what area of the Climate Action Plan are you most interested?

Other (please specify)

Please describe the communities/areas of the region where you live, work, or serve. (Please limit your answer to3-5 sentences.)

How would the council support the work you are doing? (Please limit your answer to 2-3 sentences.)

How would your work support the regional climate action effort? (Please limit your answer to 2-3 sentences.)

How do you hope to advance the goal of equity and climate justice as a CEC member? (Please limit your answer to 2-3 sentences.)

In what ways have you already begun to advance equity and climate justice goals in your own work/school/organization? (Please limit your answer to 2-3 sentences.)

The success of the council will depend on the strength of our collective networks. Please describe what your network looks like. Where are your relationships the strongest? (Social, professional, school, etc.)(Please limit your answer to 2-3 sentences.)

How did you hear about this opportunity to apply for the CEC?

What is your age?

What is your gender?

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Do you consider yourself Hispanic or Latino/a?

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What is your race? (Select all that apply.)

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Do you speak a language other than English at home?

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Do you have a disability? (If any please specify)

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Please describe any accommodations that would need to be provided for you to fully participate. (Examples: interpreter, child care, etc.)

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