Durham Region Roundtable on Climate Change is seeking expressions of interest for citizen members

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is now accepting expressions of interest from individuals who wish to be considered for volunteer membership on the Durham Region Roundtable on Climate Change (DRRCC).

When: Expressions of interest must be submitted by March 15, 2019. A decision on the appointments will be made by Durham Regional Council on April 24, 2019.

How: Membership is open to Durham residents with an interest in the Region’s climate change initiatives. Interested individuals are asked to submit a brief bio and statement of interest by email to climatechange@durham.ca or by mail to:

Sustainability Manager

The Regional Municipality of Durham

605 Rossland Road East, P.O. Box 623

Whitby, Ontario  L1N 6A3

Where: Appointed members will be expected to attend a Friday afternoon meeting, bi-monthly, at The Regional Municipality of Durham Headquarters, 605 Rossland Road East in Whitby.

Why: The DRRCC is a volunteer advisory committee that provides advice to The Regional Municipality of Durham on climate change matters and is involved in climate change awareness and outreach activities. DRRCC is composed of 14 to 19 members, including: the Regional Chair and Chief Executive Officer, four Regional Councillors, eight to 13 citizen members, and the Chief Administrative Officer of the Region of Durham.

Note: Additional information regarding the Durham Region Roundtable on Climate Change is available at durham.ca/DRRCC or by contacting the Office of the Chief Administrative Officer at climatechange@durham.ca.

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