1. The Committee's responsibilities are to:
a) Develop a University of Manitoba Sustainability Action Plan identifying recommended sustainability goals, initiatives, actions and target dates to support the Sustainability Policy.
b) Assist the Sustainability Coordinator to educate the University community and to communicate and promote implementation of the Sustainability policy action plan.
2. The Committee Chair:
The Committee Chair shall be appointed by the Vice-President (Academic) and Vice-President (Administration) for a three year renewable term from among the members of the Committee.
3. The Committee will have the following representation:
a) The University's Sustainability Coordinator
b) Two representatives from the University of Manitoba Students Unions (UMSU)
c) One representative from Graduate Students Association (GSA)
d) 4 faculty members appointed by the Vice-President (Academic)
e) 4 administrative members appointed by the Vice-President (Administration)
f) 1 representative from University of Manitoba Recycling and Environmental Group (UMREG)
g) In addition to such members as the Vice-Presidents appoint from time to time.
With the exception of student representatives which will be appointed or renewed each year, and with the exception of persons holding specific positions, the appointed members will serve three year renewable terms. Meetings shall be held once a month or at the call of the chair.
4. Current Members:
Students:
Jennifer Black - UMSU
Cathy Dowd - UMSU
Tonia Bates - GSA
Anders Annell - UMREG
Faculty:
John Sinclair (Chair) - Natural Resources Institute
David VanVliet - Architecture - City Planing
Kristina Hunter - Environment, Earth, and Resources
Ted McLachlan - Architecture - Landscape Architecture
Administrative members:
Tannis Campbell - Office of the VP (Administration)
Rod Berscheid - Physical Plant
Michelle Richard - Campus Planning Office
Paul Dugal - Purchasing Department
Maire McDermott (Vice-Chair)- Sustainability Coordinator