Agendas and Minutes

Term of Office:

Typically three years, but up to the discretion of City Council.

Authority:

The Rock Hill Clean and Green Board provides leadership, education and coordination of community programs for beautification, litter prevention, recycling education and outreach and other sustainability issues. This Board was created April 28, 1980 as a committee with a name change August 24, 1987. Membership was expanded in 1987, and on December 12, 1988, the committee was renamed to the present Board.

Membership:

Fifteen members appointed by City Council. Members must reside within the Rock Hill School District Three boundaries.

In addition, the Environmental Education Specialist and Community Improvement Specialist shall serve as advisers.

Responsibilities:

• Have knowledge of community issues concerning litter, solid waste, recycling and general beautification, and board goals and activities related to each.
• Serve as an ambassador in the community and with the media for public understanding of issues and related board activities.
• Have a general understanding of bylaws and mission.
• Attend monthly board meetings, annual goal setting retreat and awards reception.
• Serve on one or more subcommittees and make reports at board meetings about its activities.
• Members are also encouraged to participate in planning and/or serving at one or more board sponsored projects such as Earth Day Birthday, America Recycles Day, school programs, business workshops, etc.

Meeting Schedule:

The Board meets the first Monday of each month at 5:30 PM in the front Conference Room at the Operations Center Room 132 at 757 S. Anderson Road. Meetings generally last one hour. An average of two to six hours per month travel time and attendance at board and subcommittee meetings is required. Members often spend one to two hours preparing reports for meetings, helping with phone calling or other volunteer activities for projects.

Staff Liaison:

Renee Burt, Public Works, 803-326-3775
Maria Mckee, Public Works, 803-329-5507