ANNOUNCEMENT--DEADLINE MAY 2, 2008
COUNTY OF FAIRFAX
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ADVISORY COUNCIL
STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE
The Fairfax County Environmental Quality Advisory Council (EQAC) is in the process of selecting a student member to serve on the council from July 2008 through June 2009. The application process is open to all interested high school sophomores and juniors who are in good standing. Eligible public school, parochial or private school, and home-schooled students are encouraged to apply.
EQAC is comprised of one citizen representative from each Magisterial District, four at large members, and one student representative. Each member is appointed by the Board of Supervisors to serve a three year term, except the student member, who serves during his or her junior or senior year of high school.
EQAC's chief function is to make recommendations to the Board of Supervisors for improving the county's efforts in environmental protection and enhancement. During monthly meetings, issues such as hazardous materials, water quality, air quality, land use, noise, solid waste, ecological resources, deer management, visual pollution, light pollution and climate change as it relates to county actionsare investigated. In addition, EQAC holds a public hearing each year for the purpose of obtaining citizen input on issues of environmental concern.
The Annual Report on the Environment, which is prepared by EQAC, provides information on the status of various environmental resources and issues and is designed to aid the Board in setting its environmental agenda and priorities. The Annual Report is prepared by EQAC with contributions from many different government agencies. Copies of EQAC's recent Annual Reports are available on this Web site.
The Council generally meets on the second Wednesday of each month at 7:15 p.m.
The Environmental Quality Advisory Council (EQAC) of Fairfax County is in the process of selecting a student member to serve on the Council from July 2008 through June 2009.
EQAC is comprised of one citizen representative from each Magisterial District, four at?large members, and one student representative. Each member is appointed by the Board of Supervisors to serve a three year term, except the student member, who serves during his or her junior or senior year of high school.
EQAC's chief function is to make recommendations to the Board of Supervisors for improving the county's efforts in environmental protection and enhancement. During monthly meetings, issues such as hazardous materials, water quality, air quality, land use, noise, solid waste, ecological resources, deer management, visual pollution, light pollution, and climate change as it relates to county actions are investigated. In addition, EQAC holds a public hearing each year for the purpose of obtaining citizen input on issues of environmental concern.
The Annual Report on the Environment, which is prepared by EQAC, provides information on the status of various environmental resources and issues and is designed to aid the Board in setting its environmental agenda and priorities. The Annual Report is prepared by EQAC with contributions from many different government agencies.
The Council generally meets on the second Wednesday of each month at 7:15 p.m.
If you are presently a sophomore or junior in good standing and would be interested in serving in this capacity during your junior or senior year, please see the Science Department Chair, Career Counselor or Principal of any public or private high school in Fairfax County for an application and further details. These details and the application form (Word) are also available here.
Applications, which must be postmarked by the deadline of May 2, 2008, should be submitted to:
Mr. Noel H. Kaplan
Fairfax County Department of Planning and Zoning
12055 Government Center Parkway, Suite 730
Fairfax, VA 22035-5505
If you have questions about EQAC, contact Noel Kaplan of the Fairfax County Department of Planning and Zoning at 703-324-1380, TTY 711 (Virginia Relay) or send an e-mail message.