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Multi-Stakeholder Advisory Group
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Ingredients:
- Local and state elected officials
- Community and environmental leaders
- Local business leaders
- Community development organizations
- Local council of governments
Seasonings:
- Commitment to improving local quality of life
- Commitment to a clean environment and a healthy economy
Utensils:
- Open minds
- Opportunities to build trust
- Projects that inspire the group members
- Working lunches
- Productive meetings
Servings:
Progress in cleaning up the air through voluntary programs is always a
shared effort.
Instructions:
- Choose a clean air project that captures the imagination of your local citizens and leaders - one that will yield tangible benefits for your community. Select the right project and you'll have no trouble recruiting members to your advisory group.
- Find a sponsor or co-sponsors. They can host lunches, provide copies, schedule meetings, etc.
- Recruit your members. Don't leave out any of the ingredients listed above! Each member brings a unique and valuable flavor that will improve the effectiveness of the group.
- Provide a realistic timetable and an expectation.
Hints from the Chef:
- Put project on table, and have all members knead
- Get suggestions for project improvement
- Ask members to volunteer for specific times to work on the project
- Hold meetings to develop, update, and improve your work plan