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Teri Goodmann to Serve on US EPA Local Government Advisory Committee Copyright 2014 City of Dubuque Consent Items # 5. ITEM TITLE: Teri Goodmann to Serve on US EPA Local Government Advisory Committee SUMMARY: City Manager transmitting correspondence from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency inviting Assistant City Manager Teri Goodmann to serve on the EPA's Local Government Advisory Committee. SUGGESTED DISPOSITION: Suggested Disposition: Receive and File ATTACHMENTS: Description Type US EPA Letter Supporting Documentation J0'ED sr,' THE ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY A ,>U WASHINGTON. D . 20460 IS Ift Q JUL 14 2016 0 �ir9( PROSEO�` Ms. Teri Goodmann Assistant City Manager City of Dubuque 50 West 13th Street Second Floor Dubuque, Iowa 52001 Dear Ms. Goodmann: I am pleased to invite you to serve as a member of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Local Government Advisory Committee for a term beginning July 15, 2016, and ending July 16, 2018. As a representative member, you would represent city-appointed officials. The committee provides advice and recommendations to the EPA Administrator to assist in developing a stronger partnership with local governments to deliver environmental services and programs. The committee is chartered under the Federal Advisory Committee Act, which regulates and governs its operation, including public participation and access to documents. Enclosed for your reference are copies of the committee's current charter and FA CA Essentials at EPA. Although we are unable to offer compensation or an honorarium for your services, you may receive travel and per diem allowances, according to applicable federal travel regulations. Your experience and perspective are particularly valuable to the EPA as we explore the ways in which national policy might affect state and local government. Please note that this appointment is based on your elected or appointed status. If your status changes, we request that you notify us immediately so we can evaluate your continued eligibility to serve on the committee. To accept this appointment, please return the enclosed membership acceptance form using the preaddressed envelope provided. Should you have questions or require additional information,please contact Frances Eargle, the committee's designated federal officer, at(202) 564-3115 or eargle.frmces@epa.gov. Local governments and the EPA would benefit considerably from your participation on the committee, and I hope you will choose to serve. Sincerely, Gina McCarthy Enclosures This paper Is printed with vegetable-oil-based Inks ane is loo-percent postconsumer recycled material,chlorine-tree processed and recyclable.