Environmental Quality Advisory Council

Notices, Agendas and other information 

MISSION: To advise and consult with the Board of Supervisors, Department of Environmental Services Director and staff, in administering environmental quality matters.

AUTHORIZATION:  A.R.S. §49-477 and  Pima County Code, Section 17.04.110 et seq.

MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION: 10 members knowledgeable in the field of environmental protection including air pollution and its control, water quality protection and solid waste/hazardous materials management, with 1 member from each of the following fields or range of fields:

• General business/industry including manufacturing, real estate, tourism or development
• Mining industry or utilities
• Automotive industry or small business
• Consumer protection or public or environmental interest
• Environmental conservation or resource management
• Science or engineering
• Health or education
• Transportation and land use planning
• Hydrology, water resources or waste management
• Environmental planning or environmental law

No member may hold a government position with any incorporated city or town in Pima County or with Pima County.

Members shall be appointed by the Board of Supervisors from lists of qualified candidates nominated by the Board of Supervisors, various professional or community organizations representative of the indicated fields, or other governmental entities within Pima County.  The Board of Supervisors shall fill each vacancy within three months of the effective date of the vacancy. 

NUMBER OF MEETINGS PER YEAR:  At least quarterly

STANDARD MEETING TIME/DAY: 2:00 p.m., 1st Tuesday of the month.



March 2023