Office created—Functions.
Seattle Mun. Code ch. 3.14, subch. VIII, § 3.14.950
in effect3.14.950 - Office created—Functions.
There is created within the Executive Department an Office of Sustainability and Environment, under the direction of the Mayor. The functions of the Office shall be as follows:
A. To oversee implementation of the City's Environmental Management Program, which program may include, but is not limited to:
1. Developing or coordinating City policies and programs that will improve environmental performance in City operations,
2. Facilitating the City's compliance with federal, state, and local environmental regulations,
3. Advancing the City's environmental priorities and record of leading by example,
4. Integrating sustainability and environmental values into City plans, programs, and policies,
5. Setting sustainability and environmental targets and objectives for the City,
6. Reviewing and proposing changes to the Environmental Management Program;
B. To report to the City Council and Mayor on each respective department's and the City's overall performance in meeting sustainability and environmental targets and objectives;
C. To negotiate and administer contracts with and City funding of organizations associated with sustainability and environmental planning, programs, compliance, performance and advocacy.
(Ord. 120121 § 4 (part), 2000.)
Source: City of Seattle, Seattle Municipal Code and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/wa/seattle/codes/municipal_code?nodeId=TIT3AD_SUBTITLE_IIDEOF_CH3.14EXDE_SUBCHAPTER_VIIIOFSUEN_3.14.950OFCRUNFetched: 11/1/2026