Purpose: To make recommendations to the County Commissioners on air and water pollution control issues and review recommendations of Air & Water Quality Protection prior to their submittal to the county administrator and to the commissioners, and make recommendations to Air & Water Quality Protection. Also, serves as Mining Committee - no authority.

Requirements: Five members must have:

• scientific or technical background
• background in life, physical, or engineering sciences with a desired emphasis on environmental health sciences, environmental engineering, environmental management, or similar field
• two members with a non-scientific background
• all members must be Sarasota County residents

Term: Four years with option for one additional four year reappointment by the county commission.