Peachland could soon hire a part-time climate action coordinator.

If the position is approved by district council, the coordinator would work with a the districtsa国际传媒檚 Mayorsa国际传媒檚 Task Force on Climate Change group to help Peachland reach its carbon neutrality and water-use reduction goals.

Mayor Cindy Fortin said the position will help reduce other city employeessa国际传媒� workloads.

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sa国际传媒淕iven the significant planning-related demands placed on the assistant planner, there is a important mismatch between the amount of time required for (task force) staff support and that which is available.sa国际传媒� said Fortin.

sa国际传媒淲e are therefore proposing that a climate action coordinator staff position be created to support development of (the task forcesa国际传媒檚) future work.sa国际传媒�

Council will consider the districtsa国际传媒檚 recommendation at its regular meeting Tuesday night.

If it is approved, district staff will report back to council regarding the responsibilities and salary for the new position.

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