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Board
of Directors
The
Space Coast Coalition Board of Directors supervises, controls
and directs the affairs of the Coalition to the interest
and needs of the stakeholders. General policies, goals,
objectives, and disbursement of funds are determined by
the Board. The Board consists of at least 7 members elected
from the Coalition Stakeholders. directors are selected
as representatives of the automotive industry, infrastructure
industry, the public sector, and general individuals of
the community. The Board's elected Officers consist of Chair,
Vice-Chair, Secretary, Treasurer and Executive Coordinator.
Current
list of Board members.
Chair
The
Space Coast Coalition Chair is elected by the Board to lead
the coalition and coordinate the national goals of Clean
Cities with local interests and needs. The Chair is a local
person with AFV experience to lead the coalition as represented
in the organizational chart. The Chair presides at meetings,
appoints committees, authorized Board activities, acts as
spokesperson and facilitates communications between stakeholders,
the Board and working groups.
Current
Chair
Executive
Coordinator
The
Florida Solar Energy Center (FSEC) serves as the coordinator
for the Space Coast Clean Cities Coalition and the national
Clean Cities Program. The Executive Coordinator is appointed
by the Board to coordinate all activities of the Coalition
and act as spokesperson of the Coalition in conjunction
with the Chair. Administration of Bylaws, memberships, events,
time schedules, reporting requirements and public relations
include some of the activities of the coordinator.
Current
Executive Coordinator
Coalition
Stakeholders
Florida
Space Coast Clean Cities stakeholders represent companies
and organizations, both public and private, that have committed
to the introduction, operation and use of alternative fuel
vehicles and/or the development and support of businesses
and services that will support these goals. The Coalition
covers a nine county region of east central Florida.
Current
list of Stakeholders
Steering
Committee
The
steering committee is comprised of key stakeholders that
impact local and regional decision-making and demonstrate
executive expertise. The steering committee provides overall
guidance and policy, offers pivotal decision-making and
provides representation to the Space Coast Board of Directors.
Functions may include setting Working Group goals, overseeing
Clean Cities initiatives and implementation of Space Coast
Coalition Program Plan. Goals and plans conceived by the
Committee may be directed to the Working Groups for implementation
and working Group initiatives may be brought before the
Committee for sanction. The committee is appointed by the
Chair and consists of Working Group chairs, the Board and
key stakeholders.
Working
Groups
Two
Working Groups function under the guidance of the Steering
Committee. The Groups work to achieve organizational objectives
and long-term goals of the Coalition by performing task
including gathering information, conducting reports, developing
draft legislative language or local ordinances, and addressing
other information needs of the Steering Committee.
- Finance/funding/legislation role: To identify
financial incentives and public/private sources
of funding to assist with program implementation
and serve as Space Coast Clean Cities legislative
representative.
- Outreach/education/AFV/infrastructure/technology
role:
To promote awareness of clean air issues and provide
technology transfer of alternative fuels to industry,
current/future fleet operators and the general public
while promoting the use of AFVs.
Membership
Members
have signed a Memorandum of Understanding
(MOU) as participants of the Space Coast Clean Cities
Coalition and of the U.S. Department of Energy Clean Cities
Program. There is an annual Space Coast Coalition membership
fee of $25.
Coalition
Meetings
Meetings
are open to the public. Stakeholders meet at least quarterly.
The Steering committee and Board of Directors meet at least
semiannually. The Coalition also meets for committees, workshops,
seminars, tours and events at varying times at predetermined
sites. Check the calendar for
more information.
Contact:
Coordinator: Bill Young
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