The Santa Barbara County Regional Climate Collaborative is a growing multi-sector network of organizations working together to advance climate mitigation and resiliency efforts in Santa Barbara County. The Collaborative advances regional scale climate solutions through coordination and partnership. The Santa Barbara County Regional Climate Collaborative is administered by the Sustainability Division of the County of Santa Barbara.

The Steering Committee provides strategic direction and general oversight for the Collaborative. The Steering Committee is responsible for general governance of the Collaborative and oversees the work activities of the Collaborative.

The Steering Committee meets every other month on the second Thurs from 1-3 pm. Members are expected to serve for two years, with the option to remain for additional terms.

The Steering Committee members shall carry out any or all of the following functions in order to further the Collaborative’s mission and goals:
● Attend each Steering Committee meeting, missing no more than 2 meetings in a year
● Approve participation in grant proposals
● Solicit funds through grants, donations, in-kind contributions, sponsorships & partnerships
● Develop the Collaborative’s Strategic Plan and Work Plans, in partnership with the Manager
● Promote the work of the Collaborative to government officials, climate change practitioners, and the general public
● Elect Officers of the Steering Committee
● Establish subcommittees as needed
● Solicit professional services and recommend the selection of contractors and vendors
● Provide oversight to general administration and fiscal management
● Adopt the annual membership dues
● Amend the By-Laws as needed