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A manager is a person that is held responsible for the planning of things that will benefit the situation that they are controlling. To be a manager of sustainability, one needs to be a manager that can control issues and plan solutions that will be sustainable, so that what they put into place will be able to continue for future generations.
A multi-billion project will convert the 36,000 ha (89,000 acres) former Clark Air Force Base into a mix of industrial, commercial and institutional areas of green environment. The heart of the project is a 9,450-hectare metropolis dubbed as the "Clark Green City". Builders will use the green building system for environmentally-friendly structures.
A glimpse on the history of green urbanism of the U.S. as found in Karlenzig's, et al. ‘How Green is Your City’ book (2007, 06–07). The concept had a gradual start in the late 1800s, when some large cities of the United States (U.S.) started using advanced drinking water, sewage and sanitary systems.
In the early years of the profession, most managers came from the ranks of the engineering professions. [17] Today, the typical and preferred background and education for the beginning municipal manager is a master's degree in Public Administration (MPA), and at least several years' experience as a department head in local government, or as an assistant city manager.
State institutions can manage directly environments through their staff. [7] And state institutions can use civil agents on their behalf. Examples for the latter are farmers [8] who are to implement environmental regulation, citizens subject to e.g. recycling legislation or independent auditors who use laws as standards.
Green municipalism is a form of municipalism in which environmental change is seen from arising with action in the municipality, rather than on a state or national basis. It has been discussed by Brian Milani in his book, Designing the Green Economy (2000).
The city opened an anonymous survey for community members to say what they want in the Austin Police Department's next chief.
The Green Capital Partnership has been funded by Bristol City Council and in 2010 a manager's post was established. The council has adopted its own Green Capital Action Plan. The Partnership is run by a Momentum Group and a Steering Group.