Sustainability Commission

Commission Overview

In order to engage the community and learn from the diversity of voices present in Frederick County, the County established the Sustainability Commission in 2009. The commission provides a community-based perspective on issues related to sustainability and guides the development of a Frederick County Sustainability Plan.

Mission Statement

The Frederick County Sustainability Commission represents the natural environment’s critical relevance in making community decisions that will sustain for all time a healthy, abundant, affordable, and inspiring place to live and work.

Meetings

The Frederick County Sustainability Commission meets virtually (unless otherwise specified a meeting agenda) on the third Wednesday of each month, from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. The virtual platform used to host the meetings is Microsoft Teams.

January 21, 2026 Virtual Meeting Info:

3:00 pm

Agendas and meeting minutes can be found here, in the Boards and Commissions Online Agenda Center.

  • To join by phone, dial: 667-217-6643
  • Enter meeting ID: 294 218 616# 

If you would like to view the live meeting online, you may log in via Microsoft Teams:

Contact the Sustainability Commission:

Email: SustainabilityCommission@FrederickCountyMD.gov 

  1. Nilima Rawal

    Administrative Specialist

  2. Rayla Bellis

    Climate and Energy Manager