Apparently they have plenty of money to waste.
Via Sun Sentinel:
HELP WANTED: Seeking a go-getter able to thwart sea level rise, reduce polluting fossil fuel emissions and protect strained drinking water supplies. Must have lobbying skills to persuade local government and residents to invest in preparing for climate change. Al Gore-style PowerPoint abilities a plus.
Palm Beach County is in the market for a climate change czar.
While the actual job title and day-to-day duties for this new county post remain in flux, the far-reaching goal is to get a county with more than one million people ready for climate change. That includes promoting “environmental sustainability” efforts such as recycling and energy efficiency.
The new post would be at least a two-year experiment, expected to cost about $200,000, which would be paid for by a pollution recovery trust fund.
Supporters say the cost of creating a new position — or alternatively bringing in a consultant — amid other staffing cutbacks will be far outweighed by the potential long-term benefits.
“Florida is ground zero for this,” County Commission Chairwoman Shelley Vana said. “Can we actually change the course of events? We have a responsibility to try.”
Critics question the value of adding an employee when the county faces a nearly $15 million budget shortfall. The same day the commission endorsed filling the position, it balked at a recommendation to outsource 900 government jobs.