Extended application deadline! Friday, May 22 2026, at 5 p.m. ET
ICLEI USA, in partnership with the Federation of American Scientists (FAS)’ Center for Regulatory Ingenuity (CRI), is seeking local and regional elected officials and government staff to serve on a national advisory council supporting policy development and implementation.
Outdated regulations, overly complicated processes, and underresourcing have hobbled governments’ ability to tackle big challenges like climate change and to deliver on basic, everyday needs. It’s not a failure of will – but of a regulatory regime that desperately needs a refresh. CRI is focused on reimagining the administrative state by combining ingenuity in both policy design and implementation. The Center’s goal is to seed these new ideas with a cross-sector, transpartisan network of policymakers and advocates.
This new advisory council will leverage the experience and perspectives of local and regional actors, providing practitioner feedback on policy development and implementation strategies and ensuring that CRI recommendations reflect the on-the-ground reality in communities.
The council will focus broadly on issues related to climate, but specifically in the areas of:
- Clean energy and electricity affordability
- Housing supply and affordability
- Transportation and mobility
What Participants Will Do
Council participants will:
- Participate in four 90-minute virtual advisory meetings over the next nine months
- Review and provide feedback on draft policy materials and white papers
- Share implementation barriers and opportunities from their jurisdiction or professional experience
- Brainstorm topics for future white papers and playbooks focused on policy and governance solutions from a local government perspective
- Amplify publications and other materials from CRI in local and regional networks as relevant
- Expand and connect networks of practitioners working on the policy priorities and solutions covered by the council
Estimated time commitment: Approximately 5-7 hours per quarter for the remainder of the year.
Who Should Apply
We are seeking:
- Local elected officials (mayors, councilmembers, commissioners, etc.)
- Local government staff
- Regional agency staff (MPOs, COGs, regional authorities)
- Tribal government representatives
Applicants must have experience in energy, housing, and/or transportation policy or implementation. You do not need to have expertise in all three to participate. A meaningful working knowledge of at least one or two areas is preferred.
ICLEI USA aims to assemble a diverse advisory council that represents a range of geographies, jurisdictional sizes, and perspectives.
Compensation
Participants may receive compensation in the form of:*
- A personal stipend
- A donation to a nonprofit
- A payment to a government agency
*subject to eligibility and organizational policies.
How to Apply
Complete the brief application form:
Applications are due by Friday, May 22 2026, at 5 p.m. ET and will be reviewed following the application period.
For questions, contact:
Alyssa Wilbur
Alyssa.Wilbur@iclei.org