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Coherent Resource Conservation Program and ie 34 � Rrds. Responsible for developing a coherent resource conservation program encompassing all of the county's land preservation activities, and for keeping the records and developing GLS maps documenting the preserved areas. The department would take the lead in identifying natural resources to be protected and conserved, and would coordinate the conservation of resources recommended by ocher departments, such as Recreation and Parks. Staff Su000rt for Relevant Boards and Commissions. Provision of administrative, technical and professional support to the Board of Commissioners, Commission for the Environment, water Resources Committee, Historic Preservation Commission, and committees related to environmental protection and the conservation of natural and historical resources . This would include support for the formation of a land trust, if one is formed. It . would also include support for the Shaping Orange County's Future Task Force, perhaps as a joint effort with the Planning Department. Staff Support for Implementation of Relevant Ordinances. This function would need further discussion, but file department probably would provide staff support for the implementation of appropriate ordinances such as the Environmental Impact Ordinance. liaison with Aporooriate Dgoartnents and Agencies. This department should closely coordinate its activities with the Planning Department. S raff Staffing would be similar in quantity to that suggested for the Planning Department division. but the focus and expertise of the staff would differ. Costs should be similar to forming a separate division in the Planning Department. Full time planner - Department Head (level of expertise probably Planner III) Full time planner (probably Planner II) Part time GLS staff person and some clerical assistance. In terms of existing staff, the changed focus of this resource conservation effort and the intent to include environmental protection would make David Stancil a core person, considering his background and current activities as an environmental planner. He could also finish his responsibili- ties concerning Shaping Orange County's Future. One of the current GLS staffers, Miriam Coleman or Beth McFarland, would also be appropriate. Emily Cameron would no longer be central in this configtuacon, and the subdivision concept plans and landscaping functions would seem more appropriate in Current Planning where they should remain. Other staff would be discussed. Implementation The commissioners would approve the formation of the new department in principle, following the proposal given above, and direct the staff to form, ulate appropriate wording for the Goals and Objectives and also for an implementing resolution. The goats and resolution would be approved by the commissioners at the June ? regular meeting. The actual staffing of the department and other details of bringing it into enstence would occur according to a time schedule and guidelines developed and approved later by the staff and commissioners.