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38 <br />ORANGE COUNTY ADVISORY BOARDS & COMMISSIONS INPUT <br />FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONERS' ANNUAL PLANNING RETREAT <br />The Board of Commissioners welcomes input from various advisory boards and <br />commissions in preparation for its annual planning retreat. Please complete the <br />following information, limited to the front and back of this form. Other background <br />materials may be provided as a supplement to, but not as a substitute for, this form. <br />Board/Commission Name: Commission for the Environment <br />Persons to address BOCC at Retreat (if requested) and contact information: <br />Chair: Renee Price (919) 593-1904 reneeprice2010@gmail.com <br />Vice-Chair: Michael M. Hughes, PE (919) 929-8726 mmh@mmhp'e.com <br />Primary County Staff Contact: <br />Department of Environment, Agriculture, Parks and Recreation <br />Rich Shaw (Land Conservation Mgr.) 245-2514. <br />rshaw@co.orange.nc.us <br />Tom Davis (Water Resources Coordinator) 245-2513 <br />tdavis@co.orange. nc. us <br />David Stancil (DEAPR Director) 245-2522 <br />dstancil@co.orange. nc. us <br />How many times per month does this commission meet, including any special <br />meetings and sub-committee meetings? <br />One meeting per month (2"d Monday); committees as needed during regular <br />meeting <br />Brief Statement of Commission's Assigned Charge and Responsibilities. <br />Purpose: to advise the BOCC 'on matters affecting the environment, with <br />particular emphasis on environmental protection and enhancement. Other duties <br />include: <br />• PerForm special studies/projects on environmental issues as requested by <br />BOCC <br />• Recommend environmental initiatives to the BOCC, especially of local <br />importance <br />• Study changes in environmental science and environmental regulations in <br />the pursuit of the CFE's duties <br />• Educate the public and local officials on environmental issues <br />