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57 <br /> NAME OF BOARD/COMMISSION: Commission for the Environment <br /> Report Period: 2015 - 2016 <br /> ORANGE COUNTY ADVISORY BOARDS & COMMISSIONS <br /> ANNUAL REPORT /WORK PLAN FOR THE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS <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 /> II <br /> Board/Commission Name: Commission for the Environment <br /> Persons to address BOCC at work session and contact information: <br /> Chair: Lydia Wegman 919-886-8775 <br /> Inwegman @gmail.com <br /> Vice Chair Lynne Gronback 919-219-3219 <br /> Igronback@gmail.com <br /> Primary County Staff Contacts: <br /> Department of Environment, Agriculture, Parks and Recreation <br /> Rich Shaw (Land Conservation Manager) 245-2514 <br /> rshaw @orangecountync.gov <br /> Tom Davis (Water Resources Coordinator) 245-2513 <br /> tdavis @orangecountync.gov <br /> Brennan Bouma (Sustainability Coordinator) 245-2626 <br /> bbouma @orangecountync.gov <br /> How many times per month does this commission meet, including any special <br /> meetings and sub-committee meetings? <br /> One meeting per month (2nd Monday); committees meet as needed during <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 />