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ATTACHMENT # 2 <br /> ORANGE COUNTY ADVISORY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS <br /> INPUT FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ' ANNUAL PLANNING RETREAT <br /> February 2 , 2002 <br /> The Board of Commissioners has expressed interest in receiving input from various <br /> advisory boards and commissions in preparation for the BOCC ' s annual planning retreat . <br /> Please complete the following information, limited to the front and back sides of this <br /> form . Other background materials may be provided as a supplement to , but not as a <br /> substitute for, this form . <br /> Board/Commission Name : Commission for the Environment <br /> # Positions Specified by BOCC : 15, plus 1 BOCC representative <br /> Chair ' s Name : Roy Fortmann <br /> Chair ' s Phone : 968- 0281 <br /> Chair ' s E -mail : rfortman@mlndspring. com <br /> Chair ' s Fax : <br /> Primary County Staff Contact : David Stancil, ERC Director <br /> Brief Statement of Board/Commission I s Assigned Charge and Responsibilities <br /> 1 . To advise the BOCC with regard to environmental policy, with particular emphasis on environmental <br /> protection . <br /> 2 . To educate the public and local officials on environmental issues. <br /> 3 . To perform special studies and projects on environmental questions, as requested by the BOCC. <br /> 4. To recommend environmental initiatives to the BOCC. <br /> List of Specific Tasks , Events , or Functions Performed or Sponsored Annually <br /> • State of the Environment report (biannual, with an odd year Progress Report) <br /> • Identify priorities for the Lands Legacy Annual Action Plan (natural areas and wildlife habitat) <br /> • Review and comment on projects with significant environmental issues (such as forestry) <br /> 0 Conduct special studies (Alternative-Fuel Vehicles, Sustainability, Light Pollution) <br />