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�D <br /> Staff to make the changes and send CFE members and BOCC the 2001 Commission for the <br /> Environment Progress Report . <br /> V . Priorities and Goals for 2002- 2003 ( BOCC Retreat) <br /> Stancil reviewed a form used to identify priorities and goals for the board of commissioners ' <br /> annual planning retreat . He asked the CFE for input and comments . Members input <br /> revisions and agreed upon the following . <br /> . <br /> Brief Statement of Board/Commission 's Ass1gned Charge and Responsibilities <br /> 1 . To advise the BOCC with regard to environmental policy , with particular emphasis on <br /> environmental 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 <br /> the BOCC . <br /> 4 . To recommend environmental initiatives to the BOCC . <br /> ' III I <br /> IN I <br /> i. t 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 <br /> habitat ) <br /> • Review and commend on projects with significant environmental issues ( such as <br /> forestry ) <br /> • Conduct special studies ( Alternative - Fuel Vehicles , Sustainability , Light Pollution ) <br /> What 2001 - 2002 BOCC adopted goal(s), if any, does this board/commission have a ' role in <br /> carrying out ; 6 . <br /> F,F, ' <br /> F .P . . .. .. . . . .. . .. .. . .. . .. .. .. . .. .. <br /> • Natural Resources <br /> • Lands Legacy <br /> • Sustainability <br /> • Water Resource Quantity and Quality <br /> • Pa rks <br /> • Air Quality <br /> ,. . .. .. . _ . ... . ...- . . . ., . . .. _ . . . .. .. .. .. . .. ,. . . . <br /> Describe this board/cammisslon 5 activities/occomplishr7entsin carrying out the ZOOM - 2002 <br /> BOCC goals) if applicable . <br /> • Prepared Commission for the Environment Progress Report 2001 <br /> • Update to the 1988 Inventory of Natural Areas and Wildlife Habitat underway <br /> • Natural Areas Element of the Comprehensive Plan underway <br /> • Evaluation of forest cover types and changes in forest cover 1988 to 1998 underway <br /> • Worked regionally on Triangle GreenPrint regional open space project <br /> • Discussions arising from 2000 Timber Harvesting Forum including meetings with <br /> forester regarding ways to encourage proper forest management <br /> • Grant developed and submitted for funding alternative fuel vehicles ( State grant <br /> funds not available because of budget issues ) <br /> • Recommendation and evaluation of International Council for Local Environmental <br /> Initiatives ( approved by BOCC in November 2001 ) <br /> • Evaluation and prioritization of environmental indicators in Sustainability report <br /> underway <br /> • Received presentation on Cost of Community Services studies <br /> DRAFT - Meeting Summary Page 4 of 6 <br /> CFE December 10 , 2001 <br />