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conservation activities . Gordon answered that the since their restructuring , TJCOG ' s role in conservation has been greatly reduced . Annette Jurgelski inquired about the role of the proposed department with the Commission for the Environment . Gordon indicated that the CFE would be the primary citizen committee involved with the new department and the proposed department would provide staff services to the Commission . Price inquired about the concerns that citizens had at the October 6 , 1998 BOCC meeting about the proposed department . Gordon stated that the concerns of the two citizens were centered on increased county spending for land acquisition and future use of data gathered by the new department in identifying agricultural operations in the county . Richard Pratt asked for clarification on the staff needs of the new department . Stancil and Gordon both stated that there would be four full time staff in the new department . Gordon added that there would also be one half-time position and one shared position that would transition between the planning and environment , resources conservation department . In response to Kris Price ' s question about whether the new department will support any CFE efforts at developing Air Quality standards , Gordon responded that the new department will staff CFE directives , including the drafting of air quality standards . Roy Fortmann indicated that the CFE needs to make a formal statement to the BOCC supporting the formation of the new department . Loraine Kohorn felt that the CFE should first determine if it supports the new department and then decide who will go . William Glaze then inquired about a letter written by the Orange County Environment Health Department , detailing their concerns about the formation of the new department . Commissioner Gordon stated that their comments were in response to prior drafts of the department proposal and had could be addressed through the proper coordination of activities between impacted departments . Chair Kohorn inquired if the joint listing of Shaping Orange County ' s Future and farmland preservation on page 1 of the department proposal indicated that both goals were of equal importance . Commissioner Gordon responded that there will be certain aspects of SOCF efforts that will impact the work of the new department . Annette Jurgelski felt that the importance placed on goals will depend upon the staff that is hired in the department . Commissioner Gordon indicated that hiring is the prerogative of the county manager and the head of the new department . Chair Kohorn inquired if the CFE wanted to make a move to endorse the proposal drafted by Link and Stancil . Roy Fortmann seconded the proposal and William Glaze suggested that the Chair should present the CFE recommendation of the new department . A vote was held and the CFE unanimously approved the Stancil and Link proposal and the chair accepted CFE members request that she represent the Commission at the November 4 public hearing . Kohorn requested that any thoughts regarding the department be sent to her via e - mail . Lastly , Commissioner Gordon suggested that the following points be presented to the BOCC at the November 4th hearing : • History of the BOCC ' s commitment to resource conservation ; and consequent need for the department ; • Accessibility of the concept of resource conservation to the public . IX . Discussion of Identity and Purpose of the New Education Committee (formerly Environmental Indicators Committee)