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36 <br /> NAME OF BOARD/COMMISSION: Commission for the Environment <br /> Report Period: 2018-2019 <br /> ORANGE COUNTY ADVISORY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS <br /> ANNUAL REPORT/ WORK PLAN FOR THE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS <br /> The Board of Commissioners appreciates the dedication of all the volunteers on their <br /> boards and commissions and welcomes input from various advisory boards and <br /> commissions throughout the year. Please complete the following information, limited to <br /> the front and back of this form. Other background materials may be provided as a <br /> supplement to, but not as a substitute for, this form. <br /> Board/Commission Name: Commission for the Environment <br /> Person to address the BOCC at work session- if applicable- and contact <br /> information: <br /> Chair: Pending (election postponed due to inclement weather) <br /> Vice Chair: Pending <br /> Primary County Staff Contact: <br /> DEAPR Staff: <br /> Tom Davis, Water Resources Coordinator, 919-245-2513, tdavis orangecountync.gov <br /> Kim Livingston, Land Resources Manager, 919-245-2514, klivingstoncaD-orangecountync.gov <br /> Asset Management Staff: <br /> Brennan Bouma, Sustainability Coordinator, 919-245-2626, bboumaccDorangecountync.gov <br /> How many times per month does this board/commission meet, including any <br /> special meetings and sub-committee meetings? <br /> The board meets once per month (2nd Monday). No meeting is held during the month of <br /> July. Committees meet as needed during regular meetings. <br /> Brief Statement of Board/Commission's Assigned Charge and Responsibilities. <br /> Purpose: to advise the BOCC on matters affecting the environment, with particular <br /> emphasis on environmental protection and enhancement. Other duties include: <br /> • Perform special studies/projects on environmental issues as requested by BOCC <br /> • Recommend environmental initiatives to the BOCC, especially of local importance <br /> • Study changes in environmental science and environmental regulations in the <br /> pursuit of the CFE's duties <br /> • Educate the public and local officials on environmental issues <br />