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NAME OF BOARD/COMMISSION: Commission for the Environment <br /> Report Period: 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 <br /> their boards and commissions and welcomes input from various advisory boards <br /> and commissions throughout the year. Please complete the following <br /> 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 <br /> form. <br /> Board/Commission Name: Commission for the Environment <br /> Person to address the BOCC at work session- if applicable- and contact <br /> information: Bradley Saul, Chair bradleysaul@gmail.com <br /> Primary County Staff Contact: David Stancil, DEAPR Director (Christian Hirni, <br /> Wesley Poole, Brennan Bouma) <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 <br /> month of 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 <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 /> • Study changes in environmental science and environmental regulations in <br /> the pursuit of the CFE's duties <br /> 0 Educate the public and local officials on environmental issues <br />