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NAME OF BOARD/COMMISSION- Commission for the Environment <br />Report Period January 2021-December 2021 <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 and contact information: Kim Piracci <br />piraccik@gmail.com <br />Primary County Staff Contact: David Stancil, DEAPR Director (Christian Hirni, <br />Wesley Poole) <br />How many times per month does this board/commission meet, including any special <br />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 />Attachment 2