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15 <br /> ORANGE COUNTY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS <br /> ANNUAL REPORT AND WORK PLAN <br /> Name of Board/Commission: Commission for the Environment <br /> Report Period:January 2025-December 2025 <br /> The Board of County Commissioners(BOCC)appreciates the dedication of all volunteers on <br /> Orange County boards and commissions and asks each body to complete an Annual Report and <br /> Work Plan.This document will inform the BOCC of the activities each board/commission has <br /> conducted over the past year and detail a plan for future activities.These activities should be <br /> consistent with the board/commission's assigned charge and the goals identified in the Orange <br /> County Strategic Plan (Strategic Plan). General information about the Strategic Plan is <br /> available here. <br /> Person to address the BOCC,title, and contact information: <br /> Regina Baratta, Chair(rtbaratta@msn.com-) <br /> Primary staff contact: <br /> Christian Hirni(chirni(cDorangecountync.gov)and <br /> Wesley Poole(wpoole@orangecountync.gov) <br /> 1. How many times per month does this board/commission meet, including any special meetings <br /> and subcommittee meetings? <br /> 1x/month <br /> 2. Please briefly describe this board/commission's assigned charge and responsibilities. Board- <br /> specific Policies and Procedures documents,which detail the charge and responsibilities for each <br /> board/commission, are available here. <br /> The primary purpose of the Commission for the Environment(CFE)is to advise the Board of County <br /> Commissioners(BOCC)on matters affecting the natural environment. This responsibility <br /> generally includes:advising on environmental policy,promoting education of the public and local <br /> officials on environmental issues, making recommendations on environmental initiatives, and <br /> understanding special environmental studies and projects. <br />