§ 2-1192. Purpose.

The EAC will function to:

(a)

Advise on the preservation, conservation, protection, management, and beneficial use of the physical and biological natural resources (atmospheric, terrestrial, aquatic, and hydrologic) of the County in regard to the safety, health, and general well-being of the public;

(b)

Advise and assist the County staff and the BCC toward developing the purpose, intent, and criteria of all County ordinances, policies, programs, and other initiatives dealing with natural resources;

(c)

Provide written and oral reports directly to the BCC regarding recommendations on matters dealing with the protection of natural resources; and

(d)

Review and recommend stipulations addressing the preservation, conservation, protection, management, and beneficial use of the County's physical and biological natural resources (atmospheric, terrestrial, aquatic, and hydrologic) for petitions and/or plans for selected development orders that are directed to the EAC by County staff, the BCC, or the provisions of the LDC.

(Ord. No. 2009-32, § 1; Ord. No. 10-37, § 1)