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HomeMy WebLinkAbout011 00 \~~ ~~i\ }IÚ)) STATE OF WASHINGTON County of Jefferson In the Matter of: Membership in the Jefferson County Marine Resources Committee } } } } RESOLUTION NO, 11-00 WHEREAS, the Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners established the Jefferson County Marine Resources Committee by Resolution No. 45-99 on June 7, 1999; and, WHEREAS, the Jefferson County Marine Resources Committee has begun to address local marine issues and build local awareness of the issues and support for remedies consistent with the Benchmarks for Performance as established by the August 20, 1998 Report to the Convenors by the Murray-Metcalf Northwest Straits Citizens Advisory Commission; and, WHEREAS, the Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners and the Jefferson County Marine Resources Committee has received a request from the Port of Port Townsend to participate in the Jefferson County Marine Resources Committee; and, WHEREAS, the Port of Port Townsend possesses information and expertise that would contribute to the goals of the Jefferson County Marine Resources Committee; and, WHEREAS, the membership of the Jefferson County Marine Resources Committee is outlined in Exhibit A to Resolution No. 45-99; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOL VED that the Board of County Commissioners does hereby repeal Exhibit A of Resolution 45-99 in order to revise the membership of the Jefferson County Marine Resources Committee to include the Port of Port Townsend as a nonvoting member, as shown in the new Exhibit A (attached). APPROVED AND ADOPTED Ibis 1m day of \=fJXWÁ.fj-' 2000. ,--,",":;:~~~~~~~< ,r <j _....,~., .fL.'.", . -. ., .' .,:~, ,1< )' '. '." ..." ,1- ' ,;'> ~:":¡"'; i"'.':"<;.,. d~ ,.~ \"'1""" ~". ~ ATTEST: Lorna 1. Delaney, CMC Clerk of the Board 9. Exhibit A to Resolution No. 11-00 Purpose of the Marine Resources Committee: To achieve the protection and restoration oftile marine resources of Jefferson County and to do so in furtherance of the benchmarks for performance as identified in the August 20, 1998, report to the convenors by the Murray-Metcalf Northwest Straits Citizens Advisory Commission. . Powers and Duties of the Marine Resource Committee The Marine Resource Committee (MRC) shall: I. Advise the Board of County Commissioners about research, educational and regulatory measures necessary to protect and restore the marine resources of the county. 2. Promote specific projects necessary to achieve the protection and restoration and enhancements ofthe marine resources of the County. 3. Advise the Board of County Commissioners about efforts that should be developed or encouraged to promote conservation, protection and restoration of marine habitats and resources. 4. Help assess marine resources problems and the need for preventive or corrective measures in concert with governmental. non-govemrnental, tribal, recreational and commercial interests. 5. Help identify implications, needs, and strategies associated with the recovery of Puget Sound salmon and other marine species and habitats in and around the County; and do so in concert with the above- mentioned entities. 6. Work closely with the Board of County Commissioners to establish and implement local marine conservation, protection and restoration initiatives. 7. Coordinate with the Northwest Straits Commission on marine ecosystem objectives. 8. Reach out to the public and other key constituencies on the link between healthy marine habitat and healthy resources. Annually report to the Board of County Commissioners on its activities and recommendations. Membership of the Marine Resource Committee: There shall be thirteen (13) voting members and three (3) nonvoting members ofthe MRC, selected by the Board of County Commissioners to ensure that the membership of the committee is balanced and representative. The voting members shall be: . One member representing Commercial Interests . One member representing Environmental or Conservation Interests . One member representing Recreation Interests . One member representing Marine Science Practitioners, Educators or Researchers . One member representing Tribes . Two members representing Local Government . Six members representing Citizens (2 representatives from each Commissioner District) The nonvoting members shall be: . One member of the Board of County Commissioners . One member representing the U.S. Navy . One member representing the Port of Port Townsend Members shall serve staggered, four-year terms. The MRC chair shall be selected by a majority ofthe MRC membership. MRC members shall also select a representative to the Northwest Straits Commission by a majority vote.