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STATE OF WASHINGTON
County of Jefferson
In the Matter of:
Establishment of a
Marine Resources Committee
RESOLUTION NO. 45-99
WHEREAS, the Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners recognizes that
the marine waters of Jefferson County represent an unparalleled resource of enormous
environmental and economic value to the people of the region now and for future generations; and
WHEREAS, the Board wishes to actively promote local protection and restoration
ofthe County's marine resources by supporting research and education about these waters; and,
WHEREAS, the Northwest Straits Commission was established on October I,
1998, to provide an ecosystem focus on the marine resources of the Northwest Straits, help
mobilize science to focus on key priorities, and to guide and provide resources to county Marine
Resources Committees; and
WHEREAS, the Northwest Straits Commission and/or participating entities may
provide financial assistance and technical expertise to participating local governments to use for
planning, revision of city and county ordinances if necessary, and scientific study; and
WHEREAS, counties may participate in the Northwest Straits Commission by
establishing Marine Resources Committees; and
WHEREAS, the Board desires to protect the local marine environment and
contribute to the protection of the marine environment of the Northwest Straits; and
WHEREAS, the Board desires to establish the activities of the Marine Resources
Committee on behalf of Jefferson County as well as to participate in membership on the
Northwest Straits Commission;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOL VED that the Board of County Commissioners
does hereby establish a Jefferson County Marine Resources Committee whose mission is to
address local marine issues, recommend remedial actions to local authorities, 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, including specific tasks as identified in "Exhibit A"
(attached).
APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 7th day of June; 1999.
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Exhibit A to Resolution No. 45-99
Purpose of the Marine Resources Committee: To achieve the protection and restoration of the marine resources of
Jefferson County and to do so in furtherance ofthe benchmarks for perfonnance as identified in the August 20, 1 998, 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:
1. 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 of the 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-governmental, tribal, recreational and commercial interests.
5.
Help identify implications, needs, and strategies associated with the recovery ofPuget 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.
9.
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 two (2) nonvoting members ofthe MRC, selected by the Board of County
Commissioners to ensure that the membership ofthe 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 ofthe Board of County Commissioners.
. One member representing the u.S. Navy
Members shall serve staggered, four-year tenus. The MRC chair shall be selected by a majority of the MRC membership.
MRC members shall also select a representative to the Northwest Straits Commission by a majority vote.
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