Among its powers and duties, the Board shall:
(1) serve as a unified voice to represent the interests of the County's diverse maritime community, and to seek consensus among the industry's diverse geographic and economic interests;
(2) provide expert opinion and analysis, based on maritime industry and trade positions, of the facts concerning the marine industry and boating in the County and relevant matters pending before the County Council, or any County agency, board, or commission, including benefits and drawbacks of particular government action; and
(3) make recommendations to any decision-making body, agency board, commission, or official of the County on matters relating to the marine industry and boating in the County.
(Bill No. 56-07)