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(a) Officers. The Commission shall annually select from its membership a Chairperson and a Vice Chairperson. The officers shall serve for a calendar year.
(b) Rules and Bylaws. The Commission shall prepare and adopt the necessary rules and bylaws, for the conduct of its business.
(c) Quorum. A majority of members currently appointed to the Commission shall constitute a quorum. A majority of members in attendance shall be required to carry any motion or approval.
(d) Minutes. The Commission shall keep written minutes of its meetings, a copy of which shall be filed with the Clerk of the Board.
(e) Meetings. The Commission shall establish a regular meeting schedule and shall give public notice of the time and place of meetings in compliance with the requirements of the Brown Act. All meetings of the Commission shall be open and public, and all persons shall be permitted to attend any meetings of the Commission. The Commission shall meet no more than eight times per year unless authorized by the Board.
(Amended by Ord. No. 8851 (N.S.), effective 1-1-98; amended by Ord. No. 10702 (N.S.), effective 1-8-21)
(a) Ad Hoc Committees. The Commission may appoint committees for the purpose of carrying out the functions and duties of the Commission. Any committee appointed shall consist of not fewer than three members, including at least one Commission member. The actions and recommendations of committees shall not be deemed the action of the Commission or its members.
(b) Volunteer and Consultant Services. The Commission shall engage the services of volunteer workers and consultants without salary as it may find necessary from time to time. Service of an individual as a volunteer worker or as a consultant shall not be considered as service for or employment by the County.
(Amended by Ord. No. 10702 (N.S.), effective 1-8-21)
(Amended by Ord. No. 10702 (N.S.), effective 1-8-21)
The Commission shall have the following duties and responsibilities:
(a) To develop such criteria, guidelines and evaluation processes as deemed necessary for the distribution of fines and forfeitures collected by the courts for violations of laws and regulations that provide for the protection or preservation of birds, mammals, fish, reptiles, or amphibia in an equitable and regional manner. Programs and projects funded under this program shall demonstrate a benefit to the fish and wildlife of the county of region.
(b) To disburse these funds in accordance with applicable State guidelines and monitor project progress, completion, and evaluation in accordance with established guidelines. The Commission shall disburse funds twice each year.
(c) To develop recommendations to the Board, CAO, and County Departments as appropriate regarding regionally significant fish and wildlife issues within the county region, such as but not limited to habitat control, environmental hazards, effects of planning or recreational use on wildlife and its habitat, and wildlife management. Recommendations shall reflect Commission expertise and research which substantiates the Commission's position.
(d) To develop recommendations to the Board, CAO, and County Departments on those fish and wildlife issues referred to the Commission or the County by the CDFW. Recommendations shall reflect Commission expertise and research which substantiates the Commission's position.
(e) To review and comment on policies and programs from County Departments regarding the impact of such policies or programs on fish and wildlife within the County region.
(f) To perform such other duties as may be assigned to the Commission by the Board.
(Amended by Ord. No. 8851 (N.S.), effective 1-1-98; amended by Ord. No. 9726 (N.S.), effective 8-12-05; amended by Ord. No. 10702 (N.S.), effective 1-8-21)
Cross reference(s) -- Powers and duties of officers, boards, and commissions, § 51.
The Commission shall make available to the Board its findings and recommendations on fish and wildlife issues and submit a written semi-annual report of its activities to the Board within 60 days of each semi-annual funding meeting.
(Amended by Ord. No. 8851 (N.S.), effective 1-1-98; amended by Ord. No. 10702 (N.S.), effective 1-8-21)
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