It shall be the purpose of the Commission to:
A. Take actions as authorized and necessary to implement the goals and objectives of the Plan, as the same are set forth therein.
B. Gather information on an on-going basis regarding the quality of water resources in the member counties and establish baseline data for monitoring water quality.
C. Act as a focal point for issues, concerns, uses and education regarding all water resources, surface and underground, in the member counties and, in connection therewith, provide a forum for the public to have input on such issues and to obtain information and educational services with regard to the same.
D. Work with governmental entities at all levels, water user groups, private parties and the general public to coordinate and facilitate the development of water study, management, protection or enhancement plans in and for the region.
E. Provide a forum for local, State and Federal agencies to coordinate activities related to the study, management, protection and enhancement of water resources in the member counties and surrounding area.
F. Provide information and recommendations to local planning and zoning commissions and other local governmental entities with respect to ordinances that may be necessary or proper to facilitate the study, management, protection and enhancement of water resources within the member counties.
G. Gather, coordinate and disseminate information regarding water resource issues in the member counties to and for the benefit of governmental, business and private parties.
H. Take additional actions, as necessary, to facilitate the Plan and the accomplishment of its objectives.
I. The Commission is to act within the constraint of the annual budget as approved by the county commissioners of the member counties. (Ord. 136, 1-29-1996)