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SB 953 Chesapeake Bay Partnership Council.

Introduced by: Stanley C. Walker | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles

SUMMARY:

Virginia Chesapeake Bay Partnership Council. Creates the Virginia Chesapeake Bay Partnership Council as an agency of the legislature to advise the Governor, the Secretary of Natural Resources and the General Assembly regarding the coordination of Virginia's efforts in the regional Bay program, Virginia's commitments in the regional program and strategic planning for Bay restoration. The Council is to assist in the coordination of timely and efficient implementation of Bay programs and commitments; review and help disseminate information to the public regarding the restoration progress; consult with Virginia's representatives to the interstate Chesapeake Bay Program; help facilitate strategic partnerships with businesses, local governments, resource users, environmental and conservation organizations and citizens; and nominate candidates for the “Friend of the Bay Award.” The Council is composed of 19 members including 12 citizen members; the chairmen of the House Chesapeake and its Tributaries Committee, the House Conservation and Natural Resources Committee, and the Senate Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources Committee; and the chairman of the Chesapeake Bay Commission Virginia delegation. Nonvoting ex officio members include Virginia representatives of the three standing advisory committees of the Chesapeake Bay Program. The chairman of the Council is to be elected from the legislative members of the Council.


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