Resolution Creating the Esmeralda County Land Use Advisory Committee

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WHEREAS, Land use planning is a cornerstone of economic and community development.

WHEREAS, Federally managed lands make up 97% of the total surface area of Esmeralda County and the economy of the county is dependent on business carried out on these lands, and decisions regarding the management of these lands greatly impact the social and economic well-being of the county.

WHEREAS, Well formulated plans are necessary tools that provide guidance to decision makers and land managers at the Federal, State and Local government levels.

WHEREAS, Esmeralda County either lacks plans or has outdated plans for land use.

WHEREAS, Esmeralda County is invited to comment or contribute input to a variety of proposed Federal actions, legislation, and planning processes and has often failed to due to lack of staff or available time.

WHEREAS, Believing that the traditional American concept of "government of the people, by the people, and for the people" is best served when government affairs are conducted as close to the people as possible at the local level, and to foster the principles of sound resource management, multiple use, and economic development through free enterprise, balanced with prudent environmental policies

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners, Esmeralda County hereby create the Esmeralda County Land Use Advisory Committee for the following purposes:

1. To provide a venue for the opinions of the citizens of Esmeralda County to be voiced on any land planning related issue.
2. To help with the formulation of county land plans by providing a consensus of citizen opinion and ideas.
3. To monitor and recommend response to the County Commissioners on proposed Federal and State actions, legislation, and planning processes involving land use.
4. To review and provide ideas and citizen input to any proposed Local land use legislation and report their findings to the Board of Commissioners.
5. To inform and educate the citizens, communities, and government of Esmeralda County on existing and proposed land use action, legislation, and planning processes.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the committee will be formed to provided equal representation for each of the three commission districts with a maximum of three members from each district. The committee members must be residents, property owners, and registered voters in Esmeralda County. Members will possess knowledge of the entire county, their respective community and involvement or expertise in: Agriculture, mining, outdoor recreation, or land planning. The committee members shall be chosen by the Board of County Commissions at the first meeting of each year based on their qualifications and expressed interest. Each member shall serve a one year term and may be reappointed without limitation. Vacancies shall be filled according to the above enumerated requirements by the Board of Commissioners. The ESMERALDA COUNTY LAND USE ADVISORY COMMITTEE shall elect one of its own members as Chair; one as Vice Chair, and one to serve as Secretary who shall prepare meeting notices, agendas, and keep minutes and recordings of the proceedings of the committee.

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