[Adopted by Bill No. 08-42]
The local Deer Creek Scenic River Advisory Board, established in accordance with § 8-403(g) of the Natural Resources Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland, as amended, shall be composed of 9 members, all of whom are residents of Harford County. The local Advisory Board shall be appointed by the County Executive, subject to the approval of the County Council of Harford County. The Board membership shall consist of 5 members who shall reside in the Deer Creek Watershed, 1 member representing the Harford County soil Conservation District and 3 members who shall be residents of the County who do not own land contiguous to Deer Creek.
The purpose of the Board shall be to advise the County Executive on the preservation of Deer Creek as a free flowing stream, without additional impoundments or diversions, with the exception of agricultural uses, and to preserve and protect its natural and cultural values for present and future generations.
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The members of the Board shall select from among its members a Chairman.
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During the initial term, 3 of the members shall be appointed to serve terms of 1 year, 3 of the members shall be appointed to serve terms of 2 years, and 3 of the members shall be appointed to serve terms of 3 years. Thereafter, the members shall serve for periods of 3 years from the dates of the appointments.
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Any member missing 3 consecutive meetings shall be deemed to have terminated his or her membership on the Board unless the Board shall, by majority vote, excuse one or more of the absences.
A majority of the Board shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business, and a majority vote of the members present shall be necessary to transact business.
Members of the Board shall serve without compensation but may be reimbursed for necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their duties.
The powers and duties of the Board shall be as follows:
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To initiate and recommend policies and regulations to the County Executive to enhance and protect the quality of Deer Creek.
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To review studies, proposed programs and rules formulated by federal, state and local governmental agencies that concern Deer Creek and to make recommendations concerning such proposals to the County Executive.
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To review and make recommendations to the County Executive concerning management and preservation of the scenic, agricultural and wild qualities of Deer Creek, with respect to such activities as fishing, hunting, hiking, horseback riding, natural and geological interpretations and scenic appreciation.
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To review and make recommendations to the County Executive concerning the use of the study and plan prepared by the Department of Natural Resources for Deer Creek, evaluating its shoreline and related land in terms of zoning, parks and recreational areas for public and private use.
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To review and make recommendations to the County Executive concerning new construction and development along Deer Creek.