IN THE COUNTY LEGISLATURE OF JACKSON COUNTY, MISSOURI
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AN ORDINANCE repealing section 3606., Jackson County Code, 1984, relating to the Stormwater Commission, and enacting, in lieu thereof, one new section relating to the same subject, with a transition provision and effective date.
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ORDINANCE # 3849, November 20, 2006
INTRODUCED BY Bob Spence, County Legislator
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WHEREAS, the Stormwater Commission currently consists of nine voting members, plus a number of ex officio members who serve without vote; and,
WHEREAS, the voting members largely represent the cities within the County; and,
WHEREAS, at its most recent meeting, the Commission voted to recommend that the number of voting members on the Commission be increased to allow representation to more of the County's cities; and,
WHEREAS, such increased membership and representation is in the best interests of the health, welfare, and safety of the citizens of the County; now therefore,
BE IT ORDAINED by the County Legislature of Jackson County, Missouri, as follows:
Section A. Enacting Clause.
Section 3606., Jackson County Code, 1984, is hereby repealed, and one new section enacted in lieu thereof, to be known as section 3600., to read as follows:
3606. Stormwater Commission.
There is hereby created the Jackson County Stormwater Commission.
3606.1 Purpose.
The purpose of this commission shall be to develop recommendations, provide advice to the county executive and legislature, and coordinate efforts on stormwater management issues and projects throughout the county. The effort can be viewed as addressing a comprehensive stormwater management plan for Jackson County, Missouri. Specific areas of emphasis will include:
a. Watershed management and erosion/sediment control - 5 year plan;
b. Development of regional stormwater management regulations;
c. Standardization of regional ordinances and regulations;
d. Coordination of stormwater grant p...
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