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Comprehensive Plan Intergovernmental Coordination Element The Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council (TCRPC) was created in October, 1976, through an interlocal agreement pursuant to Chapter 163.0 1, Florida Statutes. The Council's principal goal is to ensure that future growth within the Indian River, St. Lucie, Martin, and Palm Beach County Region occurs in a manner consistent with state and regional planning objectives and that a high quality of life will be achieved for all the region's citizens. Toward accomplishing this goal, the Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council maintains a forum for identifying, as well as promoting, public understanding of local and regional issues and problems. To promote the implementation of plans and programs which address regional issues and problems, the council acts as a regional information clearinghouse and intergovernmental data source, conducts research for the purpose of developing and maintaining regional goals, objectives, and policies, and assists in the implementation of a number of local, state, and federal programs. To guide the Council's policy decisions, a strategic Regional Policy Plan was developed pursuant to the requirements of Chapter 186, Florida Statutes and Chapter 27E4, Florida Administrative Code. The strategic Regional Policy Plan forms the basis for all council decisions, including local comprehensive plan reviews. Goals, objectives and policies of local plans must be consistent with the goals, objectives and policies of the regional policy plan. Quad -County Council of Governments The Quad -County Council of Governments is an organization of elected officials from Indian River, Martin, St. Lucie, and Okeechobee counties, and several municipalities therein. Although only a few years old, the council has proven to be effective in addressing issues of regional concern. The council has no staff, but works through a committee system to study issues and bring them to the attention of state government for assistance. The council has thus far addressed such issues as beach erosion, regional utilities, resource recovery, transportation, and liability insurance. Indian River Lagoon National Estuary Program (IRLNEP)/SJRWMD Indian River Lagoon Program The IRLNEP was established in 1991 as a five year program with the purpose of building a consensus and coordinating the efforts of federal, state, regional, and local government agencies. The Comprehensive Conservation and Management Plan (COMP) was completed, and adopted in September 1996. The CCMP addresses the issues affecting the Indian River Lagoon, efforts that should be taken to promote restoration, entities responsible for initiating restoration efforts, and possible funding sources. The IRLNEP has indicated that Indian River County should address the following issues affecting the Indian River Lagoon related to stormwater management: Community Development Department Indian River County 15