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one legal staff member, part-time, to support our activities in this area. Additionally, the system breaks down when violators refuse to comply with the "administrative orders" of Tallahassee. In the final analysis, this department may and often does become involved in the regulatory activities of many departments through Florida statute 386, Nuisances Injurious to Health. We have learned that most of these other state regulatory agencies have their own frustrations with their ability to enforce regula- tions. In our experience, the only effective means we have dis- covered is through an "Environmental Control Board" or other such entity established at the local level to hear local problems that provide for relief in a quick and expeditious manner. We have attached a proposal that will allow for the establishment of an Environmental Control Board in Indian River County. We propose to submit it to our local delegation by December 14th so that they may have it prepared for their January meeting. When the bill is passed by the Florida Legislature, this board is able to enforce state law at the local level. The board appoints a "hearing board" to hear cases. The "offending" party still has appeal rights to the judicial system. The Environmental Health section will provide staff, present cases, and generally assist the hearing board in its activities. There will probably be some legal assistance needed by the county attorney however he has assured us this will not be a major ob- stacle. In other areas, these boards are used by state agencies other than the Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services. The Department of Environmental Regulation makes extensive use of Martin Counties Environmental Control Board. The Department of Business Regulation, Department of Natural Resources and the Department of Transportation could possibly be assisted by a board such as this. St. Lucie, Palm Beach, Broward, and Dade counties have establilshed similar boards. Mr. Galanis stated that Attorney Brandenburg was very helpful in preparing the proposed Bill. He reported that many counties, including Martin and St. Lucie, already have taken this step, and all he is asking today is that the Commission authorize and support the efforts of State Representative Patchett in getting a Bill passed so we can set up such a board sometime next year. Commissioner Bird asked who would designate the Environmen- tal Control Officer, and whether it would be Mr. Galanis or someone he hired. Mr. Galanis stated that it would be the Board's choice, and Attorney Brandenburg believed the intent would be to designate Mr. Galanis the Environmental Control Officer. There would be no positions at this time so there should not be a need for any employees. 45 D E C 12 1984 BOOK 59 F''CE 19, 7