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9. Member of Pelican Island Audubon Society, Richard Baker 10. Member of Board of Realtors, Herndon Williams 11. Member of Chamber of Commerce or Council of 100, Talmage Rogers 12. Member of Taxpayers' Association, Robert Schoen 13. Member of Civic Association, John Orcutt 14. Member from agricultural interests, John J. Morrison 15. Member of development community 2) TERM OF OFFICE The term of office of each member shall be two years with the initial appointments staggered so that as near as possible one-half of the committee will serve terms of one year and one-half terms of two years, with each member thereafter serving terms of two years. 3) PURPOSE OF THE COMMITTEE The purpose of the committee shall be to: 1. Carry out the policies of the Indian River County Comprehensive Plan, primarily fulfilling the specific upland acreage acquisition commitments of the policies of Conservation Element Objective 6, but including the longer term acquisition of environmentally significant lands (beyond the minimum specified acreage of Objective 6), including environmentally sensitive wetlands as well as native upland plant communities; 2. Work with the County and all municipalities to make priorities for future land acquisition; 3. Work with private groups and landholders in addition to state and federal agencies for the acquisition of land; 4. Work with current developments and golf courses to place currently preserved land into conservation easements for permanent preservations; and 5. Review staff and financial committee recommendations for funding for the acquisition of land. (If a referendum is decided upon, date and amount should be determined.) 4.) ADVISORY STATUS The Land Acquisition Advisory Committee shall be advisory only and the members shall serve without compensation. 5) GENERAL PROVISIONS The provisions of Title 1, Chapter 103, relating to advisory boards and committees shall apply to this board. 2