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1 SUMMARY OF CHAPTERS <br />2 Chapter I sets forth the purpose of the ELP Guide, as well as objectives and policies to direct land <br />3 acquisition actions. <br />4 Chapter II describes the responsibilities and relationships of the BOCC, the ELAP and county staff in <br />5 carrying out the objectives and policies of the ELP Guide. <br />6 Chapter III summarizes the various methods that can be used to protect environmental resources, with fee <br />7 title purchase being just one of several alternatives. <br />8 Chapter IV provides brief descriptions of the various funding/financing approaches that can be utilized for <br />9 land acquisition, including joint acquisition programs, local funding mechanisms, and private, cooperative <br />10 acquisition. <br />11 Chapter V is the crux of the ELP Guide, detailing the land acquisition process and procedures. Included <br />12 in this chapter is the Evaluation/Prioritization Matrix and land evaluation criteria descriptions. <br />13 Chapter VI provides information on conservation land management responsibilities, funding sources, <br />14 needs and priorities. <br />15 The appendices of the ELP Guide are excerpts from important reference documents such as the County <br />16 Comprehensive Plan and the BOCC Resolution No. 22-016, which provided the framework for carrying <br />17 out the environmental bond referendum. It would be the responsibility of the BOCC to approve the members <br />18 of the ELAP. Also included is a sample land acquisition nomination application, and information on the <br />19 evaluation of parcels. <br />ce <br />21 <br />22 <br />23 <br />24 <br />25 <br />26 <br />27 <br />28 <br />29 <br />30 <br />31 <br />MAINTENANCE OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL LANDS PROGRAM GUIDE <br />Responsibility. <br />In order to carry out the responsibilities of maintaining the ELP Guide in a correct and up-to-date manner, <br />the County Administrator shall identify a county staff member whose duties will include coordinating all <br />guide issuances and keeping the guide up-to-date. <br />Amendment and Updating Procedure. <br />The ELP Guide may be amended by a majority vote of the BOCC. The ELAP shall periodically conduct a <br />review of the ELP Guide and shall make recommendations to the BOCC regarding proposed ELP Guide <br />revisions, as warranted. <br />9/6/2022 6:36:42 PM <br />4 <br />MI <br />