HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 01-172-CCGRANT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Grant County, Washington
Resolution No. 01372 -CC
ORDINANCE NO. 01 -172 CC
AN ORDINANCE FOR THE PURPOSE OF COORDINATING COUNTY,
FEDERAL AND STATE GOVERNMENT ACTIONS AFFECTING LAND
AND NATURAL RESOURCES USE IN GRANT COUNTY
WHEREAS, Grant County has an interest in securing and promoting the public peace,
general welfare, health and safety of the citizens of Grant County through preservation of their
custom, culture, and economic stability, protection and use of their environment, and
endorsement of their private property rights; and
WHEREAS, Grant County has an interest in providing a basis and process for
determining how federal and state agencies are to coordinate and consult with Grant County in
actions affecting land and natural resources, in order that the citizens of Grant County may
preserve their customs, culture, and economic stability, and protect and use their land and natural
resources; and
WHEREAS, preservation of the custom, culture, and economic stability of the citizens,
and the protection and use of their environment, are inseparably tied to their ability to be
involved in determining any regulation of their rights to use and enjoy their unique lands and
natural resources; and
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners have determined that the provisions of
the Washington State Growth Management Act ("GMA"), regulations promulgated thereunder,
the GMA Planning Policies for Grant County, and the existing land use planning process
followed by the County, collectively, have not sufficiently addressed the effects that actions by
federal and state agencies may have on land and natural resources use in Grant County, and
which the County may address as finances dictate; and
WHEREAS, actions taken by federal and state agencies without consultation and
coordination with the County and which conflict with the Comprehensive Plan and other County
laws, could interfere with and defeat the purposes and goals of the Comprehensive Plan and such
laws, could fail to preserve the custom, culture, economic stability and environmental quality of
the citizens, and could otherwise work to the detriment of the livelihood and well-being of the
citizens of Grant County;
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WHEREAS, the validity of this Ordinance is based upon the rights of citizens granted by
the Constitutions of the United States and the State of Washington, the authority of the County to
protect and uphold such rights, and existing federal and state laws mandating that federal and
state agencies consult and coordinate with local governments in actions affecting the use of land
and natural resources; and,
WHEREAS, it is the desire and intent of the Board of Grant County Commissioners to
interpret and enforce the Ordinance in such a manner that is consistent with the Constitutions of
the United States and the State of Washington, and existing federal and state statutes; and
WHEREAS, this Ordinance shall be interpreted as providing no greater authority than
the authority provided by the Constitutions of the united States and the State of Washington,
existing federal and state statutes affecting use of land and natural resources, and laws of the
State of Washington authorizing the actions of county governments; and
WHEREAS, this ordinance provides that any action that may be taken or authority that
may be exercised by Grant County pursuant to the Ordinance or otherwise in accordance with
law may be taken or exercised by the action of the Board of Grant County Commissioners.
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners have taken action to set up
committees and subcommittees as set forth in GCC 21.04.150; Now, Therefore,
BE IT HEREBY ORDAINED, by the Board of County Commissioners of Grant
County:
1. That adoption of this Ordinance is required to secure and promote the public
peace, general welfare, health and safety of the citizens of Grant County through preservation of
their custom, culture, and economic stability, protection and use of their environment, and
endorsement of their constitutionally protected private property rights; and
2. That a new title be added to the County Code, entitled "Title 21 — Coordinating
Government Regulation" and that the initial chapter of such title be entitled "Chapter 21.04 —
Coordinating Government Regulation of Land and Natural Resources Use;" and
3. That such new title shall contain the following:
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TITLE 21
COORDINATING GOVERNMENT REGULATION
Chapters:
21.04 Coordinating Government Regulation of Land and Natural Resources Use
Chapter 21.04
COORDINATING GOVERNMENT REGULATION OF LAND
AND NATURAL RESOURCES USE
Sections:
ARTICLE L PRELIMINARY PROVISIONS
21.04.010
Purpose
21.04.020
Coordination with Growth Management Act and Comprehensive Plan
21.04.030
Validity Under Constitutional, Federal and State Law
21.04.040
Definitions
ARTICLE 1T. GENERAL GUIDANCE
21.04.50 General Guidance
21.04.55 Notice
ARTICLE III. SPECIFIC GUIDANCE
21.04.060
Agriculture
21.04.070
Timber and Wood Products
21.04.080
Cultural Resources, Recreation, Wildlife and Wilderness
21.04.090
Land Acquisition and Disposition
21.04.100
Water Resources
21.04.110
Clean Air
21.04.120
Mining and Minerals
21.04.130
Private Property Rights
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ARTICLE IV. MONITORING AND ENFORCEMENT
21.04.140 General Authorization
21.04.150 Coordinating Committee and Subcommittees
21.04.160 Research and Data Collection
21.04.170 Enforcement
21.04.18 0 Invalidity.
ARTICLE I. PRELIMINARY PROVISIONS
21.04.010 Purpose. The purpose of this Ordinance is to establish as County law the basis
and process for determining how federal and state agencies are to coordinate and consult with
Grant County in actions affecting, land and natural resources use, in order that the citizens of
Grant County may preserve their customs, culture, and economic stability, and protect and use
their environment. This Ordinance addresses federal and state agency regulation of land and
natural resources use directly and is intended to be used as a positive guide for federal and state
agencies in their development and implementation of regulations affecting land and natural
resources use in Grant County.
21.04.020 Coordination With Growth Management Act. Comprehensive Plan and Existing
County Law.
A. The provisions of this Ordinance shall be in addition to and, to the extent
permitted by law, coordinated with the final Grant County Comprehensive Plan
adopted pursuant to the Washington State Growth Management Act. The
effectiveness of this Ordinance, however, shall not depend upon the
Comprehensive Plan or the authority of the County to adopt such a plan.
B. This Ordinance shall be coordinated with existing and future County ordinances,
resolutions, policies and plans. It is intended as a set of provisions that shall
provide a general framework as well as specific guidance and shall work in
conjunction with other County ordinances, resolution policies and plans. In the
event this Ordinance conflicts with such other ordinances, resolutions, policies
and plans, the provisions of this Ordinance shall be given effect to the fullest
extent possible.
21.04.030 Effectiveness: Validity Under Constitutional, Federal and State Law.
A. This Ordinance shall be effective upon adoption by the Board of County
Commissioners.
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B. The validity of this Ordinance is based upon the rights of citizens granted by the
Constitutions of the United States and the State of Washington, the authority of
the County to protect and uphold such rights, and existing federal and state laws
mandating that federal and state agencies consult and coordinate with local
governments in actions affecting use of land and natural resources. If any
provision of this Ordinance shall be found invalid or unenforceable by a court of
competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions shall not be affected thereby, but
shall remain in full force and effect, and to that extent the provisions of this
Ordinance shall be severable.
21.04.040 Definitions.
For the purpose of this Ordinance, and any regulations promulgated hereunder, the following
words shall be defined as follows:
A. "Action," when used with respect to any federal or state agency, shall have the
broadest possible meaning in the context of any exercise of authority, and shall
include, without limitation, any proposal, policy, regulation, rule, consideration,
finding, study, or gathering or review of data, that may lead to any substantive
rule, regulation or administrative action or determination.
B. "Federal agency," "state agency" or any combination thereof, shall mean each
department, agency, commission or other instrumentality receiving its authority
from the executive, legislative or judicial branch of the United States or the State
of Washington respectively, including without limitation independent regulatory
agencies and public corporations, together with each officer, agent or employee
thereof in the performance of official duties.
C. "Private property" shall mean all property protected by the Fifth and Fourteenth
Amendments to the United States Constitution.
ARTICLE II. GENERAL, GUIDANCE
21.04.050 General Guidance. To the fullest extent required or permitted by law, including
this Ordinance, all federal and state agencies shall in all actions considered, proposed or taken,
that affect or have the potential of affecting the use of land or natural resources within Grant
County:
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A. consider the effects such actions have on (i) community stability, (ii) maintenance
of custom, culture and economic stability, and (iii) conservation and use of the
environment and natural resources, as part of the action taken;
B. coordinate. procedures to the fullest extent possible with the County, on an equal
basis and not with the County as subordinate, prior to and during the taking of any
federal or state action;
C. meet with the County to establish, through a memorandum of understanding or
otherwise, the process for such coordination, including joint planning, joint
environmental research and data collection, joint hearings, and joint
environmental assessments;
D. submit a list and description of alternatives in light of possible conflicts with the
County's laws, policies and plans, including the Comprehensive Plan; consider
reconciling the proposed action with the County's laws, policies, and plans,
including the Comprehensive Plan; and after such consideration, take all practical
measures to resolve such conflict and display the results of such consideration in
appropriate documentation;
E. not, in any environmental impact statement or otherwise, assume that any
proposed actions would be consistent with County conditions or would have a
non-significant impact, without coordination and consultation with the County
and review of data specific to the County.
F. in absence of a direct constitutional conflict, coordinate with the County so as to
comply with federal and state statutes and regulations, and County laws, policies
and plans, including the Comprehensive Plan;
G. take appropriate mitigation measures adopted with the concurrence of the County
to mitigate adequately adverse impacts on culture, custom, economic stability or
protection and use of the environment and
H. not violate through regulatory means or otherwise any private property rights of
citizens of Grant County.
21.04.055 Notice. Compliance with any provision of the Ordinance by any federal or state
agency shall be required only after specific notice by the Board of Grant County Commissioners
to such agency that its actions are not in compliance with the Ordinance.
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ARTICLE III. SPECIFIC GUIDANCE
21.04.060 Agriculture and Livestock. The custom and culture associated with agricultural
and livestock production in Grant County is significant to the economic stability, livelihood and
well-being of its citizens and protection and use of their environment. The purpose of this section
is to provide clear guidance to federal and state agencies when actions taken by such entities
affect or have the potential of affecting agricultural and livestock production in Grant County.
A. In general, since the regulation of any aspect of agricultural and livestock
production may impact the ability of County citizens to use land and use and
conserve natural resources for agricultural and livestock purposes, all federal and
state agencies shall (i) notify the County of proposed actions, (ii) provide a
detailed statement assessing the specific effects on the custom, culture, economy
and environment of Grant County, (iii) consider all alternatives to the taking of
such actions, and (iv) to the extent permitted by law, take appropriate mitigation
measures adopted with the concurrence of the County.
B. To the extent permitted by law, federal and state agencies shall avoid taking
actions that are inconsistent with the Grant County Right to Farm/Mineral
Resource Land Protection Provisions, Chapter 23.04.040 of the Grant County
Unified Development Code , enacted on October 1, 2000, or any successor
resolution, ordinance or like provision in the Comprehensive Plan, without the
concurrence of the County.
C. To the extent permitted by law, federal and state agencies shall avoid taking
actions that have the effect of obstructing, or making financially inefficient,
agricultural and livestock production within Grant County.
D. To the extent permitted by law, federal and state agencies shall give adequate
consideration to the designation and use of lands as agricultural lands in the
Comprehensive Plan and as otherwise consistent with the custom, culture, and
economy of Grant County.
21.04.070. Timber and Wood Products. The custom and culture associated with timber and
wood products production in Grant County is significant to the economic stability, livelihood and
well-being of its citizens and protection and use of their environment. The purpose of this section
is to provide clear guidance to federal and state agencies when actions taken by such entities may
affect timber and wood products production in Grant County.
A. All federal and state agencies shall prior to initiating, studying or taking any
action affecting timber or wood products production in Grant County (i) notify the
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County of proposed actions, (ii) provide a detailed statement assessing the
specific effects on custom, culture, economy and environment of Grant County,
(iii) consider all alternatives to the taking of such actions, and (iv) to the extent
permitted by law, take appropriate mitigation measures adopted with the
concurrence of the County.
B. To the extent permitted by law, federal and state agencies shall avoid taking
actions that reduce opportunities for a timber and wood products industry to be
continued at levels consistent with the custom, culture and economy of Grant
County.
C. The production of timber from sources in Washington, Oregon and Idaho has
been and continues to be an important part in the preservation of custom, culture
and economic stability and protection and use of the environment of Grant
County. The provisions of this section shall therefore apply fully to actions taken
by federal and state agencies with respect to sources of timber in such states.
21.04.080 Cultural Resources, Recreation, and Wildlife. The custom and culture associated
with cultural resources, recreation, and wildlife in Grant County are significant to the livelihood
and well-being of its citizens and protection and use of their environment. It is the continuing
policy of Grant County to (i) assure for all citizens safe, healthful, productive and aesthetically
and culturally pleasing surroundings, (ii) preserve important historic, cultural and natural aspects
of our County heritage, and (iii) maintain whenever possible an environment which supports
diversity and variety of individual choice. The purpose of this section is to provide clear
guidance to federal and state agencies when actions by such agencies may affect cultural
resources, recreation, and wildlife in Grant County.
A. Before any action is considered, proposed or taken' affecting cultural resources,
recreational, or wildlife uses in Grant County, federal and state agencies shall (i)
notify the County of any proposed action, (H) provide a detailed statement
assessing the specific effects on custom, culture, economy and environment of
Grant County, including, without limitation, public health and safety, (iii)
consider all alternatives to the taking of such actions, and (iv) to the extent
permitted by law, take appropriatt mitigation measures adopted with the
concurrence of the County.
B. Federal and state agencies shall avoid taking actions affecting recreational,
cultural, and wildlife opportunities within Grant County that are incompatible
with local custom, culture and economic stability or preservation and use of the
environment, or that otherwise fail to protect private property rights and local
determination.
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C. In connection with any action related to sensitive, threatened or endangered plant
or animal species, a federal or state agency shall:
(i) At the earliest possible time, give actual notice to Grant County of the
intent to consider or propose a species for listing, or to change or propose
critical habitat;
(ii) Base the listing of a species on the best scientific and commercial data
relating specifically to Grant County and not generalized over a wider
geographic area;
(iii) List a species as threatened or endangered only after taking into account
the efforts of Grant County to conserve the species;
(iv) Only implement a recovery plan if it will provide for conservation of a
species;
(v) In designating critical habitat, base the designation on the best scientific
data available and, after taking into consideration economic impacts,
exclude as critical habitat all impacted areas unless, based upon the best
scientific and commercial data available, failure to designate would result
in extinction of the species;
(vi) Complete and forward to Grant County in a timely manner all
documentation required by law when designating critical habitat;
(vii) Consider and directly respond to comments submitted by Grant County,
(viii) Not develop protective regulations or recovery plans if a Grant County
plan is in place to protect effectively the species within Grant County,
(ix) Protect the species through alternatives with the least impact on the
custom, culture and economic stability and preservation and use of the
environment of Grant County: and
(x) To the extent permitted by law, take appropriate mitigation measures
adopted with the concurrence of the County to mitigate adequately any
impact on custom, culture, economic stability, and protection and use of
the environment including any impact on public use and access and
private property rights.
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21.04.090 Land Acquisition and Disposition. [,and is significant to the preservation of
custom, culture and economy, and preservation and use of the environment and natural
resources. In addition, land provides much of the tax base for vital public functions, such as
funding of public schools and administration of county government. When land (including any
interest in land) is acquired or held in trust by federal and state agencies, it may be removed from
this tax base and the citizens of Grant County may suffer as a result. For these reasons, it is the
policy of Grant County that the design and development of a federal and state land acquisitions,
including by forfeiture, donation, purchase, eminent domain or trust, and disposals, including
adjustments and exchanges, be carried out to the benefit of the citizens of Grant County.
A. To the extent permitted by law, federal and state agencies shall prior To acquiring
any lands or interest in lands within Grant County (i) notify the County of
proposed acquisitions, (ii) provide a detailed statement assessing the specific
effects on the custom, culture, economy and environment of Grant. County, (iii)
consider all alternatives to the taking of such actions, and (iv) to the extent
permitted by law, take appropriate mitigation measures, such as payments in lieu
of taxes, adopted with the concurrence of the County.
B. Before any federal or state agency pursues any disposition, adjustment, or
exchange of land within Grant County, the County shall be notified of, consulted
about, and otherwise involved in all federal and state land dispositions,
adjustments, and exchanges.
21.04.100 Water Resource. Grant County recognizes that the conservation and development
of water resources are essential to preservation of the custom, culture and economic stability of
its citizens; and protection and use of their environment. To the extent permitted by law, federal
and state agencies shall avoid taking actions affecting water rights and water resources that are
incompatible with local custom, culture and economic liability or preservation and use of the
environment, or that otherwise fail to protect private property rights and local determination.
A. Any federal or state action that has or could have the effect of changing existing
water rights or water uses within the County shall be critically considered in
relationship to the historic and current use of water in the County by humans,
vegetation, livestock and wildlife. It is the intent of the County to assist federal
and state agencies in the planning and management of the County's natural,
cultural economic and environmental resources related to water use. Since the
regulation of any aspect of water rights or water use may impact the ability of
County citizens to use land and natural resources, all federal and state agencies
shall, when taking any action related to restricting or limiting water use or water
rights (i) notify the County of proposed actions, (ii) provide a detailed statement
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assessing the specific effects on the custom, culture, economy and environment of
Grant County, (iii) consider all alternatives to the taking of such actions, and (iv)
to the extent permitted by law, take appropriate mitigation measures adopted with
the concurrence of the County.
B. Any proposed definition of wetlands, any action affecting the management of
river flows or the sources or uses of irrigation, and any other federal or state
action that has any effect on water rights or water uses within the County (i) shall
be coordinated with the County, (ii) to the extent permitted by law, shall comply
with all County water use plans and (iii) shall not violate any water rights.
C. To the extent permitted by law, Grant County shall have the authority to define
and designate wetlands, and to the extent such authority is exercised, and
otherwise in accordance with law, federal and state agencies shall act in
compliance with acceptance and enforcement of such definitions and
designations. In addition, the County may continue to develop, in coordination
with private land owners and governmental agencies, water management plans
that encompass water resources on both governmentally owned and privately
owned lands.
D. To the extent permitted by law, Grant County shall have the authority to establish
development regulations for point source and non -point source water pollution.
To the extent such authority is exercised, and otherwise in accordance with law,
federal and state agencies shall be subject to, and shall comply with ail
administrative requirements, controls, processes, and sanctions of such
development regulations.
E. The use of water that originates from sources outside Grant County has been and.
continues to be an important part in the preservation of custom, culture and
economic stability and the protection and use of the environment of Grant
County. The provisions of this section shall therefore apply fully to actions taken
by federal and state agencies in any jurisdiction that affect water rights and water
uses within Grant County.
F. Before any federal or state agency acquires or agrees to acquire any interest in
water rights in Grant County, directly, indirectly or in trust, for any purpose
(including for transfer to or use in any other jurisdiction), by donation, purchase,
condemnation or otherwise, such agency shall fully comply with all provisions of
this Ordinance. In addition, federal and state agencies shall not acquire for any
public purpose any interest in water •-ights within Grant County without (i) first
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coordinating and consulting with the County; and (ii) ensuring that private water
rights are protected.
21.04.110 Clean Air. Grant County recognizes that the conservation and use of clean air
resources are significant to preservation of the custom, culture and economic stability of its
citizens and protection and use of their environment.
A. All federal and state agencies shall prior to taking any action affecting air usage
within Grant County (i) notify the County of the proposed action, (ii) provide a
detailed statement assessing the specific effects on the custom, culture, economy
and environment of Grant County, (iii) consider all alternatives to the taking of
such action, and (iv) to the extent permitted by law, take appropriate mitigation
measures adopted with the concurrence of the County.
B. Any federal or state action that has or could have the effect of changing existing
use of air resources within the Countv shall be critically considered in relationship
to the historic and current use of air resources in the County by humans,
vegetation, livestock and wildlife. Any proposed designation of federal or state
pollution non -attainment areas and any other federal or state action that has any
effect on air resources within Grant County shall be coordinated with the County
and shall comply with all County air quality standards and use plans.
C. It is the intent of the County to assist federal and state agencies in the planning
and management of the County's natural, cultural, economic and environmental
resources related to air quality. Grant County shall have the authority to establish
development regulations regarding air pollution and develop air quality
protections plans of its own design. To the extent such authority is exercised,
federal and state agencies shall act in compliance with acceptance and
enforcement of such regulations, to the extent permitted by law. In addition, the
County shall have the authority to continue to develop, in coordination with
private land holders and governmental agencies, air quality management plans
that encompass clean air resources throughout Grant County. To the extent such
authority is exercised and otherwise as permitted by law, federal and state
agencies shall be subject to, and shall comply with, all administrative
requirements, controls, processes. and sanctions of such regulations and plans.
21.04.120 Mining and Minerals. Grant County recognizes that the conservation and use of
mining and mineral resources are significant to preservation of the custom, culture and economic
stability pf its citizens and protection and use of their environment.
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A. Any federal or state action that has or could have the effect of changing existing
use of mining or mineral resources within the County shall be critically
considered in relationship to the historic and current use of such resources in the
County.
B. It is the intent of the County to act within the existing legal framework concerning
planning and management of the County's natural, cultural, economic and
environmental resources related to mining and minerals.
21.04.130 Private Property Rights. Grant County recognizes that the protection of private
property rights is essential to preservation of the custom, culture and economic; stability of its
citizens and protection and use of their environment. Federal and state agencies shall fully
comply with all case law, statutes, regulations, rules, and guidelines concerning protection of
private property rights in Grant County, including, without limitation (i) United States Executive
Order 12630, Governmental Actions and Interferences With Constitutionally Protected Property
Rights, dated March 16, 1988, and (ii) Section 18 of the Washington Growth Management Act,
Protection of Private Property (RCW 36.70A.370), and guidelines of the Attorney General of the
State of Washington promulgated with respect thereto.
A All private property and private property rights of Grant County citizens shall be
fully protected under the Fifth and Fourteenth Amendments of the United States
Constitution and the United States Civil Fights Act, as amended, and this
Ordinance.
B. The violation of the private property rights of any Grant County citizen by any
federal or state agency shall be deemed to be a violation of this Ordinance and
liability for such violation shall be on the federal or state agency as well as on the
federal or state official or employee responsible for making any decision or
implementing any action which results in such violation.
ARTICLE V. MONITORING AND ENFORCEMENT
21.04.140. General Authorization. Grant County shall have the authority to develop and
maintain monitoring and compliance standards to evaluate and enforce compliance by federal
and state agencies with the provisions of this Ordinance, the Comprehensive Plan, and other
ordinances, resolutions, policies and plans of Grant County. Any actions that may be taken or
authority that may be exercised by Grant County pursuant to this Ordinance or otherwise in
accordance with law, may be taken or exercised by action of the Grant County Board of
Commissioners. The County may by resolution of the Board of Commissioners exempt any
action or area of action by a federal or state agency from compliance with this Ordinance.
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21.04.150 Coordinating Committee and Subcommittees. A basic premise of this Ordinance
is that involvement by citizens is crucial to the preservation of their custom, culture and
economic stability and protection and use of their environment This is particularly true with
respect to coordinating government regulation o f land and natural resources use.
A. In order to involve citizens in the monitoring and enforcement of compliance with
the provisions of this Ordinance, there shall hereby be established the Grant
County Coordinating Committee for Federal and State Actions Affecting Land
and Natural Resources Use (the "Coordinating Committee"), and the
subcommittees thereof named below. The basic function of the Coordinating
Committee and the subcommittees shall be to monitor federal and state actions
and advise the Board of County Commissioners regarding compliance by such
agencies with this Ordinance. The Coordinating Committee and the
subcommittees shall be advisory only and shall in no way bind the Board of
County Commissioners, who shall have final authority regarding interpretation
and enforcement of this Ordinance.
B. The members of the Coordinating Committee shall be the chair and vice chair of
the following subcommittees, each of which shall have the chair, vice -chair,
members, and specific duties designated by the Board of County Commissioners
from time to time in furtherance of this Ordinance (i) Agriculture and Livestock,
(ii) Timber and Wood Products, (iii) Cultural Resources, Recreation, and
Wildlife, iv) Land Acquisition and Disposition/ Mining and Minerals, (y) Water
Resources, (vi) Clean Air, and (vii) Research and Data Collection. In furtherance
of this Ordinance, the Board of County Commissioners may by resolution (i)
expand or contract the number of members of the Coordinating Committee and
any subcommittee, or On change the subcommittees or establish other
subcommittees.
C. The Board of County Commissioners shall appoint on the first Monday of each
year, or as soon thereafter as practical, the chair, vice chair and other members of
each subcommittee. Members of the Coordinating Committee and each
subcommittee must be citizens of Grant County. over the age of 18 years, with
terms of appointment as follows: Initially, members shall be appointed for one,
two or three year terms; thereafter, terms shall be for a period of three years,
staggered so that the terms of one-third of the members expire each year. Any
person may be re -appointed at the pleasure of the Board of County
Commissioners. The Board of County Commissioners may remove any person
from a chair, vice chair or membership position for cause and may fill vacancies
as needed from time to time.
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D. At its initial meeting, the Coordinating Committee shall adopt operational
procedures for itself and the subcommittees, which, along with any later
amendments thereto, shall be subject to the approval of the Board of County
Commissioners. To the extent required by law, the Coordinating Committee and
subcommittees shall be subject to the Open Public Meetings Act (RCW 42.30)
and the Public Disclosure Act (Chapter 42.17 RCW).
E. When determining which citizens shall be appointed, the Board of County
Commissioners shall consider the purpose of this Ordinance and the functions
each subcommittee and the Coordinating Committee shall perform. While no
specific criteria must be met, appointments should collectively reflect an expertise
and involvement in the primary subject matter, and the broad diversity of the
many aspects of the culture, custom, economy and environment of Grant County.
21.04.160. Research and Data Collection. In furtherance of the purposes of this Ordinance, it
is the interest of the County to develop and maintain a research data base of information
regarding the custom, culture, economy and environment of Grant County.
21.04.170 Enforcement.
A. The Board of County Commissioners shall have the authority to request the
Prosecuting Attorney to bring an action to enforce this Ordinance in any court or
administrative tribunal of competent jurisdiction and to seek cumulative remedies,
including any criminal or civil penalties allowed by law, equitable relief, and
monetary compensation when the County tax base or the general welfare or health
and safety of the citizens of the County is at issue.
B. Nothing in this Ordinance shall be construed to limit any remedy that any person
may have under the laws of the State of Washington or of the United States.
Every person, who under color of any law, statute, ordinance, regulation, custom
or usage, of the United States or of the State of Washington, subjects, or causes to
be subjected, any person within Grant County to the deprivation of any property
rights secured by this Ordinance shall be liable to the person injured in an action.
at law, suit in equity or other proper proceeding for redress.
C. Any person alleging a violation of the private property rights protected by this
Ordinance may, after exhausting all other state and federal remedies, submit a
written complaint to the Prosecuting Attorney, who may in his or her discretion
determine whether any criminal action may be brought.
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D. Every person, who under color of law, statute, ordinance, regulation, or custom,
willfully subjects any person within Grant County to the deprivation of any
property rights secured or protected by this Ordinance shall be guilty of a
misdemeanor punishable by not more than thirty (30) days in jail, a fine of not
more than $500, or both.
E. A recommendation for enforcement against any federal or state agency and/or its
employees in any particular instance shall be taken by resolution of the Board of
County Commissioners only if such enforcement in based upon both the
Ordinance and an existing federal or state statute applying to the actions of such
agency.
21.04.180 Invalidity.
If any provision of this Ordinance shall be found invalid or unenforceable by a court of
competent jurisdiction, the remaining provision shall not be affected thereby, but shall remain in
full force and effect, and to that extent the provisions of this Ordinance shall be severable.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED THAT THE GRANT COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS adopt this ordinance effective November 1, 2001.
PASSED this 23rd day of October, 2001.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
GRANT COUNTY, WASHINGTON
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LeRoy C. Allison, Chair
Tim Snead,
Deborah Kay Moore, mber
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