Drafter
Clerk 03/29/2012
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A MOTION adopting the 2012 work program for the transportation, economy and environment committee.
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WHEREAS, the 2012 organization of the council was adopted by Motion 13648, and
WHEREAS, Motion 13648 establishes the committees of the council and outlined committee responsibilities, and
WHEREAS, Motion 13648 charges the transportation, economy and environment committee with considering and making policy recommendations relating to:
1. Growth management, including land use development and regulation, comprehensive planning (excluding the 2012 Comprehensive Plan), economic development, annexations and affordable housing;
2. The environment, including salmon recovery; resource lands; energy; surface water management and water supply; wastewater management; solid waste; and unincorporated and rural areas, including: agriculture and rural services; and parks, recreation and cultural resources; and
3. Transportation, including roads and public transportation, and
WHEREAS, the committee shall also consider the implementation of appropriate labor agreements, and
WHEREAS, in the areas within the committee's purview, the committee shall track state and federal legislative action and develop recommendations on policy direction for the annual budget, and
WHEREAS, the committee has developed a work plan for 2012 to facilitate its review and development of policy options and recommendations on these and other issues, and
WHEREAS, the committee seeks full council support for its work program:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT MOVED by the Council of King County:
A. The transportation, economy and environment committee's 2012 work program, attached to this motion, is hereby accepted.
B. The committee may amend the work plan as other issues within the committee's purview arise.