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General Information about Bill 78 - Establishing a Public Access Open Space, and Natural Resources Preservation Fund PURPOSE OF THE FUND This fund shall be used for acquiring lands or property entitlements in the County of Hawaii for the following purposes: 1. Public outdoor recreation and education, including access to beaches and mountains; 2. Preservation of historic or culturally important lands and sites; 3. Protection of natural resources, including buffer zones; 4. Preservation of forests, beaches, coastal areas, natural beauty and agricultural lands; 5. Protection of watershed lands to preserve water quality and water supply. THE COMMISSION • Membership: • Nine members, one from each council district, appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the Council. Members serve staggered five year terms, except for the initial commissioners who shall be appointed for terms ranging from one to five years. • Duties: • Within six months of appointment, develop an initial island-wide prioritized list of qualifying lands worthy of preservation and present it to the Mayor. The list shall include the significance of each parcel or entitlement identified, the reason for its priority, and its anticipated use after acquisition. Emphasis shall be given to land acquisition where the county's contribution can be leveraged to obtain state, federal, and/or private funds. • To update this list at any time, but at least annually by December 31 of each year. • To explore methods of funding land acquisition and make recommendations to the Mayor. • To apply for membership: • Complete an Application for Membership on a County Board or Commission. • Complete the Supplemental Information Form on the reverse of this sheet. Submit both the application and supplemental information to the Mayor's Office by July 15, 2005. • Qualities sought for members of this commission: • Active in and respected by the community; • Community minded and oriented; • Knowledgeable about and able to represent the entire community's interests and concerns; • Able to focus on Hawaii County as a whole without undue influence by special or self interests.