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Section 16 -_Required impact strategy action plan. Prior to issuance of any approval, determination, or advisory recommendation applicable to this article, the planning department shall issue an action plan for each such approval, determination, or advisory recommendation which shall identify any impacted cultural and environmental resources, identify the extent to which those resources are likely to be adversely impacted in the short-term and in the long-term, and specify reasonable strategies to avoid, minimize, and mitigate the identified adverse impacts. Section 16- — Sector by sector sustainability and resilience planning. The department of research and development, in collaboration with the planning department, shall engage in long-term proactive planning on a sector -by -sector basis promoting sector resilience and resilience in such areas as water, energy, agriculture, roads and infrastructure, public health, and emergency preparedness, taking into account the priorities and mandates in the general plan, the relevant community development plan, and any other relevant baseline or resource study. Section 16-_ Enforcement. This article may be enforced by any person or entity that has been adversely affected by the County decision-making body or official, regardless of whether the adverse effect is economic, cultural, or environmental, by way of filing a petition with the planning director. In the event of an adverse decision by the planning director, the petitioner may appeal the director's decision to the board of appeals, provided the petitioner has complied with the appeal procedures made available by the planning department. Division 3. Reports and Records. Section 16 -_Annual sustainability and resilience report. On an annual basis, beginning no later than July 1, 2017, the planning department shall report to the council on the County's progress and challenges in implementing sustainability planning. Section 16- — Council sustainability and resilience review. On an annual basis beginning no later than October 1, 2017, the council shall issue its assessment of the County's sustainability and resilience efforts and shall make recommendations to further advance those efforts. Section 16-_ Records. The planning department shall keep a record of all decisions and plans made pursuant to this article. That record shall be available during normal business hours for review at both the Kona and Hilo offices of the planning department." 9