The Regional Planning Committee provides advice to the Islands Trust Council and management by:
- Identifying and reporting to Council on emerging issues related to the Committee's areas of responsibility for Trust Council direction.
- Maintaining a committee work program to manage committee initiatives and Council referrals for quarterly review by Trust Council.
- Developing guidelines, policies and models for use by staff and local trust committees and/or Trust Council as requested by Trust Council.
- Providing recommendations for legislation reform initiatives and feedback on proposed legislative amendments and legislation.
- Maintaining a liaison with the Islands Trust Conservancy board.
Development Management
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processing of land use bylaws, permits etc. in an efficient and effective manner.
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Community Planning
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promoting meaningful public processes to establish long term community planning perspectives.
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Local Trust Committee Functions
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responding to local trust committee planning needs applicable throughout the Trust Area.
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Local Planning Services
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advising on the provision and allocation of resources to deliver local planning services to island communities.
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Public Awareness/ Education
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promoting opportunities for the enhanced public awareness of land use planning and the Islands Trust's local planning services.
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Oversight
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Tracking the functions described in 1 through 5 above to ensure efficient and effective implementation.
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