South Sacramento Conservation Agency Seeks Applicants for Implementation Review Committee
Included in implementation of the South Sacramento Habitat Conservation Plan is formation of an Implementation Review Committee that will play an important advisory role to the Sacramento Conservation Agency (SSCA) Board of Directors. In addition to representatives of the South Sacramento HCP plan permittees (Sacramento County, Galt and Rancho Cordova), members will include two representatives from the agricultural community (cropland and rangeland), one representative from the environmental community, and one representative from the building/development community. The SSCA now is seeking applicants for each of the four seats representing agricultural, environmental and building/development interests, with appointments to be made by the SSCA Board of Directors. The Implementation Review Committee will meet at least bimonthly and be responsible for:
- Recommending adoption or modification of South Sacramento HCP mitigation fees
- Recommending annual SSCA operating and capital budgets
- Approving, acquiring, selling, or exchanging interests in land or easements that are owned by the SSCA
- Approving and making modifications to the South Sacramento HCP Preserve Management and Monitoring Plans
- Approving applications submitted by Participating Special Entities for coverage under the plan permits
- Approving annual reports prior to submittal to the SSCA Board
- Establishing committees or subcommittees to help implement the South Sacramento HCP
