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POLICY AND IMPLEMENTATION COMMITTEE
PERMANENT LAND PROTECTION COMMITTEE
PERSONNEL AND BUDGET COMMITTEE
PUBLIC AND GOVERNMENTAL PROGRAMS COMMITTEE
SCIENCE COMMITTEE
POLICY AND IMPLEMENTATION COMMITTEE
The Pinelands Commission’s Policy and Implementation Committee reviews and makes recommendations to the full Commission on major policy issues, issues surrounding implementation of and changes to the Pinelands Comprehensive Management Plan (CMP) as well as new programmatic initiatives or special projects. For example, the committee reviews the following:
- determination of consistency of municipal and county ordinances, master plans and land use proposals with the CMP;
- proposal and adoption of CMP amendments (both those proposed by the Commission and those resulting from external petitions for amendment);
- CMP five-year review;
- planning issues (infrastructure, watersheds (water quality/use), map/zoning/density changes);
- oversight of Long Term Economic and Environmental Monitoring Programs, Rural Economic Development Program, Pinelands Excellence Program and Limited Practical Use land acquisition program;
- nomination of historic districts; determination of cultural resources; and
- coordination with the Pinelands Development Credit Bank of the PDC program.
Policy and Implementation Committee Meetings
Please call the Pinelands Commission Office at (609) 894-7300 for meeting location, time, and agenda items.
- Friday, May 30
- Friday, June 27
- Friday, July 25
- Friday, August 29
- Friday, September 26
- Friday, October 31
- Monday, December 1
PERMANENT LAND PROTECTION COMMITTEE
The Permanent Land Protection Committee examines one of the most critical aspects of ecological preservation within the Pinelands – the long-term protection of environmentally, historically, or agriculturally significant tracts of land through fee simple purchase, deed restriction or a variety of other means. In the 1980's, the Commission identified target acquisition areas of roughly 100,000 acres, much of which have been protected. The Committee supports the preservation of remaining target areas and works to identify new areas for protection through the following efforts:
- prioritization of key ecological or other attributes as a basis for land protection decisions;
- identification and consideration of study areas which possess a number of these desirable qualities;
- analysis of data relating to specific properties under consideration for permanent protection;
- establishment and fostering of partnerships with State, local, and non-profit agencies and organizations sharing a common goal of land protection;
- examination of existing regulations and policies under the Comprehensive Management Plan with an eye toward enhancing the Commission’s ability to facilitate protection of ecologically sensitive areas; and overseeing the cataloguing of existing permanent land protection information in order to provide the Commission and its partners with a useful database for future land protection endeavors.
Permanent Land Protection Committee Meetings
Please call the Pinelands Commission Office at (609) 894-7300 for meeting location, time, and agenda items.
- Friday, May 30
- Friday, July 25
- Friday, September 26
- Monday, December 1
PERSONNEL AND BUDGET COMMITTEE
The Personnel and Budget committee advises the Commission on business and operational matters. The Committee’s responsibilities include the annual budget, other fiduciary policies and practices, human resource and employee compensation matters including the Commission’s personnel policies, information management systems, insurance, contracting, and the physical plant.
Personnel and Budget Committee Meetings
Please call the Pinelands Commission Office at (609) 894-7300 for meeting location, time, and agenda items.
- Thursday, June 5
- Thursday, July 3
- Thursday, July 31
- Thursday, September 4
- Thursday, October 2
- Thursday, November 6
- Thursday, December 4
PUBLIC AND GOVERNMENTAL PROGRAMS COMMITTEE
The Public and Governmental Programs Committee considers actions by federal, state and local governments that may affect the objectives and/or implementation of the Pinelands Comprehensive Management Plan (CMP). The Committee also considers memoranda of agreement with other public agencies to address unique challenges to implementation of the CMP and to serve the greater good of the Pinelands. The Committee tracks and evaluates legislation that may impact the Pinelands program and works on a variety of other legislative matters including development of legislation. The Committee also provides guidance on the Commission’s public communications, outreach, education and interpretation functions and oversees the activities of the Pinelands Education Advisory Council.
Public and Governmental Programs Committee Meeting
Please call the Pinelands Commission Office at (609) 894-7300 for meeting location, time, and agenda items.
- Tuesday, May 27
- Monday, June 30
- Monday, July 28
- Monday, August 25
- Monday, Septmber 29
- Monday, October 27
- Monday, November 24
- Monday, December 29
SCIENCE COMMITTEE
The purpose of the Science Committee is to:
- recognize the role of Science in Commission activities in concert with the update and implementation of the Comprehensive Management Plan (CMP);
- provide broad goals for the Science program, including structuring a relationship between the Committee, the Science Advisory Committee, and staff; and
- to serve as vehicle of communication between the Science Office and the full Commission.
The Committee monitors the work of the Science program and the results of scientific investigations and makes recommendations of appropriate adjustments or changes in the policies of the CMP.
Science Committee Meetings
Please call the Pinelands Commission Office at (609) 894-7300 for meeting location, time, and agenda items.
- Friday, May 9
- Friday, October 10
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