PurposeThe C&O Canal National Historical Park Advisory Commission supports the mission of the park through its deliberation on myriad resource and visitor enjoyment issues facing the park. The Commission engages on issues such as visitor safety along the Potomac River, management of scenic easements, land exchanges and participating in the park's strategic planning process. EstablishmentSEC. 6. (a) There is hereby established a Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park Commission (hereafter in this section referred to as the "Commission"). (b) The Commission shall be composed of nineteen members appointed by the Secretary for terms of five years each, as follows: (1) Eight members to be appointed from recommendations submitted by the boards of commissioners or the county councils, as the case may be, of Montgomery, Frederick, Washington, and Allegany Counties, Maryland, of which two members shall be appointed from recommendations submitted by each such board or council, as the case may be; (2) Eight members to be appointed from recommendations submitted by the Governor of the State of Maryland, the Governor of the State of West Virginia, the Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia, and the Commissioner of the District of Columbia, of which two members shall be appointed from recommendations submitted by each such Governor or Commissioner, as the case may be; and (3) Three members to be appointed by the Secretary, one of whom shall be designated Chairman of the Commission and two of whom shall be members of regularly constituted conservation organizations. (c) Any vacancy in the Commission shall be filled in the same manner in which the original appointment was made. (d) Members of the Commission shall serve without compensation, as such, but the Secretary is authorized to pay, upon vouchers signed by the Chairman, the expenses reasonably incurred by the Commission and its members in carrying out their responsibilities under this Act. (e) The Secretary, or his designee, shall from time to time but at least annually, meet and consult with the Commission on general policies and specific matters related to the administration and development of the park. (f) The Commission shall act and advise by affirmative vote of a majority of the members thereof. (g) The Commission shall cease to exist ten years from the effective date of this Act. Public Law 91-664 MembershipGeorge E. Lewis Jr., Chair, Washington County, Md. C&O Canal National Historical Park Advisory CommissionMeeting AgendasWelcome by Superintendent Park Overview – Tina Cappetta, Superintendent and John Noel, Deputy Superintendent Commission Discussion & Action Welcome by Superintendent Welcome and Roll Call by Chair Introductions Purpose & History of the Commission Role and Responsibilities Administration of the Commission Park Operational Briefing Update from Joe Reed, Civil Engineer Commission Discussion & Action Commissioner Reports & Comments Public Comment Period DFO Closing Comments Chair Closing Comments Adjourn Meeting Notes |
Last updated: April 16, 2024