MANAGEMENT ACTIONS
Management Action 1:
Create a Coordinating Council and five Regional Councils through executive order by the Governor of North Carolina upon approval of the CCMP.
Management Action 2:
Coordinate implementation of the CCMP.
Object A:
Coordinate Public Agencies Involved in Resource Management and Environmental Protection to Implement
the Recommendations of the CCMP
Strategy: The APES Management Conference has for several years provided a unique forum for communication and cooperation among a broad range of agencies, organizations, and interests to protect the resources of the Albemarle-Pamlico estuarine region. Once the CCMP is approved, there will be an even greater need for coordination and cooperation during the implementation phase. A Coordinating Council would be created to promote cooperation and coordination among agencies, organizations,
and individuals involved in implementing the plan. The Council, which would have no regulatory authority, would consult with five Regional Councils comprised of elected and/or appointed local government officials, citizens, and representatives from various economic sectors. Each county in the Albemarle-Pamlico region, including those in Virginia, would be represented. This would allow for the fullest exchange of information and for developing strategies that combine existing programs with new initiatives. The Coordinating Council also would pursue funding to support CCMP implementation and provide an annual assessment of its progress.