Harbor Management Commission

Overview

The Harbor Management Commission shall be the local advisory body to the Town Council, authorized to recommend policy for the coastal waters and harbor areas of the Town consistent with the Harbor Management Plan and any subsequent ordinances. The Harbor Commission shall adopt rules of procedure and operation for its meetings and is authorized to:

• Recommend to the Town Council the adoption of rules, regulations, fees, penalties and other amendments to the Harbor Management Plan and its subsequent ordinances that may be necessary to fulfill the goals and objectives of the Harbor Management Plan and meet the requirements of its ordinances.
• Recommend additional duties and responsibilities for the Harbor Division.
• Review and revise as necessary the Harbor Management Plan and its subsequent ordinances for Town Council and Coastal Resource Management Council (CRMC) approval. The Harbor Management Plan and its ordinances shall be reviewed and revised at least once every five years.

The Harbor Management Commission meets regularly on the second Thursday of each month. The Harbor Master and Town Planners provide staff assistance to the Harbor Management Commission.