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What does Conservation advisory council mean?
A local advisory body that may inventory natural resources and advise officials on environmental matters.
Exam cue: Its powers depend on state enabling law and the local action creating it.
What does it look like in a question?
New York example
The council maps open space and advises a planning board about environmental resources.
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What should you not confuse it with?
An advisory council does not automatically issue every environmental permit.
Related municipal government terms
Architectural review boardA local body that may review exterior design features under authority granted by local law.Building departmentA local office that administers building permits, code review, inspections and related records.County clerkThe county official or office that maintains specified public records, including land records recorded for property in the county.Historic preservation commissionA local body that may survey historic resources, recommend designation and review work under a local preservation law.Planning boardA local administrative body that may review subdivisions, site plans and special use permits when local law grants that authority.Tax assessorThe local official responsible for valuing real property for assessment administration.
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