The following terms wherever used or referred to in this article shall have the following meanings:
Board means a semi-autonomous body established by federal, state or county law. A board is a formal committee with structure, duties and powers established by law. A board usually performs a quasi-judicial function, licensing, or regulation.
Commission means a body established by local law to study and recommend action to the Executive or the Council. A commission is a formal, standing committee with structure, duties and powers established by law. A commission often has an administrative or functional responsibility, such as reviewing land use plans or studying the supply of low and moderate priced housing.
Committee means a body appointed with a specific task or function. A committee makes recommendations and forwards them for appropriate action. A committee is advisory in nature and can be either a formal (standing) committee established by law or resolution, or an informal (ad hoc) committee. A committee may oversee and advise in service areas, such as housing and transportation, or it may advise the Executive or Council on specific issues and recommend policy direction.
Compensation means payment for services rendered as a committee member; it shall not include reimbursement for actual expenses incurred as a committee member.
Group means any board, committee, commission, task force, or any similar body established by federal, state, or county law, resolution or executive order, which functions as a part of the County government.
Task Force means a body appointed to study or work on a particular subject or problem. A task force ceases to exist upon completion of its charge. (1979 L.M.C., ch. 22, § 1; , § 1.)
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