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2.46. 020 Authority
The harbor commission shall have authority to develop and implement the harbor management
rules and regulations adopted by the city council and to govern all harbors and waters within the
City' s jurisdiction, as authorized by RCW 35A.21.090 and 35.21.160 and as further defined in
BIMC 12.40.010.
2.46.030 Duties and Responsibilities
As the city' s designated agency, the harbor commission shall:
A,
Implement the policies of the Harbor Management Plan through measures which
include, but are not limited to, recommendation of ordinances, regulations, and other
means;
B. Seek ways to implement the goals and policies of the Harbor Management Plan
through public education and community outreach;
C. Develop and recommend new harbor management policies as needed:
D. Coordinate its work with local, state and federal agencies; and
Recommend to the city council sources of revenue to support the harbor
commission 's activities and to support the management and enhancement of city
waters and water dependent and related uses.
F. Such other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the city council.
G,
Report annually to the city council on the progress of the implementation of the
Harbor Management Plan and the general state of the harbors and waters of the city.
This report shall be delivered by the chairperson of the harbor commission. The city
council shall review the performance of the harbor commission after 3 years and
evaluate its benefit to the community.
2.46.040 Harbormaster
There is created the position of harbormaster which shall be filled by appointment by the mayor,
subject to the confirmation of the city council. The appointment shall be made from a list of
qualified candidates recommended by the harbor commission. The harbormaster shall serve at
the pleasure of the mayor and report to the mayor and city administrator. The city, at its
discretion, may specify additional terms and conditions of employment in a written agreement
approved by the city council. The purpose of the harbormaster is to work in concert with the
harbor commission to implement the Harbor Management Plan and manage and protect the
waters of Bainbridge Island.
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2.46.050 Duties and Responsibilities
The Harbormaster shall:
A. Assist the harbor commission in the implementation of the Harbor Management Plan;
B. Coordinate with the city's marine officer in the enforcement of rules and regulations
governing the harbors and waters of the city;
C. Collect such fees as may be established by resolution for the management and use of
the harbors and waters of the City;
Inspect, as allowed by law, boats, buoys, anchorages, or any other watercraft or
devices located in city waters to ensure compliance with federal, state and local
regulations;
Take such measures as the harbor commission deems necessary to promote and
protect the public's interest in the waters of the city. The harbormaster may be
granted a limited commission by the Chief of Police.
Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect and be in force five days from and after its passage,
approval and publication as required by law.
PASSED by the City Council this 7th .day of January , 1999.
APPROVED by the Mayor this 8th day of January , 1999.
Dwigi'ht Sutton, Mayor
ATTEST/AUTHENTICATE:
biusan P. Kasper, City Clerk
FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK:
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL:
PUBLISHED:
POSTED:
EFFECTIVE DATE:
ORDINANCE NUMBER:
November 11, 1998
January 7, 1999
January 13, 1999
January 13, 1999
January 18, 1999
98-52
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