Kitsap County Commissioner Tim Botkin was recently named to the National Association of Counties’ (NACo) Environment, Energy and Land Use Steering Committee by NACo President Javier Gonzales.

The 11 steering committees are the policy-making arm of the group with each committee comprised of 60-100 members who meet several times a year to examine issues critical to local government.

The Environment, Energy and Land Use Steering Committee focuses on air, water and noise pollution control; solid and hazardous waste management and disposal; the preservation and proper utilization of water resources; energy; and the use of land resources, including comprehensive planning, coastal zone management, growth management, energy facilities sitting and recreation.

The steering committee’s recommendations on legislative policies and goals are presented to NACo’s membership during it’s Annual Conference. If approved, the recommendations become part of the American County Platform, which is the basis of NACo’s efforts in representing counties before Congress and the White House.