WHEREAS, the Treasure Valley is experiencing rapid population growth; and

WHEREAS, an increasing demand for outdoor recreation opportunities comes with that growth; and

WHEREAS, Eagle Island State Park is uniquely situated near the population center of the Treasure Valley; and     

 WHEREAS, an opportunity exists to develop Eagle Island State Park to meet a variety of Treasure Valley needs;

      NOW, THEREFORE, I, JAMES E. RISCH, Governor of the State of Idaho, by the authority vested in me under the Constitution and laws of the State of Idaho, do hereby order the following:

1.    The Eagle Island State Park Planning Committee is established. The    Committee shall:

a.      Review the existing Park Master Plan and formulate the future role of Eagle Island State Park in fulfilling projected needs for outdoor recreation in the Treasure Valley; and

b.      Develop and implement a process for measuring public needs related to the park; and

c.       Research strategies employed by park and recreation agencies for parks of similar size in urban settings; and

d.      Develop and deliver recommendations as to the future role of Eagle Island State Park to the Governor and to the Idaho Park and Recreation Board by September 15, 2006.

2.    The Governor shall appoint the Co-Chairs for the Committee.

3.    The members of the Committee shall be appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the Governor through calendar year 2006.

a.      The Committee shall include at least two State Senators and two State Representatives from the Treasure Valley.

b.      The Committee shall also include as many representatives of nearby local governments, representatives of affected state agencies, and members of the general public as the Governor deems necessary.

4.     The Committee may recommend additional members to the Governor as they deem appropriate and may establish subcommittees consistent with the needs of the Committee.

5.     The Committee shall meet at least six (6) times during calendar year 2006 as determined by the Co-Chairs.

6.     The Committee members shall serve without compensation or reimbursement for expenses, including related travel and per diem to attend Committee meetings. Expenses related to fact-finding activities approved by the Co-Chairs and agency Director shall be reimbursed by the Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation according to State travel and per diem rates.

7.      The Committee shall receive administrative and technical staff support from the Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused to be affixed the Great Seal of the State of Idaho at the Capitol in Boise on this 19th day of June in the year of our Lord two thousand and six, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred thirtieth and of the Statehood of Idaho the one hundred sixteenth.

BEN YSURSA
SECRETARY OF STATE