Pursuant to the Shoreline Management Act, Chapter 90.58 RCW and Chapter 173-14 WAC, as now or hereafter amended, the Growth Management Act, Chapter 36.70A RCW, and Chapter 365-190 WAC, as now or hereafter amended, and the Clallam County Charter, a Shorelines and Sensitive Areas Committee hereinafter referred to as the “Committee” is hereby established to assist the planning agency and conduct hearings on shoreline permits, sensitive or critical area permits, management plans or appeals and on amendments to the Shoreline Master Program and such ordinances as are necessary to implement protection of critical areas as defined in the Growth Management Act, as now or hereafter amended.