(1) Policy recommendations on the development, implementation and adjustment of the Shoreline Master Program in accordance with the authority of Chapter 90.58 RCW, as now or hereafter amended. The Committee shall notify and receive authorization from the Board of Commissioners prior to any initiation of amendments to the Shoreline Master Program.

(2) Policy recommendations on the development of all ordinances or official controls which implement the Shoreline Master Program.

(3) Final orders on shoreline substantial development permits, shoreline variances and shoreline conditional use permits.

(4) Enter written findings, conclusions and decisions following public hearings on permit applications, ordinances necessary to protect critical areas or Shoreline Master Program amendments.

(5) Keep a written record of all meetings and transactions.

(6) Other matters referred by the Board of Commissioners.

(7) Policy recommendations on the development, implementation and amendment of ordinances or official controls to protect critical areas in accordance with the authority of Chapter 36.70A RCW, as now or hereafter amended. The Committee shall notify and receive authorization from the Board of Commissioners prior to any initiation of amendments to such ordinances.

(8) Final orders on critical or sensitive area development permits, variances, management plans or appeals of administrative decisions as authorized under Clallam County codes which implement protection of critical and sensitive areas in accordance with Chapter 36.70A RCW, as now or hereafter amended.