The Purpose and Duties of the Marine Advisory:

To consider any subject matter it considers appropriate and in addition is specifically directed to consider and make recommendations on the following subjects:

1. Conditions of waterways and needed corrections, including a study of the most feasible and economical method of maintaining the depths of waterways within the city.

2. Waterway safety and traffic control on waterways.

3. Activities of harbor patrol.

4. Operation of privately owned marinas.

5. Operation of small boat docking areas.

6. Hurricane procedures.

7. Instructional schools.

8. Relations with the Coast Guard.

9. Regulation of waterskiing and surfboarding.

10. Operations of the excursion boats.

11. Operations of the charter fishing fleet.

12. Regulation of boat docking in New River and other public navigable waters.

13. Regulation of water and boat shows and boat races.

14. Service operation of city marinas, boat launching, docks, etc.

15. Traffic conditions under bridges.

16. Sanitation problems and proposed laws governing effluents from boats.

17. Advertising and publicity.

18. Consideration of means and methods whereby the city might become symbolic as the "Yachting Capital of the World.

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