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-- Deepa Bharath

Newport Beach is accepting applications for the proposed Harbor

Commission, expected to be established by the City Council through an

ordinance Jan. 8.

The primary role of the commission will be to advise the council on

matters relating to the use of the harbor, proposed harbor improvements

and land-use issues that may affect the harbor.

The newly established commission will consist of seven members to be

appointed by council members. Each will serve a four-year term.

If the ordinance is adopted, the commission will become active Feb. 7.

Nominations are scheduled to be made Feb. 12 and appointments are

expected to be announced Feb. 26.

Applicants must be residents of Newport Beach and be a registered

voter. Deadline for filing applications is 4 p.m. Jan. 17. Application

blanks and additional information can be obtained from the city clerk’s

office in city hall at 3300 Newport Blvd. Information: (949) 644-3005.