14933_DBW-50thAnniversaryBook-PROOF

To date, 61 individuals have served on the Commission. One member of the Commission is required to be a private small craft harbor owner and operator; one member must belong to a recognized statewide organization representing recreational boaters; and one member must be an officer or employee of a local law enforcement agency responsible for enforcing boating laws. The director of Cal Boating serves as secretary of the Commission. The inaugural Small Craft Harbors Commission held its first meeting on October 14, 1957, and consisted of five members:

Chairman Joseph A. Beek (Balboa) Vice Chairman Nathan L. Fairbairn (San Francisco) John P. Scripps (San Diego)

Malio J. Stagnaro (Santa Cruz) C.P. Von Herzen (Los Angeles)

2007 “50th Anniversary” Boating and Waterways Commission:

Warren E. Rupf , Vice Chair Martinez

Lenora S. Clark, Chair Discovery Bay

Robert Y. Nagata Los Angeles

H.P. “Sandy” Purdon San Diego

Edward C. Reno III Irvine

Douglas W. Metz Coronado

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50 Years: The Department of Boating and Waterways, 1957 to 2007