The mission of the Lake Erie Management Commission (LEMC) shall be to identify, prioritize, and recommend projects for the protection and enhancement of water related resources that promote a safe and healthy environment for all within the Chautauqua County Lake Erie Watershed. The LEMC will seek to acquire and recommend funding for such projects. The LEMC was established in 2011 by Resolution 187-11. The LEMC is staffed by the Chautauqua County Department of Planning and Development.