The Gig Harbor Peninsula Advisory Commission (PAC) serves in an advisory capacity on land use matters to the Executive, the County Council, the Hearing Examiner, the Planning Commission, and the Planning and Land Services Department per Pierce County Code (PCC) 2.45. PAC meetings are held within the community and facilitate a structured two-way communication process between the County and community residents, property owners, and business owners regarding significant land use issues. The PAC reviews applications for proposed developments within their community for which a public hearing is required and makes recommendations regarding updates to their community plan.