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Resource Advisory Committee Roles and Responsibilities

Resource Advisory Committee Roles and Responsibilities. USDA Forest Service August 2010. Formation. RAC’s are organized and formed to improve collaborative relationships and to provide advice and recommendations to National Forest(s).

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Resource Advisory Committee Roles and Responsibilities

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  1. Resource Advisory CommitteeRoles and Responsibilities USDA Forest Service August 2010 Secure Rural Schools Act www.fs.fed.us/srs

  2. Secure Rural Schools RAC Overview Formation • RAC’s are organized and formed to improve collaborative relationships and to provide advice and recommendations to National Forest(s). • The Secretary of Agriculture may establish RAC’s for part of, or for one or more National Forests • Projects recommended by the RAC must be approved by the Forest Service acting for the Secretary

  3. Secure Rural Schools RAC Overview Duties • Review projects • Recommend projects and funding • Coordinate with the Designated Federal Official (DFO) • Encourage public participation • Monitor projects • Recommend changes based on monitoring

  4. Quorum 9 of 15 members’ participation is required for meetings

  5. Agreement by a majority (3 of 5) in each of the 3 categories is required for project recommendation.

  6. Options and Approaches for Reaching Agreement • Yes vote by at least 3 out of 5 members per category (“replacements” do not vote) • Consensus by Category • Discussion may include replacement members • Partial funding • Additional discussion & negotiation • Ranking systems

  7. Secure Rural Schools RAC Overview Key Players • RAC Chair • Members • Replacement members • Designated Federal Official (DFO) • FS Approving Officer • County Officials • Community/Partners • Forest Service Support

  8. Secure Rural Schools RAC Overview RAC Chair Position (Elected) • Open, conduct & close meetings • Review agendas • Open & close public forum • Coordinate with DFO and RAC coordinator

  9. Secure Rural Schools RAC Overview Members • Participate (may be removed for non-participation) • Represent the interest for which appointed • Review & recommend projects • Monitor projects • Provide advice

  10. Secure Rural Schools RAC Overview Replacement Members Encouraged to: • Attend meetings • Participate in discussion • Review projects • Informally provide advice Do not vote

  11. Secure Rural Schools RAC Overview County Officials • Annual allocations among titles (required every September) • Notify RAC of Title III projects (required) • Interact with Forest Service on projects • Representation on RAC

  12. Secure Rural Schools RAC Overview Community – Partners - FS • Submit project proposals • Work with appropriate line officer • Follow federal regulations during implementation if project is approved • Report accomplishments

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