Governance Committee
The Governance Committee is a standing committee of the Board of Managers and consists of two managers with support from the district administrator and legal counsel.
The committee reviews the Governance Manual and makes recommendations to the Board of Managers. All meetings of the committee are noticed and open to the public as required by the Open Meeting Law.
Calendar
Everyone is welcome to attend!
Governance Committee meetings are scheduled as needed. Meetings are posted on the RPBCWD website under the "Board Meeting" calendar category.
Virtual Meeting Notice
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, all meetings will be held virtually via Zoom until further notice as allowed under Section 13D.021 of the Minnesota Open Meeting Law.. Links to access virtual meetings are located in Meeting Agendas and Materials.
Upcoming Board of Manager Meetings
Meeting Agendas + Minutes
Meeting agendas, minutes and other materials are listed below and organized chronologically.
January 6, 2023 Governance Committee Meeting
- January 6, 9 AM
- Join Zoom Meeting Here
February 3, 2023 Governance Committee Meeting
- February 3, 9 AM
- Draft Agenda
- Join Zoom Meeting Here
March 3, 2023 Governance Committee Meeting--CANCELLED
- March 3, 9 AM--to be rescheduled
- Join Zoom Meeting
February 11, 2022 Governance Committee Meeting
March 4, 2022 Governance Committee Meeting
April 8, 2022 Governance Committee Meeting
July 15, 2022 Governance Committee Meeting
August 5, 2022 Governance Committee Meeting
- Minutes
October 7, 2022 Governance Committee Meeting
December 9, 2022 Governance Committee Meeting
December 16, 2022 Governance committee meeting- Continuance
Governance Committee Members
David Ziegler, President
Tom Duevel, Vice President
Staff Liaison
Terry Jeffery, District Administrator
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Governance Manual
The RPBCWD Governance Manual was adopted by the Board of Managers on July 2, 2014, amended February 4, 2015, and amended again on October 14, 2020.
The manual consists of policies and protocols adopted by the District including:
- General Governance Policies
- Bylaws Policies & Procedures for Public Access to Documents
- Records Retention Schedule
- Policy for Management of Permit Fees, Financial Assurances, & Abandoned Property
- Public Purposes Expenditures Policy
- Internal Controls & Procedures for Financial Management
Relevant Links
Minnesota Association of Watershed Districts (MAWD)
- Watershed District Handbook
- Event: Summer Tour - Aug 23-25, 2022
- Event: Annual Conference + Trade Show - Nov 30-Dec 2, 2022
Minnesota Board of Water & Soil Resources (BWSR)