The Lake Ouachita Citizens Focus Committee (CFC) consists of 15 Members, appointed for an indefinite term by the
Vicksburg District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (COE), Park Manager, Lake Ouachita
Field Office (Park Manager).
1.02
Qualifications:
Members must be 18 years old and must have filed a CFC application with the Park Manager.
1.03
Standby List:
CFC applicants will be placed on a Standby List from which Members will be selected and which will serve as a source for Sub committee members. The Park Manager will annually review the Standby List to
maintain accuracy.
1.04
Resignation:
Any Member may resign by filing a written resignation with
the Park Manager.
1.05
Removal:
If any member misses three (3) consecutive regular meetings, a vote will be held to determine whether or not the individual will continue to be
a Member. The Chairperson will notify any Member who has missed two (2)consecutive regular meetings of this provision.
1.06
Vacancy Appointments:
The Park Manager will fill vacancies from the Stand by List established in 1.03.1.07
Compensation:
Members and Subcommittee members will serve without
compensation.
Officers will be nominated and elected annually at
the June and July meetings, respectively and may not serve for more than two (2) consecutive years. Elections shall be by secret ballot.
(A) preside at CFC meetings; (B)
consult with the Park Manager about agenda matters; (C) counsel with Members about meeting attendance; (D) make suggestions and recommendations to the CFC.
Regular meetings will be held on the 2nd Monday of each month
at the
Lake Ouachita Project Management Office and will commence at 7:00 P.M.
3.02
Special Meetings:
Special meetings may be held at the discretion of a majority
of all
Members and/or the Park Manager.
3.03
Meeting Agenda:
The Park Manager will prepare an agenda for each
meeting
after consultation with Officers.
A copy of the agenda will be mailed to
Members at
least seven (7) days prior to each meeting.
Anyone wanting to place an item
on
the agenda should submit the request and supporting documents to an Officer
or
the Park Manager at least 14 days before the requested action date.
3.04
Participation:
If a personal appearance is on an agenda, identified
individuals
may make a presentation and discuss relevant matters at the pleasure of the
CFC,
otherwise participation is limited to Members and the COE.
3.05
Voting:
Only Members may vote on matters before the CFC. A Member may
vote
on any agenda item by proxy, provided such proxy is in writing and is filed
with an
Officer or the Park manager prior to the vote.
3.06
Quorum and Necessary Majority:
Any meeting may be conducted without a
quorum, but a minimum of eight (8) affirmative votes is required to carry
any
nonprocedural motion. Other matters will be determined by a majority of
Members
present.
3.07
Nonprocedural Matters:
Nonprocedural matters include
(A) Elections
(B)
Policy
establishment
(C) By law amendment and
(D) Other matters as determined by a
majority of all Members. A vote on a nonprocedural matter will be scheduled
on
the agenda for the regular meeting immediately following passage of a motion
stating the appropriate question.
In order to broaden the range of citizen participation;
enhance the
collection and evaluation of information relevant to certain projects; and
improve
deliberations, the CFC may delegate certain matters to Subcommittees for
their review and recommendation.
4.02
Assignment:
Concurrent with Subcommittee creation, the CFC will appoint a Member to
serve as Chairperson. The Subcommittee may be requested to provide a
statement of proposed activity for review and consideration by the CFC.
4.03 Composition:
Generally, the composition of each Subcommittee will include a minimum of
two (2) Members. The Subcommittee Chairperson will select Subcommittee
members with consideration given to, but not limited to, Members and
individuals on the Standby List who have an interest in the Subcommittee’s
activity.
4.04 Subcommittee Meetings:
Subcommittee meetings will be held at the call of and subject to procedures
promulgated by the Subcommittee Chairperson.
4.05
Reports:
Each Subcommittee will make periodic progress reports and submit a final
report to the CFC in the COE Staff Study Format.
These Bylaws may be amended. Proposed By law amendments must be mailed to
Members at least 14 days prior to a regular meeting or a special meeting
called to consider By law amendment(s).
5.02
Secretariat:
The Park Manager will serve as CFC secretariat.
5.03
Repository of Records:
The Park Manager will serve as repository for CFC records. Records will be available for review during normal business hours
at the Lake Ouachita Administrative Office, 1201 Blakely Dam Road, Royal Arkansas.
5.04
Legal Advisor:
The CFC will rely on the COE, Vicksburg District Office of Counsel for legal
advice.
5.05
Adoption and Effective Date:
These By laws are adopted and become effective on the 25th day of August 2001.