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SOUTHERN CRAZY MOUNTAIN WATERSHED GROUP
BY-LAWS
NAME and LOCATION
The name of the Group shall be Southern Crazy Mountain Watershed Group. Its principal mailing address shall be C/O the Park Conservation District, 5242 US Highway 89 South, Livingston, MT 59047.
MISSION STATEMENT
The Southern Crazy Mountain Watershed is a collection of landowners and citizens of the community with a common goal of protecting and improving the land, water, and resources of the watershed.
The mission of the Southern Crazy Mountain Watershed Group is based on the following
four interwoven commitments:Lifestyle
To provide support for and to preserve the independent way of life known as "ranching and/or farming" and to help educate the general public about the necessity of said activities as they relate to the economic health of the community, the state, and the nation.Resources
To become educated about and to put into effect the most practical means of preserving and improving the resources of the watershed; to protect the water quality, grazing lands, riparian habitat, and fish and wildlife habitat; to promote sound and efficient use of the water both in streams and from underground sources and manage timber resources for both production and aesthetic values. The overall goal is to maintain the resources of the Watershed for both present and future generations.Weeds
To seek and use all methods available to control the spread of noxious weeds in a manner that is consistent with improving the land and the range.Fish and Wildlife
To promote sound game and fish management that will insure the existence of sustainable numbers of game birds, game animals, game fish and other native species and try to maintain them in balance with the habitat that support these species.PURPOSE AND GOALS
The purpose of the Group is:
a. to educate landowners and the public on natural resource issues.
b. to inventory and document changes in the resource base.
c. to develop solutions to problems, which will protect agriculture and not damage but strive to improve the natural resources within the area.
d. to work with Federal, State, and County agencies to coordinate watershed improvement activities in a feasible and economical manner.
e. to work with agencies and other organizations to help secure funding to improve the natural resources in the watershed area.
f. to work with neighboring Groups on common problems in bordering and overlapping areasMEMBERSHIP
All farm and ranch operators from the designated area, whether owners, operators, renters, or tenants may be members. Other interested citizens who support the goals of the Group and live within the boundaries of the designated area are also encouraged to be members. The designated area is shown on the attached map. This designated area may be changed by recommendation of the Board of Directors and vote of the membership of the original designated area.
While most issues presented at the meetings of the Group shall be decided by general consensus, if a counted vote is necessary, all members present at the time of voting shall be entitled to vote. A majority of the members attending shall constitute a valid vote on the issues at said meeting.
GROUP ORGANIZATION
Board of Directors: There shall be elected by the general membership a Board of Directors consisting of six members that shall serve a two-year term with three of the directors being elected in alternating years. The Board of Directors shall meet as often as necessary to coordinate work and overlapping areas of interest of the various committees and conduct any other business that is necessary to complete the tasks and missions as established by the general membership.
CHAIRMAN: There shall be a Chairman elected annually and from the Board of Directors. Duties shall include: conducting meetings, working with the coordinator and assistant coordinator in preparing for meetings: (types of meetings include: Directors, Technical Advisory Committee, and monthly Group meetings).... If any Director is unable to attend a board meeting, he shall appoint another member of his committee to attend the meetings. To minimize his own work load, the Group Chairman may delegate work to the various directors or committee members as necessary.
VICE CHAIRMAN: There shall be a Vice Chairman elected annually from the Board of Directors. The Vice Chairman shall assist the Chairman when necessary and act on behalf of the Chairman upon his absence.
COORDINATOR: There shall be a coordinator, who will be employed through the Park Conservation District. The coordinator works closely with and receives direction from the Chairman and Vice Chairman.
Duties include:
" the organization of monthly meetings - agenda, minutes, and schedule presenters,
" the organization of Technical Advisory Group meetings - agenda and meeting summary,
" the organization of Committee meetings - agenda and meeting summary, mailing meeting reminder cards to Group members,
" communicating by telephone with Group members on meeting dates,
" writing grants, completing expense reports, quarterly reports, and final reports
" the organization of educational programs and tours,
" working with contractors and landowners on projects,
" photographing watershed projects for monitoring purposes, and
" assisting the coordinator with educational programs and watershed tours.ASSISTANT COORDINATOR: There shall be an Assistant Coordinator who will be employed through the Park Conservation District. The assistant coordinator works closely and is supervised by the Coordinator (with help from the Chairman and Vice Chairman). The Assistant Coordinator will assist the Coordinator with the duties listed above.
COMMITTEES: Committees shall be formed as needed to address specific issues or problems relative to the watershed. The initial committees shall be established by the Board of Directors to carry out the will and direction of the membership of the Watershed Group and will continue at the will of the Membership. These committees may be dissolved and other committees formed as needed in the future. Each committee shall investigate its area of concern, report findings to the members of the Group, and, when possible, plan and conduct tours and/or present programs to educate the general membership relative to problems, possible solutions, and sources of funding in each area.
TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE: There shall be a technical advisory committee consisting of persons who have expert knowledge concerning the problems and possible solutions being addressed by the Group.The technical advisory committee shall be consulted in the areas of their expertise as needed and shall assist in finding sources of funding for various projects. Either individually or as a group, they shall meet with the executive committee or the entire membership periodically to assist the Group in meeting its goals.
The Technical Advisory Committee shall be organized by the Board of Directors and confirmed and approved by the Group Members.
MEETINGSThere shall be meetings of the general membership as often as is practical and necessary. Notification of meetings shall be by phone or mail. The agenda for the meeting shall be set by the executive committee and the coordinator. Minutes shall be taken by the coordinator and mailed to all members.
ADDITIONS TO AND AMENDMENT OF BY-LAWS
The structure, designated area, membership rules or any other part of these by-laws may be changed at any time by recommendation of the coordinator and executive committee and vote of the general membership. A majority of the members attending shall constitute a valid vote of the membership.