EP 1110-3-8
9 Apr 04
h. A Procedures Committee will be established to resolve issues regarding compliance with
the operating procedures and to accept proposals from RAB members to change the procedures.
This committee will be composed of the two Co-Chairs and one RAB member appointed by the
RAB.
i. A Nomination Committee will be established to accept nominations for election of the
Community Co-Chair. The procedures for conducting the election are listed in paragraph 5
below.
j. Disputes within the RAB will be resolved by means of a three-step process. First, the RAB
Co-Chairs will attempt to resolve the issue. When these efforts are not successful, an
independent facilitator may be brought in to resolve the issue. Disputes which cannot be
resolved by the Co-Chairs or a facilitator may be formally presented to the USACE district
Commander for resolution.
k. A quorum of RAB members must be present in order to hold a RAB meeting. A quorum
is defined as both Co-Chairs, one regulatory agency member, and 51 percent of the remaining
RAB members.
6. Election of Community Co-Chair. An election will be held in (specify month) of each year to
elect a Community Co-Chair. The Community Co-Chair will be elected by a majority vote of
the community RAB members, by written ballot. A Nomination Committee consisting of three
RAB members will be appointed in (specify month) by the existing Community Co-Chair to
recommend a nominee for the Community Co-Chair position for the upcoming year. Other
members may be nominated from the floor at the (specify month) RAB meeting. Write-in
candidates and self-nomination are other avenues for election to the Community Co-Chair
position. The Nomination Committee will count the written ballots and announce the results at
the (specify month) RAB meeting. The Co-Chair elect will assume the position at the (specify
month) RAB meeting.
7. RAB Member Responsibilities.
a. Responsibilities of the USACE Co-Chair are as follows:
(1) Coordinate with the Community Co-Chair to prepare and distribute an agenda prior to
each RAB meeting.
(2) Communicate with all RAB members regarding environmental restoration activities at
(name of FUDS property).
(3) Publicly announce RAB meetings at least 15 days prior to and on the day preceding the
meeting dates.
(4) Ensure that USACE participates in an open and constructive manner.
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